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Parts Guide 01. Wheel 02. Rear Derailleur 03. Chain 04. Crank Set 05. Pedal 06. Seat Post 07. Saddle 08. Bolts for Bottle Cage 09. Frame 10. Head Set 11. Handlepost 12. Handlebars 13. Brake Lever 14. Fork 15. Brakes NOTE: This manual is meant to act as a guide only. Dahon recommends that your bicycle is regularly serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
Contents Section 1. First ......................................................................................... 04 A. Bike Fit ............................................................................................. 04 B. Safety ............................................................................................... 04 C. Manual ............................................................................................. 04 Section 2. Safety ..................................................
First • All folding bicycles and Pack Away Quickly (P.A.Q) mini-bikes are designed for paved roads only. • Only large-wheeled P.A.Q folders are suitable for flat dirt tracks. • For large-wheeled P.A.Q folders, do not attempt to perform jumps, stunts or any other tricks that are outside the parameters of transport means. • The misuse of your bicycle could severely affect the performance of the components and could cause potential injury.
Safety The Basics WARNING: • Acknowledge and stop at ALL stop signs and traffic lights. It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic related laws and to use proper equipment. This includes appropriate cycling attire and bike maintenance. • When coming to a complete stop, look both ways at street intersections before continuing onward. • Use official hand signals for turning and stopping. Observe all local bicycle traffic laws and regulations.
Night Riding Cyclists should exercise extra caution when riding at night. Bicyclists are very difficult for motorists and pedestriansto see in the dark and in many cases, night riding can be more dangerous than day riding. It is suggested that children should never ride at dawn, dusk or at night. Individuals of an appropriate age who are aware of the increased risks should take extra care when riding at dawn, dusk or at night.
Fit Saddle Position Correct saddle adjustment and placement is a significant factor in getting the best performance, as well as comfort from your bicycle. If you do not feel comfortable in your saddle position, see your local dealer. Saddles can be adjusted in 3 directions: • Up and down adjustment. Check for correct saddle height: »» Sit on the saddle. »» Place your heel on the pedal.
Tech Wheels Installing a Quick Release Front Wheel CAUTION: • If the lever cannot be pushed to a parallel position with the fork blade, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then try to turn the tension-adjusting nut counter-clockwise by one-quarter turn. If your bike is equipped with disk brakes, be careful not to damage the disk, caliper or brake pads when re-inserting the disk into the caliper. Unless the disk is correctly inserted in the calliper, do not activate a disk brake’s control lever.
Brakes – Rim Brakes & Disc Brakes How Brakes Work Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake pads is hazardous. This can result in a serious injury or death. Applying the brakes too hard or abruptly can lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may throw the rider over the handlebars, which could also result in injury or death.
Shifting Gears Shifting the Rear Derailleur Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drive train, an internal gear hub drive train, or in some cases a combination of the two drive trains. The right shifter controls the rear derailleur. The main function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear sprocket to the other. Smaller sprockets on the rear wheel gear cluster produce higher gear ratios.
WARNING: Never shift the derailleur onto the largest or the smallest sprocket if the derailleur is not shifting smoothly. If a derailleur is out of alignment or not working properly, check to see if the chain is jammed. Failing to ensure the safety of your bicycle may cause you to lose control and fall. Which Gear Should I Be In? The combination of the largest rear-gear and the smallest front-gear are used for steep hills. The smallest rear and largest front gear combination is also used for maximum speed.
Chains Pedals Today, single-speed and three-speed bicycles as well as many other IGH (Internal Geared Hubs) systems use a “1/2 x 1/8” chain with a master link. • Toe clips and straps are a way to keep your feet correctly positioned and engaged with the pedals. Toe clips are positioned on the ball of the foot over the pedal spindle, which gives you maximum pedalling power. When tightened, the toe strap keeps the foot engaged throughout the rotation cycle of the pedal.
Transporting Your Bike All 16 and 20-inch wheeled folding bicycles can be transported by the methods in Sections A, B, C, and D. Bikes with 24 and 26-inch wheels, as well as road bikes with 700c wheels, have limited carrying abilities and will not fit in overhead compartments or specific places. Using the methods described in Sections C and D are no problem. Our suggestion when commuting (medium distance travel) is to carry a nylon bag.
Service Break-in Period WARNING: With increasing technological advances and innovations, bicycles and their components are more complex than ever. This manual is 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 repairs or maintenance performed by your dealer. Routine maintenance requirements will be determined by your riding style and geographic location.
Look at the brake pads. If they are starting to look worn or are not properly hitting the wheel rim squarely, please consult your local dealer to have them adjusted or replaced. Check the control cables and cable housings. If there are any signs of rust or fraying, have your dealer replace them. Also check for consistency between dealer to adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel by running your thumb and index finger over each spoke.
Warranty Dahon Two-Year Limited Warranty Dahon warrants its bicycle frames and rigid forks are free from possible defects. Dahon warrants all original parts on the bicycle, excluding suspension forks and rear shocks, for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Suspension forks and rear shocks are covered by the warranty of the original manufacturers. This warranty is limited to the repair and replacement of a defective frame, fork, or defective part and this shall be the sole redress of the warranty.
Torque Values Handlebar, Headset, Saddle, and Seat Post Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm Dahon large hex key headset screw (10mm) 52~87 6.8~11.3 60~100 Dahon handlepost clamp screw (6mm) 87 11.3 100 Stem steer tube binder bolts; threadless headset 115~145 13~16.4 132~167 Dahon threadless innite adjustable stem h/bar clamp 44~53 5~6 51~61 Dahon threadless innite adjustable stem rear stem clamp 62~71 7~8 71~82 Stem handlebar clamp 1 or 2 binder bolts 175~260 19.8~29.
Brake-Rim and Disc and Brake Lever Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm Brake lever - MTB type 53~60 6~6.8 61~69 Brake lever - drop bar type (including STI & ERO types) 55~80 6.2~9 63~92 Disc rotor to hub (M5 bolts) 18~35 2~4 21~40 Disc rotor to hub (M965 rotor lockring) 350 39.5 402.5~ Disc rotor to hub (Avid) 55 6.2 63 Caliper mount 55~70 6.2~7.9 63~81 Crankset, Bottom Bracket and Pedal Area Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm Pedal into crank 307 34.
Front and Rear Hubs; QR and Nutted Axles Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm Freehub body 305~434 34.5~49 35~499 Cassette sprocket lockring; disc brake lockring 260~434 29.4~49 299~499 Front axle nuts 180 20.3 207 Rear axle nuts to frame (non-quick release type wheels) 260~390 29.4~44.1 299~449 Handlebar, Headset, Saddle, and Seat Post Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm BAB lower frame coupling 35 4 40 BAB upper seat binder bolt 35~55 4~6.
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