Ghost 4CROSS, User Manual

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Page 2: ...2 User Manual for GHOST Bikes Version 12 01 ...

Page 3: ...u bear in mind when retrofitting accessories and carrying out conversions 12 2 3 3 Who is allowed to ride your bike 13 2 3 4 Where are you allowed to ride your bike 14 3 Technical Data 17 3 1 Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight 17 3 2 Tightening torques for screw connections 17 4 Design and Function 18 4 1 Types categories ranges 18 4 1 1 Mountain bike Fully Hardtail 19 4 1 1 1 Fully...

Page 4: ... tubeless tyres 42 7 1 2 7 Checking the air pressure 42 7 1 3 Checking other points 43 7 2 Inspecting the saddle and saddle post 43 7 3 Inspecting the handlebars and handlebar stem 45 7 4 Inspecting the handlebar attachments 46 7 5 Inspecting the headset 47 7 6 Inspecting the spring fork 48 7 7 Inspecting the rear wheel suspension 48 7 8 Inspecting the brakes 48 7 8 1 Checking general functions 49...

Page 5: ...ease axle on the wheel 69 8 6 1 1 Opening the quick release axle 69 8 6 1 2 Closing the quick release axle 70 8 6 2 Opening and closing the thru axle on the wheel 72 8 6 2 1 Opening the thru axle 72 8 6 2 2 Closing the thru axle 73 8 6 3 Opening and closing the quick release axle on the saddle post clamping 74 8 6 3 1 Opening the quick release axle on the saddle post clamping 74 8 6 3 2 Closing th...

Page 6: ...rim brake of the racing bike 92 13 2 Dismantling and installing saddle post with saddle 92 13 2 1 Dismantling the saddle post 92 13 2 2 Installing the saddle post 93 14 Maintaining the Bike 94 14 1 Your servicing and maintenance plan 95 14 2 How to clean and care for your bike 95 14 3 Workshop service 97 15 Faults When Riding 98 15 1 Gear shift drive 98 15 2 Brakes 99 15 3 Frame saddle post and su...

Page 7: ...ste In the case of disc brakes transport securing device User manual in your national language 1 2 2 Optional accessories for installation by the specialist bicycle dealer Please refer to section 2 3 2 What must you bear in mind when retrofitting accessories and carrying out con versions to find out the optional accessories you can use to retrofit your bike 1 3 Other applicable documents Delivery ...

Page 8: ...ave approved battery lighting during the day For the duration of the participation in races racing bikes are exempted from this obligation White reflector at the front often integrated into the front headlight and two red reflectors at the back one of which is often integrated into the back light Two yellow reflectors each for front and rear wheel alternatively tyres with reflective stripes attach...

Page 9: ... unit of mass MTB Mountain bike Nm Newton metre unit of torque Pedelec see EPAC psi pound per square inch American unit of pressure 1 psi 0 06897 bar RH Frame height StVO Highway Code in Germany SW Wrench size measure of tool sizes 1 5 Conventions 1 5 1 Symbols and signal words Symbol and signal word Meaning This draws your attention to how to deal with and the effects of safety information WARNIN...

Page 10: ...f conventional bikes Hand force The force that an average adult can apply with moderate to average effort using one hand Manometer Air pressure measuring device Correctly tight ened Permanent screw connection in which the screw heads are positioned tightly against the component over their entire area Incorrect screw connection A screw connection which is too loose and where the screw heads are not...

Page 11: ...ad this user manual carefully before using your bike for the first time Please ensure that your specialist bicycle dealer has completed the delivery certificate for your bike and that you have received all of the documents referred to in the delivery certificate You should contact your specialist bicycle dealer if any items are missing Please ride your bike only after you have received all of the ...

Page 12: ...omponents of your bike All other work may only be performed by a qualified specialist bicycle dealer 2 3 2 What must you bear in mind when retrofitting accessories and carrying out conversions The retrofitting of accessories and performance of conversions which are not permitted for your bike may damage your bike and impair its operational safety This can lead to dangerous riding situations falls ...

Page 13: ...ler at a later time Follow all of the safety instructions and specifications in the documentation for your accessories and modification parts 2 3 3 Who is allowed to ride your bike The rider must be able to ride a bike i e he she must have the necessary basic knowledge about the use of a bike and the necessary feeling of balance to be able to steer and control a bike The rider must be able to safe...

Page 14: ...ormation on the technical conditions of approval for use on public roads can be found in section 1 4 Legal regulations 2 3 4 Where are you allowed to ride your bike If you overload your bike by riding on roads paths and slopes for which your bike is not suited it is possible that parts of your bike will break or fail This can lead to dangerous riding situations falls and accidents You should only ...

Page 15: ... but becomes less important in the freeride category at the latest The construction of the wheels is adapted to the more extreme riding conditions All mountain tour All mountain trail Enduro Freeride Downhill High downhill speed on rough terrain loose rocks large roots long jumps and strong impacts define these riding conditions Dirt Trails specially created for this type of bike BMX trails Sports...

Page 16: ... the maximum width of 28 mm indicated e g by two numbers on the side of the tyre such as 28 622 or 28 559 The instructions for ROAD RACE apply to these bikes The tyre size is marked on the tyre wall Your safety on roads paths and cross country terrain depends on your speed The higher your speed the greater your risk Note that all streets and paths may be damaged or have obstacles that can threaten...

Page 17: ...OSS SPEEDLINE RACE 120 kg TREKKING 140 kg POWERKID 24 100 kg POWERKID 20 80 kg POWERKID 16 12 50 kg 3 2 Tightening torques for screw connections Component Manufac turer Model Type Connection Type of Connection Tightening torque Nm Saddle support clamping to frame All Aluminium frame Saddle sup port clamping One screw 5 8 Saddle support clamping to frame All Carbon frame Saddle sup port clamping On...

Page 18: ... Product range Equipment stand ard according to German Highway Code Hub Dynamo Front Wheel Mountainbike MTB Fully RT MISS RT AMR MISS AMR EBS AMR ASX AMR PLUS CAGUA NORTHSHORE DOWNHILL Hardtail SE EBS COMP PRO MISS HTX EBS HTX 4CROSS DIRT Crossbike CROSS Racing bike fitness bike RACE EBS RACE SPEEDLINE Trekking and city bike TREKKING X X Children s and teenagers bike Hardtail POWERKID 20 POWERKID ...

Page 19: ... ranges Fullies with 100mm suspension travel distance front and rear Bikes with weight oriented configuration for the sporting rider AMR MISS AMR EBS AMR ASX ranges Fullies with 120 mm suspension travel distance front and rear Equally easy to ride up and down hill AMR Plus range Fullies with 150 120 mm suspension travel distance front and 150 mm rear Easy to ride up and down hill However more valu...

Page 20: ...nt and 150 mm rear Easy to ride up and down hill However more value is placed on the downhill properties DOWNHILL NORTHSHORE ranges Fullies with 200 or 180 mm suspension travel distance front and rear The main focus here is on the suit ability for downhill and bike park ...

Page 21: ...HTX EBS AMR EBS RACE ranges Hardtails with 100 mm suspension travel distance at the front Sturdy universal bikes for the tour orient ed leisure cyclist HTX range Hardtails with 100 mm suspension travel distance at the front Bikes with weight oriented configuration for the sporting rider ...

Page 22: ...with only one brake without or with only one gearshift for the rear sprocket cassette 4 1 2 Cross bike CROSS range No equipment in accordance with the German Highway Code equipped with dérailleur rim brakes or disc brakes wheels with rim diameter 622 mm and tyre width of 42 mm CROSS range Hardtails with 60 or 63 mm suspension travel distance at the front Universal bikes for speedy progress on stre...

Page 23: ...with rim diam eter 622 mm RACE range Racing bikes without frame suspension and rigid fork for rapid sporty riding on the road Racing handlebars Rim brakes Tyre width 23 mm SPEEDLINE range Bikes without frame suspension and rigid forks for rapid comfortable progress on the road Straight or mountain bike type handlebars Gear shift lever as for mountain bikes ...

Page 24: ...r or hub gears two rim or disc brakes luggage rack mudguards TREKKING range Without suspension or Hardtails with 60 mm suspension travel distance at the front Universal fully equipped bikes for comfortable progress on streets and paths Straight or mountain bike type handlebars Gear shift lever as for mountain bikes Rim or disc brakes as for mountain bikes Hub dynamo ...

Page 25: ...ck pedal brakes POWERKID 12 and 16 Frame without suspension and rigid forks No gears Rim brakes front Back pedal brake rear Stabilisers optional Flag optional Wheel size 12 or 16 Powerkid 20 Very similar to a MTB Hardtail with suspension fork with 35 mm suspension travel distance Derailleur rear with 7 speeds Rim brakes as for mountain bikes Wheel size 20 ...

Page 26: ...ith smaller wheel size Hardtail with suspension fork with 50 mm suspension travel distance Derailleur gear with 24 speeds Rim brakes as for mountain bikes Wheel size 24 4 2 Frame and fork Frame and forks are available in the following versions ...

Page 27: ...n Frame without suspension but suspension fork Fully Frame with suspension and suspension fork For full suspension bikes there are various suspension systems with different numbers of pivot joints The number of pivots can be easily counted The connection to the spring element does not count as a pivot ...

Page 28: ...es the front brake and the right hand brake lever the back brake This may vary however depending on requirements and the local legal regulations You should always familiarise yourself with which lever applies to which brake and get used to using them If your bike has two hand brake levers of the same type you can have them changed over by your special ist dealer if you wish 4 3 2 Brake type The fo...

Page 29: ...GHOST bikes 29 Rim brake Hydraulic rim brake Magura HS11 and HS33 Mechanical rim brake V brakes ...

Page 30: ...30 Rim brake of the racing bike Backpedal brake only on the rear wheel ...

Page 31: ...GHOST bikes 31 4 4 Gears The following switching devices are installed on our bikes Derailleur Hub gear ...

Page 32: ...but you can reach a greater speed The gear change on the right handlebar activates the rear derailleur Here switching to a larger sprocket results in a lower gear ratio lower gear The pedalling resistance becomes lower you can reach a lower speed but it is easier to climb hills The number of gears is determined as follows Number of chainrings at the front multiplied by the number of geared rings a...

Page 33: ...GHOST bikes 33 Shimano gear lever for MTB Sram gear lever for MTB Shimano brake gear lever combination for MTB Shimano brake gear lever combination for racing bike ...

Page 34: ...g for racing bike Sram brake gear lever combination for racing bike Shimano twist grip gear change for MTB 4 5 Clamping systems for wheels and saddle post On our bikes we use the following axle clamping systems for wheel and saddle post attachment Quick release axles ...

Page 35: ...CTOR in the type designation All other bikes are manufactured with an alumini um frame 4 6 2 Information and instructions on the carbon material WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Carbon is a modern material in bike and motor vehicle construction However carbon parts are sen sitive to damage Mistakes during assembly or use can result in fractures and hence in dangerous riding situations falls...

Page 36: ...se to the fibre direction The carbon fibres are therefore arranged in multiple directions in order to be able to meet all the occurring forces 4 6 2 1 Information on the frame construction Exact analyses and realistic simulations of the forces occurring in the frame have enabled the fibre orienta tions in the different areas such as in the pedal bearings or at the control tube to be designed more ...

Page 37: ...mping is not permitted The rigid clamping of the fork ends or quick release axle exerts loads that differ significantly from those occurring during the permitted use for riding This can result in damage to the bike frame Use on a loose roller without rigid clamping of the frame is permitted 7 Transport See section 13 Transporting the Bike 4 7 Tyres GHOST bikes have different tyres as standard The ...

Page 38: ...dealer Some of the safety relevant parts are not yet sufficiently mounted or adjusted The final assembly of your bike has to be carried out by your specialist bicycle dealer i e it has to be made safe to ride Please make sure that your specialist bicycle dealer has completely filled in the Inspection Check list for the Handover in the delivery certificate for your bike You should only ride your bi...

Page 39: ...the following sections the tests for the standard equipment of all GHOST bikes are described Some sec tions only apply if your bike has the listed equipment This can be found in the section on Design and Func tion If you are not sure which tests apply to your model of bike please contact your specialist dealer He or she will be pleased to advise you If your bike has been converted or retrofitted w...

Page 40: ...fit 1 Shake both wheels strongly at right angles to the direction of travel The wheels must not move in their mounting The quick release lever and thru axle must be closed See section 8 6 Operating the clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post 2 No cracking or grinding noises should be heard 3 Carry out a visual inspection of the wheel installation The wheels must be located centrally betwee...

Page 41: ...revolution 0 5 mm for rims with rim brake 2 0 mm for rims without rim brake 7 1 2 3 Checking the rims for soiling only applies to bikes with rim brakes 1 Inspect the rims for soiling in particular for oil or grease Soiled rims must be cleaned immediately see section 14 2 How to clean and care for your bike 7 1 2 4 Checking the tyre 1 Inspect your tyres for visible signs of damage foreign bodies an...

Page 42: ...y hand The tyre must run smoothly There must be no wobble or eccentricity 3 Check the back wheel in the same way as the front wheel 7 1 2 6 Checking valve position not on tubeless tyres 1 If necessary remove the valve nut 2 Check the valve position The valves must be pointing towards the middle of the wheel 7 1 2 7 Checking the air pressure As a result of low tyre pressure the tyre and inner tube ...

Page 43: ...n pressure while inflating First allow a little air to escape from the tyre then inflate to the required value There are various types of valves see section 4 7 Tyres All valves can be fitted with a dust cap In the case of a Schraeder Auto valve or Dunlop valve the pump head can be connected directly after removing the cap In the case of a Sclaverand French valve you first have to loosen the small...

Page 44: ...ame by hand It must not be possible to twist the saddle and saddle post 3 Try to move the saddle in its clamping with your hand by alternately pushing down and pulling up The saddle must not move 4 If the saddle and or saddle post can be moved they should be tightened up see section 8 6 3 Opening and closing the quick release axle on the saddle post clamping and section 8 1 Adjusting the saddle he...

Page 45: ...ny doubt about their integrity you must not use your bike again Contact an approved workshop immediately 1 Perform a visual check of the stem and handlebars The handlebar stem must be parallel to the front wheel rim The handlebars aligned at right angles to the stem 2 Clamp the front wheel between your legs 3 Grip the handlebars at both ends 4 Try to twist the handlebars in both directions with yo...

Page 46: ...RKID 16 6 Carry out a visual inspection of the stem shaft The Stop or MAX mark must not be visible 7 4 Inspecting the handlebar attachments How to check the attachment of the gear lever brake levers and grips 1 Grip the front wheel firmly between your legs or hold the handlebars tightly with one hand 2 Try to turn the brake levers with your other hand ...

Page 47: ...Check your headset It must be possible to steer the front wheel easily in both directions without back lash 2 Stand alongside your bike and hold the handlebar grips with both hands 3 Apply the front wheel brake and keep the brake applied 4 Push your bike forward and back with short jerky movements The headset must not exhibit any play No cracking must be heard or felt No crunching noise may be hea...

Page 48: ...ieve the suspension by short up and down movements 2 The rear end of the bike must move evenly up and down 3 No cracking or grinding noises should be heard 4 See also the instructions in the separate user manual for your suspension fork 7 8 Inspecting the brakes DANGER Danger from serious falls Failing brakes always lead to dangerous riding situations falls and accidents A brake malfunction is a s...

Page 49: ...ebar grip must be at least 10 mm 2 Try to push the bike with both brakes applied Both wheels must remain locked 7 8 2 Checking the hydraulic disc brake WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Oil and grease on the brake discs can reduce the braking effect and lead to dangerous riding situa tions falls and accidents Soiled brake discs must be cleaned immediately see section 14 2 How to clean and ca...

Page 50: ... see section 14 2 How to clean and care for your bike 7 8 3 Checking the hydraulic rim brakes 1 Carry out a visual inspection of the screw connections of the entire braking system All screws must be tight 2 Try to pull the brakes out of the shoes with your hands It must not be possible to pull the brakes blocks out of the shoes by hand 3 Pull the respective brake lever with the bike at a standstil...

Page 51: ...n of the brake position The brake shoes must have the same distance to the rim on both sides 7 8 4 Checking the rim brake with cable MTB version 1 Carry out a visual inspection of the brake cables and their clamping The brake cables must not be damaged or corroded The brake cables of cable brakes must be clamped over the entire width of their cable clamping ...

Page 52: ...shoes by hand A slight backlash is normal 4 Press both brake levers All brake shoes must contact the rim flank with practically their whole surface area In no position i e even when the brakes are not applied may the brake shoes touch the tyres 5 Check the wear of the brake blocks To do so remove the brake from its fitting see section 13 1 5 Opening and closing the brakes The brake blocks must not...

Page 53: ...ual inspection of the brake cables and their clamping The brake cables must not be damaged or corroded The brake cables of cable brakes must be clamped over their full width 2 Carry out a visual inspection of the screw connections of the entire braking system All screws must be tight 3 Try to pull the brakes out of the shoes with your hands It must not be possible to pull the brakes blocks out of ...

Page 54: ... position i e even when the brakes are not applied may the brake shoes touch the tyres 5 Carry out a visual inspection of the brake blocks The brake blocks must not be worn beyond the wear indicator 6 Carry out a visual inspection of the brake position The brake shoes must have the same distance to the rim on both sides ...

Page 55: ... or grinding noises should be heard 3 Inspect the chain for damage The chain must not be damaged at any point e g by bent chain links protruding chain link pins etc or jammed and immobile chain links 4 With the bike at standstill turn the right hand pedal lever contrary to the drive direction and observe the chain run at the derailleur rollers of the rear derailleur The chain must run smoothly ove...

Page 56: ...e rack has been properly secured in an approved work shop 1 Shake the luggage rack at right angles to the direction of travel with your hands The luggage rack mountings must not come loose The luggage rack or parts of it must not touch the tyre 7 12 Inspecting the mudguards WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Loose or hanging parts of the mudguards can injure you jam the wheels and result in s...

Page 57: ...riding the bike You should have bent or broken kickstands repaired or replaced in a specialist workshop Kickstands whose length can be adjusted have the right length adjusted in a specialist workshop if your bike is not stable 1 Carry out a visual inspection of the stand and its screw connections All screws must be tight The stand must not be bent 2 Always fold up the kickstand before riding your ...

Page 58: ...ese covers are secure and can only be moved or removed with a high degree of manual force Stabilisers can be mounted on the following models POWERKID 12 POWERKID 16 1 Check their attachment 2 Try to move the stabilisers with average manual force It must not be possible to move them 7 15 Checking other points 1 Carry out a general visual inspection of your bike There must not be any protruding shar...

Page 59: ...command of bike riding adjust ment of the saddle too high can lead to dangerous riding situations falls accidents and material damage Adjust the saddle height such that the child can touch the ground with both feet when sitting on the saddle NOTE A description of how to operate the saddle post clamping can be found in sections 8 6 3 Opening and clos ing the quick release axle on the saddle post cl...

Page 60: ... handlebars The fork can then only move in and out to a small extent WARNING Danger from falls and accidents At a high speed particularly when riding downhill on unpaved terrain riding behaviour with the sus pension switched off is very poor The front wheel may lose contact with the ground You should switch on the suspension fork before riding your bike fast downhill 1 Switching off the suspension...

Page 61: ...you 2 Adjust your spring damper element so that the bike drops equally at the front and rear wheel when loaded with the rider s weight 8 4 Operating the gear shift 8 4 1 Derailleur NOTE Riding with unfavourable chain positions will result in increased wear and tear and more noise Avoid chain positions shown in the following illustration Avoid largest chainring largest three sprockets middle chainr...

Page 62: ...ed gears 8 4 1 1 2 Sram gear lever for MTB 1 Pedal in the direction of the drive 2 Press gear lever A past the first click position until an audible click is heard and then release it again 3 To skip several gears keep pressing the lever The number of clicks corresponds to the number of further connected gears 8 4 1 1 3 Shimano brake gear lever combination for MTB 1 Pedal in the direction of the d...

Page 63: ...lick is heard and then release it again 3 To skip several gears keep pressing the lever The number of clicks corresponds to the number of further connected gears 8 4 1 1 5 Shimano brake gear lever combination for Di2 electric switching for racing bike 1 Pedal in the direction of the drive 2 Press switch A once The next gear is engaged 3 To skip several gears press switch A repeatedly ...

Page 64: ...rther connected gears 8 4 1 1 7 Shimano twist grip gear change for MTB 1 Pedal in the direction of the drive 2 Seen from the right hand side rotate the gear switch handle in an anticlockwise direction until you hear a clear click 3 To skip several gears keep turning the gear switch handle accordingly 8 4 1 2 Switching to a smaller chainring sprocket 8 4 1 2 1 Shimano gear lever for MTB 1 Pedal in ...

Page 65: ...8 4 1 2 3 Shimano brake gear lever combination for MTB 1 Pedal in the direction of the drive 2 Operate lever B until you feel an engagement and then release the lever again immediately 8 4 1 2 4 Shimano brake gear lever combination for racing bike 1 Pedal in the direction of the drive 2 Operate lever B until you feel an engagement and then release the lever again immediately ...

Page 66: ...2 6 Sram brake gear lever combination for racing bike 1 Pedal in the direction of the drive 2 Operate lever A gently until you feel an engagement and then release the lever again immediately 8 4 1 2 7 Shimano twist grip gear change for MTB 1 Pedal in the direction of the drive 2 Seen from the right hand side rotate the gear switch handle in a clockwise direction until you hear a clear click ...

Page 67: ... Here a lower gear means a lower gear ratio This makes it easier to climb gradients 8 4 2 1 1 Shimano Alfine 1 While riding Reduce your pedalling power 2 Press gear lever A past the first click position until an audible click is heard and then release it again 3 To skip several gears keep pressing the lever The number of clicks corresponds to the number of further connected gears 4 You can also op...

Page 68: ... manner and press both brake levers at the same time The brakes of your bike are very powerful If you pull the brake lever too strongly it is possible that the wheels will lock A blocking front wheel can cause a roll over A blocking rear wheel can make it impossible to control your bike Disc brakes only reach their full breaking capacity after a running in phase Please ride very defensively for as...

Page 69: ...nts Comply with the following description Practise the operation of the quick release axle and or thru axle several times and regularly The opening and closing of screw nut clampings on wheels may only be performed by a specialist workshop If after installation you are not sure whether your front wheel and or the saddle post have been cor rectly mounted do not use your bike and consult your specia...

Page 70: ...ase axle 3 Turn the nut in a clockwise direction on to the right hand end of the quick release axle which is protrud ing out of the hub 4 Tilt the eccentrically pivoted lever so that it forms roughly the extension of the hub axle Hold the lever in this position 5 Now turn the screw nut until the eccentrically pivoted lever when turned through 90 about its pivot can only move against a resistance i...

Page 71: ...l also becomes loose This can lead to dangerous riding situations falls and accidents Open the quick release lever Tighten the nut slightly in a clockwise direction Close the quick release lever If the quick release lever closes too tightly WARNING Danger from falls and accidents If the lever cannot move in its final position 90 to the hub axle because the pre tension is too great it is possible t...

Page 72: ...nd tight fit 8 6 2 Opening and closing the thru axle on the wheel 1 Axle 2 Thread 3 Lever 8 6 2 1 Opening the thru axle 1 Press the eccentrically pivoted lever away from the hub The lever with the axle can now rotate 2 Turn the lever with axle in an anti clockwise direction until the axle is completely released from the op posite thread in the dropout 3 Remove the axle from the hub The wheel is no...

Page 73: ... to dangerous riding situations falls and accidents Open the lever Turn the entire axle with lever a little further in a clockwise direction Close the lever again If the lever closes too tightly WARNING Danger from falls and accidents If the lever cannot move in its final position 90 to the hub axle because the pre tension is too great it is possible that the lever will become loose of its own acc...

Page 74: ...74 8 6 3 Opening and closing the quick release axle on the saddle post clamping 1 Axle 2 Knurled nut 3 Lever 8 6 3 1 Opening the quick release axle on the saddle post clamping 1 Open the lever ...

Page 75: ...ost clamping NOTE Connect the saddle post clamping only if the saddle post is located in the saddle tube Closing without an inserted saddle post may cause irreparable damage to the frame 1 Check the tightness of the clamp The clamp must sit flush on the saddle tube 2 Close the quick release lever 3 Carry out a check of the saddle post clamping in accordance with section 7 2 Inspecting the saddle a...

Page 76: ...st may suddenly slip down a long way This can lead to dangerous riding situations falls and accidents Open the lever Turn the knurled nut back slightly in an anticlockwise direction as seen from the left Close the quick release lever again 8 6 4 Screw nut clamping on wheels WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Incorrect installation of the wheels using the quick release hub axle can lead to dan...

Page 77: ... break while you are riding the bike and result in a serious accident It is essential to use a torque wrench when tightening the clamp bolt s and comply with the specified tightening torque For saddle post clamps with a knurled nut and quick release lever you should ask your dealer to show you how tight these may be tightened 9 Loading the Bike WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Adding an ext...

Page 78: ...ries and carrying out conversions Please contact your specialist bicycle dealer to retrofit a carrier system He or she will be pleased to advise you Do not exceed the maximum permitted loading weight for your loading system Please see the documentation for your loading system for the maximum permitted loading weight The maximum permitted load weight for standard mounted bicycle racks on GHOST bike...

Page 79: ... in section 3 1 Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight 6 Securing a child please secure your child as shown in the documentation for your child seat If you have any questions please contact your specialist bicycle dealer He or she will be pleased to advise you Loading the luggage rack optional 7 Place your luggage on the middle of your luggage rack 8 If you use saddlebags install and lo...

Page 80: ...pack can hinder your mobility If using your bike for sports e g in a sports park for downhill racing you should wear appropriate protective equipment You may only use your bike in the usual way 1 Sit with your buttocks on the saddle 2 Hold the left hand grip of the handlebars with your left hand and the right hand grip with your right hand 3 When riding place your left foot on the left pedal and y...

Page 81: ...r you 11 What to do in the case of a fall or accident 11 1 Basics WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Bicycle parts that are important for safety may be damaged as a result of a fall accident or external forces This can lead to dangerous riding situations falls accidents and material damage You should not use your bike again after a fall accident or if it has been affected by external forces C...

Page 82: ...ouse wall or garden fence for example can fall over when subjected to a small force This may cause injury to individuals or animals and damage other objects You should only park your bike where it does not represent an obstacle or nuisance to other people or will not damage other objects Keep children and animals away from your parked bike Please do not park your bike next to items which are easil...

Page 83: ...so carefully place your bike on the ground on its left hand side You should avoid putting the bike on the ground on its right hand side in order to avoid damaging or adjusting parts of the switching mechanism 13 Transporting the Bike WARNING Danger from falls and accidents The use of bicycle racks can damage bicycle parts which are relevant to safety The failure of these parts can lead to dangerou...

Page 84: ...lls and accidents Check that the wheel is correctly mounted before you use your bike again Check that the front wheel is positioned in the centre of the front wheel fork Shake both wheels strongly at right angles to the direction of travel The wheels must not move in their mounting No cracking or grinding noises should be heard Check whether the quick release lever or thru axle is correctly closed...

Page 85: ...heel 4 Install the front wheel 5 Check the tightness of the wheels as described in section 7 1 1 Checking the position and tight fit 6 Check the function and installation of the breaks in accordance with section 7 8 Inspecting the brakes In many cases it is sufficient to remove only the front wheel for transport In this case you do not have to comply with the instructions for installing and removi...

Page 86: ...l has a hub dynamo connect the plug in contact between the hub dynamo and cables 8 Press the front wheel brake several times with the bike standing still 9 Lift up the bike by the handlebars and turn the front wheel by hand If a brake pad is in contact with the brake disc or a brake block with the wheel rim this can indicate incorrect mounting of the hub in the fork dropouts In this case apply the...

Page 87: ...eel comes to a complete stop 3 Open the lever of your quick release or thru axle according to section 8 6 1 1 Opening the quick re lease axle or 8 6 2 1 Opening the thru axle 4 Open your rim brake in accordance with section 13 1 5 Opening and closing the brakes 5 Raise the bike at the rear end and push the gear shift mechanism to the rear In this position push the rear wheel with alight pressure t...

Page 88: ...disc slides smoothly between the brake pads 6 Close your quick release or thru axle according to section 8 6 1 2 Closing the quick release axle or 8 6 2 2 Closing the thru axle 7 Press the rear wheel brake several times with the bike standing still 8 Lift up the bike by the rear and turn the front wheel by hand If a brake pad is in contact with the brake disc or a brake block with the wheel rim th...

Page 89: ...in after installation your brake will not work This means that serious falls and accidents are very likely Close the brake after installing the wheel You can find the type of brake that your bike has in section 4 3 2 Brake type NOTE Disc brakes cannot be opened 13 1 5 1 Opening the Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brake 1 Fold over the mounting lever and pull the brake off the brake holder 2 Ensure that...

Page 90: ...on to the brake holders with the arrows pointing upwards 2 Place the brake on the brake holder 3 Close the clamping lever 13 1 5 3 Opening the MTB and Trekking V Brake rim brake 1 Press the brake shoes together with one hand and pull the cable guide out of the bracket with the other hand ...

Page 91: ...GHOST bikes 91 13 1 5 4 Closing the MTB and Trekking V Brake rim brake 1 Use one hand to press the brake shoes together 2 Hook the cable guide into the bracket with the other hand ...

Page 92: ...ted saddle post can suddenly slip down a long way or out of the saddle tube This can lead to dangerous riding situations falls and accidents You should only carry out this work if you have the required tools and the necessary technical skills 13 2 1 Dismantling the saddle post 1 Open the saddle post clamping according to sections 8 6 3 1 Opening the quick release axle on the saddle post clamping a...

Page 93: ... of the saddle post NOTE After removal there is usually so much grease still present from the factory that it is not necessary to grease it again 3 If the saddle post and or frame are made of carbon coat the insertion section with the assembly paste supplied for carbon parts NOTE After removal there is usually so much assembly paste still present from the factory that it is not nec essary to coat ...

Page 94: ...y you can quickly find your sitting position again 14 Maintaining the Bike WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Failing to care for and service your bike properly may endanger its safety and lead to dangerous riding situations accidents and falls Look after your bike Keep to the specified servicing schedule ...

Page 95: ...falls Corrosion can result amongst other things from salt e g salty air near the coast or the spreading of salt on the roads in the winter or a corrosive atmosphere e g on industrial sites and through sweat Protect your bike with spray wax or a similar preserving agent against all contacts with corrosive substances Clean your bike after all contacts with corrosive substances and protect it again i...

Page 96: ...to a clean lint free cotton cloth and wipe off the chain Repeat this procedure as often as necessary with a clean part of the cotton cloth until the chain is clean Allow the cleansing agent to evaporate for approximately 1 hour NOTE If there is still some cleansing agent between the links of the chain the new grease is immediately decomposed and therefore has no effect Apply lubricant suitable for...

Page 97: ...3 Workshop service WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Servicing which is not incorrectly carried out as well as damage from falls or accidents which is not repaired may lead to dangerous riding situations falls and accidents Take your bike on time to a workshop that specialises in GHOST bikes at the prescribed servicing intervals Only in this way can worn parts and any damage be reliably disc...

Page 98: ...d correctly Actuate the lever again Shift mechanism malad justed Contact your specialist bicycle dealer In the case of steep inclinations excessive pressure on the pedal and or pedalling movement too slow Repeat the gear shifting procedure on flat terrain Changing gear while stationary Lift the rear wheel Turn the crank in the drive direction until the desired gear is engaged Drive blocks during o...

Page 99: ...nder no circumstances should you apply force if the crank cannot be turned easily or if you do not have the strength to lift the back wheel Contact your specialist bicycle dealer imme diately Chain jumped off during or after gear shifting Incorrect operation of the gearshift Maladjusted or damaged gear shift mechanism Leave the bike where it is Actuate the gear lever in the opposite direction Lift...

Page 100: ...brake adjustment The wheel is not straight Front wheel Install your front wheel correctly see section 13 1 Dismantling and installing wheels Rear wheel Install your rear wheel correctly see section 13 1 Dismantling and installing wheels 15 3 Frame saddle post and suspension WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Defects and faults in the frame and suspension can lead to dangerous riding situation...

Page 101: ...e must be free of grease For the removal and proper installation of the saddle post see section 13 2 Dis mantling and installing the saddle post with saddle Saddle post diameter is too small Replacement of the saddle post in a specialist workshop Improper suspension function Suspension not correctly adjusted Adjust correctly according to the component user manual supplied with the bike The suspens...

Page 102: ...nger from falls and accidents Defects and faults in the wheels and tyres can lead to dangerous riding situations falls accidents and material damage Contact your specialist bicycle dealer immediately if you notice the slightest malfunction You should only use your bicycle again when it has been properly repaired by the specialist bicycle dealer Problem Possible causes Remedy Wheels jump Tyre damag...

Page 103: ... residual air has escaped 4 Remove the nut from the valve base 5 Lift the tyre off the rim using the tyre irons Begin on the side opposite the valve 6 Pull the inner tube out of the tyre Note the direction of the inner tube in the tyre 7 Look for the cause of the flat tyre Pump up the damaged inner tube Search for the point where the air is escaping When you have found the leak turn the inner tube...

Page 104: ...f present is pointing in the direction of rotation when the bike is ridden If no tyre change is needed 13 Pump up the new inner tube somewhat so that it takes on its final shape 14 Insert the valve through the valve hole in the rim The valve must be pointing towards the middle of the wheel 15 Now press the side of the tyre which is still outside the rim into the tube protector at the level of the ...

Page 105: ... collection point Detailed information on the correct disposal of your bike can be obtained from your local authority or your specialist bicycle dealer Dispose of tyres and inner tubes with the domestic waste 18 Warranty Guarantee 18 1 General The warranty for GHOST bikes is fundamentally subject to the statutory provisions or any agreements reached with the respective dealer Contact person for wa...

Page 106: ...of the firm GHOST Bikes insofar as defects and dam age are attributable to these In the event of a complaint within the above guarantee period but outside the statutory warranty period only the defective frame will be repaired or replaced Costs for any necessary modification of components or the shipping of a frame within the stated period will not be assumed or refunded The frames concerned there...

Page 107: ...cks Cabling cables Frame Grip handlebar grip Stem handlebar stem Fork suspension fork Tyres Brake disc brake Spring damping element damper Handlebars Head tube Top tube Brake line Down tube Front wheel Rim Brake disc Spoke Valve Crank Crankset Saddle Saddle support Saddle post clamping clamp Saddle tube saddle post Rear wheel suspension Swing arm Joint Saddle stay saddle stays Front dérailleur Spr...

Page 108: ...re brake boss brake shoe brake lining brake block brake pad DETAILED VIEW Rim brake of the racing bike Fork DETAILED VIEW Magura rim brake Dip tube Brake booster Fork crown Fork tube Brake line Magura rim brake Attachment lever Magura Break caliper brake boss Brake shoe brake lining brake pad brake pad ...

Page 109: ...ain link chain side bar Valve Valve nut Chain stud Tyres Wear indicator Rim Rim edge Valve cap dust cap DETAILED VIEW wheel DETAILED VIEW Handlebars Handlebar stem stem Brake lever Gear lever Grip handlebar grip Bar end ...

Page 110: ...Fork Quick release axle Quick release lever Quick release skewer Dynamo hub dynamo Dropout DETAILED VIEW Hub rear Dérailleur Hub rear Brake disc Disc brake Sprocket assembly sprocket cassette pinion set consisting of individual pinions tooth crowns ...

Page 111: ...s 111 DETAILED VIEW Head tube Front headlamp Head tube Headset Fork steering tube not visible in the head tube DETAILED VIEW Saddle Saddle Saddle post clamp Saddle post clamp bolt Saddle support Saddle clamp bolt ...

Page 112: ...es de Consulting Andreas Zauhar Graduate Engineer University of Applied Sciences Assessor for bike damage and valuations officially approved and certified by the Chamber of Trade and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria Horner Straße 12d 83329 Waging Tettenhausen Germany Tel 49 8681 4779284 Fax 49 8681 4779285 www andreas zauhar de kontakt andreas zauhar de ...