USER MANUAL PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE BIKE Design registered and patented
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2 Setting Up 7 Maintenance 19 Repairs 21 Warranty 32 INTRODUCTION Your A-bike Plus YOUR 1 SETTING UP Introduction MAINTENANCE (inside cover) REPAIRS Unfolding the bike (photo guide) WARRANTY CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations and welcome to the A-bike Plus, the world’s lightest and smallest folding bicycle. Before using the bike you must read these instructions. Designed for short trips and mixed mode transport the A-bike Plus is unique in concept and design. This booklet will introduce you to, show you how to use, take care of and to make repairs to your A-bike Plus.
Warnings ! • A-bike Plus folding bicycle • A-bike Plus air cushion saddle cover • A-bike Plus toolkit • A-bike Plus user manual Rider weight limit The bike has a maximum weight limit of 85 kg (187 lbs), this includes the rider and anything the rider is carrying, for example a back pack. • A-bike Plus pump (optional) • A-bike Plus Bag (optional) The inclusion of the A-bike Plus Bag and A-bike Plus Pump may vary in different countries.
Labelled diagram YOUR YOUR Top view Handle Bar Bell Brake Cable Front Upper Tube Quick Release Clamp Main Locking Buttons (on both side) Front Lower Tube Lower Steering Joint Front Fork Crosspiece Button Tyre Brake Band Wheel Hub Pedal (on both sides) Crank (on both sides) 4 A-bike Plus User Manual Crank Case Rear Lower Tube Rear Upper Tube Outer Seat Tube Seat Clamp Seat Post Saddle Seat Stay Upper Steering Joint Handlebar Grip Brake Lever Handlebar Locking Buttons Handlebar stem Reflectors Crosspiece
Adjusting saddle height When riding the A-bike Plus it is important to remember to abide by local bicycle riding laws. Before riding the bike check the seat height is adjusted, the tyres are inflated and the brakes work. Ride defensively and be vigilant of other road users. Always leave a large enough gap between you and obstacles, slow down and stop if necessary. Watch out for uneven surfaces and pot holes. When riding in the dark you should wear high visibility clothing and use lights when appropriate.
Checking the tyres Adjusting the brakes Under inflated tyres make the ride less comfortable and less efficient, turning and pedalling become difficult. It will also damage the bike and could invalidate your warranty. If the brake band is knocked it is possible for it to become misaligned with the braking hub and wheel. If this happens it may be necessary to gently bend the band back into shape. Care must be taken not to cause strain around the brake band mounts.
Adjusting the brakes (2) Major brake cable adjustment Rotate brake barrel adjuster to move the brake barrel fully in. To loosen a tight brake Relax brake band to reduce braking force. M5 wrench Rotate Dis plac e Unscrew M5 nut by wrench. SETTING UP SETTING UP Unscrew M5 wrench Unscrew Relax cable tension Wrap the brake band closely around the brake barrel, using pliers to pull the cable end out.
Unfolding the bike Please also refer to the illustrated photo guide which can be found inside the front cover of this user manual. Trapped fingers Fold and unfold the bike slowly and take care to avoid trapping fingers, especially when dealing with the pedals. SETTING UP SETTING UP It is important to follow each step in the correct order, the bike does not need a lot of force to be unfolded and can be done in as little as 10 seconds. 1.
Unfolding the bike (2) SETTING UP 9. Now that the A-bike Plus is fully unfolded, check to make sure that both Handle Locking Buttons, four Main Locking Buttons and the Crosspiece Button are fully engaged, the Front and Rear Clamps are locked and the Crosspiece is straight and locked before riding. 6. To open out the legs, lower the bicycle down gently onto the top of your foot with a tyre either side of the foot. As the legs part, simply push down to fully open out. 7.
Folding the bike SETTING UP 1. Press down the locking button on the Crosspiece and lift it up into the folding position. Push both sides of the bike firmly together, you should hear a click as the two sides clip together, this is important for the next step to work. 2. Rotate the handlebars 180 degrees counter clockwise viewed from above. 3. Ensure both clamp levers are unlocked 4. Press and hold all FOUR buttons and simultaneously push down on top of the bike. 5.
2 1 7. Press inwards to flip both Pedals up into vertical position. Be careful not to pinch your fingers. Please ensure the pedals are aligned perpindicular to the crank as per unfolding insturctions. SETTING UP 8. Now that the A-bike Plus is successfully folded, you are now ready to carry your portable A-bike to your next destination. Maintaining your bike Like all bikes the A-bike Plus requires some simple maintenance to run at it’s optimum and prevent parts from becoming damaged.
Maintenance Clean the bike - dirt is the enemy of a smooth running bike and can eventually cause parts to seize in addition to causing corrosion. Carry out regular cleaning and corrosion protection of all parts of your A-bike Plus. We recommend washing the A-bike Plus with a gentle flow of water, or from a bucket, using a damp cloth. This is also a great opportunity to visually inspect your bike. Inspect the bike for damage Damage to parts can result in sudden failure of that part.
Adjusting chain tension Fixing a puncture The A-bike Plus chain tension is preset in the manufacturing process. If the chain needs to be replaced it should be referred to a bicycle mechanic or an A-bike Plus dealer. If you get a puncture you can repair this using a puncture repair kit suitable for high pressure applications. If the chain is too slack it may be noisy and if too tight it may make it difficult to turn the wheel. When viewed the chain should have some slack.
Fixing a puncture (2) Removing the rear wheel from your A-bike Plus. This is a two stage operation. First the brake band is moved out of the way. Then the wheel is removed. 5. Slightly spread open crank casing to allow the Drive Axle to drop out, take the chain off the sprocket and drop the wheel out. 1. Place bike in folded position. (this slackens the brake cable) 2. Remove two Brake Assembly bolts. 6. Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Fixing a puncture (3) Replacing a tyre or puncture repair 1. Remove the wheel as shown in the previous pages. 2. Remove the dust cap from the valve and release the remaining air from it by pushing the centre pin in. VERY IMPORTANT: When reassembling always make sure the valve on the tube faces clockwise, and tyre tread faces the correct direction. Inflate tyre to 90 psi (6.2 bar). Note: Using tubes not designed for the A-bike Plus wheel hubs could result in the valve jamming when riding.
Replacing the brake band As the brake bands are used they slowly wear, it is important that they are replaced to maintain brake performance and safety. Cap a b Enlarged N 1. Detach the cap from the cable end by using pliers. (Note: The cap can be reused) Spring washer x 2pcs washer x 2pcs Cap 5. Replace the worn brake band with a new brake band. Pliers a b Cap Screw x 2pcs Screw x 2pcs Spring washer x 2pcs washer x 2pcs Enlarged N PULL Enlarged N Take down 2.
Replacing the brake band (2) Hole C 9. Wrap the brake band closely around the brake barrel, using pliers to pull the cable end out. Pull Cap Cap Enlarged N 7. Lead brake cable end passing through hole 'C'. 10. Tighten the nut Cap Tighten Cap 11. Plug in cable cap to protect the cable end. Nut 13. Adjust brake barrel to adjust braking force. Cap 8. Check below 'd' and 'e' before tightening the nut. Enlarged N d: brake barrel is always in shortest state. Sof t bra er ke. 12.
Warranty Frame 1 Year warranty on the frame against defects in manufacturing. Components 1 year warranty against defects in workmanship. Owner warranty Your local A-bike Plus distributor warrants all original components for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective frame or defective components. This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable.
