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Page 1: Owners Manual
FOLDING SERIES Owners Manual folding bike manual.indd 1 20/06/2011 11:00:12... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents WARRANTY................................03 YOUR RESPONSIBILITY............................04 YOUR BIKE................................05 FOLDING YOUR BIKE............................06 NIGHT RIDING...............................07 FIRST..................................08 SAFETY..................................09 FIT...................................11 PEDAL FITMENT..............................15 FOLDING YOUR PEDALS............................17 SERVICE................................21 TORQUE VALUES..............................25 folding bike manual.indd 2 20/06/2011 11:00:12... -
Page 3: Warranty
Warranty All bikes must be registered within 14 days of purchase either online or by post using the form that is supplied with the cycle or on the Dawes website. Failure to do this will result in the warranty being void. -
Page 4: Your Responsibility
Your Responsibility In this leaflet we describe and illustrate how to ride safely and keep your bicycle in a safe, trouble free operating condition. Owner’s Responsibility and Important Points - These are clearly marked to indicate that it has been manufactured to conform to one of four new European bicycle safety standards, these standards have been developed and introduced into Europe and the UK to ensure that bicycles manufactured in compliance with them will be as safe as is practically possible, please refer to the BS EN sticker on your bicycle frame for the relevant safety standard. -
Page 5: Your Bike
Your Bike 1. Handlepost adjustment quick release 2. Handlebar quick release* 3. Brake lever 4. Handlepost latch 5. Frame latch 6. Seat post quick release *Fitted to selected models only folding bike manual.indd 5 20/06/2011 11:00:16... -
Page 6: Folding Your Bike
Folding your bike • Loosen the quick release lever that secures • Make sure to open the frame latch as far as possible the handlebar*. (see image 1) as the latch features a double locking catch that will automatically release when the frame latch is open •... -
Page 7: Night Riding
Night Riding Riding a bike at night requires the rider to be more alert than riding during the day. A cyclist can be very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Riders should ensure that their bikes are well illuminated and that reflective clothing is used. Please consult your local dealer for more information regarding riding at night. -
Page 8: First
First All folding bicycles are intended for use on paved roads only. Folding bikes are not intended for use trails, and should not be used for jumps, stunts or other extreme sports. Make sure your bicycle is used for its intended purpose as the misuse may lead to the failure of some component or part. Bike Fit •... -
Page 9: Safety
Safety The Basics Warning- It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the laws where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bike as the law requires. Observe all local bicycle laws and regulations. Observe regulations about bicycle lighting, licensing of bicycles, riding on pavement, laws regulating bike path and trail use, helmet laws, child carrier laws, and special bicycle traffic laws. - Page 10 Safety continued • If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident Wet Weather Riding Warning- Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions.
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Page 11: Fit
Saddle Position Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not comfortable for you, see your dealer. The saddle can be adjusted in three directions. 1) Up and down, 2) Front and back, 3) Saddle angle Up and down adjustment To check for the correct saddle height: •... -
Page 12: Handlebar Height And Angle
Fit continued Handlebar Height and Angle Warning- The handlepost “Minimum Insertion” mark must not be visible above the top of the headset. If the handlepost is extended beyond the “Minimum Insertion” mark the stem may break or damage the steerer tube, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Handlebar Position The position of the handlebar should be set to allow comfortable and easy reach of both gear and brake levers. -
Page 13: Brake Controls And Features
Brakes Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars, which may result in injury or death. - Page 14 V-Brake System Inner Cable Quick Release To Release the brake inner cable from the V - brake, squeeze the two brake arms together until the brake blocks contact the rim and remove the inner cable pipe from the cable end bracket. To re-connect again squeeze the two brake arms together and relocate the inner cable pipe in the cable end bracket.
- Page 15 Rim Wear Line Limit Indicator Visible safety line This type of safety line is already machined and is visible in the aluminium braking surface. When the rim has been subjected to extended braking and the rim surface is sufficiently worn to warrant replacement, the safety line will disappear and the rims braking surface will be one continuous smooth surface.
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Page 16: Pedal Fitment
Pedal Fitment WARNING Check for the letters “L”or “R” on the ends of the pedals to show which side the pedal needs to be fitted to. TO FIT RIGHTHAND PEDAL Locate thread by hand, fit and tighten. Tighten Clockwise Use spanner to finish tightening (be careful) TO FIT LEFTHAND PEDAL Fit to non chainside of cycle. -
Page 17: Folding Your Pedals
Folding your pedals To fold the pedals on your bike, do the following: Squeeze the internal section of the pedal. Shown in grey on Fig A Whilst still squeezing the internal section push the pedal down. Shown in grey on Fig B To unfold the pedal pull the pedal body up and the pedal will click back into place. -
Page 18: Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drive train, an internal gear hub drive train or in some special cases a combination of the two. How a Derailleur Drive Train Works If your bicycle has a derailleur drive train, the gear changing mechanism will have: •... - Page 19 from shifting off the small (high) gear that is on the rear axle. Tightening the rear derailleur low gear adjustment screw keeps the chain from shifting off the large (low) gear into the rear wheel. Moving the chain from a smaller sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket results in a downshift. Moving the chain from a smaller sprocket on the chain rings to a larger sprocket results in what is called an “upshift”.
- Page 20 Chains Single-speed and three-speed bicycles as well as many IGH (Internal Geared Hubs) equipped bicycles use a “1/2 x 1/8” chain that has a master link. To reinstall the “1/2 x 1/8” chain, turn the bicycle upside down and after reinstalling the chain, pull the rear wheel axle in a rearward direction. With rotation of the chain, any “tight spot”...
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Page 21: Service
Service Warning- Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance that is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer. - Page 22 After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and back. If you feel a clunk with each forward and backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset.
- Page 23 Tyre care and wheel adjustments To obtain maximum life and full benefit from your tyres, it is essential to maintain the recommended pressure indicated on the tyre sidewall. Unnecessary hard braking and skidding greatly reduces tyre life. Make sure your tyres do not come into contact with oil, petrol, paraffin or other rubber solvents.
- Page 24 Mechanical Checklist Before each ride • Check both wheel axles are secure in the frame & forks • Check all quick release levers are fully closed and securely tightened • Check tyres are within the recommended pressure limits as indicated on the side wall. It is good practice to carry tyre levers and a puncture repair kit at all times •...
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Page 25: Torque Values
Torque Values Description Torque Stem expander bolt 20Nm 15lb-ft (where fitted) Stem binder bolt 10Nm 8lb-ft (where fitted) Stem assembly bolt 10Nm 8lb-ft Brake fixing bolt 4lb-ft Front & rear axle nuts 30Nm 22lb-ft Chain wheel securing bolt 38Nm 28lb-ft Pedal 40Nm 30lb-f... - Page 26 Dawes Cycles 35 Tameside Drive Castle Bromwich Birmingham B35 7AG folding bike manual.indd 26 20/06/2011 11:00:20...
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