Handbook Kids Bmx English
| KIDS BMX | EN Content 1 About this Owner’s Manual....................................................................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Owner’s Manual.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 1.1.
KIDS BMX | EN | 3 6.8.2 Check rim brakes and cable (mountain bike version)..................................................................................................................................20 6.8.3 Check hydraulic rim brakes.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 6.8.4 Check hydraulic disk brakes................................
| KIDS BMX | EN Dear Customer SS All the bicycle parts are illustrated in the diagrams. We would like to thank you for your choice of a bike from our Company and thank you for your trust. SS Keep this Owner‘s Manual and pass it on with the bicycle if you ever sell it or give it as a present. With this purchase you have a high-quality, environmentally friendly means of travel which will give you a lot of pleasure and at the same time promote your health.
ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL 1.2 Conventions 1.2.1 Symbol Note! Draws your attention to items requiring your particular attention. Warning! Points out to you the possibility of slight personal injury and possible material damage. Danger! Points out to you the possibility of grave personal injury even leading to death. Risk of burns! Temperature exceeds 45°C (temperature at which egg white sets) and can cause burns on humans. 1.2.
| KIDS BMX | EN Incorrect tightening A loose screw can often be recognised by a projecting screw head. 2 For your safety 2.1 Use your bicycle as intended 2.1.1 Who may use your bicycle? Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! kid002 Run-out Bar psi Nm A radial lack of true on the rim is colloquially known as a “run-out”. conventional unit for air pressure pounds per square inch; American unit for pressure; 1 psi = 0.
FOR YOUR SAFETY 2.1.3 Where may you ride your bicycle? Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! All bicycles by this manufacturer are classified into Categories. You will find your bicycle’s Category in your Service Card. This is entered by your dealer on purchase (see also Chapter 4). Roads and paths are classified as follows: SS Road: Asphalted SS Path: Sand, gravel or similar subsurface (e.g. forest pathway, field track) SS Prepared hiking trail: No or not many roots, sleepers, stones, ledges etc.
| KIDS BMX | EN 2.1.4 In what condition must your bike be when you ride it? SS Chainwheel guard Your new bike is an item of sports and play equipment and may not be used on public roads unless equipped to StVZO specification. In order to meet current StVZO requirements your bike must have the following equipment fit listed here in extract form. 2.1.5 Please take the full wording of the regulations for trips in Germany from the StVZO or consult your dealer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY 2.2 Other hazards 2.2.1 Hazards caused by faulty final assembly KIDS BMX | EN | 9 SS Only ride with tightly fitting leg clothing. Loosely fitting garments can catch on the bike and lead to heavy falls. SS In the dark and when visibility is bad wear clothing with reflecting stripes and ride with the light on. Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! SS Only carry your luggage on suitable carrier systems. These are bike panniers or luggage carriers approved by the manufacturer.
| KIDS BMX | EN 3 3.1 Included with your bike and Technical Details with your bike and Technical Details Technical data Permissible total weight Racing bicycle 115 kg MTB 115 kg Trekking bicycle: 140 kg Trekking bicycle fully equipped 140 kg Child’s bike up to 16” (*) 4 Assembly and function This type of bike is available in the following models. SS Mountain bike for children and teenagers: No equipment as per StVZO, derailleur gears, rim or disk brakes, wheels with 20” mm or 24” diameter.
ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTION SS BMX bike: No StVZO specification, no gears, optionally only one brake, foot pegs on front and rear wheels, handlebars rotatable through 360° KIDS BMX | EN | 11 front and rear. Weight-oriented equipped bikes for keen riders. SS Marathon Hardtail / full 100 – 125mm suspension front and rear. For long distance racing and sporting touring riders. SS All Mountain: Fullsuspension 100 – 145mm travel front and rear. Equally well ridable uphill and downhill.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS Speedlite: Hardtail/racing frame, rigid forks. For swift, comfortable progress. SS If your bike is fitted with optional click-in pedals which firmly connect the shoe with the pedal: Practice using them by mounting and dismounting. Click-in pedals are not safety pedals. SS Road Racing: Hardtail / racing frame, rigid forks. For swift sporting progress on roads.
BEFORE EVERY TRIP 6 Before every trip Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! SS Tyre equipment, which in turn consists of —— Tyre casings, Also consider the possibility that your bike may have fallen over when unattended or that someone might have tampered with it. Many bikes are fitted with tubeless tyre road wheels. On these tyres with no tube are fitted on special rims. A tube can also be fitted however.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS Note the distance between the rim and the brake shoes and on disk brakes the distance between the rim and the frame strut or fork leg. Maximum permissible deviation per revolution is 2 mm. mtb008, wear indicator (arrow) 3. Check your rims for dirt, especially oil and grease. Dirty rims must be cleaned immediately (see Chapter 11) 6.1.3 1. Check tyres Check the valve position: Does not apply to tubeless tyres.
BEFORE EVERY TRIP KIDS BMX | EN | 15 Many tyre pressures are given in “psi”. Convert the pressure using the following table. mtb011, valve not pointing directly to wheel axis psi 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 bar 2,1 2,8 3,5 4,1 4,8 5,5 6,2 6,9 7,6 8,3 9,0 9,7 The actual permissible tyre pressure can be found in the tyre and rim manufacturer’s instructions. The permissible tyre pressure is mostly embossed on the tyre wall. Please consult your dealer. 2.
| KIDS BMX | EN mtb013 3. 6.2 Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! If the seat post is not inserted far enough the seat post can come loose. This can lead to hazardous riding situations, falling, accidents and material damage. Checking your tyres for external damage and wear: Note the correct seat post insertion distance. Please read Chapter 7.3 for information. If you have the correct technical knowledge you can tighten this yourself. Please read Chapters 7.2, 7.3 and 10.
BEFORE EVERY TRIP KIDS BMX | EN | 17 kid021 (arrows) kid018 (arrows) If either the seat and/or the seat post can be moved tighten them (see Chapters7.2, 7.3, and 10.2.) 6.3 Handlebars, check stem kid022 (arrows) Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! Handlebars and stem are very important components in terms of your riding safety. Damage to them and mistakes during assembly can lead to very severe falls.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS Try to twist the gear change levers by hand. SS Try to pull the handgrips from the handlebars. SS It must not be possible to twist or slide any of the parts. kid020 SS There must be no audible creaking or rattling sounds. 2. 6.5 1. On children’s bikes with a wheel size of 12” - 16” cushioning elements are fitted to the handlebar stem and handlebars. Check that these are fitted, correctly positioned and undamaged.
BEFORE EVERY TRIP 6.8 Check the brakes Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! KIDS BMX | EN | 19 6.8.1 Check rim brakes and cable (racing bike version). Brake malfunctioning is a danger to life. Please pay especially attention that the break handles are good accessible for children. Racing bike 076 Check your brake system particularly carefully. When touring for several days brake disc brake blocks and brake pads can wear a lot.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS It must not be possible to pull the brakes off and there must be no play in the fixing bolts. 3. 6.8.2 Check rim brakes and cable (mountain bike version). Check operation of the brake shoes. SS With the brake applied the brake shoes must be in contact with the rim shoulder along their entire length. kid029 Racing bike 027 1. Check the brake cables and their clips: SS The brake cables must not be damaged or corroded.
BEFORE EVERY TRIP SS It should not be possible to loosen the brakes from the sockets by hand. A small amount of play is normal. 3. KIDS BMX | EN | 21 6.8.3 Check hydraulic rim brakes Check operation of the brake shoes. SS With the brake applied the brake shoes must be in contact with the rim shoulder along their entire length. mtb029 mtb022 1. Check correct fixing and screw connections of the entire brake system: SS Try to pull the brakes out of the sockets by hand.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS Check the brake system from the brake lever along the lines to the brakes. SS There must be no egress of hydraulic fluid at any point. 3. Check brake disk for damage: SS There must be no grooves, ruptures, deep scratches or other mechanical damage. mtb028 (arrow to wear indicator limit) 4. Lift the front or rear road wheel and turn it by hand: SS The brake disk must only have a slight axial run-out. 5. Check centring of the brake shoes. 5.
BEFORE EVERY TRIP 6.9 1. Check crankset and chain KIDS BMX | EN | 23 6.10 Turn the right hand crank counter clockwise and note the chain rings and the pinion cassette. Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! SS The chain rings and pinions must have no axial run-out. Failure of the front headlight and the rear light can lead to dangerous road situations in darkness and/or bad visibility. SS There must be no debris present. Remove the latter if this is easily possible. 2.
| KIDS BMX | EN 1. Check your “mudguard” fixings. SS The mudguard and its fixing struts must not be broken or damaged. SS In a standing position move the front wheel vigorously from side to side using the handlebars. SS Tilt the whole bike from side to side a few times.. 7 Adjusting and Using your bike You can perform some adjustments to your bike yourself. Only do these jobs yourself if you have the appropriate technical knowledge and experience and the right tools for the job. 7.
ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BIKE KIDS BMX | EN | 25 7.3 Adjust saddle height Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! In the case of children, especially those who have not yet mastered riding a bike safely a saddle which is adjusted to high can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls, accidents and material damage. mtb033 (arrows) Adjust the saddle height so that the child can reach the ground with both feet when seated on the bike. Please see Chapter 10.2 in this regard.
| KIDS BMX | EN Suspension forks with elastomers and/or steel springs are only suitable for one overall weight range (= weight of rider + any luggage). This weight range is usually within 10 kg. Only the forks pre-tensioning can be adjusted by compressing the springs by means of an adjuster screw. This merely changes the initial breakaway torque of the forks. That is, with greater pre-tensioning the forks only deflect at higher operating forces. 7.
ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BIKE KIDS BMX | EN | 27 chain rings mtb042, Shimano Rapidfire Insert Shimano illustration! sprocket Shimano Rapidfire 3. Please observe the chain position prescribed as shown above. SS To be avoided: Largest chain ring + largest pinion Rapidfire 3, Shimano Rapidfire SS Smallest chain ring + smallest pinion The left-hand lever operates the chain ring derailleur and the right-hand lever operates the gear shift.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS Press the brake lever down beyond the first stop and keep it depressed until the desired gear is selected. SS For rapid shifting through several sprockets press the lever right down and keep it depressed until the desired gear is selected. 2. A Here is how you shift to a smaller sprocket: SS In order to shift you must be pedalling. SS Press the brake lever up until you feel it engage and let it go again.
ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BIKE 2. KIDS BMX | EN | 29 Here is how you shift to a smaller sprocket: SS In order to shift you must be pedalling. SS Depress (2-Way-Release only) or pull Lever B until you feel it engage and then release it again straight away. mtbsram,(name A and B , arrow in direction of operation) B A Rapidfire 2-way 3, (arrow in direction of operation) SS For rapid shifting through several sprockets press the lever right down and keep it depressed until the desired gear is selected. 2.
| KIDS BMX | EN 7.7 Using the brakes Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! Incorrect operation of the brakes can lead to hazardous riding situations, falling, accidents and material damage. kid028 (arrow) SS Familiarise yourself with operation of the brakes. SS Ascertain which brake lever operates the front and which one operates the back brake 1. Here is how you shift with hub gears: SS Operate the respective brake lever several times in the static position.
ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BIKE 7.8 KIDS BMX | EN | 31 Operate the quick-release action Risk of burns! Quick-release levers on disk brakes can become hot during riding. mtb060 Touch the quick-release lever very briefly with the bare finger. If it feels hot let it cool down.
| KIDS BMX | EN direction of travel) through the hub. mtb051 5. Place the springs and the nuts on the bolt. Turn the right end now protruding from the hub and the nut clockwise. 8. Now turn the nut or the Allen key bolt head until the eccentric lever, when turned around its bearing more than 90° to meet slight resistance (it now forms an approximately straight line extension of the hub axis. 9. Now press the level through a further 90° until it reaches its end stop.
ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BIKE Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! Incorrect operation of the brakes can lead to hazardous riding situations, falling, accidents and material damage. If the lever is pressed into its stop position the wheel is not secured tightly enough and can become displaced during riding or loosen. There is a danger of falling. SS Open the lever again and turn the nut counter-clockwise again as necessary.
| KIDS BMX | EN c) When the tip of the hook is positioned correctly in the pedal push the whole surface of the foot sharply downwards until the clamping mechanism clearly and audibly engages. mtb065 mtb068 With click-in pedals the shoe and pedal are firmly connected in a vertical direction. When pedalling you can not only push the pedal down but also pull it upwards.
ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BIKE mtb071 (arrow showing direction of release) KIDS BMX | EN | 35 SS Neither your luggage nor your panniers must touch the wheels. SS Neither your luggage nor your panniers must cover your lights or reflectors. 7.10 Loading the carrier Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! A carrier is not intended for transportation of bulky items or persons. Misuse of the carrier can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls, accidents and material damage.
| KIDS BMX | EN 8 During riding 8.1 Troubleshooting Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! If you carry out maintenance procedures for which you are not authorised this may result in dangerous riding situations, falls, accidents and material damage. Have all maintenance procedures not listed in the table below carried out only by the dealer.
DURING RIDING Problem Chain off KIDS BMX | EN | 37 Possible causes Incorrect shift operation (see Chapter 6.4) Gear out of adjustment or damaged Possible under unfavourable conditions Chain comes off after or during shifting Incorrect shift operation (see Chapter 7.
| KIDS BMX | EN Problem Reduced braking effect, brake levers have to be pulled too far. 8.1.3 Possible causes Worn brake blocks or brake pads Brake cable stretched, worn or clamp/s damaged Corrective action Have brake blocks or brake pads replaced immediately in a specialist workshop. Contact a specialist workshop immediately. On hydraulic brakes Brake system leaking Contact a specialist workshop immediately.
DURING RIDING Problem Lighting set partly or totally disfunctional 8.1.5 KIDS BMX | EN | 39 Possible causes Lighting elements (“bulbs”) burnt out Wiring damaged Dynamo defective Corrective action Replace lighting elements. Please consult your dealer. Contact a specialist workshop immediately. Wheels and tyres Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! Damage to wheels and tyres may lead to hazardous riding situations, falling, accidents and material damage.
| KIDS BMX | EN 9 After falls or accidents SS After damage and falls you must consult your dealer. Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! SS Only use your bike again after he has replaced the damaged parts or assured you that you can continue to use the bike without any worries. Damage after a fall or accident may lead to hazardous riding situations, falling, accidents and material damage. SS After a fall or accident contact your dealer immediately.
TRANSPORTING YOUR BIKE 10.1 KIDS BMX | EN | 41 Fit and remove wheels If your bike has rim brakes please note that you do not change the position of the brake blocks with the tyre. This could happen especially in the case of large-volume tyres. If the tyre do not easily pass easily between the brake caliper blocks let a sufficient amount of air out of them. Then inflate the tyres afterwards to the correct pressure.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS Loosen the clamp as per the accompanying component instruction. 5. Remove the wheels from the frame and forks. SS Front wheel: Lift the bike up by the handlebars and withdraw the road wheel from the front fork dropouts. SS Rear wheel: Lift the bike up slightly at the back and press the gear mechanism backwards. In this position push the rear wheel gently in the direction of the dropout openings. mtb088mtb089mtb090mtb091mtb092mtb093, (Pfeil, Legende: Brake booster) mtb094 2.
TRANSPORTING YOUR BIKE 7. KIDS BMX | EN | 43 a) Inserting the rear wheel: SS Lift up the bike rear, SS placing the rear wheel under it so that the chain is over the smallest sprocket. mtb082 mtb079mtb080 a) Inserting the front wheel: SS Lift up the bike by the handlebars, SS Placing the front wheel under the front forks dropouts and SS Carefully lower the forks until the axle is flush at the dropout stops on the right and left sides. 8. Tighten the wheel hubs.
| KIDS BMX | EN mtb101 SS Insert the cable in the yoke. mtb097(Peel) mtb098 10. Please ensure that the brake blocks correctly cover the rim shoulder when operated. mtb105mtb106 mtb108mtb099 b) Hydraulic rim brakes:: Fitting is as removal only in reverse sequence. SS Insert any distance washers in the correct position and place the brake on the brake bosses. 11. On front wheel with hub dynamo (if fitted): SS Refit the push connector between the hub dynamo and the cable. 12.
TRANSPORTING YOUR BIKE SS Ensure that the wheels do not come into contact with either mudguards or carrier (if fitted). 10.2 KIDS BMX | EN | 45 To remove your seat post: 1. Release the seat clamp at the quick release as per Chapter 7.8 or by loosening the Allen screw with an Allen key. Remove and replace seat post and saddle Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! An incorrectly fitted seat post can lead to dangerous riding situations, falling, accidents and material damage.
| KIDS BMX | EN SS Hold the seat post laterally beside the seat tube so that your finger is again level and directly above the clamp. SS In this position the lower end of the seat post must be a minimum of 3 cm below the lower edge of the top tube. Racing bike 093 mtb116mtb115mtb114 Racing bike 094 4. Turn the saddle so that the saddle points in the direction of travel. 7. Ensure that the clamp is flush in the frame and that the seat tube slots and the clamp are covered. 8.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR BIKE Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! KIDS BMX | EN | 47 11 An over-tightened carbon fibre seat post can break when riding and lead to dangerous riding situations, falling, accidents and material damage. Cleaning and caring for your bike Risk of Personal Injury and Material Damage! Corrosion can damage components of your bike which are important for safety so that they are no longer secure.
| KIDS BMX | EN With many detergents and given a low level of soiling simply spraying and rinsing off after the specified time for them to work is sufficient. You can remove stubborn dirt after the working time for example with a radiator paintbrush before rinsing off. Danger of material damage! Danger of material damage! Greases for motor cycle chains will gum up your bike chain and the drive chain components. Only use lubricants expressly approved for use with bike chains.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR BIKE KIDS BMX | EN | 49 Clean and lubricate your chain as described after every ride in the wet and Every prolonged ride on a sandy subsurface and at least every 200 km. Servicing schedule: 10. Have servicing carried out at intervals prescribed only in a specialist workshop authorised by the manufacturer. Nature of inspection Normal use 1.
| KIDS BMX | EN 12 Storing your bike for a lengthy period Danger of material damage! Incorrect storage of a bike can damage bearings and tyres and promote corrosion. Please observe the following instructions. 1. Clean and maintain your bike as described in Chapter 11. 2. Only store your bike in dry and dust-free premises. 3. Use suitable bike stands (e.g. tripod, wall hooks). Please consult your dealer. 4.
