IBD-Commuter EN 08-01-18 m0537 © Batch Bicycles Ltd 2018 PLEASE VISIT YOUR AUTHORIZED BATCH RETAILER FOR SERVICE AND QUESTIONS. Crafted With Purpose TM Crafted With Purpose TM Batch Bicycles 8889 Gander Creek Dr. Dayton, OH 45342 833.789.8899 batchbicycles.com OWNER’S MANUAL for Commuter Bikes Owner’s Manual Index BATCH Limited Warranty We’ve Got You Covered damage, failure, or loss that is caused by improper Batch Bicycles comes with our industry’s best war- assembly, maintenance, adjustment, storage, or Safety and Warnings ...........................................................................................2-5 ranty program – Batch Bicycles Service Program. use of the product. This limited warranty does not Once your Batch Bicycle is registered, Batch extend to future performance. Assembly and Parts ..............................................................................................6-17 Bicycles provides each original retail purchaser of a Batch Bicycle a warranty against defects in materi- This Limited Warranty will be void if the prod- .............................................................................................................. 18-19 als and workmanship, as stated below: uct is ever: Brake System • Used in any competitive sport General: • Used for stunt riding, jumping, aerobatics or Warranty Shift System .................................................................................................................. 20-23 Part or model specifi cations are subject to change similar activity without notice. • Modifi ed in any way This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for the • Modifi ed with the addition of a motor Maintenance and Service ............................................................................ 24-26 product. ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN STATED • Ridden by more than one person at a time HEREIN ARE DISCLAIMED INCLUDING IMPLIED • Rented, sold, or given away Product ID Info .............................................................................................................26 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS • Used in a manner contrary to the instructions FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT AL- and warnings in this Owner’s Manual Warranty .............................................................................................................................27 LOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW. ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUEN- What will The Manufacturer do? TIAL DAMAGES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, TO Manufacturer’s sole and exclusive obligation under THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW. this Limited Warranty is to repair and/or replace, at • Contact Information .............................................................Back Cover The only uses for this product are described in this its sole option, any covered defect in workmanship manual. or materials. In order to be eligible for service under this Limited Warranty you MUST complete the on-line warranty How do you get service once you have regis- registration within 30 days of the date of original tered your product for limited warranty cover- purchase of the product. age as described above? The Limited Warranty extends only to the original Contact your authorized Batch Bicycles retailer. consumer and is not transferable to anyone else. What rights do you have? What does this Limited Warranty cover? This Limited Warranty gives you specifi c legal This Limited Warranty covers defects in workman- rights. You may also have other rights which vary ship and materials for all parts of the product from State to State. This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and except those indicated below as not warranted. maintenance information. For how long does this Limited Warranty last? Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. What must you do to keep the Limited Warranty • Steel rigid fork: Lifetime when owned by the Save this manual for future reference. in eff ect? original retail purchaser. This Limited Warranty is eff ective only if: • Aluminum Frame: Lifetime when owned by the Product is completely and correctly assembled. original retail purchaser. Always wear approved helmet and safety equipment when using this Product is used under normal conditions for its • Any other original part or component shall be product. intended purpose (see the following section for covered by the stated warranty of the original excluded activities). manufacturer. Any products not specifi cally Product receives all necessary maintenance and included above are hereby omitted. adjustments. • All Batch Bicycle parts and accessories: 1 year Product is used for general transportation and • All time frames stated in this Limited War- recreational use only. ranty are measured from date of original retail purchase. What is not covered by this Limited Warranty? This product is designed for recreational use only. When used in this Limited Warranty, “Lifetime” This Limited Warranty does not cover normal means for as long as the original retail purchaser wear and tear, normal maintenance items, or any owns the product. 27 Inspection of the Bearings Helmet Warning Information Maintenance: Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests: WARNING: Head Tube Bearings: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube. WHEN RIDING THIS PRODUCT! Crank Bearings: The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should not • Helmet should sit level on your head and low on your fore- Bike Your Maintenance be loose on the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from head. Exposed forehead can result in serious injury. side-to-side. • Adjust the strap sliders below the ear on both sides. Wheel Bearings: • Buckle the chin strap. Adjust strap until it is snug. Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand. The • No more than two fi ngers should fi t between the strap and bearings are correctly adjusted if: your chin. • A proper fi tting helmet should be comfortable and not rock • The wheel spins freely and easily. forward/backward or side to side. • The weight of the spoke refl ector, when you put it toward the front or rear of the bicycle, causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times. • There is no side-to-side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light force. Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider: Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record • Straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and fl at on the ground. NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. • There must be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of clearance Each bicycle has a Recovery Code stamped between the highest part of the top tube and the into the frame. The Recovery Code can crotch of the rider with tires properly infl ated. be found on the bottom of the crank hous- • The minimum leg-length for the rider is the highest ing as shown. part of the top tube plus one inch . • NOTE: See Assembly sections for Seat adjustment. Write this number below to keep it for future 1 reference. If the bicycle is stolen, give this number and 1 a description of the bicycle to the police. 3 This will help them fi nd the bicycle. 2 Recovery Code: Purchase Date: Model Name: IMPORTANT!! Read All Warning And Safety Information 26 3 Warning and Safety Information Lubrication MEANINGS OF WARNINGS: WARNING: This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which follows it. • Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will reduce The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instruc- brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Injury to tions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur. the rider or to others can occur. The word “WARNING” is before personal safety instructions. If you do not obey these in- • The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil off the chain. structions, injury to the rider or to others can occur. • Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest. • CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. • Using soap and hot water, wash all oil off the wheel rims, the brake shoes, the pedals, • Adult assembly is required. and the tires. Maintenance • Handlebar hand grip or tube end plugs should be replaced if damaged as bare tubes have • Rinse with clean water and dry completely before you ride. Warning and Safety Warning been known to cause injury. All products with capped handlebar ends should be checked • Using a light machine oil (20W), lubricate the bicycle according to the following table: regularly to ensure that adequate protection for the ends of the handlebars are in place. • Replacement forks must have the same rake and tube inner diameter as the original product. Lubrication Table (as equipped) • Do not add a motor to the product. • Do not tow or push the product. What When How • Do not modify the product. • Replace worn or broken parts immediately with original equipment. Pedalsevery six months Put four drops of oil where the axles go into the • If anything does not operate properly, discontinue use. pedals. Chain every six months Put one drop of oil on each roller of the chain. Wipe all excess oil off the chain. The Owner’s Responsibility Derailleursevery six months Put one drop of oil on each pivot point of the derailleurs. WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general Brake Leversevery six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and brake lever. jumping. Wheel Brakes every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow all as- cantilever brake.