Getting your Bicycle on The Road
Technical knowledge required: basic. Assembly time: approx 25 mins. Home assembly: yes
TOOLS NEEDED: cross head screwdriver, small adjustable spanner, flat head pliers, allen key set
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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. 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 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 wheel rim and re-attach the brake arms. Tighten front wheel nuts fully and securely
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front mudguard
Place the front mudguard inbetween the front wheel and fork and attach the top of the mudguard to the fork using the bolt provided and tighten. Attach the two mudguard arms to either side of the front wheel hub using bolts provided
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IMPORTANT: pre-ride check
We suggest that your bicycle is checked over by a bike shop and the owners book is stamped before use. Not doing so could invalidate your warranty. This simply ensures 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 standard protective spray such as WD40 or 3in1 oil
