Zinc BMX-Vital, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...mportant information that will help you get the best from your BMX ensuring safe and correct assembly use and maintenance If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 01582 670100 or visit www zincHQ com Dec 2011 Important Please take time to read the instructions carefully 241 6812 ...

Page 2: ...Parts 5 Tools 5 Assembly 6 Step 1 6 Step 2 7 Step 3 8 Step 4 9 Step 5 10 Step 6 13 Step 7 14 Step 8 16 Riding Advice 17 Before Riding 17 Using the Brake 17 Riding Using Personal Music Players 17 Riding in Bad Weather 18 Riding in the Dark 18 Maintenance 19 ...

Page 3: ... kg 154 lb WARNING BMX pedals are designed to provide greater grip capability of the pedal tread surface than that provided by an ordinary bicycle pedal This can result in the pedal tread surface being very rough and containing sharp edges Riders should therefore wear adequate safety protection WARNING When assembling the seat post make sure it is inserted beyond the minimum insert mark Failure to...

Page 4: ...ing may prevent the correct operation and may lead to personal injury and damage to the bike CAUTION The safety and smooth running of the bike can only be preserved with regular maintenance Always ensure the bike is maintained in accordance with the supplied maintenance manual CAUTION Before attaching the handlebar assembly make sure all the cables are free to move and are not tangled Failure to o...

Page 5: ...Box Parts Tools A Bike supplied with rear wheel assembled B Handlebar and stem C Seat post and saddle D Front wheel E Pedals supplied in separate box F Pegs Multitool supplied in separate box Hexagonal key supplied in separate box A B E F D C ...

Page 6: ...rotect the bike during transit Cardboard Wrapping This is used to protect the painted surfaces of the bike frame Cable Ties These are used to secure loose parts to the partially assembled bike Stem Caps These are placed in unprotected ends of the bike frame Axle Protectors These are used to protect the outer edges of the front and rear wheel axles Fork Protectors These are used to prevent the susp...

Page 7: ...nsure that the cables are not tangled or twisted as this may affect braking performance 2a Assembling the Handlebars Loosen the stem cap bolts from the stem and remove the stem cap Place the centre of the handlebar in the open stem and replace the stem cap in position Carefully replace the stem cap bolts taking care to tighten them evenly and firmly Tighten the top Left corner first then bottom ri...

Page 8: ... of the saddle C should be adjusted so that the Rider can comfortably touch the ground with both feet To adjust the height of the saddle C loosen the seat post clamp H until the seat post can move freely H WARNING When assembling the seat post make sure it is inserted beyond the minimum insert mark Failure to observe this warning may lead to a potentially unstable seat post and may result in serou...

Page 9: ...er attached Remove the sticker from the right hand pedal E Insert the threaded shaft of the right hand pedal E into the threaded hole of the right hand crank arm J Initially tighten the pedal using only your fingers in the direction indicated on the colour coded stickers Fully tighten using the multitool supplied 4b Fitting the Left Hand Pedal Locate the left hand pedal E This will have a red stic...

Page 10: ... be installed the front brake K must be disconnected This allows the front tyre to pass between the brake pads during assembly Squeeze the two arms M of the front brake K together with one hand Using your other hand pull the guide pipe and cable L across and up to release it from the right hand arm K N M L L D N ...

Page 11: ...front wheel D into the slots at the bottom of the forks F NOTE The tyres may have a Direction of Rotation arrow embossed on the side When the front wheel D is assembled the arrow should be pointing in the direction that the wheel will rotate While ensuring the wheel is centralised in the forks F fully tighten the wheel nuts O using the supplied multitool NOTE Loosen Tighten ...

Page 12: ...aining plate slot of the right hand arm Once the guide pipe and cable is located release the pressure on the two arms M Check that the front wheel D rotates freely If it does not the front wheel D may not be located centrally between the suspension forks O Alternatively the front brakes may need adjusting Please refer to the supplied Maintenance Manual Step 5 continued Assembly D K M L O L ...

Page 13: ...he bike Under no circumstances should the tyres be inflated above the maximum pressure stated on the side of the tyres WARNING Only inflate the front and rear tyres using a bicycle pump Do not attempt to use another type of pump to inflate the tyres Before riding the bike the front and rear tyres must be fully inflated to the pressures indicated on the side of the tyre Step 6 ...

Page 14: ...e front brake Once the cable end is secured in position in the circular hole on the underside of the brake lever the cable should be inserted into the aligned slots on the lever barrel adjuster lock and barrel adjuster Note For the purpose of this manual the images show the brake levers from the underneath Next slide the cable housing over the cable and insert it into the open end of the barrel ad...

Page 15: ...through the holes on either side of the base of the stem There is a barrel adjuster bolt at the end of each cable s housing Thread this into the threaded hole that the cable was inserted into 2 Once the barrel adjuster bolts are secure lift the top connector plate and hook the cable ends into the slot There are two slots one for each cable end 3 Once set up the gyro mechanism should look like the ...

Page 16: ...iver Into These Holes Threaded End 8 Peg Attachment NOTE Pegs are provided with the Link bike only Ensure that the wheels are securely attached Thread the axle pegs onto the threaded end of the axle and tighten until secure using a screwdriver for extra leverage NOTE ...

Page 17: ...ections 4 Do the Brakes Work Stand next to the bike and apply the front brake and push forwards If the wheels move the front brake may not be working correctly If required adjust the front brake as described in the Maintenance Manual Repeat the above check for the rear brake 5 Do the Handlebars Move Hold the front wheel between your legs and try to move the handlebars If the handlebars move the st...

Page 18: ...ing correctly and are turned on Clean lights and reflectors regularly and make sure they can be seen from a distance WARNING Always take extra care when riding in wet foggy windy or icy conditions The brakes may not be as effective and the braking distances may be increased When riding in bad weather i e wet foggy windy or icy always wear bright reflective clothing which is warm and waterproof You...

Page 19: ... Adjust the Brake Cable The brake cable must be adjusted to ensure that the brakes are as close as possible to the wheel rim when no pressure is applied to the brake lever Using a suitable spanner or socket loosen the cable pinch bolt until the brake cable is free to move Pull the brake cable until the brake pads are approximately 2mm 0 16 inch from the wheel rim Retighten the cable pinch bolt whi...

Page 20: ...djuster locking nut by turning it anti clockwise Turn the barrel adjuster bolt to increase or decrease the cable tension This will fine tune the position of the brakes To increase the tension on the brake cable and move the brakes towards the wheel rim turn the barrel adjuster bolt anti clockwise To decrease the tension on the brake cable and move the brakes away from the wheel rim turn the barrel ...

Page 21: ...d be reduced This can be achieved by turning the right spring tension screw anti clockwise If the brake arms lean to the left when viewed from the front of the bike the right hand brake arm spring tension should be increased This can be achieved by turning the right spring tension screw clockwise 1b Adjusting the Spring Tension on the Left Hand Brake Arm If the brake arms lean to the right when vi...

Page 22: ...the wheel moves at the wheel hub the centre of the wheel the bearings may be worn Repairing bearings requires specialist tools It is recommended that all bearings are repaired by qualified bike repair technicians Contact your local retailer for more information on bearing repairs A A It is essential that you regularly inspect and maintain your wheels especially if your bike becomes unstable or vib...