GHOST-BIKES USER MANUAL
User Manual for GHOST Bikes Version 12.
GHOST-BIKES 1. 2. Fundamental Information on your new Bike and this User Manual 7 1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 For Your Safety 11 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3.1 Follow the instructions in this user manual Please consult your dealer Use your bike for its intended purpose What work may you carry out yourself on your bike? 11 12 12 12 2.3.
.6 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.2.1 4.6.2.2 4.7 4 Materials Breakdown Information and instructions on the carbon material Information on the frame construction Proper handling of carbon parts Tyres 35 35 35 36 36 37 5. Frame Sets 38 6. Before Using for the First Time 38 7. Before Every Use 38 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.2.1 7.1.2.2 7.1.2.3 7.1.2.4 7.1.2.5 7.1.2.6 7.1.2.7 7.1.3 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.8.1 7.8.2 7.8.3 7.8.4 7.8.5 7.8.6 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.
GHOST-BIKES 8. Adjusting and Operating the Bike 59 8.1 8.2 8.2.1 8.2.1.1 8.2.1.2 8.2.2 8.3 8.4 8.4.1 8.4.1.1 8.4.1.2 8.4.2 8.4.2.1 8.4.2.2 8.5 8.6 8.6.1 8.6.1.1 8.6.1.2 8.6.2 8.6.2.1 8.6.2.2 8.6.3 8.6.3.1 8.6.3.2 8.6.4 8.6.5 8.6.5.1 8.6.5.
13. 14. 15. 6 Transporting the Bike 83 13.1 13.1.1 13.1.2 13.1.3 13.1.4 13.1.5 13.1.5.1 13.1.5.2 13.1.5.3 13.1.5.4 13.1.5.5 13.1.5.6 13.2 13.2.1 13.2.
GHOST-BIKES Dear Customer, We wish to congratulate you on your choice of a bike from our company, and to thank you for the faith placed in us. With your bike you have acquired a high-quality, environmentally-friendly sports model with which you will have a great deal of pleasure while at the same time doing something to improve your health. 1. Fundamental Information on your new Bike and this User Manual This user manual is a very important document.
• New technical developments may result in changes to the models, their technical data and documentation at short notice. If these changes are relevant to handling the bike and your safety, the associated user information is enclosed as a separate document and is referred to in the delivery certificate. • Please consult your specialist retailer concerning the up-to-dateness of the technical data. 1.4 Legal regulations As a road user you have to abide by the traffic regulations in your country.
GHOST-BIKES 1.5 Conventions 1.5.1 Symbols and signal words Symbol and signal word Meaning This draws your attention to how to deal with and the effects of safety information. WARNING This draws your attention to a dangerous situation which might result in death or injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION This draws your attention to a dangerous situation which might result in slight to moderate injury if it is not avoided.
1.5.3 Technical terms Technical Term 10 Meaning Wobble Colloquial term for radial eccentricity of the rim Torque Also tightening torque. This states how much a screw should be tightened. Dealer/approved workshop A business which is authorised by the authorities and the manufacturer to call itself a specialist business for the sale and repair of conventional bikes. Hand force The force that an average adult can apply with moderate to average effort using one hand.
GHOST-BIKES 1.5.4 Representation In this user manual we use the following representation rules: • Safety instructions are represented with a symbol, a signal word and in bold, see section 1.5.1, Symbols and signal words. • Instruction texts are numbered. • Cross-references are in italics. • Representations in illustrations are not specific to any particular model. They apply to all bicycle models in this user manual.
2.2 Please consult your dealer NOTE: Even after providing advice and carrying out the final assembly, your bike dealer is still very important to you. He or she is your contact person for all types of servicing and maintenance, conversions and repairs. Please contact your specialist bicycle dealer if you have any questions concerning your bike. 2.
GHOST-BIKES • The firm GHOST prohibits the use of replacement parts which differ in size compared to the original parts (such as forks or spring elements with a greater or lower installation height/length/travel, braking systems with larger brake discs, wider tyres, etc.). • For replacement or retrofitting purposes the only parts which may be used are those that have been approved by GHOST for your bicycle model. Please consult your authorised GHOST specialist retailer on this.
NOTE: The values given here are for guidance only. A smaller or larger frame height may be better, depending on various factors. Please consult your dealer if you have any questions. He or she will be pleased to advise you. • Children and youths must be able to operate the bike safely. The type of bike, size and operating elements (e.g. brake levers) must be suitable for children’s hands. Please contact your specialist dealer on this. He or she will be pleased to advise you.
GHOST-BIKES Designation Definition Road Asphalt-covered routes Paved paths Paths with a solid surface such as sand, gravel or similar items (e.g., forest path, dirt road) Cross-country Terrain includes roads, wood, field, gravel, crushed rock, forest paths, multiple ascents and descents All mountain tour All mountain trail Enduro Freeride Routes with loose surface, roots, rises, stones, ledges, etc.
X* X X - - - - - - - - RT, MISS RT, HTX, EBS HTX X* X X - - - - - - - - AMR, MISS AMR, EBS AMR, ASX X* X X X - - - - - - - AMR PLUS X* X X X X - - - - - - CAGUA X* X X X X X - - - - - NORTHSHORE X* X X X X X X - - X X DOWNHILL X* X X X X X X X - X X 4CROSS, DIRT X* X - - - - - - X X X RACE, EBS RACE, SPEEDLINE X* - - - - - - - - - - TREKKING X X - - - - - - - - - CROSS X* X - - - - -
GHOST-BIKES 3. Technical Data 3.1 Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight Admissible ambient temperatures -10 to +50°C MTB incl. DOWNHILL, NORTHSHORE, 4X, DIRT: 120 kg CROSS, SPEEDLINE, RACE: 120 kg Maximum permitted overall TREKKING: weight 3.
4. Design and Function 4.1 Types, categories, ranges We produce various types of bikes. We have divided up these types into different categories and product ranges. NOTE: The categorisation can be found in section 2.3.
GHOST-BIKES 4.1.1 Mountain bike (Fully + Hardtail) No equipment according to German Highway Code, dérailleur, rim or disc brakes, wheels with rim diameters of 559 mm, 584 mm or 622 mm and a minimum tyre width of 52 mm. 4.1.1.1 Fully • RT, MISS RT ranges: – Fullies with 100mm suspension travel distance front and rear. Bikes with weight-oriented configuration for the sporting rider. • AMR, MISS AMR, EBS AMR, ASX ranges: – Fullies with 120 mm suspension travel distance front and rear.
• CAGUA range: – Fullies: with 150/120 mm suspension travel distance front and 150 mm rear. Easy to ride up and down hill. However, more value is placed on the downhill properties. • DOWNHILL, NORTHSHORE ranges: – Fullies with 200 or 180 mm suspension travel distance front and rear. The main focus here is on the suitability for downhill and bike park.
GHOST-BIKES 4.1.1.2 Hardtail: • SE, MISS (excluding MISS RT, MISS AMR), EBS (excluding EBS HTX, EBS AMR, EBS RACE) ranges: – Hardtails with 100 mm suspension travel distance at the front. Sturdy universal bikes for the tour-oriented leisure cyclist. • HTX range: – Hardtails with 100 mm suspension travel distance at the front. Bikes with weight-oriented configuration for the sporting rider.
• 4CROSS, DIRT ranges: – Hardtails with 100 mm suspension travel distance at the front. The main focus here is on the suitability for the bike park and for jumping. – Equipment as for mountain bike, although some models with only one brake, without or with only one gearshift for the rear sprocket cassette. 4.1.2 Cross bike (CROSS range) No equipment in accordance with the German Highway Code, equipped with dérailleur, rim brakes or disc brakes, wheels with rim diameter 622 mm and tyre width of 42 mm.
GHOST-BIKES 4.1.3 Racing bike/fitness bike (RACE, SPEEDLINE ranges) No equipment in accordance with StVZO, equipped with dérailleur, rim or disc brakes, wheels with rim diameter 622 mm • RACE range: – Racing bikes without frame suspension and rigid fork for rapid, sporty riding on the road. – Racing handlebars – Rim brakes – Tyre width: 23 mm • SPEEDLINE range: – Bikes without frame suspension and rigid forks for rapid, comfortable progress on the road.
– Rim or disc brakes as for mountain bikes – Tyre width: 35mm 4.1.4 Trekking bike (TREKKING range) Equipment in accordance with German Highway Code, equipped with derailleur or hub gears, two rim or disc brakes, luggage rack, mudguards • TREKKING range: – Without suspension or Hardtails with 60 mm suspension travel distance at the front – Universal, fully equipped bikes for comfortable progress on streets and paths.
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• Powerkid 24": – Corresponds to a MTB but with smaller wheel size – Hardtail with suspension fork with 50 mm suspension travel distance – Derailleur gear with 24 speeds – Rim brakes as for mountain bikes – Wheel size 24" 4.
GHOST-BIKES • Hardtail without suspension: Frame and fork without suspension • Hardtail with suspension: Frame without suspension, but suspension fork • Fully: Frame with suspension and suspension fork For full suspension bikes there are various suspension systems with different numbers of pivot joints. The number of pivots can be easily counted. The connection to the spring element does not count as a pivot.
4.3 Brakes 4.3.1 Brake assignment • Your bike has one or two brakes which are independent of one another. • On some models the rear brake is operated by “pedalling backwards” (backpedal brake). • In the standard case the brake lever attached to the left handlebar operates the front brake and the righthand brake lever the back brake. This may vary, however, depending on requirements and the local legal regulations.
GHOST-BIKES • Rim brake – Hydraulic rim brake (Magura HS11 and HS33) • Mechanical rim brake (V-brakes) 29
• Rim brake of the racing bike • Backpedal brake (only on the rear wheel) 30
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• No switching device (single speed) 4.4.1 Derailleur A derailleur provides you with the optimum gear for every speed and makes it easier to climb hills, for example. When the gear is changed, the chain is moved to a different cog. On the crankset these cogs are referred to as “chainrings”, and on the geared ring as “sprockets”. The gear can only be changed while the bike is moving. The crankset must turn in the direction of the drive.
GHOST-BIKES • Shimano gear lever for MTB • Sram gear lever for MTB • Shimano brake/gear lever combination for MTB • Shimano brake/gear lever combination for racing bike 33
• Shimano brake/gear lever combination for Di2 electric switching for racing bike • Sram brake/gear lever combination for racing bike • Shimano twist grip gear change for MTB 4.
GHOST-BIKES • Quick-release axle saddle post • Thru-axles • Screw clamping 4.6 Materials 4.6.1 Breakdown For our bike frames we use aluminium alloys and carbon materials. Our brand bikes with carbon frames are marked with the name “LECTOR” in the type designation. All other bikes are manufactured with an aluminium frame. 4.6.2 Information and instructions on the carbon material WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Carbon is a modern material in bike and motor vehicle construction.
Impact loads that occur if using the bike for other than the designated purpose, or in the case of falls, accidents and flying stones, can lead to invisible damage in the carbon fabric and/or to delaminations (= separation of the bonded carbon layers). Such prior damage together with the forces occurring during operation can cause carbon parts to suddenly break and hence result in dangerous riding situations, falls, accidents and material damage.
GHOST-BIKES • The saddle tube must not be reamed out or otherwise mechanically machined. • Saddle post and saddle tube must not be greased. Use only the carbon assembly paste supplied with the bike. • Saddle posts may only be assembled in a carbon frame using the carbon assembly paste supplied. • The saddle clamp must not be closed when the saddle post is removed, as otherwise irreparable damage to the saddle tube may result.
5. Frame Sets WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Mistakes during the assembly of your bike and the use of unsuitable attachments can result in serious falls! Several GHOST bike frames can be purchased individually and also structured according to your individual wishes. Anyone constructing a bike frame into a complete bike is deemed to be the manufacturer and is liable for any assembly errors or defects.
GHOST-BIKES NOTE: Photographs you take yourself can be helpful in this. • Contact your dealer immediately if the inspection reveals faults of any kind. You may correct small defects yourself if the appropriate measures are described below. • You should contact your specialist bicycle dealer immediately if the measures for rectifying the defect are not described, you cannot perform them yourself or if these measures do not correct the problems.
In the tyre there is a wire or bead ring which upon being pumped up is suspended in the rim flange. Field of application: All categories • Tubeless tyres: Special rims (with or without spoke holes that are sealed to be airtight) and tyres are sealed to be airtight and make a tube superfluous. Nevertheless, in the case of a breakdown such a tyre can be mounted. Field of application: Mountainbikes, crossbikes, racing bike/street • Tube tyres: The tube is sewn into the tyre.
GHOST-BIKES 2. Run your finger nail across the rim flank. You should not feel scratches or scores. 7.1.2.2 Checking the rims for wobble: 1. Pick up the bike and rotate the front- and rear wheel in turn. 2. Pay attention to the clearance between rim and brake blocks, on bikes with disc brakes to the distance between rim and frame strut or fork rod. Maximum permissible deviation per revolution: • 0.5 mm for rims with rim brake • 2.0 mm for rims without rim brake 7.1.2.
2. Remove any foreign bodies (thorns, small stones, pieces of glass or similar items) by hand or carefully with a small screwdriver. Check if air is then leaking out. • If air is leaking out the inner tube has to be renewed. You may change the inner tube of the wheel yourself. For instructions on how to do so, see section 15.5.1, Changing the inner tube and tyre. 7.1.2.5 Checking that the tyre is correctly fitted 1. Lift the front wheel. 2. Turn the front wheel by hand. The tyre must run smoothly.
GHOST-BIKES NOTE: The required air pressure can vary by manufacturer and the model of tyre. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct tyre air pressure on the tyre side wall. If you have any questions, please contact your specialist bicycle dealer. He or she will be pleased to advise you. Some tyre pressures are indicated in “psi”. Convert the tyre pressure into bar using the following table. 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.
• Pay attention to the correct insertion depth of the saddle post. 1. Carry out a visual inspection of the saddle post. The “STOP” or “MAX” mark must not be visible. 2. Try to twist the saddle and post in the frame by hand. It must not be possible to twist the saddle and saddle post. 3. Try to move the saddle in its clamping with your hand by alternately pushing down and pulling up. The saddle must not move. 4. If the saddle and/or saddle post can be moved, they should be tightened up (see section 8.6.
GHOST-BIKES 7.3 Inspecting the handlebars and handlebar stem WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Incorrectly mounted or damaged handlebars and handlebar stems may result in dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents. • If you discover damage to these parts or have any doubt about their integrity, you must not use your bike again. • Contact an approved workshop immediately. 1. Perform a visual check of the stem and handlebars. • The handlebar stem must be parallel to the front wheel rim.
• None of the parts must twist or move. • No cracking or grinding noises should be heard. A quill stem is mounted on the following models. • POWERKID 12" • POWERKID 16" 6. Carry out a visual inspection of the stem shaft. The “Stop” or “MAX” mark must not be visible. 7.4 Inspecting the handlebar attachments How to check the attachment of the gear lever, brake levers and grips: 1. Grip the front wheel firmly between your legs or hold the handlebars tightly with one hand. 2.
GHOST-BIKES 3. Try to turn the gear lever with your other hand. 4. Try to pull the handlebar grips off the handlebars with your other hand. 5. If your bike has been retrofitted with a bell, try to twist this with light hand pressure. • None of the parts must twist or move. • No cracking or grinding noises should be heard. 7.5 Inspecting the headset The headset is the mounting of the handlebar stem in the fork column. Via this mounting, steering movements are transmitted to the front fork. 1.
7.6 Inspecting the spring fork 1. Apply the front wheel brake and keep the brake applied. 2. Press with your body weight onto the handlebars so that the spring fork is compressed and release the pressure on the handlebars immediately. 3. The fork must move evenly up and down. 4. No cracking or grinding noises should be heard. 5. Grip the front wheel between your legs and try to pull up the bike by the handlebars. The standing tubes must not be released from the fork tubes or from the crown. 6.
GHOST-BIKES • As a precaution you should carry brake linings for your brakes with you. If you do this you will avoid having to break off your tour if the specialist workshop does not have your type of brake linings in stock. 7.8.1 Checking general functions How to check the function of your braking system: 1. Pull on both brake levers completely with the bike at a standstill. The smallest distance between the brake lever and handlebar grip must be at least 10 mm. 2.
3. Pull the respective brake lever with the bike at a standstill and hold the brake lever in this position. Carry out a visual inspection from the brake lever along the lines up to the brakes. No hydraulic fluid should escape at any point. Moreover, the resistance/pressure point on the lever must not fall. 4. Inspect the brake disc for damage. It must not exhibit any dents, cracks, deep scratches or other mechanical damage. 5. Raise the front and rear wheels alternately and turn the wheel by hand.
GHOST-BIKES 5. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake blocks. The brake blocks must not be worn beyond the wear indicator. 6. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake position. The brake shoes must have the same distance to the rim on both sides. 7.8.4 Checking the rim brake with cable (MTB version) 1. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake cables and their clamping. • The brake cables must not be damaged or corroded.
2. Carry out a visual inspection of the screw connections of the entire braking system. All screws must be tight. 3. Try to pull the brakes out of the shoes with your hands. It must not be possible to pull the brakes blocks out of the shoes by hand. A slight backlash is normal. 4. Press both brake levers. • All brake shoes must contact the rim flank with practically their whole surface area. • In no position, i.e. even when the brakes are not applied, may the brake shoes touch the tyres. 5.
GHOST-BIKES 6. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake position. The brake shoes must have the same distance to the rim on both sides. 7.8.5 Checking the rim brake with cable (racing bike version) 1. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake cables and their clamping. • The brake cables must not be damaged or corroded. • The brake cables of cable brakes must be clamped over their full width. 2. Carry out a visual inspection of the screw connections of the entire braking system.
4. Press both brake levers. • All brake shoes must contact the rim flank with practically their whole surface area. • In no position, i.e. even when the brakes are not applied, may the brake shoes touch the tyres. 5. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake blocks. The brake blocks must not be worn beyond the wear indicator. 6. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake position. The brake shoes must have the same distance to the rim on both sides.
GHOST-BIKES 7.8.6 Checking the back-pedal brake 1. Ride at walking pace. 2. Pedal “backwards” against the driving direction. 3. The rear wheel must be sharply braked. 7.9 Inspecting the drive and chain 1. Turn the right-hand pedal arm in an anti-clockwise direction and observe the chainwheels and the sprocket assembly from above. On bikes with a backpedal brake, ask someone to lift the back of the bike and turn the right hand crank in the drive direction.
2. Lift the front wheel if you have dynamo-powered lights. 3. Rotate the front wheel vigorously by hand. • The headlight and rear light must come on. • If your bike has a parking light, the headlight and rear light must also light up when the front wheel stops turning. 4. If you have battery-powered lights either on your bike or as an accessory, check whether these light up after you have switched them on. 7.
GHOST-BIKES 7.13 Checking the side stands WARNING Danger from falls and accidents A side stand can lead to serious falls when riding if unfolded. This also applies to a kickstand which folds out automatically while you are riding. A side stand which is bent, too short or too long will not provide your bike with sufficient stability. It could tip over, causing injury to you or someone else and damage any items that are nearby, such as other bikes, cars, etc.
7.14 Checking parts specific to children's bikes Protective covers on the handlebars, stem and chain stay are mounted on the following models: • POWERKID 12" • POWERKID 16" 1. Check that these covers are in place. 2. Check that these covers are secure and can only be moved or removed with a high degree of manual force. Stabilisers can be mounted on the following models: • POWERKID 12" • POWERKID 16" 1. Check their attachment. 2. Try to move the stabilisers with average manual force.
GHOST-BIKES 8. Adjusting and Operating the Bike WARNING Danger from falls and accidents If work is not carried out professionally on your bike, this may endanger its safety and result in dangerous situations during riding, as well as falls and accidents. • You should only carry out the adjustment work described. • Make these adjustments only if you have the necessary tools and manual skills. • Under no circumstances should you carry out any other adjustments.
1. The correct air pressure for your total weight can be found either on the imprint on your fork, the enclosed user information or by contacting your dealer. 2. Screw the head of the suspension fork pump on to the connection of your suspension fork. Position of the connection: See the user information of the suspension fork manufacturer. 3. Continue pumping until you have reached the prescribed air pressure. 4. Unscrew the pump head.
GHOST-BIKES 8.2.2 Forks without air suspension 1. Please refer to the operating instructions of your suspension fork of the accompanying user information. If you have any questions, please contact your specialist bicycle dealer. He or she will be pleased to advise you. 8.3 Adjusting the rear wheel suspension 1. Please refer to the operating instructions of your suspension/cushioning element for your rear wheel suspension of the accompanying user information.
8.4.1.1 Switching to a larger chainring/sprocket The gear change for your bike can be found in the table in section 4.4.3, Gear change. 8.4.1.1.1 Shimano gear lever for MTB 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2. Press gear lever A past the first click position until an audible click is heard and then release it again. 3. To skip several gears, keep pressing the lever. The number of clicks corresponds to the number of further connected gears. 8.4.1.1.2 Sram gear lever for MTB 1.
GHOST-BIKES 8.4.1.1.4 Shimano brake/gear lever combination for racing bike 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2. Press gear lever A past the first click position until an audible click is heard and then release it again. 3. To skip several gears, keep pressing the lever. The number of clicks corresponds to the number of further connected gears. 8.4.1.1.5 Shimano brake/gear lever combination for Di2 electric switching for racing bike 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2. Press switch A once.
8.4.1.1.6 Sram brake/gear lever combination for racing bike 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2. Press gear lever A firmly past the first click position until an audible click is heard and then release it again. 3. To skip several gears, keep pressing the lever. The number of clicks corresponds to the number of further connected gears. 8.4.1.1.7 Shimano twist grip gear change for MTB 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2.
GHOST-BIKES 8.4.1.2.2 Sram gear lever for MTB • Pedal in the direction of the drive. • Operate lever B until you feel an engagement and then release the lever again immediately. 8.4.1.2.3 Shimano brake/gear lever combination for MTB 1.Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2.Operate lever B until you feel an engagement and then release the lever again immediately. 8.4.1.2.4 Shimano brake/gear lever combination for racing bike 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2.
8.4.1.2.5 Shimano brake/gear lever combination for Di2 electric switching for racing bike 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2. Press switch B and then release it again immediately. 8.4.1.2.6 Sram brake/gear lever combination for racing bike 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2. Operate lever A gently until you feel an engagement and then release the lever again immediately. 8.4.1.2.7 Shimano twist grip gear change for MTB 1. Pedal in the direction of the drive. 2.
GHOST-BIKES 3. To skip several gears, keep turning the gear switch handle accordingly. 8.4.2 Hub gear Our bikes with hub gears are available with 8 and 11 gears. Operation is the same in both versions. 8.4.2.1 Switching to a lower gear NOTE: Here, a lower gear means a lower gear ratio. This makes it easier to climb gradients. 8.4.2.1.1 Shimano Alfine 1. While riding: Reduce your pedalling power. 2.
8.4.2.2 Switching to a higher gear NOTE: Here, a higher gear means a greater gear ratio. This allows you to ride faster, but you need greater pedalling power. 8.4.2.2.1 Shimano Alfine 1. While riding: Reduce your pedalling power. 2. Operate lever B until you feel an engagement and then release the lever again immediately. 3. You can also operate the gearshift while standing still. 8.
GHOST-BIKES NOTE: About 65% of the total braking power is provided by the front brake. Maximum braking power is reached by simultaneously pressing both levers. 1.Pull the lever towards the handlebar to actuate the brake. 8.6 Operating the clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post WARNING Danger from falls and accidents WARNING Danger from falls and accidents.
NOTE: Make sure that you do not lose the springs. 8.6.1.2 Closing the quick-release axle 1. If the quick-release axle has been completely removed from the hub, push it through the hub from the left-hand side (as seen in the riding direction) with the spring attached. 2. Place the second spring and screw nut on to the quick-release axle. 3. Turn the nut in a clockwise direction on to the right-hand end of the quick-release axle, which is protruding out of the hub. 4.
GHOST-BIKES 7. Testing the adjustment of the quick-release lever: • If the quick-release lever does not close tightly enough: WARNING Danger from falls and accidents If the lever cannot move in its final position (90° to the hub axle) because the pre-tension is too great, it is possible that the lever will become loose of its own accord while you are riding the bike, so that the front wheel also becomes loose. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
– Open the quick-release lever. – Loosen the nut slightly in an anticlockwise direction. – Close the quick-release lever. 8. Check the tightness of the wheels as described in section 7.1.1, Checking the position and tight fit. 8.6.2 Opening and closing the thru axle on the wheel 1. Axle 2. Thread 3. Lever 8.6.2.1 Opening the thru axle 1. Press the eccentrically pivoted lever away from the hub. The lever with the axle can now rotate. 2.
GHOST-BIKES 8.6.2.2 Closing the thru axle 1. Push the thru axle from the left-hand side through the dropout and the hub. 2. Rotate the axle with the lever open in a clockwise direction into the opposite thread of the dropout. 3. When the axle can no longer be turned, rotate it backwards by about one turn and close the lever in its final position. 4.
8.6.3 Opening and closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping 1. Axle 2. Knurled nut 3. Lever 8.6.3.1 Opening the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping 1. Open the lever.
GHOST-BIKES 2. If the saddle post cannot be moved in this position, turn the knurled nut a little in an anticlockwise direction (as viewed from the left side). 8.6.3.2 Closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping NOTE: Connect the saddle post clamping only if the saddle post is located in the saddle tube. Closing without an inserted saddle post may cause irreparable damage to the frame. 1. Check the tightness of the clamp. The clamp must sit flush on the saddle tube. 2.
If the lever does not close tightly enough: WARNING Danger from falls and accidents If the lever is too loose when closed, the saddle post may suddenly slip down a long way while the bike is being ridden. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents. – Open the lever. – Turn the knurled nut slightly in a clockwise direction (as seen from the left). – Close the lever again.
GHOST-BIKES 8.6.5.2 Closing the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post NOTE: Connect the saddle post clamping only if the saddle post is located in the saddle tube. Closing without an inserted saddle post may cause irreparable damage to the frame. 1. Check the tightness of the clamp. The clamp must sit flush on the saddle tube. 2. Retighten the clamping bolt/s with the torque spanner.
• Adapt your riding to the more difficult riding behaviour of the bike. • Do not use your bike for transporting goods, but only as an item of sports equipment and for moving from one location to another. • Never use your bike with a bicycle trailer. • Do not transport any bulky luggage or other adults on a luggage rack (optional). • Children should only be transported in child seats. Install child safety seats only on luggage racks which are suitable for this purpose.
GHOST-BIKES How to determine the maximum permitted weight: 1. If you would like to transport a child on your bike: Weigh the child on a calibrated set of scales. 2. Weigh yourself wearing all of your cycling clothes, helmet and bike on a calibrated set of scales. If you wish to use a bicycle rucksack while you are riding, stand on the scales with the loaded rucksack. 3. Weigh the luggage that you would like to transport on your luggage rack on a set of calibrated scales. 4.
10. Riding the Bike WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Your riding safety depends on your speed. The higher your speed, the greater your risk! • You should only use this bike if you can safely ride at high speeds and can also brake safely from such speeds. • Always adapt your speed to your riding skills and the riding conditions. • Always wear a helmet when riding your bike. • Ride with foresight and defensively. • Be ready to brake at all times. • Do not ride after consuming alcohol.
GHOST-BIKES CAUTION Danger of burns When riding - especially in the case of lengthy downhill rides and frequent braking - rims and brake discs can become so hot that you may burn your skin. • Do not touch the rims or brake discs immediately after riding your bike. • Allow the rims and brake discs to cool down for at least 10 minutes before touching them. • In order to check the temperature, lightly tap with your bare finger very briefly on the braking surface of the rim and brake disc.
11.2 Carbon frame WARNING Danger from falls and accidents A frame made of carbon may suffer damage which is not visible as a result of a fall, accident or external forces. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls, accidents and material damage. • Have your frame checked by a specialist retailer authorised by GHOST. • In the case of uncertainties or ambiguities, have your frame sent to GHOST for a check.
GHOST-BIKES • Push the saddle of the bike lightly with the other hand in all directions. Look for another place to park your bike if it could easily fall over. 12.2 Bikes without side stands 1. Stop your bike on a flat and firm surface. 2. Dismount on the left. 3. Lean your bike with the back wheel or with the saddle against a firm object. 4. Turn the handlebars to the side to which you have tilted your bike.
• No other items may be placed on the bike during transport. • The bike must not be clamped into car transport systems (roof racks, rear or interior carrying devices etc.). • Front and rear wheel and the saddle post with saddle may be removed for transport if they are fitted with quick-release axles. Remove these parts only if you are sure that you can install them again correctly. See also section 8.6, Operating the clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post.
GHOST-BIKES WARNING Risk of brake failure for rim brakes The brake blocks may be twisted by coming into contact with the tyres during removal and installation. • After installation of the wheels, make sure that the brake blocks are in the correct position (see section 7.8.4, Checking the rim brake with cable (MTB version) and 7.8.5, Checking the rim brake with cable (racing bike version)). • If they are not in the correct position, contact an approved workshop immediately.
13.1.2 Installing the front wheel 1. If your bike has a disc brake, remove the transport lock from the brake pistons. 2. Pick up the bike with the handlebars. 3. Position the hub of the front wheel under the fork ends of the front-wheel fork. 4. With disc brake: Insert the wheel so that the brake disc slides smoothly between the brake pads. 5. Lower the fork carefully until the axle is flush with the stop of the fork ends on the left and right. 6.
GHOST-BIKES 13.1.3 Dismantling the rear wheel 1. On the rear wheel, switch to the smallest sprocket of the sprocket assembly (see section 8.4.1.2, Switching to a smaller chainring/sprocket). 2. Operate the rear brake until the rear wheel comes to a complete stop. 3. Open the lever of your quick-release or thru axle according to section 8.6.1.1, Opening the quick-release axle or 8.6.2.1, Opening the thru axle. 4. Open your rim brake in accordance with section 13.1.5, Opening and closing the brakes. 5.
6. If your bike has a disc brake, insert the enclosed transport lock between the brake pistons. 7. After removing the wheels, lay the bike carefully on its left side. 13.1.4 Installing the rear wheel 1. If your bike has a disc brake, remove the transport lock from the brake pistons. 2. Raise the bike at the rear. 3. Place the rear wheel under the frame so that the chain fits over the smallest pinion. 4.
GHOST-BIKES 13.1.5 Opening and closing the brakes DANGER Risk from brake failure In order to remove and install your wheels, you have to open the rim brakes and close them again after installation. If you do not close the rim brake again after installation, your brake will not work. This means that serious falls and accidents are very likely. • Close the brake after installing the wheel. You can find the type of brake that your bike has in section 4.3.2, Brake type. NOTE: Disc brakes cannot be opened.
13.1.5.2 Closing the Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brake 1. Install any spacer washers on to the brake holders with the arrows pointing upwards. 2. Place the brake on the brake holder. 3. Close the clamping lever. 13.1.5.3 Opening the MTB and Trekking (V-Brake) rim brake 1. Press the brake shoes together with one hand and pull the cable guide out of the bracket with the other hand.
GHOST-BIKES 13.1.5.4 Closing the MTB and Trekking (V-Brake) rim brake 1. Use one hand to press the brake shoes together. 2. Hook the cable guide into the bracket with the other hand.
13.1.5.5 Opening the rim brake of the racing bike 1. Rotate the lever upwards as far as it will go. 13.1.5.6 Closing the rim brake of the racing bike 1. Rotate the lever downwards as far as it will go. 13.2 Dismantling and installing saddle post with saddle WARNING Danger from falls and accidents An incorrectly mounted saddle post can suddenly slip down a long way or out of the saddle tube. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
GHOST-BIKES NOTE: Do not operate the saddle post clamping when it has been dismantled. Otherwise, the frame may be damaged. Depending on the frame and saddle post material, there is grease or carbon assembly paste on the saddle post, which might soil your vehicle interior or other items. You can avoid contact with this by wrapping the saddle post in a cloth or plastic bag, for example. 13.2.2 Installing the saddle post 1. Please refer to the table in section 4.6.
NOTE: Mark the correct position of the saddle post for your height with a piece of adhesive tape. In this way you can quickly find your sitting position again. 14. Maintaining the Bike WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Failing to care for and service your bike properly may endanger its safety and lead to dangerous riding situations, accidents and falls. • Look after your bike. • Keep to the specified servicing schedule.
GHOST-BIKES 14.1 Your servicing and maintenance plan Work Interval Cleaning the bike See section 14.2, How to clean and care for your bike. whenever you have ridden the bike on muddy or dirty surfaces • every 200 km at the latest Adjusting the air pressure of the suspension fork See section 8.2.1.1, Adjusting the air pressure every 500 km or every 3 months after every change to the total weight of more than 10 kg • after every ride in the wet Cleaning and greasing the chain See section 14.
NOTE: Cleansers, lubricants and corrosion inhibitors are chemical products. Some of these agents can damage your bike. • Use only products that are expressly suitable for bikes. • Ensure that this agent does not attack paintwork or rubber, plastic or metal parts etc. Contact your specialist bicycle dealer for further advice. • Follow the manufacturers’ instructions. 1. Remove coarse soiling such as earth, stones, sand, etc. using a gentle water spray. 2. Allow the bike to dry for a while. 3.
GHOST-BIKES WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Spray wax or other preservatives on the brake discs or rims may reduce the braking effect. Other parts may become slippery and lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents. These parts must not be treated with preserving agents.
15. Faults When Riding WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Incorrectly performed troubleshooting can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents. • You should only carry out work to your bike which you are permitted to perform according to the following table. Contact a specialist bicycle workshop if the work that you have carried out is not successful. • Have all other work carried out by a specialist bicycle workshop.
GHOST-BIKES Malfunction Chain jumped off sprocket Possible cause(s) • Incorrect operation of the gearshift • Maladjusted or damaged gear shift mechanism Remedy • Leave the bike where it is. • Lift the chain onto the next sprocket by hand. • Lift the rear wheel, • if the following is possible without force: • turn the crank in the drive direction. NOTE: Under no circumstances should you apply force if the crank cannot be turned easily or if you do not have the strength to lift the back wheel.
Malfunction Possible cause(s) Brakes do not work Brakes not correctly installed Contact your specialist bicycle dealer immediately. Brakes damaged Decreasing braking effect, brake levers can be pulled too far Remedy Contact your specialist bicycle dealer immediately. Brake linings or brake blocks Have the brake linings or brake worn blocks replaced immediately in an approved workshop. With hydraulic brakes: Brake Contact your specialist bicycle system leaking dealer immediately.
GHOST-BIKES Problem Possible causes Remedy Saddle post slips into the frame or twists Tightening torque too low Check and increase the clamping force See section 8.6.3, Opening and closing the quickrelease axle on the saddle post clamping and 8.6.5, Opening and closing the screw-nut clamping on saddle posts. if the frame or saddle post are made of carbon: Assembly with grease or without assembly paste for carbon parts • Cleaning of saddle post and saddle tube with an appropriate detergent.
15.4 Mudguards, luggage rack, lights WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Defects and faults in the luggage rack and lights can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls, accidents and material damage. • Contact your specialist bicycle dealer immediately if you notice the slightest malfunction. • You should only use your bike again when it has been properly repaired by the specialist bicycle dealer. Problem Possible causes Remedy Noises: Cracking, banging, grinding, etc.
GHOST-BIKES 15.5.1 Changing the inner tube and tyre WARNING Danger from falls and accidents Errors during the repair of the wheels can lead to dangerous riding behaviour. You should carry out these repairs yourself only if you have the necessary tools and manual skills. In order to repair a flat tyre you need the following equipment/tools: • 2 tyre irons • suitable inner tube (new) for your tyre size. Your tyre size and your type of valve can be found in section 4.7, Tyres.
9. If the leak is on the outside: • Hold the inner tube next to the rim with a tyre, as it was mounted. Check the area of the tyre where the hole is located in the inner tube. Often there is a thorn, a small stone or glass splinter in the tyre. CAUTION Danger of cuts If you feel the inside of the tyre with your thumb or finger, you might cut yourself on sharpedged objects if these are still in the tyre. • Avoid moving your thumb and fingers quickly along the inside walls of the tyre.
GHOST-BIKES 16. Storing the Bike for Prolonged Periods NOTE: Incorrect storage of your bike can damage the bearings and your tyres, as well as promoting corrosion. Store your bike in accordance with the following specifications if you are not going to use your bike for longer than 2 months . 1. Clean and maintain your bike as described in section 14.2, How to clean and care for your bike. 2. Store your bike only in dry rooms where it is not exposed to excessive dust. 3. Use suitable bike stands (e.g.
The following guarantee periods apply: 1. The 3 year-guarantee is possible in the case of Enduro, Northshore, Downhill, 4Cross and Dirt frames. 2. The 5-year guarantee is possible for all frames not falling under the above categories. The guarantee applies only to the frame construction and not to the paintwork and decoration. The guarantee does not cover: • Faults and damage attributable to a failure to observe the instructions and tips given in the user manuals.
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DETAILED VIEW (Rim brake of the racing bike) Brake cable or brake line (Magura) Rim brake (racing bike) / Rim brake (Magura) / Rim brake (MTB) Brake calibre / brake boss / brake shoe / brake lining / brake block / brake pad Fork DETAILED VIEW (Magura rim brake) Dip tube Brake booster Brake line Fork crown (Magura) rim brake Break caliper / brake boss / Brake shoe / brake lining / brake pad / brake pad Attachment lever (Magura) Fork tube 108
GHOST-BIKES DETAILED VIEW (wheel) Chain stud Chain link / chain side bar Valve cap / dust cap Valve Valve nut Tyres Rim Rim edge Wear indicator DETAILED VIEW (Handlebars) Handlebar stem / stem Gear lever Brake lever Grip / handlebar grip Bar end 109
DETAILED VIEW (Hub, rear) Brake disc Disc brake Hub, rear Sprocket assembly / sprocket cassette / pinion set (consisting of individual pinions / tooth crowns) Dérailleur DETAILED VIEW (Hub, front) Quick-release axle / Quick-release lever / Quick-release skewer Dynamo / hub dynamo Fork Plug-in connection Dropout 110
GHOST-BIKES DETAILED VIEW (Head tube) Front headlamp Fork steering tube (not visible, in the head tube) Head tube Headset DETAILED VIEW (Saddle) Saddle Saddle clamp bolt Saddle support Saddle post clamp bolt Saddle post clamp 111
20. Imprint Manufacturer: GHOST Bikes GmbH An der Tongrube 3 95652 Waldsassen Germany Tel.: +49 9632 92550 Fax: +49 9632 925516 www.GHOST-bikes.com info@GHOST-bikes.de Consulting: Andreas Zauhar, Graduate Engineer, University of Applied Sciences Assessor for bike damage and valuations officially approved and certified by the Chamber of Trade and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria Horner Straße 12d 83329 Waging – Tettenhausen Germany Tel.: + 49 8681 4779284 Fax: + 49 8681 4779285 www.andreas-zauhar.
