KENT Glendale 32656, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...26 o Kent Glendale Model z 32656 Kent International 1 800 451 5368 Date Purchaed Lot olf ...

Page 2: ...hensive 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 professional bicycle mechanic Ch...

Page 3: ...8 AwanNlNG cAUTloN Throuqhout this manualYou will see the words WARNING and CAUTION Please PaY sPecial attention to this information as it could affect Your safetY al You assemble and ride Your bike ilWNS WTIR I PROPTR1Y TITITII lltltrltT wlltll You Rlllt Y0uR BIGYGIT ItO IIOT RIIIT I IIIGHI lu0lll RllllllG lll ulH G0illllTl0lls ...

Page 4: ...v CRUISER PARTS IDENTIFIGATION ...

Page 5: ...COMFORT BIKE PARTS IDENTIFIGATION Seat Seat Post Chain Grips Brake Lever Handlebar Stem Head Set Head Tube Top T Seat Mast Seat Stay Rear Hub Chain Stay ...

Page 6: ... assembling or adjusting the bike please take your bike to a professional bike repairman 1 WARNING ON AND OFF ROAD CONDITIONS The condition of the riding surface is very important lf the surface is wet or has sand small rocks or other loose debris on the surface carefully decrease the speed of the bicycle and ride with extra caution lt will also take a longer time and more distance to stop Apply t...

Page 7: ... don t park your bicycle where it can get in the way of fooVvehicle traffic 12 Be careful at all intersections slow down and look bbth ways before crossing 13 Use hand signals Always let other drivers and pedestrians know what you are going to do signal 100 ft before turning unless your hand is needed to control the bike 14 WARNING NIGHT TIME OpERATION We do NoT recommend riding your bike at night...

Page 8: ...e consult a professional bicycle mechanic belore riding 5 6mm hex wrench Torque wrench Air pump tire guage to inflate tires Bicycle lubricant or grease RECORD SERIAL NUMBER Each bicycle has a serial number stamped into the bottom of the frame See lllustration Record this number HERE to keep for future reference This number can be helpful to reclaim your bike if ever lost or stolen THIS INFORMATION...

Page 9: ... INSERTED INTO THE SEAT MAST OF THE BIKE DO NOT RAISE THE SEAT POST BEYOND THIS MARK THE SEAT POST MAY BREAK CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE SEAT POST ADJUSTING MECHANISM IS TIGHTENED SECURELY BEFORE RIDING A A RIDING POSITION SADDLE HEIGHT ln order to obtain the most comfortable riding position and offer the best possible pedaling e fficiency iil i at ii Stif it ror...

Page 10: ...n There are two methods to mount your front fender the first is the caliper brake mounting system and the second is the 1Omm nut and bolt system ldentify the mounting system used on your bike and follow the instructions below 1 lf your bike has a front caliper brake Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fork and slide the brake assembly onto the fork making sure the att...

Page 11: ...GE CARRIER ASSEMBLY LUGGAGE CARRIER REAR STABILIZER FRONT STABITIZER SEAT STAY 1 Align the REAR STABILIZER with the hole onto both sides on the seat stay end 2 Align the FRONT BRACKET with the hole in the bracket located on the seat stays 3 Mount the FRONT REAR STABILIZER by using small bolts washers and nuts included tighten securely LUGGAGE CARRIER FENDER SEAT STAY BRIDGE SEAT STAY FENDER STABIL...

Page 12: ...e quick release lever like a wing nut lf the quick release lever is moved to the closed position with 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 Gorrect Quick Release Axle Setting 1 To set turn the lever to the open position so that the curved par...

Page 13: ...assembly process I wARN NG THE KICKSTAND IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE BICYCLE ONLY NOT Arxe rHE BrcYcLE AND RIDER REAR MOUNT KICKSTAND Your bike will be equipped with either a standard kickstand rear mount kickstand or no kickstand Please follow the instructions below that correspond with your bike 1 Lean the bike against a wall for support so that the the right side chainring side is facing the wal...

Page 14: ...arm tighten the spindle securely to the crank arm with a 15mm open end or an adjustable wrench 2 Turning the spindle counterclockwise by hand thread the pedal marked L into the crank arm on the left side of the bike Make sure that you are not cross threading which can strip the threads in the crank arm lf the threads do not turn easily don t force them Back the spindle out and start over Once the ...

Page 15: ...E ASSEMBLER lS CAUTIONED AGAINST THE A oancen oF DAMAGTNG THE HANDLEBAR srEM AssEMBLy AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE RIDER IN OVERTIGHTENING THE EXPANDER BOLT AND EXPANDER WEDGE HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION 1 Removethe stem cap bolts and stem cap 2 lnsert the handlebar into the stem 3 Reattach the stem cap by tightening the stem cap bolts equally Note the distance between the stem and stem cap should be equ...

Page 16: ...he expander bolt securely turning in a clockwise direction Recommended torque is 20 ft lbs A WARNING THE ASSEMBLER IS CAUTIONED AGAINST THE Aonruoen oF DAMAGTNG THE HANDLEBAR srEM AssEMBLy AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE RIDER IN OVERTIGHTENING THE EXPANDER BOLT AND EXPANDER WEDGE HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION 1 Loosen the stem clamp bolt 2 lnsert the handlebar into the stem 3 Tighten the stem clamp bolt secu...

Page 17: ...nough to allow angle adjustment Adjust to the desired angle and tighten bolt securely Check the stem for tightness before ridins WARNING DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST THE SCREWS ON THE SIDES OF THE STEM EXTENSION WARNING THE ASSEMBLER IS CAUTIONED AGAINST THE DANGER OF DAMAGING THE HANDLEBAR STEM ASSEMBLY AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE RIDER IN OVER TIGHTENING THE EXPANDER BOLT AND EXPANDER WEDGE HANDLEBAR INS...

Page 18: ...ghten the two Smm Allen screws on the handlebar stem to a torque of 7 ft lbs WARNING THE ASSEMBLER lS CAUTTONED AGATNST THE DANGER OF DAMAGING THE HANDLEBAR STEM ASSEMBLY AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE RIDER IN OVERTIGHTENING THE STEM PILLAR BOLT HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION 1 Loosen the stem clamp bolts 2 lnsert the handlebar into the stem 3 Tighten the stem clamp bolts securely 4 Check the handlebar for t...

Page 19: ...OST lS INSERTED INTO THE SEAT MAST OF THE BIKE DO NOT RAISE THE SEAT POST BEYOND THIS MARK THE SEAT POST MAY BREAK CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE SEAT POST ADJUSTING MECHANISM IS TIGHT ENED SECURELY BEFORE RIDING RIDING WITH AN IMPROPERLYTIGHTENED SEAT POST CAN ALLOW THE SEAT TO TURN OR MOVE AND CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL SADDLE HEIGHT SEAT POST INSERTION LINE ...

Page 20: ...t re open and retighten the lever then move it to the closed position so it is in line with the top tube of the frame as shown in the top illustration 6 Adjust the angle of the seat so that the top of the seat is parallel to the ground or comfortable to the rider 7 Retighten the seat clamp nuts securely Check for tightness by attempting to twist the seat lf the seat is loose be sure to tighten the...

Page 21: ...en close the lever Secure the ferrule against the lever using the cable adjusting barrel SIDE PULL CALIPER BRAKE Loosen the cable anchor nut and thread the brake cable through it Tighten the nut by hand until it holds the cable in place Squeeze the brake arms together against the rim of the wheel Loosen the nuts on the brake shoes and turn until they match the angle of the rim Tighten the nuts sec...

Page 22: ... 39mm or more remains between the end of the lead and the start of the anchor bolt Once the cable is secured to the brake arms engage the brake lever several times checking the position of the brake shoes at the rim The brake shoes should be 1mm away from the rim when in a relaxed position When the brake lever is engaged the brake shoe should hit the rim flush never the tirQ with the front brake p...

Page 23: ... mm and 3 mm so that dimension A is kePt at 39 mm or more 1 lf fitted with V Brakes insert the brake body into the center spring hole in the frame mount ing boss and then secure the brake body to the frame with the link fixing bolt ffi 5 mm Allen key I I shoe rixins nut Yr NAILDWN D E a washer washer A 3 mm washer B 6 mm washer B Shoe fixing link 24 ...

Page 24: ... the inner cable lead Set the cable with a clearance of 1mm between each brake pad and the rim tighten the cable fixing bolt 6 Depress the brake lever about 10 times as far as the grip to check that everything is operating correctly and that the shoe clearance is corect before using the brakes Depress about 10 times Spring tension adjustment screw Spring tension adjustment screw mm 25 ...

Page 25: ...der different terrain or weather condi tions depends largely on tir pr ri intilting tne tirJto riear its maxirium recommehded pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but also produces the harshest ride High pr rr o U t on smooth dry pavement V erY low pressures at the bottom of the recommended pressure rb gi tn it p tor n onimoo r slick t r in such as haid packed clay and on deep loose surfac...

Page 26: ...CLE TO BE EQUIPPED wlTH FRONT REAR WHEEL AND PEDAL REFLECTORS THESE REFLECTORS ARE DESIGNED TO PICK UP AND REFLECT STREET LIGHTS AND CAR LIGHTS IN A WAY THAT HELPS YOU TO BE SEEN AND RECOGNIZED AS A MOVING BICYCLIST CHECK REFLECTORSAND THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS REGULARLYTO MAKE SURETHEYARE CLEAN STRAIGHT UNBROKEN AND SECURELY MOUNTED HAVE YOUR DEALER REPLACE DAMAGED REFLECTORS AND STRAIGHTEN OR TIGH...

Page 27: ...ector is aimed up or down oncoming headlights may not reflect properly in the reflector FRONT REFLECTOR MOUNT ON HANDLEBAR 1 Remove the clamp screw from the reflector bracket 2 push open the bracket loop and slide in over the handlebar tube lf there is a sizing insert included with the bracket please be sure it is inside the clamp loop before mounting 3 Position the reflector bracket on the handle...

Page 28: ...s vertical to the ground lf the reflector is aimed up or down oncoming headlights may not reflect properly in the reflector REAR REFLECTOR MOUNT ON SEAT STAY BRACKET First insert one washer onto the hex bolt and insert hex bolt through the reflector bracket and then through the seat stay bridge bracket Next insert a second washer onto the bolt and thread a hex nut onto the bolt behind the seat sta...

Page 29: ...pedal An upshift is a shift to a higher or faster harder to pedal gear What s confusing is that what s happen ing at the front derailleur is the opposite of what s happening at the rear derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which will make pedaling easier on a hill make a downshift in o...

Page 30: ...steepest hills the smallest rear and largest front combination is for the greatest speed lt is not necessary to shift gears in sequence lnstead find the starting gear which is right for your level of ability a gear which is hard enough for quick acceleration but easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different...

Page 31: ...largest geardep_ending on the number of speeds of your hub is for the greatest sfeed Shifting from an easier slower gear like 1 to a harder faster gear like 2 or 3 is called an upshiit shifting from a narder faster geario an easier slower gear is called a downshift lt is not necessary to shift gears in sequence lnstead find the starting gear for the conditions At first practice shifting where ther...

Page 32: ...t How to Lubrlcare l brush on or squln brush on or squirt oil can 3 droPs from oil can 2 drops from oil can disassemble 2 squirts from otl can clisassemble Ri cle Mechantc MonthlY Every Six Months Yearly fi afi derailleur wheels derailleurs brake caliPers brake levers chaln luDe JI llgrrt vrr chain lube or light oil oil oil oil shift levers lithium based grease freewheel brake cables oil lithium b...

Page 33: ...as per schedule 1 Monthly Lubrication as per schedule 1 Check derailleur adjustment Check brake adjustment Check brake and gear cable adiustment Check tire wear and pressure Check wheels are true and spokes tight Check hub head set 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 fork for ...

Page 34: ...5 Standard flat head screwdriver 6 Standard Phillips head screwdriver 7 Standard slip joint pliers 8 lire pump 9 Tube repair kit l0 lire levers TravelTools We suggest you take the following items with you when going on a long bike ride 1 Spare tube 2 Patch kit 3 Pump 4 l ire levers 5 Multi tool 6 Cell phone or change for a pay phone U ruil T F fi il T LJ V W A r A 35 z m z z o m no u m E u ...

Page 35: ...r out of true lf wheels are not straight they will need to be adjusted This is quiie difficult and is best left to a professional bicycle mechanic Broken or loose spokes Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged Caution Such damage cai result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected Again spoke repairs are best handled by a mechanic Loose hub beari...

Page 36: ...he tubes to over inflate and blowout Bead Seating When inflating or refitting the tire make sure that the bead is properly seated in the rim Tread Check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear or flat spots and that there are no cuts or other damage Gaution Excessively wom or damaged tires should be replaced Valves Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from dirt A slow l...

Page 37: ...e rim tape which covers the spoke ends 8 Remount one side of the tire onto the rim O Uting a hand pump inflate the tube just enough to give it some shape 10 place the valve stem tniougn tne note in the rim and work the tube into the tire Note Do not let it twist 11 Using your hands only remount the other side of the tire by pushing the edge toward the center of the rim Start on either side of the ...

Page 38: ...nd rock the bicycle back and fofth if you detect any looseness in the headset it will need adjustment Check that the headset is not over tight by slowly rotating the fork to the right and left lf the fork tends to stick or bind at any point the bearings are too tight Note lf your bike is equipped with a threadless headset please see a qualified specialist for repairs and adjustments ADJUSTMENT Loo...

Page 39: ...asher over handlebar The washer prevents the grip from inter ering with Grip shift rotation 5 Slide handlebar grip over handlebar Thread the cable inner wire through cable housings and frame and attach to derailleur Make sure that the cable is in the V groove at the derailleur attachment bolt lf trimming the cable housing is necessary be sure to replace the housing end cap 6 Adjust indexing Z Slii...

Page 40: ...that prevents smooth operation or hampers control of the bicycle Also check that the housing is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle lt is recommended that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to prolong the life of your bike WARNING Do not ride a bicycle that is not operating properly WARNING Always check the brake cable routing to ensure smooth and free...

Page 41: ...he brake pads against the rim loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster Brake pad clearance should be a maximum 2mm from the rim When correct retighten the lock nut lf the pads cannot be set close enough to the rim in this manner you may have to adjust the cable length Screw the barrel adjuster 3 4 ol the way in squeeze the pads against the rim undo the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through ...

Page 42: ... rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from one cog to the next without hesitation On lndex System equipped bicycles each notched position in the shifter must equate to a new gear position After shifting the rear derailleur should not rub on thd chain The derailleur should never cause the chain to fall off the inner or outer freewheel cogs The front derailleur should also shift the chain ...

Page 43: ...ifter into the largest gear and pedal the bike so the chain iumps to the largest chainwheel lf the chain does not shift onto the largest chainwheel you will need to turn the High limit screw counter clockwise until Adjusting Screw Cable Fixing Ouier Chainguide Chainguide clearance of 3 5 mm lnner Chainguide the chain moves to the largest chainwheel lf the chain falls into the pedals the High limit...

Page 44: ... and tighten the cable anchor bolt securely 3 Some derailleurs have an adjusting banel see drawing Use the adjusting barel to fine tune the adjustment of the chain location Turning the adjusting barrel clockwise will move the derailleur outboard away from the wheel while turning it clockwise will direct the chain inboard towards the wheel 4 Shift the chain onto the largest sprocket adjust the low ...

Page 45: ...bled then the bearings should be removed cleaned and greased every six to twelve months Because of the wide variety of pedal types and their internal complexity disassembly procedures are beyond the scope of this manual and further assistance should be sought from a professional bicycle mechanic Attachment Note The right and left pedals of a bicycle each have a different thread and are not interch...

Page 46: ...to tighten in the frame 2 When correctly adjusted the chain should have approximately 1Omm of vedical movement when checked in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket Center the wheel in the frame and re tighten the axle nuts after any adjustment Chains require a special tool to fit and remove chain links or to change the length We recommend that you go to a local bicycle mechanic to r...

Page 47: ...g out of true Re rue if possible or replace sprocket or chainring Chainring loose Tighten mounting bolts Chainring teeth bent or broken Repair or replace chainring set Rear or froni derailleur side to side Adjust derailleur travel travel out of adjustment Constant clicking noises when Stiff chain link Lubricate chain Adjust chain link pedaling Loose pedal axle bearings Adjust bearings axle nut Loo...

Page 48: ...ocks worn down Brake block toe in incorrect Brake blocks rim dirty or wet Brake arms loose Replace blocks Correct block toe in Clean blocks and rim Tighten mounting bolts Knocking or shuddering when Bulge in the rim or rim out of true True wheel or take to a bike shop applying brakes for repair Tighten bolts Center brakes andior adjust brake block toe in Tighten headset Brake mounting bolts loose ...

Page 49: ...oo low Spoke protruding into rim Replace lnner tube Replace tire Replace with correct tire Remove sharp object embedded in tire Correct tire pressure File down spoke Wheels not aligned in frame Headset loose or binding Front forks or frame bent Stem wedge bolt not tight Align wheels correctly AdjusVtighten headset Take bike to a bike shop for possible frame realignment ...

Page 50: ...t Hold the nut on the screw while tightening Use bicycle brakes intelligently avoid jamming of brakes lf pressure is applied gradually you will get a safer and better braking action Coaster brakes have interior expander shoes lF THERE lS A FAILURE OR A SLIPPAGE lN THE DRIVING OR BRAKING PROCESS NECESSARY TECHNICAL REPAIRS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED BYA PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE REPAIRMAN Be c...

Page 51: ...the cage bracket with the holes and insert the allen head screws 2 Tighten screws securely lf your bike does NOT come with predrilled holes 1 Shape clamp around bicycle tube 2 lnsert screw through holes in clamp and secure loosely 3 Slide bottom tab of waterbottle cage bracket under clamp 4 Tighten screw securely 5 Shape second clamp around tube and over top tab of waterbottle cage bracket 6 lnser...

Page 52: ... bike comes with a rear rack follow these simple steps to secure it to the bike 1 Remove any packing material and locate the phillips head screws and washers supplied with your rack 2 Align holes int he short stabilizer arms with the holes in the top of the seat stays on your bike 3 lnsert screw and washer on both right and left sides of the bike Tighten securely 4 Align holes in the long stabiliz...

Page 53: ...ng mechanism for Shimano Tourney 3 Slide grip olto the handlebar SHIFTING Many mountain bikes are equipped with thumb shifters To select a lower easier gear shift to a bigger rear cog and a small chain wheel Pull the left shifter back to operate the front derailleur To select a higher traroer geai ihift to a smaller rear cog and a larger chainwheel Push the left shifter forward for the front and p...

Page 54: ...les are now being equipped with Twist Shift shifting mechanisms To select a lower gear twist the grips towards you to engage a larger rear cog You can shift one gear at a time by moving the shifter one click or through multiple gears by continuing twisting By twisting the left shifter fonrvard or away from you a smaller chainwheel can be selected To select a higher gear twist the right shifter for...

Page 55: ...re found lf this is not done the brakes may not work correctly g The required braking Oisrance wif f be longer during wet weather Reduce your speed and apply the brakes early and CAUTION Disc brakes have a burn in period and the braking force will gradually increase as the burn in period progresses Make sure tnaivou are aware of any u rt in r s in braking force when using the brakes during the bur...

Page 56: ...ich side needs to move away or towards the disc Turn the centering adjustment screws so that there is about 1 32 of an inch of clearance on either side of the disc rotor Spin the front wheel and listen for any rubbing noise or excess friction Repeat the steps until the brake is centered Brake is correctly adjusted when The brake pads do not drag on the rotor when the brake is open Both brake pads ...

Page 57: ...modified in any other way Ridden by more than one person at a time Rented or used for commercial purposes Used in a manner contrary to the instructions in this Owner s Manual Kent lnternational will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage due directly or indirectly from use of this product For how long does this Warranty last The frame is warranted for the usable lile ol the b...