cyclekids 86122, Manual

Page 1: ...LIFE THE MANUAL CONFIDENT FOCUSED HEALTHY KIDS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BASICS OF RIDING SAFETY QUICK START NUTRITION TECHNICAL BIKE INFO NOT YOUR AVERAGE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ECTORS TIRES TUBES 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 FOR YOUR SAFETY PRE ASSEMBLY BIKE ASSEMBLY PROPER HELMET FITTING FIND YOUR BIKE FIT YOUR BIKE YOU HOW TO FIX A FLAT TIRE ALL ABOUT GEARING BRAKING QUICK START NUTRITION A C D E G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19 21 15 TECHNICAL BIKE INFO BICYCLE MAINTENANCE REPAIR FOLLOW CYCLEKIDS The Functions of ...

Page 3: ... not intended to be a comprehensive manual covering all aspects of maintaining and repairing your bicycle The bicycle you have purchased is a complex piece of equipment that must be properly assembled and maintained in order to be ridden safely IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT THE ASSEMBLY OR YOUR ABILITY TO PROPERLY ASSEMBLE AND MAINTAIN THE BICYCLE YOU MUST HAVE IT ASSEMBLED AND MAINTAINED BY A PROF...

Page 4: ...location so be certain the rider knows and understands the rules that apply to bicycle usage in your area Wearing a helmet and using lights and reflectors are two examples of rules which may exist and which make sense as rider safety precautions at all times There are many different types of bicycles and often these types are designed for different uses Make sure you know what type of unit you hav...

Page 5: ...IGH STRESSES DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS MAY REACT TO WEAR OR STRESS FATIGUE IN DIFFERENT WAYS IF THE DESIGN LIFE OF A COMPONENT HAS BEEN EXCEEDED IT MAY SUDDENLY FAIL POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES TO THE RIDER ANY FORM OF CRACK SCRATCHES OR CHANGE OF COLORING IN HIGHLY STRESSED AREAS INDICATE THAT THE LIFE OF THE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REACHED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED CHECK YOUR BRAKES FREQUENTLY TH...

Page 6: ...S LEFT RIGHT PEDALS MARKED L R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FRONT WHEEL REFLECTORS 8 LIFE MANUAL 9 CONTINUE TO THE BIKE ASSEMBLY CYCLEKIDS LIFE MANUAL PAGE 1 CYCLEKIDS LIFE MANUAL PAGE D PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER 15MM WRENCH 5MM HEX WRENCH ALLEN KEY TO AVOID INJURY THIS PRODUCT MUST BE PROPERLY ASSEMBLED BEFORE USE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND USE OF A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER WE ALSO RECOMMEND YOU REVIEW THE...

Page 7: ...ONS E BIKE ASSEMBLY GET STARTED INSTRUCTIONS 1 6 1 2 REMOVE STEM CAP USING ALLEN KEY 3 REINSTALL THE STEM CAP SECURELY 4 PLACE HANDLEBAR INTO STEM CENTER INSET SADDLE SEAT POST TO CORRECT HEIGHT INTO SEAT TUBE CLOSE SEAT CLAMP 5 REMOVE OUTER QUICK RELEASE NUT SPRING 6 INSTALL QUICK RELEASE THROUGH FRONT AXEL HUB THROUGH LEFT SIDE OF WHEEL CYCLEKIDS LIFE MANUAL PAGE E Continued in Step 7 ...

Page 8: ...TEST TO BE SURE IT S SECURE 11 12 INSTALL BRAKE NOODLE INTO BRAKE INSTALL LEFT RIGHT PEDALS BY FULLY SCREWING THEM INTO THE PROPER CRANK ARM If the spring is installed incorrectly it could cause injuries CORRECT INCORRECT FINISHED REFERENCE THEN TIGHTEN SECURELY USING A 15MM WRENCH CYCLEKIDS LIFE MANUAL PAGE F WHEEL WHEEL Pedals are marked on end of pedal bolt L R Right crank is on the right side ...

Page 9: ... MANUAL PAGE G BEFORE YOU RIDE THE BICYCLE CHECK THE BRAKE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BIKE MAKE SURE ALL PARTS ARE TIGHTENED ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY AND WORKING PROPERLY TAKE YOUR FIRST RIDE IN A LARGE OPEN LEVER AREA IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM CHECK THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IN THIS BOOK IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR SKILLS IN ASSEMBLING OR ADJUSTING THE BIKE P...

Page 10: ...d comfortably all the way around Double check your cyclekids salute The helmet should sit right above your eyebrows Each strap should form a Y on both sides Make sure the helmet sits right above your eyebrows adjust the straps behind your ears tighten the straps in front of your ears Always buckle your chin straps when riding It should be buckled securely at your throat helmet snug on each side an...

Page 11: ...LL IF IT S TOO BIG you could feel cramped and awkward IF IT S TOO LOW it won t allow you to use all your leg muscle to ride IF IT S TOO HIGH it will make you feel off balance you might be unstable and have a harder time balancing OR OR AN INCORRECT SADDLE POSITION WILL MAKE RIDING MORE DIFFICULT AND POTENTIALLY HURT YOUR KNEES Adjust your saddle height SEATED BIKE FIT You should have a slight bend...

Page 12: ...ust pad position if this happens Spin the wheel and apply brakes Wheel should stop Pads should not rub on tire or wheel Test out your brakes If there s less than 1 4 of the pad left replace as needed Chain Maintenance Check your chain for rust or dirt A clean chain is a happy chain Smooth Riding Use bicycle chain lubricant to keep it moving smoothly and efficiently The ghost bike Is your bike chan...

Page 13: ...r the tire to roll it back onto the rim The tube shouldn t be exposed Take your tire pump and inflate your tube to the right pressure You are ready to ride again Replacing the tube See step 7 If patching find your puncture area to apply glue and set to dry Apply the patch firmly push into the tube Using your tire pump air up your tube enough to give it some shape Remove the wheel RELEASING THE QUI...

Page 14: ...LL GOING DOWNHILL ALL ABOUT GEARING Gears can be a little intimidating when you re first learning to ride The benefit of knowing when to shift your gears depending on where you are is the difference between a comfortable ride and a hassle BIKE RIDING SAFETY 5 GEARS SHIFTERS Keep pedaling as you shift Shift only one gear or click at a time Don t double shift TIP SHIFTING GEARS LEFT SHIFTER Moves th...

Page 15: ...ing on the bike Squeeze the front left lever three times as hard as the rear right brake Your stop should feel steady and smooth Slowly squeeze both brake levers hard the front left one always three times as hard as the rear right one 3x 1 2 Wet weather Ride slower than you usually would using your rear to stop Streets will be more slippery than usual Dirt Gravel Your rear may skid Ride slower tha...

Page 16: ...r White Sugar Potato Chips Cookies Margarine Soda Plain Yogurt Peanut Butter Freeze Dried Fruit Whole Grain Granola HEALTHY PROCESSED FOODS WHAT ARE WHOLE FOODS HEALTHY BENEFITS These are whole foods that have been processed but not stripped of their nutrients Whole foods are all encompassing when it comes to foods in their natural form This type is also the kind you want to rely on to have a bala...

Page 17: ...pin the front wheel and listen for any rubbing noises or excess friction Repeat until brake is centered BRAKE CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM BRAKE LEVER BRAKE CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM DISC CALIPER BRAKE NOT CENTERED FIG A FIG B FIG C FIG B FIG C FIG D FIG E STEP 2 While holding the shoe against the rim tighten the shoe fixing nut FIG C using a 5mm Allen key STEP 3 Pass the inner cable through the inner ca...

Page 18: ...ly to the crank arm with a 15mm open end or an adjustable wrench Repeat the same steps for the left side of the bicycle L R To adjust the free play in a one piece type bottom bracket loosen the lock nut on the left side by turning it clockwise and tighten the adjusting cone counter clockwise using a screwdriver in the slot When it has been correctly adjusted retighten the lock nut counter clockwis...

Page 19: ... turn the handlebar without turning the front wheel the stem is too loose Align the handlebar with the front wheel Retight the expander bolt clockwise CORRECT IF YOUR FORK POINTS BACKWARDS INCORRECT CYCLEKIDS LIFE MANUAL PAGE 10 Reattach the stem cap by tightening the stem clamp bolts equally Note the distance between the stem and stem cap should be equal on top and bottom of the cap Recommended t...

Page 20: ...rication Replace with twist shift approved cable Thread the new cable through the housing cable inlet hole Loop the cable around the housing and through the cable exit Make sure the spring is in the spring cavity Rotate the assembly until the cable exits below the brake lever with adequate clearance for brake lever movement Firmly tighten the recessed clamp screw Installation torque should be in 2...

Page 21: ... chainwheel TO SELECT A HIGHER GEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cable Inlet Hole Spring Cavity Cover Screw Cable Retention Cover Housing 3mm hex clamp bolt Barrel Adjuster For Rear Shifters For Front Shifters Slide the grip over the housing Position the grip so that 1 is aligned with the gear indicator on the housing Move the portion of the table that is next to the gear number surface push the grip inward whil...

Page 22: ...R MAXIMUM EXTENSION MARK SEE DIAGRAM BELOW FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ADJUST A SEATPOST WITH A QUICK RELEASE DEVICE COULD ALLOW THE SADDLE SEATPOST TO LOOSEN WHILE RIDING AND LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY IF THERE IS NO LIP ON THE TOP OF THE SEAT POST MAKE SURE THAT THE SEAT POST IS ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE CLAMP BUT DOESN T HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SEAT IF IT DOES HIT RAISE THE SEAT UP UNTI...

Page 23: ...ttaching the stem to the steer tube fork steering column The stem cap bolt is then turned clockwise to tighten this bolt and it should only be tightening slightly 25 lbs to remove any play from the bearing surfaces Centre the stem to the front wheel and retighten the bolts securing the stem to the steer tube The handlebars should turn smoothly without any bind ALWAYS CONSULT AN EXPERIENCED BICYCLE...

Page 24: ...cables are correctly routed and not wrapped around the stem or frame in a manner that prevents smooth operation or hampers control of the bicycle Check that the housing is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle VS Good Cable Bad Cable EXAMPLE OF A GOOD CABLE EXAMPLE OF A BAD CABLE ATTENTION ALWAYS CHECK THE BRAKE CABLE ROUTING TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND FREE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES CABLES...

Page 25: ... not tighten the quick release by using the quick release lever like a wing nut If the quick release lever is moved to the closed position with little or no resistance clamping strength is insufficient Move the quick release lever to the open position tighten the quick release adjusting nut and return the quick release lever to the closed position To set turn the lever to the open position so that...

Page 26: ...es will require you to install reflectors onto your bicycle Remove the top plate from the kickstand From the left side of the bicycle opposite side from chainring place the kickstand in position beneath the two rear fork legs Replace the wash and nut onto the mounting bolt Hold the kickstand arm in an upright position align with the frame stay then securely tighten the mounting bolt Leave the leg ...

Page 27: ...LD BE NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR CONSISTENT ACCURATE PRESSURE READINGS INSTEAD USE A HIGH QUALITY DIAL GAUGE 18 HOW THE TIRES TUBE FUNCTION Maintenance Care Tips TIRES TUBE AFTER ASSEMBLY PRESSURE RANGES INFLATE DEFLATE The tire size and pressure rating are marked on the sidewall of the tire TIP PRESSURE RATING NEVER INFLATE A TIRE BEYOND THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE MAKED ON THE TIRES SIDEWALL EXCEEDING THE ...

Page 28: ...CHAIN WD 40TM Chain Derailleur Wheels Derailleurs Brake Calipers Brake Levers Chain Lube or Light Oil Chain Lube or Light Oil Oil Oil Oil Brush on or squirt Brush on or squirt Oil Can 3 Drops from Oil Can 2 Drops from Oil Can Oil Lithium Based Grease Bottom Bracket Pedals Derailleur Cables Wheel Bearings Headset Seat Pillar Shift Levers Lithium Based Grease Disassemble 2 Drops from Oil Can Disasse...

Page 29: ...eck brake adjustment Check brake and gear cable adjustment Check tire wear and pressure Check wheels are true and spokes are tight Check hub headset and crank bearings for looseness Check pedals are tight Check handlebars are tight Check seat and seat post are tight and comfortably adjusted Check frame and form for trueness Check all nuts and bolts are tight Lubrication are per schedule 1 Check al...

Page 30: ...aight they will need to be adjusted This is quite difficult and is best left to a PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE MECHANIC ATTENTION IF THERE IS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE AXLE AND THE HUB DO NOT RIDE THE BICYCLE ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED ATTENTION SUCH DAMAGE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INSTABILITY AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT IF NOT CORRECTED AGAIN SPOKE REPAIRS ARE BEST HANDLED BY A MECHANIC ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE QUICK RELEAS...

Page 31: ...S IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN BY GIVING THEM THE SKILLS TO LEAD ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES USING THE FUN AND PRACTICAL SKILL OF RIDING A BIKE A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US TO LEARN ABOUT CYCLEKIDS THEIR MISSION AND THE PROGRAM FOLLOW US VISIT CYCLEKIDSBIKES WWW CYCLEKIDS ORG ...

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