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The bicycle you have purchased is a complex piece of equipment that must be properly assembled and maintained in order to be ridden safely. If you have any doubts about your ability to properly assemble your bicycle, you must have it assembled by a professional bicycle mechanic. 3
ASSEMBLY TIME LEVEL 1 Never-Ever LEVEL 2 I m Handy LEVEL 3 DIY Bike Mechanic LEVEL 4 Certified Never assembled a bike and working with tools isn t your forte. Never assembled a bike but you are pretty mechanically handy. Never fully assembled a bike but have experience with bike tuning. You re a skilled bicycle mechanic with lots of experience. Assembly Time 60 minutes Assembly Time 40 50 minutes Assembly Time 30 40 minutes Time yourself, we bet you can assemble this bike in 10 minutes or less. REQUIRED TOOLS 4mm and 5mm Allen Wrenches (Included) 15mm Pedal Wrench or 6mm Allen Wrench (Included) Bicycle Tire Pump Tire Pressure Gauge 3
OPEN UP YOUR NEW BIKE After opening your box, keep the box intact and hold on to the packing material for future shipping. Pull out saddle/seatpost and bike frame. Open small parts box. Remove all packing material from frame and store in box. WHAT S INCLUDED Bike Frame Front Wheel Saddle/Seatpost Small Parts Box 4
STEP ONE: ATTACH HANDLEBAR For quill stem or adjustable stem, skip to page 7. 45 A If you have a threadless stem, set your fork into your box for stability. Remove stem faceplate bolts and faceplate. Center your handlebars into stem. You may need to twist bars so cables cleanly cross each other. B Check to ensure brake levers point down at approximately 45 degrees for correct angle. 5
C Attach the stem faceplate bolts in a crossing pattern. D Tighten bolts until they are equally tight. Maintain even gaps between the faceplate and stem at the top and bottom as you tighten. Bolts need to be tight enough to leave a wrench imprint in your palm. You re now ready for Step Two. 6
STEP ONE (continued): ATTACH HANDLEBAR MIN MIN E If your bike has a quill stem, press down on the top bolt with your thumb and slide the stem into the frame. Be sure to slide the stem in far enough to cover the minimum insertion line. Tighten the bolt until the wrench leaves an imprint on your palm. or F If you have an adjustable stem, first follow Step E. Then you can position the handlebars to your liking. Loosen the bolt under the stem just enough so you can freely rotate the handlebars. Adjust the bars to the desired position and retighten the bolt. 7
STEP TWO: SLIDE IN SEATPOST MINMIN MIN A B We ve prepped the inside of the seat tube with grease, so just slide the seatpost into frame past the minimum insertion line. For quick-release clamps, close cammed lever towards frame; use adjustment screw opposite of cam to adjust tightness. When closing the clamp it should be tight to prevent any movement. C For bikes without quick-release clamp: Using wrench, tighten seatpost collar enough to prevent any movement. The wrench should leave an imprint in your palm. or 8
STEP THREE: SECURE FRONT WHEEL A Flip bike over, balancing on seat and bars. If you do not have a thru-axle, remove plastic fork block. Insert front wheel. During this process, avoid touching brake rotors as they are easily contaminated and sharp. 9 B For hydraulic disc brakes, remove plastic spacer between pads before installing, and if you have a thru-axle, remove it before installing front wheel.
For hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes, line up the rotor with the gap between the disc pads and seat front wheel into fork legs. For rim brakes, look for a direction arrow on the side of the front tire to orient your tire correctly. Remember that while your bike is flipped the arrow will need to point to the back of the bicycle. Set wheel into fork legs. 10
STEP THREE (continued): SECURE FRONT WHEEL C Install the quick-release. Remove nut and one spring; slide axle through hub and replace spring and nut. Tighten nut and close lever towards frame; tension on the lever should be met halfway, leaving an imprint on palm while closing. or D Slide in thru-axle, thread all the way in, then back out 1/4 turn and close lever towards fork; tension on the lever should be met a little past halfway, leaving an imprint on palm while closing. For additional information on your thru-axle see manufacturer materials inside small parts box. 11
E If you have V-brakes, close brake by sliding curved metal noodle into notch of hinged release. F For caliper brakes, close small quick-release lever towards brake body. or 12
STEP FOUR: INSTALL YOUR PEDALS A We ve pre-greased the threads in the crank arms. Each pedal is marked with an L or R for left and right (some hexed-backed pedals have grooved lines on the left axle). B The chain-side pedal, or R, is standard threaded; it screws in clockwise. Thread in as far as possible by hand. 13
C The non-chain-side pedal, or L, is reverse threaded; it screws in counterclockwise. Thread in as far as possible by hand. D Tighten your pedals firmly with a narrow 15mm wrench. or E If your pedals have hexed-shaped holes in the back of the axle, tighten pedals firmly through back of crank arm with 6mm hex wrench. 14
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST BOLT CHECK Check that every bolt on your bike is tight and secure. CHECK QUICK RELEASES OR THRU-AXLES Make sure front and rear quick-release or thru-axle levers are tight, and close toward frame or fork. CHECK HANDLEBAR Stand over front wheel; holding wheel with feet, try to twist handlebar, ensuring no movement. Stand over frame in front of saddle. Firmly grab handle bar grips and rotate forward, ensuring no movement. CHECK BRAKES Squeeze one brake lever at a time and rock the bike forward and back 5 times to check that brakes are making contact. Make sure the brake lever stops mid-way to the bar; spin your wheels to check that the brakes are not rubbing. CHECK TIRES Find PSI on side of tire sidewall. Inflate within range with bicycle tire pump. SET CORRECT SADDLE HEIGHT Start saddle height 2 3 below top of hip, giving you a slight bend in the knee at bottom of pedal stroke. Grasp saddle and try to twist; there should be no movement. CHECK REAR SHIFTING Make sure the rear derailleur shifts smoothly up and down the rear cogset by pedaling the bike and clicking up and down each gear. CHECK FRONT SHIFTING Check to make sure the front derailleur shifts smoothly up and down the front chainrings. 15 Double-check the functionality of your bike, and rejoice, BECAUSE YOU ARE NOW READY TO RIDE!
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow this schedule to keep your bike running smoothly. EVERY 5 RIDES 1. Check brake pads for wear. For V-brakes, use grooves or wear indicators. For disc brakes, replace pads before pad surface is worn away. 2. Check bolts. Only tighten anything loose. Grease threads and retighten to specifications on anything creaky. 3. Inspect frame for damage. Stop riding and contact us if any cracks are found. 4. Check hubs for play and rims for wobbles and brake drag. Service if needed. 5. For V-brakes: Clean rims with isopropyl alcohol. Check braking surface on rim to ensure it is flat. EVERY 3 6 MONTHS 1. Squeeze brakes; it should not be possible to pull back lever to touch handlebar. Have brakes serviced if applicable. 2. Check tire tread and sidewalls for wear and cracks. Replace tires for significant wear. 3. Thoroughly degrease and clean chain, cogs, chainrings, and derailleurs with brush, then lube chain and shifter cables. 4. Remove and wipe down seatpost; reapply grease. 5. Check chain for wear (stiff links and chain stretch). Measure chain wear using a chain-checking tool. 6. For clipless pedals: Check cleats for wear. Replace if worn. AT LEAST EVERY YEAR 1. Service bicycle at local bike shop or through Beeline Bikes. 2. Service front shock as recommended by the manufacturer. 3. Check drivetrain for wear; replace chain, chainrings, and cassette as needed. 16
ROUTINE BIKE MAINTENANCE Your new bike requires consistent periodic maintenance. Ensure your bike is safe and fun: Take 10 15 minutes to follow these steps EVERY RIDE. BEFORE RIDE Tires Check tire pressure. Use a gauge, following PSI range on the tire sidewalls. Brakes Squeeze brake levers. Check brakes to ensure they are functioning properly. Chain Wipe down chain with dry rag. Lightly lube chain. Wipe off excess lube. AFTER RIDE Front Shock Wipe down fork stanchions. Drivetrain For extremely muddy or dusty conditions, use bike-friendly soap and a hose set at low water pressure to clean drivetrain. Dry bike thoroughly. Lubricate when dry. Store Store bicycle indoors. Axles Check thru-axles or quick-release tension. Ensure they are tight and lever leaves imprint in palm while closing. 17
Your bike has a break-in period. Check these items or have your local shop or a Beeline mobile mechanic service them for you after your FIRST 20 RIDES. AFTER YOUR FIRST 20 RIDES Cables stretch during the first 20 rides. Adjust derailleur and brake cables. Check wheels for loose spoke tension. Check that headset is tight. 18
READY RIDE SIMPLIFIES BIKE ASSEMBLY FOR THE FOLLOWING BRANDS