bikes Owner’s Manual All content © 2019 Pello Bikes 1 Printed on recycled paper Smile. Ride. Repeat... Congratulations, you are the owner of a brand new Pello Bike. Untold adventures await you, but before you head out to conquer the paths and trails, please take time to read this owner’s manual. You will find everything you need to properly set up your bike and some tips to our new cyclists for being safe whilst having fun. Beyond that, you will even find some tips for maintaining your bike and keeping it in its best working order in the future. If you have any questions or issues with your Pello bike now or in the future, please drop us a note at info@ pellobikes.com Enjoy your time out there; cycling is a family affair and a great way to spend time together. 2 Content Page Get to know your Pello 4-5 What do I need to put it together? 6 Assembling your bike 7-19 Bike fit 20 Checklist, Review and First Ride 21 Maintaining your bike 22 Inflating tires 24 Safety tips 25 Riding tips 26 Returns/Warranty/Contact 27 Journal 28 Maintenance Tracker 29 GrowPello 30 Color the Bike 31 Lets Ride! 32 bikes pellobikes.com All content © 2019 Pello Bikes 3 Get to know your Pello 16 8 17 18 9 20 19 13 15 12 1 Frame 5 Shifter 9 Spokes 2 Fork 6 Stem 10 Valve Stem 3 Handlebar 7 Headset (Presta) 4 Brake Lever 8 Tire 4 Get to know your Pello 3 4 6 5 7 2 1 14 11 21 10 11 Rim 15 Pedal 19 Chain guard 12 Crank Arm 16 Saddle 20 Dérailleur 13 Chain ring 17 Seatpost 21 Disc Brake 14 Bottom Bracket 18 Seatpost Clamp Assembly 5 What do I need to put it together? Now that your bike has been delivered, there are a few steps you need to take to get it ready to ride. Before your bike left our hands we went through a quality checklist that is included in your paperwork. When you opened the box, you will see a Pello that is 95% assembled. Please see below for a few things that are needed to make it 100% complete. Tools needed: • 5mm and 6mm Allen wrenches (provided) • 15mm open wrench (or adjustable crescent wrench) • Phillips screwdriver • Presta valve tire pump (we made sure the tires were properly inflated when they left our shop but you may still need to top them off. If you don’t have a presta valve pump, there is a presta valve adapter in your welcome bag). Presta ValVe adaPter You will need these tools in order to perform the following: • Install and secure the front wheel (Ripple, Romper and Revo) • Install and align the handlebars • Install the pedals • Install reflectors and bell Please read all instructions first before assembly. There was a lot of care given in packing your Pello to ensure it made it to you without damage. Please use care when unpacking your new Pello and please recycle responsibly. After assembly and prior to riding your Pello, it is recommended that you have your local bike shop or Qualified Bicycle Mechanic review your bike. 6 Assembling your bike Install and secure the front wheel *(Note: The Ripple, Romper and Revo require the provided 5mm Allen wrench.) Step 1/3 Ripple, Romper & Revo = Loosen 5mm Allen bolts on each side of wheel but do not remove. Reddi, Rover & Reyes = Remove screw nut from quick release and insert quick release skewer into front hub as shown below (you will find the quick release in the small parts box). *(Kenda K-Rad tires are non-directional; however, for proper bike etiquette it is recommended to place the quick release lever on the non-drive side of the bike, i.e. the side without the chain) Reddi, Rover & Reyes 7 Assembling your bike cont... Step 2/3 Ripple, Romper & Revo = Skip to next step Reddi, Rover & Reyes = Now that the skewer is inserted into the hub you will now hand tighten the screw nut partially onto skewer with narrow side of spring going first (please see image below) Step 3/3 Ripple, Romper & Revo = Rotate the stem and fork 180 degrees so they are both faceing forward (Note: Stem is still loose and will be tightened when installing the handlebar). Attach wheel to fork, ensure axle is properly seated in fork dropouts and tighten both sides clockwise with 5mm Allen key until secure. Please see illustration. (note: Because of the cushy tires you may need to wiggle the tire a bit past the front brake on Romper & Revo) Axle is securely seated in dropout 8 Step 3/3 Continued Reddi = Attach wheel to fork and ensure quick release is seated fully into the fork dropouts. Tighten screw nut until the quick release lever is in closed position. (Look for the word “closed” on the quick release when it is in it’s locked position). Please see illustration. (note: Because of the cushy tires you may need to wiggle the tire a bit past the brake on Reddi) Axle is securely seated in dropout Rover & Reyes = Rotate the stem 180 degrees so it is faceing forward (Note: Stem is still loose and will be tightened when installing the handlebar). Attach wheel to fork. When attaching wheel to fork make sure to align the disc rotor with the caliper, please see illustration below. Once the quick release is seated fully in the front dropouts tighten screw nut until the quick release lever is in the closed position (you should see the word “closed” on the quick release when in locked position). **Note: Do not squeeze front brake lever until wheel is installed. Squeezing without the rotor in place may cause miss-alignment with the disc pads and rotor. Align rotor and caliper so rotor slides between caliper brake pads 9 Assembling your bike cont... Installing Handlebar to Stem Unscrew stem fixing bolts (see images below) securing faceplate to stem body. Insert handlebar between stem body and faceplate then thread bolts back into the stem loosely. Adjust the handlebar to the desired position to best fit your child (generally perpendicular to the ground) then tighten the bolts 1/4 turn at a time in an X-pattern (Romper & Revo) and Top-Bottom (Reddi & Rover). The faceplate should be tightened evenly on the handlebar so the faceplate gap is even top and bottom and the handlebar is secure. Align stem and fork so they look straight when looking down onto handlebar, stem and front wheel, then tighten stem body fixing bolts. Please see page 12 for reference images of proper cable routing. Ripple, Romper & Revo Fixing Bolt Faceplate Maintain equal gap on top & bottom of faceplate Stem body fixing bolts Reddi, Rover, Reyes Fixing Bolt Faceplate Maintain equal gap on top & bottom of faceplate Stem body fixing bolts 10 Tighten in X-Pattern (Ripple, Romper, Revo) 3 2 1 4 Tighten Top-Bottom (Reddi, Rover, Reyes) 1 2 11 Assembling your bike cont... Please reference the images below for proper cable routing after handlebar installation Ripple Rear brake cable Romper, Revo, Reddi Rear brake cable Front brake cable Rover, Reyes Rear brake cable Front brake cable Rear derailleur cable 12 Connect the Front Brake (Romper, Revo & Reddi) *Please note that Romper and Revo come equipped with a rear coaster and rear hand brake. The rear hand brake should already be connected and adjusted. Brakes are essential safety devices so care should be taken to make sure they work correctly. Step 1/3 Make sure the brake cable is seated in the brake lever. Brake lever is NOT seated properly Brake lever IS seated properly 13 Assembling your bike cont... Step 2/3 Squeeze the brake arms together until the pads press up against the rim while pulling the brake noodle across to the noodle holder. Noodle Holder Brake Noodle Brake Arm Squeeze brake arms and pull noodle to noodle holder 14 Step 3/3 While continuing to hold the brake arms together, slide the end of the brake noodle into the slot on the noodle holder. Let go of the brake arms. Then slide the rubber boot over the end of the noodle. Noodle Holder Brake Noodle Rubber boot Brake Arm Now that the brake is connected, squeeze it several times to make sure it is working properly. Spin the wheel, it should spin freely, if not repeat steps 1-3. Connect the Front Brake (Rover & Reyes) Your Rover or Reyes is equipped with disc brakes. Your brakes have been adjusted before they arrived to you. Once you completed installing the front wheel from the “Install and Secure the Front Wheel” you should spin the wheel to ensure it rotates smoothly and squeeze the front brake several times to ensure the wheel is properly mounted in the front fork. If the brake is rubbing or the wheel is not spinning freely please go back to the “Install and secure the front wheel” section again and repeat these steps to ensure proper wheel and rotor alignment. *Please note that disc brakes may take a few times of stopping before they are working to their full potential. For the first ride it is recommended that you find a level location to ride. Ride the bike and stop several times on a level and safe location free from obstacles and vehicles, this will allow the disc pads to properly ‘bed’ to the disc rotors. Brakes are essential safety devices so care should be taken to make sure they work correctly.