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    BICYCLE ASSEMBLY GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

BICYCLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on purchasing your brand new bicycle! Your bicycle comes directly to 
you requiring some assembly. This guide has been written to guide you through the 
additional steps necessary to complete the assembly of your bike. 

These instructions are to be used as a guide only, the images used throughout are for 
demonstration purposes only and may not be images of your specific bike.

The following instructions will guide you through:

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Tools Required

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Unpacking the bike

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Assembling the handlebars

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Inserting the handlebar assembly

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Installing the saddle and seatpost

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Installing the front fenders (if applicable)

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Installing the front wheels

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Installing and adjusting the brakes

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Installing the pedals

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Attaching the reflectors and bell

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Attaching the front basket (if applicable)

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Installing training wheels (if applicable)

WARNING: In the interests of safety it is recommended that you have this 
bicycle assembled by a skilled bicycle mechanic.

Summary of Contents for BICYCLE

Page 1: ...onstration purposes only and may not be images of your specific bike The following instructions will guide you through Tools Required Unpacking the bike Assembling the handlebars Inserting the handlebar assembly Installing the saddle and seatpost Installing the front fenders if applicable Installing the front wheels Installing and adjusting the brakes Installing the pedals Attaching the reflectors...

Page 2: ...he bike and all the included parts to make sure there are no damaged or missing parts 1 Wrench 15mm 2 Wrench 13mm 3 Wrench 12mm 4 Wrench 10mm 5 Philips Head Screwdriver 6 Allen Key 5mm 7 Allen Key 6mm 8 Wirecutters If not already done insert the handlebars in the handle bar stem and tighten the allen key bolts in the stem using an Allen Key The handlebar assembly is now ready to insert into the bi...

Page 3: ...m or a threadless stem Follow the appropriate instructions below to insert your handlebar assembly into your bicycle s head tube 3 INserting the handlebar ASSEMBLY correct alignment quill stem alternative handlebar assembly alternative handlebar assembly threadless stem For handlebar stems with a faceplate place handlebar between the stem and faceplate then insert and tighten the allen key bolts w...

Page 4: ... QUILL STEMS stem centre bolt minimum insertion mark WARNING A quill stem s Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible above the top of the headset If the stem is extended beyond the Minimum Insertion Mark the stem may break or damage the fork s steerer tube which could cause you to lose control Ensure the handlebars and forks are aligned and that the handlebars are facing forward with the brake l...

Page 5: ... cap and bolt Do not miss place these components Hold the fork assembly and slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube and replace the top cap and bolt Then tighten the top cap bolt until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play Do not overtighten Now tighten the pinch bolts evenly with the handlebar assembly facing directly forward Once the front wheel has been assembled this step s...

Page 6: ...elease clamp until it is fully open Quick release levers operate with an adjusting nut at one end and a lever on a cam at the other end Always adjust the Quick release clamp with the lever in the open position and by turning the nut not the lever If your bike has a has a nutted seat post clamp use a wrench or allen key if appropriate to loosen the clamp Place the seat post into the frame and slide...

Page 7: ...p tube of the frame If your bike has a quick release clamp tighten the adjusting nut and then close the quick release lever On a nutted seat post clamp use a wrench or allen key if appropriate to tighten the clamp Ensure that the seat nuts are tightened correct incorrect WARNING If your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube so that the Minimum Insertion Mark cannot be seen the seat post may b...

Page 8: ...he fender mounting struts extend to the fender eyelets Align the fender mounting strut holes with the fender eyelets place the washers then tighten the bolts through with an allen key Then align the upper fender mount behind the fork place the bolt through from the front of the fork If your bike has been supplied with fenders follow the steps below If not skip this section and move on to installin...

Page 9: ...hread the nut over the bolt and tighten Your front fender has now been installed and you are ready to install the front wheel quick release nutted NUTTED FRONT WHEELS Place the front wheel in the front fork drop out slots and ensure the wheel fits correctly Ensure that the fork dropout sits in between the lock washer and the cone nut as shown to the left 6 INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL If you have no...

Page 10: ...le so the quick release handle is on the left hand side of the bike Re install the spring and lock nut back on to the skewer and place the wheel into the fork slots ensuring the wheel is centred Always adjust the Quick release clamp with the lever in the open position and by turning the nut not the lever Close the quick release lever QUICK RELEASE FRONT WHEELS lock nut skewer spring forks lock nut...

Page 11: ... thread the adjusting barrel back up to the lever You are now ready to install and adjust your brake calipers 7 Installing brakes adjusting barrel V Brakes Caliper Brakes cable nipple Your bike will come with one of two types of brakes caliper brakes or linear pull v brakes Follow the appropriate instructions below to install and adjust your brakes Squeeze both brake arms so the brake pads are aga...

Page 12: ...ut on the brake pad and then align the brake pad so it runs parallel to the sidewall of the rim but allow 1mm gap so the brake does not rub against the rim Hold each arm so the brake pads can be adjusted to align with the sidewall of the rim Then hold both arms in position and insert lower end of the cable lead unit in to the pivoted metal stirrup ...

Page 13: ...he brake pad so it runs parallel to the sidewall of the rim but allow 1mm gap so the brake does not rub against the rim The pedals are marked as either Right or Left R or L The pedals will be marked on the end of the pedal spindle and possibly also by a decal on the pedal body The right hand side of the bike is the chainwheel side of the bike 8 installing the PEDALS WARNING Incorrect attachment of...

Page 14: ...the Right Pedal into the Right pedal arm and turn the thread clockwise Fully tighten with a 15mm narrow open ended wrench Insert the Left Pedal into the Left pedal arm and turn the thread anti clockwise Fully tighten with a 15mm open ended wrench 9 Attaching the REFLECTORS Bell WARNING Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights Riding at dawn dusk night or at other times of poor visibilit...

Page 15: ...have been supplied with a steel bracket for the lower basket mount attach this to the front of the fork using a screwdriver If you have been supplied with a strutted lower basket mount as on a ladies alloy retro attach the struts to the front eyelet on the fork dropouts Follow these instructions if you have been supplied a front basket with your bicycle 10 Attaching the FRONT BASKET rear reflector...

Page 16: ...ove the nut at the rear dropout of the bicycle Bolt the basket to the lower basket mount using a screwdriver 11 Installing Training WHeels Bolt the basket to the upper basket mount located above the headtube of the bicycle upper basket mount For steel retro bicycles the lower basket mount struts will attach to the front wheel hub at the fork dropout ...

Page 17: ...ver the smaller steel bracket Then place the large steel bracket over the training wheel Finally thread the nut back onto the bolt over the training wheel assembly Then tighten the bolt and repeat for the opposite side of the bicycle Place the small steel bracket over the bolt ...

Page 18: ... using a Presta headed bicycle pump Remove the valve cap Unscrew the valve stem lock nut Push down on the valve stem to free it up Push the pump head on to the valve head and inflate to the PSI or KPA value written on the sidewall of your tyre Refer to page 43 of your bicycle owner s manual for a KPI to PSI conversion table The Schraeder valve is like the valve on a car tyre To Inflate a Schrader ...

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