Detroit Bikes Bicycle, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY 8 1 2013 Ed 1 2013 Detroit Bikes Detroit Michigan U S A ...

Page 2: ... website we highly recommend employing a skilled bicycle mechanic to perform the initial assembly and adjustments and to fit the bike properly for your use Most bike shops will perform these services for a small fee Assembly instructions are also included in this owner s packet YourDetroitBikeisdesignedtobeusedforgeneraltransportation and recreation It is not built to withstand stunting jumping or...

Page 3: ...hing Stay as far to the right as practical when riding in traffic lanes Do not ride more than two abreast in a single lane and in a manner that does not interfere with the normal flow of vehicular traffic Avoid entering the roadway without first stopping to look for vehicles Ride predictably and defensively and do not ride while under the influence or distracted Always yield to pedestrians Have a ...

Page 4: ...ips 5 Front Wheel Removal and Installation 6 7 Rear Wheel Removal and Installation 8 9 Seat and Handlebar Adjustment 10 11 Warranty 12 Professional Assembly Instructions 13 Assembly Tools 14 Attaching the Seat and Post 15 Attaching the Handlebars 16 Attaching the Front Fender 17 18 Attaching the Front Wheel 19 Attaching the Pedals 20 CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...r industrial strength solvents as damage to paint or surface finish coverings may result Keep Your Bike Lubricated Take your bike to a skilled mechanic for an annual cleaning and lubrication of major components Keep Your Bike Safe Always lock your bike BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE Detroit Bikes recommends that you have your bike repaired and serviced by a skilled bicycle mechanic NECESSARY TOOLS We h...

Page 6: ...heel between your knees and turning the handlebars left and right Make sure no cables are pinched or stretched during rotation Check the tightness of the handlebar in the stem by attempting to rotate the handlebar Ensure hand grips are properly mounted If any part of the handle bar or stem fails inspection take your bike to a mechanic for service Seat and Seat Post Check that the seat is aligned w...

Page 7: ...the coaster brake and the hand brake when stopping for better control over the bike Use Proper shifting technique Shifting gears with an internal gearing system is best performed while coasting or with a minimum of force on the pedals If you must shift while pedaling reduce the pressure applied to the pedals Know and observe local bicycling rules Local ordinances vary on requirements for helmet us...

Page 8: ... fork drop out Fig 2 2 Ensure they are fully seated 3 Using the 15 mm combination wrench alternately tighten the nuts on the front axle Ensure that the wheel remains centered between the front fork blades and that the retaining washers are fully seated Fig 2 1 4 Turn the quick release lever on the front brake caliper counter clockwise to apply tension to the front brake cable Be certain you have f...

Page 9: ...Loosen Tighten 1 1 2 1 2 2 Fig 1 Front Brake Caliper LJ URQW OH DQG XE VVHPEO 9 Loosen Tighten 1 1 2 1 2 2 Fig 1 Front Brake Caliper LJ URQW OH DQG XE VVHPEO Fig 1 Front Brake Caliper Fig 2 Front Axle and Hub Assembly ...

Page 10: ...push wheel down and back to seat the axle into the frame drop outs Ensure that the anti rotation washer tooth Fig 3 3 fits into the frame drop out 3 Center the wheel in the frame and push the axle back in to the drop outs until the chain is snug and has between and of play midway between the sprockets 4 Secure the coaster brake arm to the chain stay Using a 3mm Allen Key and an 8mm wrench install ...

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Page 12: ...Key tighten the seat tube binder clamp bolt Fig 5 1 ADJUSTING THE SEAT ANGLE 1 Using a 6 mm Allen Key loosen the seat fixing bolt Fig 5 2 2 Grasp the seat at both ends lifting slightly Slide the seat forward or rearward to adjust the seat angle 3 Using a 6 mm Allen Key tighten the seat fixing bolt Fig 5 2 HANDLEBARS 1 Locate the handlebar binder bolt on the stem Fig 6 1 Using a 5 mm Allen Key loos...

Page 13: ... 1 Figure 5 Seat Height and Angle Adjustment LJXUH DQGOHEDU QJOH GMXVWPHQW 5 1 5 2 6 1 Figure 5 Seat Height and Angle Adjustment LJXUH DQGOHEDU QJOH GMXVWPHQW Fig 6 Handlebar Angle Adjustment Fig 5 Seat Height and Angle Adjustment ...

Page 14: ...d warranty is limited to replacement of the defective parts with those of equal or greater value at the sole discretion of Detroit Bikes IN NO EVENT SHALL DETROIT BIKES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM USE OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUTLIMITATION DAMAGESFORPERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ECONOMIC LOSS WHETHER BASED ON CONTRA...

Page 15: ...PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8 1 2013 Ed 1 2013 Detroit Bikes Detroit Michigan U S A ...

Page 16: ...ility of your new machine Detroit Bikes ASSEMBLY TOOLS If you purchased your bike in an unassembled state please hire a professional bicycle mechanic to assemble your bike for you Most independent bike dealers offer this service Here are the tools and supplies they will need to complete the assembly Metric Combination Wrench 15mm Metric Allen Wrench Set 3 4 5 6mm Torque Wrench General Purpose Grea...

Page 17: ... minimum torque of 200 in lbs 22 5 N m ATTACHING THE SEAT POST ATTACHING THE SEAT AND POST UHDVH WKH VHDW SRVW EHORZ WKH PLQLPXP LQVHUWLRQ OLQH DQG LQVHUW WKH VHDW SRVW LQWR WKH VHDW WXEH RPSOHWHO KLGH WKH PLQLPXP LQVHUWLRQ OLQH OLJQ WKH VHDW ZLWK WKH ELF FOH IUDPH DQG XVLQJ WKH PP DOOHQ ZUHQFK WLJKWHQ WKH ELQGHU EROW WR QR PRUH WKDQ LQ OEV 1 P 7R DGMXVW WKH DQJOH DQG IRUZDUG EDFN SRVLWLRQ RI WKH ...

Page 18: ...le upside down resting on its seat and handlebars ATTACHING THE HANDLEBARS ATTACHING THE HANDLEBARS UHDVH WKH DUHD EHORZ WKH PLQLPXP LQVHUWLRQ OLQH DQG LQVHUW WKH VWHP LQWR WKH VWHHUHU WXEH RI WKH IURQW IRUN RPSOHWHO KLGH WKH PLQLPXP LQVHUWLRQ OLQH OLJQ WKH KDQGOHEDUV ZLWK WKH IURQW IRUN DQG XVLQJ D PP DOOHQ ZUHQFK WLJKWHQ WKH WRS EROW WR D WRUTXH RI LQ OEV 1 P SSO OLJKW ZHLJKW RLO XQGHUQHDWK WKH ...

Page 19: ... to keep the fender and caliper square to the front fork while tightening ATTACHING THE FRONT FENDER ATTACHING THE FRONT FENDER 19 5HPRYH WKH FRXQWHUVLQN QXW DQG ZDVKHUV IURP WKH FDOLSHU DWWDFKLQJ EROW 3ODFH WKH IHQGHU EHWZHHQ WKH IRUN EODGHV SRLQWLQJ WKH EUDFNHW WRZDUGV WKH UHDU RI WKH ELNH WWDFK WKH FDOLSHU WR WKH IURQW IRUN E SODFLQJ WKH FDOLSHU DWWDFKLQJ EROW WKURXJK WKH WRRWKHG ZDVKHU LQWR WK...

Page 20: ...ork tips using the M5 x 8 screws provided Tighten with a 3 mm allen wrench to 40 in lbs 4 5 N m ATTACHING THE FRONT FENDER WWDFK WKH IURQW IHQGHU EUDFNHWV WR WKH LQGLFDWHG KROHV RQ WKH IURQW IRUN WLSV XV QJ WKH 0 VFUHZV SURYLGHG 7LJKWHQ ZLWK D PP DOOHQ ZUHQFK WR LQ OEV 1 P Tighten to 0 in lbs N m ...

Page 21: ... fork blades Tighten the axle nuts to a final torque of 265 in lbs 30 N m ATTACHING THE FRONT WHEEL ATTACHING THE FRONT WHEEL 21 RRVHQ WKH D OH QXWV DQG DUUDQJH WKH QXWV DQG ZDVKHUV DV VKRZQ LQ WKH GLD JUDP DERYH 3ODFH WKH IURQW ZKHHO LQWR WKH IRUN WLSV DQG HQVXUH WKH KRRN ZDVK ers go into the appropriate holes on the fork 8VLQJ D PP FRPELQDWLRQ ZUHQFK WLJKWHQ WKH D OH QXWV HYHQO E DOWHUQDWLQJ IUR...

Page 22: ...it Use a 15mm open end wrench and tighten both pedals to 355 in lbs 40 N m ATTACHING THE PEDALS ATTACHING THE PEDALS KH HIW DQG 5LJKW SHGDOV KDYH GLIIHUHQW WKUHDGV RQ WKHP 7KH FDQ EH LGHQWL HG E HLWKHU WKH OHWWHU RU WKH OHWWHU 5 VWDPSHG LQWR WKH HQG RI WKH WKUHDGHG HFWLRQ 7KH ULJKW SHGDOV WKUHDGV LQWR WKH FUDQN DUP RQ WKH VLGH RI WKH ELF FOH ith the chain and drive sprocket Grease the threads of t...

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