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Frog Bikes
OWNER'S MANUAL
3
Edition,
rd
2014
frogbikes.com
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Frog bike. We hope it will give you many hours of cycling
pleasure. The following pages will help you fully understand your bike and how to look
after it. They will provide you with the information you need to properly use, adjust,
maintain and service your new bike, so you can get the most out of every ride. Please
pay attention to any safety information – it's there to help you avoid serious injury.
If you have not bought the bike from a stockist and it still needs to be assembled go
to www.frogbikes.com/manual where you will need a separate guide to setting up
your bike. It will tell you how to attach handlebars, front wheel and brakes, saddle
and pedals.
If you encounter any issues with your bike that aren't covered in this manual, please
contact your nearest Frog Bikes stockist. As your number one resource, your stockist
can answer questions, perform required maintenance and recommend the best
equipment to complement your ride. A list of your nearest Frog bike stockists is
available at www.frogbikes.com
IMPORTANT
This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Please
read it before you ride your new bike, and keep it for reference.
Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such
as suspension or pedals on your bike, or for accessories such as helmets or lights
that you purchase, may also be available. Make sure your stockist has given you all
the literature that was included with your Frog bike or accessories. In case of a conflict
between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component
manufacturer always follow the component manufacturer's instructions.
If you have any questions or do not understand something take responsibility for your
Safety and consult your stockist.
NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair
or maintenance manual. Please see your stockist for all service, repairs or
maintenance. Your stockist may also be able to refer you to courses or books
on bike use, service, repair or maintenance.
Please note all instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit
www.frogbikes.com for technical updates.
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- Page 1 If you encounter any issues with your bike that aren’t covered in this manual, please contact your nearest Frog Bikes stockist. As your number one resource, your stockist can answer questions, perform required maintenance and recommend the best equipment to complement your ride.
- Page 2 G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories Getting Started with a your warranty. Tadpole Balance Bike 3. FIT Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall”. Because any A. Standover Height...
- Page 3 Torque Specifications in Appendix D of this manual or to the torque specifications in the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the component in question. Frog Bikes Correctly tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on your bike. If Owner’s Manual...
- Page 4 7. Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions. Higher speed means higher risk. Practice shifting / changing the gears (see Section 4.D). Never shift/change gears Frog Bikes while pedaling backwards, nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bike.
- Page 5 Each of these conditions increases the than you would in dry conditions. See also Section 4.C. risk of accident. Frog Bikes Owner’s Manual Edition 2014...
- Page 6 • If you ride downhill at speed, perform stunts or ride in competition, know the • Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic. limits of your skill and experience. Ultimately, avoiding injury is your responsibility. • Avoid road hazards. Frog Bikes • If possible, ride on familiar routes. Owner’s Manual Edition 2014 frogbikes.com...
- Page 7 It is the distance from the ground to the top project from the frame beyond its “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum Extension” mark of the bike’s frame at that point where your crotch is (fig. 4). when straddling the bike. Frog Bikes Owner’s Manual Edition 2014 frogbikes.com...
- Page 8 C. Handlebar Height and Angle Frog bikes are equipped with a “threadless” stem, which clamps on to the outside of 2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be adjusted forwards or back to help the steerer tube.
- Page 9 WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach, the more critical it is to have Tadpole, Frog 43 and Frog 48 have 15 hex nuts or hex key bolts which are threaded correctly adjusted brakes so that full braking power can be applied within available onto or into the hub axle brake lever travel.
- Page 10 (b) With a through-bolt or bolt-on system, tighten the fasteners to the torque specifications in Appendix D or the hub manufacturer’s instructions. Frog Bikes NOTE: If, on a traditional cam action system, the lever cannot be pushed all Owner’s Manual the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the ‘Open’...
- Page 11 (4) Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts. Frog Bikes (5) On a single speed or an internal gear hub, replace the chain on the chain-ring; pull the wheel back in the dropouts so that it is straight in the frame and the Owner’s Manual...
- Page 12 Now do the same with the other brake lever. If you need them swapped over, please ask your Frog Bikes stockist to do this.
- Page 13 There are several different types and styles of gear selectors, or shifters: levers, twist grips, triggers, combination shift/brake controls and push-buttons. Ask your stockist to explain the type of shifting controls on your bike, and show you how they work. Frog Bikes Owner’s Manual Edition 2014 frogbikes.com...
- Page 14 See your stockist for help. are no obstacles, hazards or traffic. Keep the straps loose and don’t tighten them Frog Bikes until your technique and confidence in getting in and out of the pedals warrants iii. What if it won’t shift gears? it.
- Page 15 Learn to handle your suspension system safely. See also Section 4.C. specified on the sidewall of the tyre, or refer to www.Frog Bikes.com for a list of tyre pressures by tyre model.
- Page 16 Schraeder valve, depress the pin in the end of the valve We recommend you ask your stockist to check the quality of your work the first time Frog Bikes stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object. All...
- Page 17 • Check wheel rims for excess wear, dents and scratches. Consult your stockist if you see any damage. Frog Bikes • Check to make sure all accessories are still secure, and tighten any which are not.
- Page 18 • INTENDED: For cyclo-cross riding, training and racing. Cyclo-cross involves All Frog Bikes have been tested to a maximum weight of 280kg. riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces including dirt or mud surfaces. Cyclo- Bikes classified and marked as Kids bikes (EN 14765) Frog 43 and Frog 48 have a cross bikes also work well for all weather rough road riding and commuting.
- Page 19 For your safety, understanding and communication with your stockist, we urge you to read this Appendix in its entirety. The materials used to make your bike determine Frog Bikes how and how frequently to inspect. Ignoring this WARNING can lead to frame, fork or other component failure, which can result in serious injury or death.
- Page 20 Frog Bikes carbon. Below a given load the carbon fork may be intact even though the frame is •...
- Page 21 Delaminated areas will look opaque and cloudy. 2. Bulging or deformed shape. If delamination occurs, the surface shape may change. Frog Bikes The surface may have a bump, a bulge, soft spot, or not be smooth.
- Page 22 Bicycle and component manufacturers test the fatigue life of the components that are original equipment on your bike. This means that they have met test criteria and have reasonable fatigue life. It does not mean that the original components will last forever. They won’t. Frog Bikes Owner’s Manual Edition 2014...
- Page 23 Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety. Always A Tadpole Balance Bike is the easiest way for a child to learn to ride a bike. Learning tighten fasteners to the correct torque. In case of a conflict between the instructions...
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