Dawes Cycles FOLDING SERIES, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owners Manual FOLDING SERIES folding bike manual indd 1 20 06 2011 11 00 12...

Page 2: ...Y 03 YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 04 YOUR BIKE 05 FOLDING YOUR BIKE 06 NIGHT RIDING 07 FIRST 08 SAFETY 09 FIT 11 PEDAL FITMENT 15 FOLDING YOUR PEDALS 17 SERVICE 21 TORQUE VALUES 25 folding bike manual indd 2 2...

Page 3: ...o accident misuse excessive load abuse or neglect Labour and transportation charges for the part replacement or changeover This warranty is applicable from the date of purchase for the original owner...

Page 4: ...bicycle frame for the relevant safety standard Before you ride your bicycle ensure that you are fully aware as to the type of use and the specification BS EN safety standard that your new bicycle has...

Page 5: ...5 6 1 Handlepost adjustment quick release 2 Handlebar quick release 3 Brake lever 4 Handlepost latch 5 Frame latch 6 Seat post quick release Fitted to selected models only folding bike manual indd 5...

Page 6: ...down Squeeze the internal section of the pedal and push down to fold the pedals Loosen the quick release seat clamp and lower the saddle to its lowest point tighten the quick release again to secure...

Page 7: ...mounted Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility check and be sure you comply with al...

Page 8: ...se and care Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment It s your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the laws of the area where you ride and to comply with all applica...

Page 9: ...ith others motorists pedestrians and other cyclists Respect their rights Ride defensively Always assume that others cannot see you Look ahead and be ready to avoid Vehicles slowing or turning entering...

Page 10: ...ccident is dramatically increased in wet conditions Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dramatically reduced and your tyr...

Page 11: ...ost projects from the frame beyond the Minimum Insertion or Maximum Extension mark the seat post may break which could cause you to lose control and fall Front and back adjustment The saddle can be ad...

Page 12: ...l Handlebar Position The position of the handlebar should be set to allow comfortable and easy reach of both gear and brake levers When riding your weight should be so balanced that your hands rest li...

Page 13: ...f a rim actuated brake on a bicycle is a function of the friction between the brake surfaces usually the brake pads and wheel rim To make sure that you have maximum friction available keep your wheel...

Page 14: ...rough the inner cable lead and after setting so that the total of the clearances between the left and right shoes and the rim is 2mm tighten the cable fixing bolt 2 Adjust the balance with the spring...

Page 15: ...BE REPLACED BY A PROFESSIONAL CYCLE MECHANIC BEFORE THE BIKE IS RIDDEN Warning Do not attempt to ride the cycle until you are absolutely sure that all quick release levers are fully closed and secure...

Page 16: ...ainside of cycle 2 The pedal has a special thread to tighten in an anti clockwise direction towards the front of the bicycle 3 Locate thread by hand fit and tighten 4 Use spanner to finish tightening...

Page 17: ...eezing the internal section push the pedal down Shown in grey on Fig B To unfold the pedal pull the pedal body up and the pedal will click back into place WARNING The pedals contain a spring to assist...

Page 18: ...e rear gear cluster what is called a downshift actually moves the chain up to a larger gear The way to keep things straight is to remember that shifting the chain in towards the centre line of the bik...

Page 19: ...r combinations At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your confidence Learn how to anticipate the need to shift and shift tot a lower ge...

Page 20: ...indicators for sale at bike shops Since the chain rotates a lot more on the rear wheel than the front please note that replacing the already badly worn chain may mean that you might also need to repla...

Page 21: ...l other service maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer Break in...

Page 22: ...lacement parts from your local authorized dealer Check the frame particularly in the area around all tube joints the handlebars the stem and the seat post for any deep scratches cracks or discolourati...

Page 23: ...on the outer face of the fork ends 2 Shaped washers that contain a small tap prong that engages in a hole within the fork end Front wheel removal and replacement Disengage the brake quick release lev...

Page 24: ...no spokes are loose broken or missing Hubs run smoothly with no sideways play Annual service ad inspection If you have any doubts about completing and following service and inspection you must seek th...

Page 25: ...lt Pedal Rear derailleur cable fixing bolt Saddle clamp bolt Hexagonal head Saddle clamp bolt Allen head Handlepost allen head bolt Front and rear reflector mounting nut Torque 20Nm 15lb ft 10Nm 8lb f...

Page 26: ...Dawes Cycles 35 Tameside Drive Castle Bromwich Birmingham B35 7AG folding bike manual indd 26 20 06 2011 11 00 20...