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SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE It is very important that you carefully study this manual before riding your Bigfish folding bike. Failure to follow these guidelines could lead to serious injury or worse. Your well-being is our highest priority, so please ensure you understand everything clearly before using your Bigfish folding bike. WARNING Do NOT ride your Bigfish folding bike if it is not in a 100% roadworthy condition.
CONTENTS 3 WELCOME 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BIGFISH 5 GETTING STARTED 6 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Dangerous areas 8 How to unfold 9 How to fold 13 IMPORTANT NOTES 18 Warning This symbol contains important safety information. Pay particular attention to these messages. If you fail to follow them there is a high chance you will be involved in a serious accident, be injured or damage your bike.
Welcome We designed Bigfish folding bikes to be simple to fold, easy to transport and great to ride. We are confident you will agree Bigfish folding bike is all those things. But before you start your journey we need you to do one very important thing... read this manual. This manual is designed to give you all the information you need for the safe operation and maintenance of your new Bigfish folding bike.
Getting to know your Bigfish Get to know the important parts of your Bigfish folding bike. This will help you with the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. A. multi-functional handlebar bracket B. handlebar folding buttons C. front wheel folding buttons D. safety cover mechanism E. rear wheel release F. coaster wheels/chain guide 5 A G.
GETTING STARTED Your new Bigfish folding bike was fully assembled and tuned in the factory before being sent to you or your dealer. Remove the bike carefully from the box to avoid scratching the frame. Remove the protective wrapping. Inspect the bike, all accessories and parts for possible missing components. Check the box for loose parts before discarding. Take time to properly read the User Manual and Folding Instructions before you start using your new Bigfish folding bike.
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Your Bigfish folding bike is equipped with Smart Folding Technology, a unique patented folding technology for folding handlebars and front wheel. The rear wheel uses our Click Folding system with rear wheel release. Follow the instructions on the following pages to fully understand the folding/unfolding procedures. Before your first ride it is essential to check the functioning of the Smart Folding Technology and that the seat clamp lever is closed properly.
dANGEROUS AREAS With Bigfish folding bike there is a risk of injury to your fingers. Therefore please pay particular attention to the Folding Instructions and be aware of the areas on the bike marked with CAUTION marks below. Keep fingers away from the dangerous parts of the bike when folding or unfolding it. 1. FRONT FORK JOINT 2. FRAME PART A 3.
HOW TO UNFOLD 9 The following steps need to be taken in order to unfold the Bigfish folding bike properly. It can be done in any sequence. Stand on the left hand side of the bike on a level surface. TIP: Before starting to unfold the Bigfish folding bike, position the pedals horizontal to the ground, with the left pedal to the front. HANDLEBARS A: Press the button on the handlebar and move it to unfolded position. Repeat the procedure for the other handlebar.
HOW TO UNFOLD FRONT WHEEL A: Press both buttons on the front fork simultaneously and swing the wheel out into the riding position. B: The buttons MUST jump out to their original position with the green safety mark visible. Safe to ride: Ensure the green mark on both buttons is visible. If no green safety mark on the buttons is visible, try again so that the buttons jump out to their original position and the green safety mark on both buttons is visible. If the problem persists do NOT ride the bike.
HOW TO UNFOLD 11 REAR WHEEL A: Open the seat clamp lever. B: With your foot depress the rear wheel release to unclasp the rear wheel. C: Hold the upper part of the main frame and lift it up sharply so that the two frame parts click together. Safe to ride: Ensure the safety cover is closed correctly. The two frame parts must click together properly (C2).
HOW TO UNFOLD SEAT & PEDALS A: Set the seat to your desired height and fasten it tightly, ensuring that the seat clamp lever is facing downwards and flush against the safety cover. Seat clamp lever MUST pass the mark on the safety cover. B: Unfold the pedals by pulling them into the unfolded/riding position. Safe to ride: Ensure the seat clamp lever is properly closed and is passing the mark on the safety cover. If the seat clamp lever does not pass the mark on the safety cover, do NOT ride the bike.
HOW TO FOLD 13 The following steps need to be taken in order to fold the bike properly. It can be done in any sequence. Stand on the left hand side of the bike on a level surface. TIP: Before starting to fold the Bigfish folding bike, position the pedals horizontal to the ground, with the left pedal to the front. PEDALS & SEAT A: Fold the pedals. B: Release the seat clamp lever and push the seat down.
HOW TO FOLD REAR WHEEL Tip: Hold the handlebar with your left hand to help you stabilize the bike while you fold the rear wheel. Raise the bike stand to its riding position. A: Take the safety cover holder in your index finger, lift the safety cover and lift the rear wheel slightly from the ground. With a slight thrust drop the rear wheel to separate the two frame parts. B: Push the seat towards the rear wheel until it stays into place.
HOW TO FOLD 15 FRONT WHEEL A: Press both buttons on the front fork simultaneously and swing the wheel into the frame. B: The buttons MUST jump out to the original position with the green safety mark visible. Safe to handle: Ensure the green mark on both buttons is visible. If no green safety mark on the buttons is visible, try again so that the buttons jump out to their original position. If the problem persists, do NOT ride the bike.
HOW TO FOLD HANDLEBARS A: Press the ‘Press and Pull’ handlebar bracket on the upper and down side simultaneously and pull it out to open it. B: Then press the buttons on the handlebar to fold it into the frame. Repeat the procedure with the other handlebar. C: The handlebars are correctly folded if the buttons jump out to their original position with the green safety mark visible. Safe to handle: Ensure the green mark on both buttons is visible.
HOW TO FOLD 17 Your bike is now completely folded and ready for storage or transport. See pages 23-24 for storage and transporting tips. TIP: Choose your own order for the folding steps. There is no prescribed order you need to follow when unfolding or folding.
IMPORTANT NOTES SEAT HEIGHT For the best ride adjust your seat to your ideal height position. In order to obtain the most comfortable riding position and offer the best possible pedaling efficiency, the seat height should be set correctly in relation to the rider’s leg length. The correct seat height should not cause leg strain from overextension, and the hips should not rock from side to side when pedaling.
IMPORTANT NOTES 19 BRAKES The left brake lever operates the front brake, and the right brake lever operates the rear brake. NOTE: If you have purchased your bike in United Kingdom, Japan or Australia, your brakes are positioned oppositely. The right lever controls the front brake while the left lever controls the rear brake. All brakes should be adjusted according to local regulations.
IMPORTANT NOTES REFLECTORS & LIGHTS Your Bigfish folding bike is supplied with front, rear and wheel reflectors. Use front and rear bicycle lights and reflectors, particularly when riding in dark or overcast conditions. Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect car lights and street lights in a way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
IMPORTANT NOTES 21 (FOR MULTI SPEED MODELS) Internal gear hubs Bigfish folding bikes use internal gears. With internally geared bicycles, it is recommended to refrain from pedalling while you shift gears. However you can change gears while stationary or rolling. The shifter indicates a series of numbers from 1 up. “1” is the lowest gear (used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for easier pedaling). Shift up and down the gears using the upper side of the grip.
IMPORTANT NOTES HANDLEBAR REPLACEMENT PARTS HEIGHT Many parts of your Bigfish folding bike are safety critical ones, such as the frame, forks, handlebar, handlebar stem, seat post, cranks, pedals, wheel rims, chain, brake levers, brake cables, etc. For these components we recommend only genuine replacement parts are used as only these can guarantee optimum function and safety while riding.
MAINTENANCE & HANDLING TIPS MAINTENANCE Follow the procedures below to maintain your Bigfish folding bike in good condition for years. The best protection against deterioration of your Bigfish folding bike is regular cleaning and upkeep. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is not affected. After rain, dry your folding bike and apply anti-rust treatment. If paint has been scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch-up paint to prevent rust.
TRANSPORTING YOUR BIKE Wheeling To make your Bigfish folding bike properly mobile when folded we designed it so you can wheel it along with you as you walk. Some people wheel it upright, some pull it like a trolley. Have a try and see what suits you best. Carrying Carrying a Bigfish folding bike is very easy for extra short to medium distances. You will find over a short period of time a way of carrying that suits you best.
Torque values 25 Torque values are standard measures of how much you must tighten a certain bolt. When a torque values are given, a torque wrench should be used to ensure that the correct torque is applied.
PURCHASE RECORD CARD Fill in immediately and retain as a record of your purchase. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE AND ANY POSSIBLE WARRANTY CLAIMS. Your name: Address: Date purchased: Place purchased: Model information: Colour: Serial number: Place to put your receipt Your Bigfish has its own unique serial number. It is stamped on the frame below the axis of the pedals. Record the serial number here in the event that your bike is lost or stolen.
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