Owner's Manual

Contents
1 Introduction
Safety Signal Words ..................2
2 Safety
User Responsibility...................2
Protective Gear and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Riding Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wet Weather........................4
Night Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Parts...............................6
4 Assembly...........................8
Getting Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Initial Set-up - Attach the Handlebars.....9
Attach the Rear Frame ...............11
Attach the Secondary Chain...........12
Attach the Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attach the Front Fender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attach the Front Wheel...............17
Assemble the Front Brake ............18
Rear Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Brake Locking Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Attach the Rear Fenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Assemble the Wire Basket ............29
Attach the Wire Basket ...............30
Attach the Saddle ...................31
Attach the Pedals ...................32
Adjust the Handlebar ................33
Adjust the Seat .....................34
5 Use...............................35
Pre-Ride Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.....40
Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Hub Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
 InatingtheTireTube ................45
 RepairingaFlatTire .................46
7 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8 Purchase Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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