A/O Bicycle JACKIE, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...Assembly Guide J AC K I E COMFORT BIKE LOS ANGELES TEAM AOWOMENSBICYCLES COM 228 901 8386 ...

Page 2: ...forget your troubles and feel the wind in your hair through your helmet of course safety first If you run into any issues no matter how small we re here for you Shoot us an email or give us a call and we ll figure it out together TEAM AOWOMENSBICYCLES COM 228 901 8386 ...

Page 3: ...all about comfort You got this We wrote and designed the instructions ourselves The key is to enjoy the process Grab some coffee or other beverage of your choice take your time and immerse yourself in the joy of building something from the ground up It s our favorite way to begin a new journey Ride on On the off chance you might need some help our mechanics are waiting in the wings They are obsess...

Page 4: ...e So gather up what you need and let s get started SCISSORS use to cut zip ties PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER keeps your bike nice and tight 15MM CRESCENT WRENCH or use the multi tool we gave you SCHRADER VALVE BICYCLE PUMP gotta fill those tires when you re done 4 5 AND 6MM ALLEN KEY we gave you these too they re in your box ...

Page 5: ...y to have around so keep it where you can find it easily SEATPOST SEAT FRAME SEAT STAYS CHAINGUARD CRANK WHEEL CHAIN BRAKE LEVER HANDLEBARS HANDLEBAR STEM SHIFTER REAR RACK CASSETTE REAR DERAILLEUR SEATPOST CLAMP HANDLEBAR GRIPS CRANK CRANK ARM REAR BRAKE FORK AXEL SPOKE TIRE VALVE TIRE PEDALS RIM ...

Page 6: ...ave everything before you get started Can you feel the anticipation HANDLEBAR FRAME REAR WHEEL AND REAR RACK SET UP the seat post is zip tied to the frame QUICK RELEASE FRONT WHEEL QUICK RELEASE SKEWER FRONT AND REAR REFLECTORS MULTI TOOL ASSEMBLY GUIDE 4 5 AND 6MM ALLEN KEYS PEDALS SEAT attached to seat post 12MM 14MM 17MM 10MM 8MM PEDALS REAR AXEL 15MM 13MM 9MM ...

Page 7: ...el GRAB YOUR PARTS NO TOOLS REQUIRED Let s Get Started Alright got your coffee Everything laid out in front of you All your tools ready Ready Set GO QUICK RELEASE FRONT WHEEL FRAME WITH REAR WHEEL QUICK RELEASE SKEWER ...

Page 8: ... 05 reference Step 06 Slide the Quick Release Skewer completely through the hub Quick Release Skewers must be installed correctly to avoid bicycle damage and or injuries QR3 NOTE 01 Spin the front fork so the brakes are pointing forward Turn the handlebars to match the CORRECT image making sure the cables don t loop around the headtube 02 Find the Quick Release Skewer All the parts for the Quick R...

Page 9: ...end of the rod QR3 with the smaller end of the spring pointing inward toward the axel Loosely reinstall the nut QR5 onto the rod QR3 QR4 QR5 05 Locate the arrow on the wall of the tire The arrow will indication the direction you will install the wheel in If you see no arrow it is a multi directional wheel It can go in either direction Insert the wheel into the fork dropouts If the brakes do not al...

Page 10: ...lease lever QR1 into the Closed position When closing the lever it should swing slightly beyond 180 degrees The closing motion should feel firm and leave a temporary impression in your palm Once the front wheel is secured and centered lower the kickstand and find your rear rack Halfway through closing the lever it should be tight enough to feel the resistance Make sure the front wheel is securely ...

Page 11: ... the frame below the seat Insert the screws and using a 4MM Allen Key tighten the screws on both sides to secure it to the frame Install the bottom rear rack arms to the frame Insert the screws and using a 4MM Allen Key tighten the screws on both sides to secure it to the frame 4MM ALLEN KEY 4MM ALLEN KEY 2 4MM ALLEN KEY SCREWS located at rear rack mount 2 4MM ALLEN KEY SCREWS located at rear rack...

Page 12: ...MM 15MM MULTI TOOL BICYCLE PUMP 12 Place the lock nut cap into the stem Line up the stem frame and front wheel Then tighten the handlebar stem bolt using a 6MM Allen Key HANDLEBAR 6MM ALLEN KEY STEM LOCK NUT CAP LOCK NUT HANDLEBAR STEM BOLT Straightening the stem frame and front wheel will ensure that your handle bars and wheel are properly aligned This reduces stress on your body as you re riding...

Page 13: ...the position of the front reflector and tighten the screw on the bracket with the Phillips Screwdriver ADJUSTMENT BOLT 6MM ALLEN KEY PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 6MM ALLEN KEY 15 16 Locate your Seat the seat tube is attached Open the seat post clamp Holding the seat post firmly insert into the seat post tube until the top is level with your waist Close the seat post clamp lever Loosen seat clamp using a 6...

Page 14: ...e to tighten it Instead of lefty loosey this time it s lefty tighty Hand tighten accordingly then follow up by tightening both pedals with the 15MM multi tool Now you re ready to pump up your tires Pump air into the tires as recommended on the sidewall of the tire Sit on the bike and check the angle formed by your knee If you knee forms the incorrect angle as seen in the INCORRECT image below use ...

Page 15: ...We ll walk you through the whole process so read on Brake Assembly 5MM ALLEN KEY PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER DIAGRAM TOOLS REQUIRED METAL TUBE CABLE HOUSING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SCREW BRAKE LEVER BARREL HANGER CABLE BRAKE HOUSING BARREL ADJUSTER BRAKE LEVER CREVICE SPRING TENSION SCREWS BRAKE PAD SCREW BRAKE ARMS PADS ...

Page 16: ...end into the linkage Loosen the cable barrel adjustment lock nut manually or with a 8mm allen wrench to ensure that the cable barrel adjuster is seated in place Slide the cable through the slotted opening in the brake lever Insert the end cap of the cable housing into the brake lever Slide the cable housing down toward the brake lever until it fits snug inside the barrel adjuster LINKAGE SLOTTED O...

Page 17: ...ntal metal tube hanger linked on the left brake arm Make sure the metal tube is hooked securely inside the hanger Slide the metal tube up the brake cable until the housing fits snugly into the cable housing Using a 5mm Allen key loosen the brake cable adjustment screw Slide the remaining brake cable between the right brake arm and the adjustment screw 5MM ALLEN KEY LEFT BRAKE ARM METAL TUBE HANGER...

Page 18: ...e arm Tightening the screw on the right brake arm pushes the right brake pad away from the rim and the left brake pad towards the rim Loosening the right screw allows the right brake pad to move closer to the rim and the left brake pad away from the rim That s it Now we just need to tune up your shifting and you ll be on your way Make sure the pads are evenly lined up with the rim If the pads rub ...

Page 19: ...leur first twist the shifter until the number 7 is highlighted on the shift knob Rotate the pedals until the chain falls into the smallest gear Sometimes the chain will not go all the way to the smallest gear at this point This is okay and you can go on to Step 03 BARREL CABLE ADJUSTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT BOLT H LIMIT SCREW L LIMIT SCREW SMALLEST COG DIAGRAM TOOLS REQUIRED ...

Page 20: ...otating the pedal until the chain falls onto the smallest cog Rotate the pedals and try to shift between gears If it doesn t shift from 7th to 6th gear in one click then the cable needs some additional tension To add tension to the cable twist the barrel adjuster counterclockwise 1 4 turn at a time until it can shift from 7th to 6th gear in one click Shift through the gears from 7th to 1st then ba...

Page 21: ...If the blue lever is showing the color red the fork is locked If the blue lever shows the color green the front fork is unlocked allowing for a softer more cushioned ride There is no need to adjust the tension of the spring If you do decide to add or relieve tension take note of the amount of twists or rotations you make in any given direction This will tell you exactly what it took to achieve you...

Page 22: ... hope for all good We re always looking to improve our assembly instructions so any feedback you have for us is greatly appreciated To take our survey type this URL into your browser Enjoy Your Ride Well Done Your bike is now ready to ride If you have or had any trouble at all please contact us at 228 901 8386 or Email us at team aowomensbicycles com Enjoy the journey ...

Page 23: ...hit the road and ride off into the sunset If you still have questions we re always here to help Be sure to keep in touch we love to hear stories from our riders and look forward to sharing in all your journeys to come TEAM AOWOMENSBICYCLES COM 228 901 8386 ...