Kickbike City G4 Owner'S Manual Download

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KICKBIKE WORLDWIDE OY
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FI – 00640 HELSINKI

Tel. +358 (0)9 388 3013

info@kickbike.fi

www.kickbike.fi

Table of C

ontents

General Maintenance

Before Each Ride

Monthly Maintenance

Annual Maintenance

Manufacturer’s Warranty

Steering System

Handlebar Stem

Bar Ends

Headset

Wheels

Quick Release

Bearings

Rims

Tyres

Replacing the Wheel

Brakes

Brake pads

Brake cable

Mudguards

Assembly

1. Attach the Controls

2. Install Brakes
3. Mount the Wheels

4. Fill the Tyres

5. Check

Accessories

Basket / Rack

Speedometer

Reflectors and Lights

Lock

Clothing

Kicking ABC

Changing Legs

Uphill

Downhill

Kickbike in Traffic

Stopping and Starting

Walking your Kickbike

Carrying your Kickbike

Parking

Summary of Contents for City G4

Page 1: ... to make its ownership a pleasure Hence in this Kickbike Owner s Manual there are detailed instructions for the service and use of the Kickbike Only a properly maintained Kickbike gives the gentle easy rolling delight that it is famous for Before you hit the streets with your new Kickbike take a couple of minutes to read this manual When you handle and maintain your Kickbike with care it gives you...

Page 2: ...Ends 6 Headset 6 Wheels 6 Quick Release 6 Bearings 7 Rims 7 Tyres 8 Replacing the Wheel 8 Brakes 8 Brake pads 8 Brake cable 9 Mudguards 10 Assembly 11 1 Attach the Controls 11 2 Install Brakes 3 Mount the Wheels 11 4 Fill the Tyres 11 5 Check 11 Accessories 12 Basket Rack 12 Speedometer 12 Reflectors and Lights 13 Lock 13 Clothing 13 Kicking ABC 14 Changing Legs 14 Uphill 15 Downhill 16 Kickbike i...

Page 3: ...r bicycle shop Straighten rims lubricate and adjust bearings replace brake pads Attend to any scratches with touch up paint provided It is highly recommended that you let a bike shop check your Kickbike so that potential problems having an effect on safety product life cycle or warranty terms can be identified in time Manufacturer s Warranty Manufacturer s Warranty Kickbikes come with a Manufactur...

Page 4: ...sition and tighten the bolt After this you might have to adjust the brake levers so that you can reach them with your fingers and adjust the bar ends to a comfortable position for you Note that if the adjustment bolt is tight then it is difficult to turn the screw on the side of the stem that tightens it to the steerer Important The stem must not be raised higher than the line marked on its side B...

Page 5: ...at let you mount and dismount the wheels without any tools The quick release system is built around a skewer that penetrates the hub In one end of the skewer there is an adjustment nut and in the other end the manually operated quick release lever When the lever is locked its convex side is on the outside When you mount the wheel open the quick release lever and tighten the adjustment nut just eno...

Page 6: ...end that you let a bike shop do it for you Tyres The most important maintenance guideline for a Kickbike is to keep appropriate pressure in the tyres Soft tyres greatly reduce the swift rolling of your Kickbike Furthermore they are more easily punctured and worn out Soft tyres may even result in rim damage The tyres tolerate pressure up to 5 5 bar 80 PSI We recommend that you use at least 4 bar 60...

Page 7: ...hten the lock bolt The brake pads must be centered symmetrically at the same distance from the rim The side pull brakes of the Kickbike are self centering In the event that the brake bolt is too tight you can manually set the brake pads to the right position If side pull brakes make a squeaky noise while braking twist the brake calipers gently so that the anterior ends of the brake pads move sligh...

Page 8: ...r mudguard should always be mounted as it is quite necessary on wet roads and comes with a rear reflector for safety However the frame pipe provides shelter from most splatters coming from the front tyre so a mudguard at the front is not absolutely necessary If you remove it then you can more easily remove your front wheel and turn the handlebar sideways for easy transportation in the trunk of a c...

Page 9: ... the stem with a 6 mm Allen key Note that there may be a plastic cover on top of the bolt 2 Mount the Wheels Place the wheel on the fork Turn the adjustment nut on the axis almost tight and close the quick release lever See section Wheels for details If the wheel does not fit in its place because the brake pads are too close then let some air pressure out of the tyre You can open the V brakes of K...

Page 10: ...se to the front fork Hence a speedometer equipped with a cable may be vulnerable It is best to first attach the sensor to the fork blade and then pull the cable along the inner side of the fork blade and the brake cable onto the handlebar Then coil the excess cable around the handlebar You can avoid these problems by using a cordless speedometer Reflectors and Lights Your Kickbike comes with front...

Page 11: ...cratched nor does it weaken the frame Clothing While Kickbiking you can wear normal outdoor clothing If you exercise hard enough to induce sweating then you should select appropriate sportswear Remember that in long descents the breeze might feel quite chilly It is worthwhile paying attention to your shoes A good choice is a running shoe with a low heel and a relatively stiff sole with a good grip...

Page 12: ...ly learn to change the kicking leg frequently Changing leg is the only new thing to learn if you already know how to ride an ordinary bike 1 Start with standing with your right foot on the footboard 2 Turn your right foot aside keeping your weight on the heel 3 Step with the toes of your left foot to the released space 4 Raise your right foot from the footboard 5 Turn your whole left foot onto the...

Page 13: ... increase your frequency further you need to learn the jump change of the leg Jump immediately after you have kicked and are bringing your kicking foot to the front A low almost inconspicuous jump does not waste too much energy If the hill is too steep for your fitness or skill don t be discouraged It is extremely easy to move into running or walking For a beginner this is often the most convenien...

Page 14: ...the footboard Walking your Kickbike A short and narrow rear makes the Kickbike much easier to walk than a bike When walking your Kickbike you can hold it on the stem This leaves your other hand free Carrying your Kickbike You can jump over the edge of a sidewalk but it is easier to take a few steps carrying your Kickbike and then jump again onto the footboard It is convenient to carry your Kickbik...

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