1. Grip 2. Shifter 3. Brake lever 4. Cable housings 5. 6. Steerer column 7. 8. 9. Saddle 10. Frame 11. Front brake 12. Tire 13. Rim 14. 15. Fork 16. Front hub 17. Quick release binder 18. Seat post 19. Quick release clamp 20. Rear brake 21. Gear Hub 22. Rear wheel nut 23. Chain 24. Chainwheel 25. Crankarm 26. Pedal

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Contents Adjusting the handlebar height...... 10 Riding your bike ...... 11 Welcome word ...... 3 Technical adjustments ...... 13 About us ...... 3 Brake adjustment ...... 13 Before your first ride ...... 3 A Word on safety ...... 4 Adjusting the chain tension...... 13 Condition of use ...... 4 Adjusting the gear hub ...... 13 Safety recommendations ...... 5 Repairing a flat tire ...... 14 Maintenance ...... 14 Safety checklist ...... 6 Required tools ...... 14 Ergonomic recommendations ...... 7 Handlebar height ...... 7 Chain lubrification ...... 15 Saddle height ...... 7 Tire pressure ...... 15 Foot position on the pedal ...... 7 Internal gear hub maintenance ...... 15 Lifespan and normal wear ...... 16 Knee angle ...... 8 Cleaning your bike ...... 17 Knee over pedal rule ...... 8 Storing your bike ...... 18 Leg reach ...... 8 Warranty terms and limitations ...... 18 Ergonomic adjustments ...... 9

Adjusting the saddle height ...... 9

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Welcome word About us Before your first ride Congratulations on your purchase! We For over 25 years, the passionate, To ensure your first ride goes smoothly, are confident that you will enjoy riding dedicated Trivel team has been designing please make sure to follow these simple your new Trivel T-120 bike as we spent a and manufacturing quality products for instructions: great deal of time designing it with you in reduced mobility children and adults, thus mind! providing them with hours of fun and 1. Read and understand this user pleasure. manual. This manual will get you through the 2. Adjust the bike to the recommended necessary information about safety, To learn more about our products, parts, settings for your size. usage, and maintenance of your new bike accessories and services, please visit 3. Proceed to a first safety check on your so you can experience the most of it, for many years. www.trivel.com bike. Please read this manual thoroughly You’re good to go! Put your helmet on and before your first ride and keep in handy enjoy the ride! for future reference. Note that the initial assembly, If some instructions remain unclear to adjustments and the following regular you, please do not hesitate to contact us maintenance of your new bike must be or your retailer for further explanation. done by a qualified technician for the equipment to be safe to use and to be covered by

our limited warranty. This sign indicates important information to be noted and It is strongly recommended that you caution about the proper choose a private or closed-circuit road

use of the equipment without obstacles, major inclines or vehicles to get used to your new bike

handling and to practice safe braking before going This sign indicates a serious for a a longer ride with other riders or on public warning about a potential roads. risk of injury, death or other safety information

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A Word on safety It is the rider’s responsibility to fully Condition of use Your new Trivel T-120 bike is a very understand how to safely use and Your new Trivel bike was designed to used reliable and safe product. Our design maintain the bike. under the Condition 2 type of riding based on the standardized classification team and factory workers spent a great In the case of a child riding the bike, it is usage. amount of time ensuring that it met the the supervising adult’s responsibility to level of quality, performance and safety educate on local public road laws, This bike is designed to be ridden on paved road that is the norm of the industry. encourage safe riding activity and ensure but can also be ridden However, riding a bike, like other sporting the proper fit, adjustment and good on smooth gravel roads activities, involves some risks. People who mechanical condition of the equipment. and light trails with small engage in must be aware of the obstacles like potholes This document is not a complete service or small roots. Controlled drops of risks involved and personally assume manual. We recommend that you seek them. maximum 6 ‘’ (15 cm) at slow speed such advice from your retailer if anything is as a sidewalk curb are permitted but they The majority of crashes and injuries are unclear or if you need more information. should not be jumped. This bike is not caused by human factors such as bad designed for racing, aggressive riding or Although it is unfortunately impossible to . judgment over a hazardous situation, avoid every risks or hazardous situations improper handling or neglecting the that can occur, there are several safety Recommended weight limit: 200 lbs (91 equipment’s mechanical maintenance. advices listed in the following chapter that kg) total weight including the rider, all the equipment, accessories and luggage. Many serious injuries can be prevented by can help reduce the risk of a crash or wearing adequate protective equipment accident. such as a homologated helmet. This bike was not designed to be fitted When it comes to safety, always use good with a child carrying seat. Respecting the local road laws and getting sense, ride intelligently and be careful to know how to properly use and maintain about your own safety and that of the your bike with the help of this manual will others. If using feet securing device such as toe-clips or clipless pedals, be aware of also significantly help reducing the risks of a possible interference with front injuries. wheel when turning sharply.

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Safety recommendations Never ride under the influence of alcohol Avoid riding on wet or icy ground if Check and make sure that all component or illicit substances. This could seriously possible. Wet and icy ground greatly connections and accessories are safely impair your judgment, reflexes or balance increase risk of a loss of control. attached before every ride. Do not ride and may lead to prosecutions, serious Avoid riding at night if possible. If you your bike with loose components or injuries or even death. must, make sure you are easily seen from accessories. Take the bike to your retailer other road users. Install adequate lights to if necessary. Never carry a second passenger on the bike. your bike. Always wear a homologated helmet; it Stay away from potential hazardous could save your life. Make sure it is Do not carry anything on the handlebars situations such as stairs, steep descents, properly attached and positioned. or between your legs as this could curbs, heavy car traffic, etc. seriously impact your balance or get Wear bright, visible clothes. Preferably caught in the wheels and may cause Avoid getting your bike in direct contact closely fitted to your body to avoid serious injury or death. with sea water as it can be quickly entanglement into components. Lace damaging to the ferrous parts. Wipe off Make sure the bike is properly sized for your shoes. any sea spray particles or sand whenever you and that you are fully able to control possible. Keep control of your speed at all time and it. always ride within your capacity and Take note of your bike’s serial number and Adapt your riding style and behaviour to store it somewhere secured. This unique limits. each type of terrain, situation, and identification number can be required by Trivel customer service for warranty On public roads, always ensure you are weather condition. purpose. It could also help you retrieve visible to other road users. Make sure your bike it was stolen. This product and its components were not your bike has all the reflectors or lights designed to be used for extreme For California resident: This product may that are required by the local laws. contain chemicals known to the state of conditions or stunts. Do not engage in California to cause cancer and birth defects or Know and respect the local laws regarding aggressive riding or jumps. other reproductive harm, including paint, lubricants, and various metals. Wash hands bicycle use and required safety thoroughly after handling this product. equipment on public roads. (California Prop 65)

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Safety checklist Check fork, stem and handlebar Check saddle attachment and seat post Before each ride, you should refer to this attachment and alignment. Stand in front insertion limit. Saddle should be firmly safety check list to make sure your bike is of your bike while holding the front wheel tightened, and the seat post minimal safe to ride. steady between your legs and firmly try to insertion mark respected. rotate the handlebars. None of these Check for cracks or any damage on the components (fork, stem, handlebar or Check both grip attachments and grip end frame and fork. If you think you have front wheel) should be moving. If any of presence. Firmly try to rotate grips on found damage, do not ride your bike. It is these components are moving, align stem handlebar. They should not move. recommended to bring it to your local with the wheel and tighten again. Check for correct attachment of all bike dealer and ask for advice. Check the chain for smooth operation and accessories if any. Make sure that there Check tire pressure with a pressure gauge. proper lubrication. Apply oil if needed. are no loose components or parts that Recommended pressure specific to each could interfere with any moving parts on tire is written on its sides. Riding your bike Check the chain tension on single speed bike when riding. with low pressure greatly increase risks of models. Check for the presence of reflectors and puncture. Check both pedals and crank arm their proper orientation. No accessories Check brake function and brake pad wear. attachments. Pedals should be properly should obstruct the reflectors. Squeeze both brake levers and push the tightened to the crank arm. If needed, Check for any cracks or damage to your bike back and forth to see if brakes are tighten them again. Rock both crank arms helmet. A cracked helmet should not be functioning. If needed, proceed to brake from side to side to find any play. There used. Attachment straps should also be adjustment section. should be none. If needed, tighten crank arm again or have the well adjusted to your head. Check both wheels attachment and adjusted. alignment. Raise the front end of the bike and let it fall to the ground to make sure it Check all quick release levers that may be in an open position. Make sure they all are is securely attached. Look at eye level to make sure both wheels are centered in properly tightened and in their closed the frame and fork. Spin both wheels to position. make sure they are straight.

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Ergonomic recommendations Saddle height Foot position on the pedal Keep in mind that these A properly adjusted saddle height allows The first condition for an efficient recommendations should only be used as a reference. The theories of the bike for a better leg deployment while pedalling motion is to position the foot pedaling. It will prevent joint injuries over fitting science vary even between straight and with the ball of the foot inline experienced specialists. No one has the same body longer rides and improve your muscular proportion, flexibility or injury history. Ideally, you efficiency. with the pedal axle as per illustration should be comfortable while riding your bike. below. Achieving the right position can require some A simple and common way to determine a experimentation and counselling from a fitting rider’s recommended saddle height is to specialist. measure the distance from the groin to Handlebar height the ground while standing against a wall (a measure generally called ‘inseam’) then The handlebar can be fitted on a wide multiply that number by a factor of 0.8 range of position changing significantly the torso angle. Set the handlebar high for The resulting value can then be used to a more comfortable position or low for a set the saddle’s height from the more performant position. chainwheel center as illustrated next.

Illustrations above showing a bare foot for bone alignment reference only. Do not ride your bike without shoes.

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Knee angle Knee over pedal rule Leg reach The way the knee bends when pedaling is This simple technique helps position the Ideally the rider should be able to reach an important factor for muscular rider’s hip along the seat tube axis to the ground with at least the tip of the foot efficiency and to avoid joint injury over prevent unwanted hip movement and to keep balance without getting off the longer rides. improve weight distribution over the bike. saddle when coming to a complete stop.

A good saddle height should result in a Ideally, the rider’s kneecap should be knee angle of about 35 degrees when the vertically aligned with the pedal axle rider’s leg is fully extended (with the pedal when the chainwheel arm is on the at the farthest distance from the saddle). forward horizontal position.

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Ergonomic adjustments

Adjusting the saddle height

1. Pull the seat tube quick release clamp 2. Lift the saddle to the required height 3. Push the seat tube quick release clamp lever back to ‘closed’ position lever into ‘open’ position

Do not raise the saddle past the seat Check for correct saddle alignment post’s minimum insertion engraved before tightening the clamp. mark.

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Adjusting the handlebar height 2. Rearrange the spacers stack above or 3. Adjust the headset bearing below the stem to reach the required compression with the top cap bolt It is recommended to have this handlebar height adjustment made by a qualified technician as it will require to adjust the headset bearings. An improper adjustment of the headset can result in permanent damage to the component or frame and may lead to a loss of control, resulting in serious injury or even death. 1. Loosen the stem clamp and remove the headset top cap

If the handlebar must be fitted on the lower part of the steering tube, It is recommended to cut some of the exceeding length above the stem. Only a qualified technician with the necessary tooling and hardware should proceed to this.

4. Tighten the stem clamp

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Riding your bike Riding off road conditions. Slow down, start braking earlier than usual and more gently, take Riding uphill Only ride off road trails with a purposely designed bike. extra caution when turning. Shift to a lower gear before going uphill. Avoid shifting when the chain is under Riding off the paved roads is more Riding at night high tension while climbing a hill to hazardous and requires a different set of If you must ride at night or during lower prevent damage to the components. skills and good balance ability. You must daylight time, make sure you are visible to be aware of the risks involved and fully the others and that you can also see them On the steepest inclines, shift your body assume the responsibility. well. weight to the front of the bike to reposition your center of gravity. This will Respect your own limits and experience Reflectors included with your bike are a prevent the front end of the bike from level. minimal safety device and it is lifting. recommended (often mandatory too) Equip yourself with the adequate that you use a proper set of lights when Riding downhill protective gears. Sudden loss of control riding at night. Assesses the risks and evaluate your riding can happen when riding off road. Learn capacity before attempting to ride down how to dismount off the bike before Wear bright colored clothes and an incline. Hold the handlebar firmly and falling. accessories. Always double check and keep your fingers on both brakes at all confirm that others see you before time when going downhill. Be attentive to Respect private property and the other crossing an intersection or attempting a your braking force to avoid locking any users on the trails and slow down when manoeuvre. Always ride defensively and wheel. you cross. It is recommended to bring a assume that people did not see you at basic tool set. Be prepared for emergency first. On the steepest inclines, shift your body fixes on your bike. Do not throw away weight to the rear of the bike to reposition garbage on the trails. Riding on public roads your center of gravity. This will prevent Avoid riding in heavy traffic if possible. It the rear end from lifting while braking. Riding in wet weather is your responsibility to know and follow You may move your body backwards over Avoid riding in wet weather if possible as the local laws regarding the use of a bike the saddle while extending your arms as this seriously increases the risk of losing on public roads. the hill gets steeper. control and falling.

Tire contact with the ground and braking efficiency is greatly reduced on wet

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Braking Shifting gears Be sure to shift the shifting lever one gear at a time. During shifting, reduce An efficient braking technique will Frequent and efficient shifting increases the force being applied to the pedals. improve your riding experience and keep the chain and gears durability and can If you try to force operation of the shifting lever or perform multi-shifting while the you safe. Understand your brakes reduces muscular fatigue. pedals are being turned strongly, your feet may function and how they react under come off the pedals and the bicycle may topple different conditions is essential for your Make a habit of starting off on a low gear over, which could result in serious injury. and work your way toward a higher gear safety. Very importantly too, remember The gears can be shifted while lightly which lever controls the front brake and as you are accelerating, thus maintaining pedaling, but on rare occasions the which one controls the rear brake. a comfortable pedaling cadence. pawls and ratchet inside the hub may produce some noise afterwards as Avoid shifting under high chain tension part of normal gear shifting operation. such as when climbing a steep incline. Using the quick release binders For a smooth gear shifting, briefly stop Your bike is equipped with quick release pedaling or reduce the force being applied binders. These attachment mechanisms to the pedals when shifting the gears. are use on components that often require to be removed and reattached or adjusted ▪ Left hand side brake lever pulls the front such as the seat post clamp and the front brake wheel. ▪ Right hand side brake lever pulls the rear brake

Always use both brakes at the same time and practice modulating the braking force you apply between front and rear brakes to avoid locking the wheels. The braking force is at its peak just before the wheel locks. ▪ Twist the shifter away from you to shift to a higher gear ( + ) Applying too much force on a brake lever will cause the wheel to lock and ▪ Twist the shifter towards you to shift to can result in a loss of control, serious a lower gear ( - ) injury or even death.

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Technical adjustments Adjusting the chain tension Adjusting the gear hub Chain tension must be adjusted so it does Your gear hub transmission must be Brake adjustment not allow the chain to drop from the precisely synchronised to function When the brakes wear down with normal . properly. The cable tension controls the use, the distance between the brake pads gear synchronism. and the rim surface increases. The cable Correct chain tension is met when there is a movement of about 6 to 12mm vertically Correct cable tension is achieved when tension then needs to be adjusted to get when pushing the chain up. the two adjustment witness lines on the the brake pads closer to the rim and hub are aligned while the shifter is set on preserve proper braking force. the 4th gear.

To increase cable tension:

▪ Loosen the rear wheel nuts ▪ Pull the wheel to put the chain under tension ▪ Tighten the rear wheel nuts temporarily ▪ Check and measure the chain tension ▪ Pull or push the rear wheel further into the frame if needed until the recommended tension is met ▪ th 1. Turn the barrel adjuster counter ▪ Check that the rear wheel is centered Put the shifter in the 4 gear. clockwise to pull cable within the frame center axis ▪ Turn the barrel adjuster on the shifter to 2. Lock the adjustment by turning the ▪ Firmly tighten the rear wheel nuts increase or reduce the cable tension locknut clockwise ▪ Check the brake pads position on the until both adjustment witness lines on rim and adjust if needed the hub are aligned. 13

Repairing a flat tire Maintenance Required tools Regular maintenance is essential to keep The following list of tools is a minimum requirement to proceed to basic 1. Take the punctured wheel off the your new bike riding for many years, for maintenance and simple adjustments of bike your own safety and to preserve your bike’s limited warranty. your bike. 2. Detach the tire from the rim using tire levers if needed It is recommended to take your bike to a ▪ Allen keys set 3. Remove the inner tube and locate the qualified technician once a year for (Metric sizes 2mm to 8mm) ▪ puncture inspection and to take a tune up Open end wrench keys set (Metric sizes 8mm to 15mm) 4. Find the corresponding location of appointment if necessary. ▪ Screwdrivers the puncture outside and inside the (Medium size Phillips head and flat head) Additionally, there are a few simple basic tire maintenance interventions that you can ▪ Bio chain lubricant 5. Check if any sharp objects remain proceed to, by your own at home. ▪ Bio degreaser for metal parts stuck in the tire 6. Fix the punctured inner tube with a ▪ Protective gloves ▪ Protective glasses puncture repair kit or get a new one ▪ Clean cloth 7. Pre-inflate the new or repaired inner tube to a low pressure just enough so ▪ Air pump with a pressure gauge it keeps its shape

8. Insert the inner tube inside the tire Bike components and accessories uses 9. Put the tire back on the rim making international metric system sizes bolts and nuts. Do not use imperial system sure the tire thread is facing forward tools, bolts or nuts to avoid damaging 10. Inflate tire to recommended pressure the components. while checking for an even position of The maintenance of your bike requires to handling of chemical products that the tire on the rim can be hazardous to your health. Make sure to follow each product’s safety 11. Put the wheel back on the bike notice and wear the adequate protective gear at all time when doing maintenance.

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Chain lubrification Tire pressure Clean and lubricate the chain and Keeping your tires inflated inside the regularly. There is no official recommended pressure range will schedule as it depends greatly on where guarantee their performance and and how the bike is ridden. However, it is durability. Avoid riding your bike with the generally recommended to do it after tires underinflated to prevent premature your bike has been ridden in wet or wear, rim damage and puncture. muddy conditions, after being washed or at least each month in normal condition. Read the markings on the tire to know the recommended pressure. The chain should be lubricated with a bike chain specific lubricant. Do not use grease. Ideally, the chain should be Types of valve: cleaned with a bio degreaser prior to A. Presta (French) lubrication. B. Schraeder (American) C. Presta to Schraeder adapter Apply only a small amount of lubricant over the full length of the chain by gently Internal gear hub maintenance pouring fluid over the chain, into each In order to maintain proper performance, link. On the example above, any pressure it is recommended to grease the internal between 60 and 80 PSI is acceptable. hub about once every two years starting Let the lubricant penetrate for a minute from the first time of use (or once about and remove the excess fluid with a clean Generally, a lower pressure will provide every 5,000 km if the bicycle is used very cloth. This will keep the chain clean and more comfort by reducing road chatter frequently). running smoothly. and absorbing impacts while a higher Be careful not to spill lubricant over pressure will provide slightly less rolling It is recommended to use only the rim as this could greatly affect its internal hub grease or lubrication kit braking performance. If you accidently resistance but transmit more impacts. do, immediately clean the rim with a when carrying out maintenance. If the bio degreaser. To inflate the tires, remove the valve caps, special grease or lubrication kit is not identify the type of valve and fit a used, problems may occur such as the compatible pump head or use with an gear shifting not working correctly. adapter.

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Lifespan and normal wear Brake pads Rim A bike’s frame, fork and every component The brake pads get in contact with the A quality rim can last for many years when that makes a complete bike are subject to rim’s braking track and a small quantity of used under normal conditions and with material fatigue and wear. material wears off every time you apply timely brake pads replacement. However, the brakes. it is not eternal and the rim’s braking Normal use of your bike will eventually surface slowly wears out every time you wear components such as the chain, the apply the brakes. brake pads, the tires, the rims, bearings, etc. Intensive use, harsh conditions and lack of maintenance will cause these parts to wear off faster. Most of the parts on your bike are replaceable and they should be when they are worn out. Here’s how to find out when some of the components of your Replace the brake pads once the material bike need to be replaced: A rim should be replaced when the has been worn off down to the engraved braking track material has been worn off limit line. down to the engraved limit groove line. In order to maintain strong braking power and to prevent premature wear From time to time, of after a hard impact, inspect your rims to spot any of your brake pads and rim, inspect the brake pads contact surface from time deformation in the material. Check every spoke to make sure none of to time. Remove any metal shrapnel present and lightly sand down the material to remove the thin them is broken. If the rim has a deformation, or if glazed portion of its surface if necessary. a spoke is broken, do not ride your bike. Have the damage assessed by a qualified technician and have the parts fixed if possible.

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Tires Chain Cleaning your bike The tires on your bike will wear out Your bike being equipped with an internal Keeping your bike clean is an easy and gradually with use. Generally speaking, gear hub and a specially coated chain, you simple way to help extend its they will need to be replaced before or can expect your chain and gears to last for performance and look. when the thread pattern on their outside a few seasons without needing surface cannot be seen anymore. replacement provided that you maintain a Fill a bucket with warm water and mix a proper chain tension, frequent lubrication biodegradable dishwashing liquid or other and manage your gear shifting efficiently. soft soap. Clean transmission components such as the chain, sprocket, and chainring first with degreaser using specially designed brushes or a dedicated cloth. Thoroughly wash the frame and components from top to bottom with soapy water using a soft brush. Rinse with water at low pressure (Do not use a pressure washer as it can damage sealed components). Many factors will influence the lifespan of Your chain will ‘stretch’ over time and your tires such as the type of terrain you generally needs to be replaced when it Dry the chain with a clean cloth and apply ride on, your braking habits, or if the air reach an elongation of about 1%. lubricant before letting to it to air dry. pressure is frequently kept too low for Speciality tools for chain stretch long periods of time. measurement are available at your local The internal hub is not completely waterproof. Avoid using the hub in bike shop. places where water might get inside Tires can be damaged when you hit and do not use high-pressure water to obstacles such as potholes hard. Visually clean the hub, otherwise the internal inspect your tires if you suspect they are mechanism may rust. damaged or need to be replaced.

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Storing your bike Warranty terms and limitations help from the owner’s manual. If there is It is recommended to store your bike in a By the present, Trivel gives notice to the damage, if a part is missing or is damaged, if tempered dry place, preferably indoor or original owner of a Trivel bike of the the equipment is broken, or if there are inside a locked shed. provisions of the limited warranty that Trivel other problems of the same kind (hereafter offers the owner following the purchase of known as: ‘Apparent anomaly’), the owner Make sure the chain has been lubricated must contact the retailer immediately and before storing your bike for a prolonged the equipment from an authorized Trivel period. retailer. notify Trivel within three (3) days from the date of purchase from the retailer by Check that there is enough air pressure in Warranty against hidden defects registered letter, a receipt for which must be the tires from time to time, so they don’t Trivel warrants to the owner that its kept for reference. Should the owner not get damaged. equipment, when new, is exempt from advise of the Apparent anomaly within the If you plan to leave your bike outside, we hidden defects. Should the owner discover prescribed time period, Trivel shall not be recommend that you lock it and cover it what he believes is a hidden defect, he must responsible for any prejudice suffered by the with a tarp to protect from water but notify Trivel in writing within three (3) days owner due to the Apparent anomaly and the allow circulation of air. from the moment when he or she first equipment shall be deemed free of any becomes aware of said defect in order to Apparent anomaly when purchased and the

give Trivel the opportunity to correct said owner deemed satisfied with the purchase. defect if possible, at the sole discretion of Trivel and provided Trivel can establish said Frame

hidden defect is present before the Trivel warrants to the owner that the bike frame when new, is free from defects in expiration of the warranty. materials and workmanship. This warranty Warranty against apparent anomaly shall expire thirty-six (36) months following The owner must verify the apparent the purchase date of the equipment from

condition, the quantity and the contents of the retailer. The frame excludes the paint the equipment following the purchase and, and finish, the front fork, the wheels, the on the same day, must immediately proceed tires, the drive train, the brakes, the saddle with a complete inspection of it with the

18 post, the handlebar and stem and any premature reduction of the useful product return it to the retailer with a copy of the suspension component or part. life cycle of the equipment. invoice obtained at the time of purchase to Trivel within thirty (30) days of the purchase Useful life warranty Merchandise return policy during warranty date. As for any other consumer good, a Trivel period bike has a useful life cycle. The length of the If a defect occurs during the warranty Without limiting the generality of the useful life cycle can vary depending on the period, the parts will have to be shipped to preceding, the Trivel limited warranty criteria chosen for workmanship and Trivel directly from an authorized Trivel excludes components of the vehicle that are materials of the equipment as well as the retailer and, following repairs, Trivel shall damaged by an error or negligence in the kind of use and frequency to which the bike ship the parts back without charge to the maintenance of the equipment and its has been subjected. However, Trivel advises retailer exclusively. If the shipping address is components or resulting from a use that the owner that the maintenance and upkeep different than the nearest Trivel retailer’s does not conform to the notice to the owner performed on the equipment during its the customer shall have to pay shipping and to the Trivel owner’s manual by the useful life cycle are very important as a costs both to and from said different owner. means of prolonging the useful life cycle of address. the product. Consequently, Trivel advises DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, SHOULD the owner that the equipment must be Validity of the limited warranty THERE BE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR checked periodically by the retailer as The Trivel limited warranty is conditional to PRODUCT, YOU SHOULD HAVE REPAIRS general maintenance of the product and as the equipment having been handled and MADE BY AN AUTHORIZED TRIVEL RETAILER a means of detecting stress and/or potential maintained adequately by the owner in IN ORDER TO CONSERVE YOUR RIGHTS failures including, but without limiting the accordance with the notices to the owner UNDER THE WARRANTY. and the instructions printed in the owner’s generality of the preceding, cracks, THE WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERRABLE deformations, corrosion, paint chipping, manual and on the equipment having been dents and any other indications of potential stored in appropriate conditions. To be able Please visit Trivel website for the latest problems, improper use or abuse. These to benefit from the terms and conditions of version of this limited warranty regular verifications are important safety the limited warranty offered by Trivel, the checks and they are essential in helping to owner must fill a Trivel limited warranty prevent accidents, bodily injury and form (which can be found at an authorized Trivel retailer and on Trivel website) and

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