Getting your Bicycle on The Road
Technical knowledge required: basic. Assembly time: approx 35 mins. Home assembly: yes
TOOLS NEEDED: flat head & cross head screwdriver, adjustable spanner, flat head pliers, 4,5 & 6mm allen key, 3in1 or WD40 protective spray oil
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pedals
Using a standard adjustable spanner, screw the black foot pedals onto the bicycle pedal arms. L and R is stamped at the threaded end of the pedal - L goes on the side of the bike stand and R goes on the side of the chain. Please note the reverse thread on the left pedal
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seat
Make sure the seat post tube is tightened firmly to the seat. Slide the seat post tube into the seat post hole to the required height and tighten using the bolt provided
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handlebars
Slot the handlebars into the bicycle stem hole, with the brake levers facing forward and all cables on the outside of the handlebars. Straddle the bicycle and make sure that the forks and handlebars are completely straight. Make sure the brake arms on the forks are facing forwards, away from the bicycle. Tighten the handlebar stem bolt. You can adjust the angle of the handlebars by loosening the centre handlebar bolt and swivelling the bars up or down. Make sure the large black head stem nut is tight (where the handlebars meet the frame)
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front wheel
Squeeze the two silver front brake arms together and unhook the brake cable from where it meets the brake arm. This will let the brake pads part, allowing space for the wheel. Turn the bicycle upside down. Loosen the wheel nuts and slot the wheel in between forks, with the tyre tread pointing the same way as the back wheel. Gently tighten the wheel nuts evenly on both sides (do not tighten fully yet). Spin the wheel. If the wheel seems crooked, repeat the process being careful how evenly you tighten the nuts and how the axle is placed in the cradles. Check the black brake pads are evenly and tightly aligned with the silver part of the wheel rim and re-attach the brake arms. Tighten front wheel nuts fully and securely
NOTE: while the bicycle is upside down, check that the rear wheel is centrally aligned and ensure the rear wheel nuts are fully tightened. If the wheel looks at all off-centre, loosen the wheel nuts and rehouse the axle in the cradles. Tighten rear wheel nuts fully and securely -
front mudguard
Place the front mudguard inbetween the front wheel and fork and attach the top of the mudguard to the rear side of the fork using the bolt provided and tighten loosely. Attach the two mudguard arms to either side of the front wheel hub using screws provided
Tighten the front fork bolt which is holding the mudguard fully -
lights (Modern Dutch only)
Screw the clear light to the supplied steel light bracket and attach the assembly to the front of the fork using the same bolt as the mudguard. Connect it to the dynamo cables already in place. Screw the rear light to the carry rack. Gently pull out the plastic draw on the underside of the light and insert cable into the hole. Close draw
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IMPORTANT: pre-ride check
For your complete safety and peace of mind, we recommend that your bicycle is checked over by a bike shop. This is just to ensure all parts are greased, tweaked and tightened perfectly, namely: gears, lights, brakes, cables & wheels. It is also a good idea to protect all exposed steel parts, including gears, with a protective spray such as WD40 or 3in1 oil
