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Step 1 of 5 Remove front wheel and fork packaging Remove front wheel Remove fork protector. protection packaging. Do not pull brake with brake caliper spacer removed. Keep caliper spacer for transport when wheel is removed. Remove brake caliper spacer. www.islabikes.co.uk...
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Step 2 of 5 Install quick release and secure front wheel in fork 1. Install front quick release (QR) skewer from pedal box. Ensure QR skewer springs orientation is correct. 2. Put front wheel into the fork. Ensure (QR) lever is not on gear side.
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Secondly, push and pull the wheel from side to side. If there is no movement from either of these actions the wheel is installed correctly. www.islabikes.co.uk...
Step 3 of 5 Pedal installation 1. Left pedal Tighten 2. Right pedal Tighten 1. Left pedal: Rotate pedal axle clockwise towards front of bike. 2. Right pedal: Rotate pedal axle anti-clockwise towards front of bike Tighten max. 30Nm. Please ensure you identify the left and right pedals before installing. Creig 20/24/26/27...
Step 4 of 5 Adjust saddle height Tighten 1. Loosen seatpost-clamp 2. Move to desired height 3. Tighten clockwise max. 5Nm. Seatposts are clearly marked with minimum insertion mark. Please do not raise saddle above this line. www.islabikes.co.uk...
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Allow the brakes to cool prior to any additional riding. If you require further information about your brakes, contact our technical support team on +44 (0)800 008 6297 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk. Creig 20/24/26/27...
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Be aware braking performance and grip will be drastically reduced in wet conditions. Ride carefully on busy streets or highways. Always observe national legal requirements if riding on public roads. If you are cycling in any other countries or in the EU, please check national guidelines. www.islabikes.co.uk...
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Handlebar ends can become exposed from repeated contact with the ground or heavy fall. Never ride a bike with an unplugged handlebar end. You can buy replacement handlebar grips on our website www.islabikes.co.uk or call +44 (0)800 008 6297. Creig 20/24/26/27...
Extra care should be taken when inspecting parts that are subject to high levels of stress. Please note your bike is not intended for the following types of riding: Dirt jumping Enduro Downhill Slalom www.islabikes.co.uk...
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If in any doubt, please contact our technical support team on +44 (0)800 008 6297 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk. Or take it to a qualified cycle mechanic for inspection. Creig 20/24/26/27...
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Discontinue use immediately if anything untoward is spotted and contact our technical support team on +44 (0)800 008 6297 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk. www.islabikes.co.uk...
These are considered advanced maintenance tasks and may require assistance from a trained bicycle mechanic. Of course, if you are unsure of anything we please seek professional advice or contact our technical support team on +44 (0)800 008 6297 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk. Creig 20/24/26/27...
Pull on one brake at a time and check pads contact disc evenly and levers do not feel spongy. If in doubt please contact our technical support team on +44 (0)800 008 6297 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk. Brake pad wear Brake pads do not last forever. Eventually they will need replacing. This will depend on the type, frequency and duration of riding.
Brake pad replacement 1. Remove wheel from bike. 2. Remove brake pad retainer 3. Pull pads from top of caliper to cotter pin by pinching together remove. using pliers– be careful not to lose this. 4. Push pistons back carefully 5.
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We highly recommend brake pad replacement is conducted by a trained mechanic. If in doubt please contact our technical support team on +44 (0)800 008 6297 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk. www.islabikes.co.uk...
Tubeless ready – Your bike is installed with Stan’s Crest tubeless ready rims and Vee Tyre tubeless ready tyres. To set your tyres up tubeless please see Islabikes website for tubeless ready kit and see Stan’s website for installation instructions.
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Wheels Rim trueness – Depending on the type of riding you do your Islabikes bikes wheels may become untrue or damaged when riding. This means they will not spin straight and will wobble. If for any reason they are untrue our wheels can be easily repaired, please contact our technical support team on +44 (0)800 008 6297 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk.
Suspension forks Air Pressure – Air pressure affects how much resistance is required to move the forks. The forks have had their air pressure pre-set by our mechanics. This is set to suit the average weight of rider. If you need to check or adjust the fork pressure, you must remove the valve cap on top of the left fork leg and use a specific suspension fork shock pump.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or are unsure of any compatibility for older models, please contact our technical support team by phone or email. techsupport@islabikes.co.uk +44 (0)800 008 6297 For technical support and cycling advise please see the knowledge area of our website. www.islabikes.co.uk/knowledge/ www.islabikes.co.uk...
Frame number Please make a record of your frame number. This is a combination of letters and numbers unique to your bike stamped to the underside of the frame. This is required by police and insurance companies in case of loss. Frame number Creig 20/24/26/27...
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