Batavus Hybride User manual

Hybridebicycle
Instruction manual

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 4
2. Guarantee ................................................................................................... 5
3. Safety.......................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Using the bicycle.......................................................................................................7
3.2 Safety provisions.......................................................................................................8
3.3 Transport by car ........................................................................................................8
4. Checklist .................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Before you leave or after a fall ..................................................................................9
5. Saddle....................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Height adjustment, general .....................................................................................11
5.2 Height adjustment with frame bolt...........................................................................12
5.3 Height adjustment with clamping ring .....................................................................12
5.4 Height adjustment with quick coupling....................................................................12
5.5 Position adjustment with saddle bolt.......................................................................13
5.6 Position adjustment with quick coupling..................................................................13
6. Handle bars............................................................................................... 14
6.1 Adjustment, general ................................................................................................15
6.2 Adjust handle bars of Batavus Ergo Matic ..............................................................15
6.3 Adjust handle bars of Batavus Ergo Matic Plus stem .............................................16
6.4 Adjust handle bars of Batavus Ergo Matic 3 ...........................................................17
6.5 Adjust Hybrid model................................................................................................17
6.6 Adjust adjustable Aheadset.....................................................................................18
6.7 Adjust integrated stem (Aheadset)..........................................................................19
6.8 Adjust Batavus Ergo Grip........................................................................................19
6.9 Adjust the suspension fork......................................................................................19
6.10 Headshock suspension...........................................................................................20
7. Gears ........................................................................................................ 21
8. Chain......................................................................................................... 22
9. Brakes....................................................................................................... 23
9.1 V-brakes..................................................................................................................23
9.2 Roller brake ............................................................................................................24
9.3 Disc brake ...............................................................................................................24
10. Wheels ...................................................................................................... 25
10.1 Front wheel with hub dynamo .................................................................................25
10.2 Repair a puncture....................................................................................................26

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11. Front lighting ............................................................................................. 28
11.1 Hybrid head lamp....................................................................................................30
11.2 Halogen or LED.......................................................................................................31
11.3 Head lamp integrated in the fork.............................................................................31
11.4 Head lamp with batteries.........................................................................................31
11.5 Head lamp through (hub) dynamo ..........................................................................32
11.6 Faults in lighting ......................................................................................................32
12. Rear lighting.............................................................................................. 33
12.1 Autoswitch and batteries.........................................................................................33
12.2 Faults in lighting ......................................................................................................34
13. Bicycle stand............................................................................................. 35
13.1 Adjust single stand..................................................................................................35
14. Technical data ........................................................................................... 36
14.1 Torques ...................................................................................................................36

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Introduction1.
Congratulations with the purchase of your Batavus bicycle.
Carefully read these instructions and keep them ready to hand for future reference. Always follow
the instructions and tips included in this manual.
This manual contains tips and instructions that will make cycling more comfortable and safe.
However, the manufacturer cannot exclude any damage being caused, despite carefully following
these instructions and tips. No rights can be derived from this manual (except the guarantee
granted herein). The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage, unless this results from
stipulations included in imperative law.
Consult your dealer:
• Incaseofquestionsand/orcomplaints;
• Fortheannualmaintenanceofyourbicycle(preferablybeforethebeginningofthewinteror
prior to a holiday tracking trip).
Clean:
• Exclusivelyusehotwaterwithamildliquidsoapandacottonclothforthelargesurfaces;
• Greasealuminium,chromiumandsteelpartswithacid-freevaselinetoavoidoxidation.
• Notallowed:
- strong,chemicalagents,suchasbleach,ammoniaorsoda;
- garden hose or high-pressure spraying pistol to prevent damaging the pivoting
points running in bearings.
 Thesearesplash-waterresistant,butnotwaterproof;
• Whencleaningthebicycle,preventwaterfrompenetratingtheinnerlegsofthesuspension
forks.
Explanation of icons:
Caution:consultyourdealer
Caution/warning

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Guarantee2.
Guarantee conditions for Batavus bicycles
If you want to make use of the Batavus guarantee, you always have to be able to hand over the
receiptandthe‘CerticateofOwnership’tothedealerand/ortoBatavusbv.Theguaranteecon-
ditions will be given below. For guarantee matters you can always contact the Batavus dealer,
who knows how to handle these in conformity with the guarantee conditions.
Article 1 Guarantee
1.1 BatavusbvguaranteesthatBatavusbicyclesarefreefromconstructionand/ormaterial
faultsand/orcorrosion,allthisinsofarthisresultsfromtheseguaranteeconditions.
1.2 TheguaranteecanonlybeappealedtobytherstowneroftheBatavusbicycle
concerned.
1.3 The guarantee will become null and void in accordance with the stipulations in articles 3.1
and 5.1.
1.4 The guarantee is not transferable.
1.5 The guarantee granted by Batavus on the basis of these conditions shall be without
prejudice to the possibility to call the seller to account on the basis of the normal, legal
stipulations of the Civil Code.
Article 2 Term of guarantee
2.1 10yearsguaranteeforconstructionand/ormaterialfaultsofBatavusframesandnon-
suspension forks.
2.2 The same guarantee applies for a period of 2 years to suspension forks, shock absorbers
and all other parts, except the parts mentioned in section 2.4.
2.3 A guarantee period of 2 years applies to paintwork of frame and fork for corrosion from
the inside.
2.4 No guarantee applies to wearing parts, such as tyres, chain, chain wheels, freewheel,
reargears,cablesandbrakepads,unlessconstructionand/ormaterialfaultsareinvolved.
2.5 A guarantee period of 2 years applies to other painted and chromium parts for corrosion,
provided that the bicycle has been properly maintained.
Article 3 Guarantee exclusions
3.1 The guarantee will become null and void in the following cases, to the discretion of
Batavus:
a. Incorrectand/orcarelessuseofthebicycleandnon-intendeduse;
b. Thebicyclehasnotbeenmaintainedinconformitywiththeinformationinthismanual;
c. Technicalrepairshavebeencarriedoutincompetently;
d. Partsmountedafterwardsdonotcorrespondwiththetechnicalspecicationsofthe
bicycleconcernedorhavebeenmountedincorrectly;
e. Ifthecerticateofownership,showingthatthebicyclehasbeencompletedand
checked before delivery to the customer, is not present or has not been signed by the
recognised Batavus dealer.
3.2 Further, Batavus bv explicitly does not accept any liability for damage to (parts of) the
bicycleresultingfrom:
a. Faultyadjustment/tensionofhandlebars,stem,saddle,saddlepost,derailleurset,
brakes,quickcouplingsofthewheelsandsaddle;
b. Untimelyreplacementofparts,suchasbrake/shiftercables,brakepads,tyres,chain
andgears;
c. Climaticinuences,suchasnormalweatheringofpaintworkorchromiumcorrosion.

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Article 4 Guarantee on parts
4.1 AllpartsthatBatavusbvhasdeterminedtocontainamaterialand/orconstructionfault
will be repaired or compensated to the discretion of Batavus bv during the guarantee period.
Any (dis)mounting costs shall be at the expense of the owner.
4.2 Contrary to the stipulations in the previous section, the labour costs will be at the expense
ofthemanufactureraswellincaseofmaterialand/orconstructionfaultsinframesand
forks for a period of 3 years after the purchasing date.
4.3 Transportcostsofthebicycleand/orpartsfromandtoBatavusbvwillbeattheexpense
of the owner, unless the part involved is covered by the guarantee.
4.4 If a certain part is covered by the guarantee and the original part is no longer available,
Batavus bv will provide at least an equivalent alternative.
Article 5 Submit a claim
5.1 Claims with respect to this guarantee shall – while offering the bicycle or the
part concerned – be submitted through the Batavus dealer who sold the bicycle.
Simultaneously,thereceiptaswellasthecerticateofownershipdeliveredwiththe
bicycle shall be handed over to the dealer.
5.2 If the owner has moved or the dealer is no longer available, Batavus bv will give the
nearest Batavus dealer on request.
Article 6 Liability
6.1 A guarantee claim accepted by Batavus bv does not automatically imply that Batavus bv
also accepts liability with respect to any damage suffered. The liability of Batavus bv will
never exceed what is described in these guarantee conditions. Any liability of Batavus bv
for consequential damage is explicitly excluded. The stipulations in these conditions shall
not be valid if and insofar this results from stipulations included in imperative law.

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Safety3.
Using the bicycle3.1
• Adheretothetrafcrules.
• Makesurethattheequipmentofyourbicyclecomplieswiththelegalminimumrequire-
ments.
• Avoidheavyshocksandextremeloads.
• Avoidimproperuse,suchasoverstraininganddismountingorpersonallymodifyingparts–
consult your dealer.
• Areallboltsandnutsstilltight?
• Dismountingorcuttingthroughlinesisnotallowedwithahydraulicbrake.Thisisbecause
theinternaluid(usuallyoil)isundergreatpressure.
Part Check and consult your dealer, if necessary
Saddle Watch the coat length! When getting off, the coat can be caught
behind the saddle and this may cause an unsafe situation.
Handle bars Donotadjustthehandlebarswhilecycling.Alwaysgetoffrst.
For models with a handle, it is not allowed to open the handle
withoutpressingthesafetylockrst.Donothangachild’s
seat, bags or other things on the bend in the handle bars.
The maximum handle bar load is 5 kg.
Child’s seat Generalinstruction:mountachild’sseatattherearofthebicy-
cle.Achild’sseatatthefrontwillaffectthesteeringbehaviour.If
youhaveachild’sseatatthefrontanyway,makesurethatithas
been attached to the headset or the stem.
Grips Immediately replace torn or loose grips.
Pedals Becarefulwithhardand/orleathersoles.Especiallywhenit
rains or under wet weather conditions there is a risk of slip-
pingoffthepedals.Wearshoeswithsufcientgrip.
Brakes The braking distance will be longer under wet weather conditions.
During long(er) descents it is safer to brake in a modulated
way to avoid overheating of the brake pads.
Never use the front brake only. The front wheel may easily
block, causing you to fall.
Lighting Do not switch on the dynamo while cycling.
Exception:thedynamoswitchonthehandlebarsallowsthis.
Luggage carrier Notallowed:transportpersonsontheluggagecarrier.
Make sure that a bag placed on the luggage carrier cannot
get caught in the rear wheel. Make sure that your heels can-
not touch the bicycle case while cycling.
Evenly spread the luggage. The maximum load is mentioned
on the luggage carrier itself.
Bicycle stand Notallowed:sitonorridethebicyclewhileitisonthebicycle
stand.
Incaseofachild’sseat:rsttakethechildoffthechild’sseat
and then put the bicycle on the bicycle stand.
Caution:consultyourdealerwhentheabove-mentioneditemsarenotOKand/orincase
of loose, bent or damaged parts.
When tightening bolts and nuts the correct torque is of major importance. We recommend
you to consult your dealer for your own safety.

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Safety provisions3.2
Dress guard
Some bicycle models have been provided with a dress
guard (A).
Spring cover
Some bicycle models have been provided with a spring
cover (A) around the suspension saddle post to protect
the hands of children sitting at the back of the bicycle in a
child’sseat.
Luggage carrier
There are various types of luggage carriers. The
maximum load (in kg) is mentioned on the carrier (A).
Transport by car3.3
Remove all accessories that may loosen from the bicycle by vibration (pump, bidon, bicycle
computer, etc.). Switch off the batteries of the automatic rear lamp.
Check:
Whetherthebicyclecarrierhasbeencorrectlymounted;•
Whetheritslightingisfunctioningwell;•
Whethertheregistrationplateisclearlyvisible;•
• Makesurethatthebicyclecases,especiallytheaps,havebeentightenedwellandcannot
be blown up by the wind.
• Checktheballpressureofthetowinghookofyourcar.
A
2
A
3
A
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Checklist4.
Before you leave or after a fall4.1
• Adheretothetrafcrules.
• Makesurethattheequipmentofyourbicyclecomplieswiththelegalminimumrequirements.
• Avoidheavyshocksandextremeloads.
• Avoidimproperuse,suchasoverstraininganddismountingorpersonallymodifyingparts–
consult your dealer.
• Areallboltsandnutsstilltight?
• Dismountingorcuttingthroughlinesisnotallowedwithahydraulicbrake.Thisisbecause
theinternaluid(usuallyoil)isundergreatpressure.
Part Check and consult your dealer, if necessary
Handle bars Havethegripsbeenattachedwell?
Arethehandlebarsorthestembentordamagedafterafall?
In case of an adjustable stem, check if this has been locked
properly.
Doyoufeelvibrationsinthehandlebars?
Child’s seat Hasthechild’sseatbeenattachedwell?
Brakes Dothecablesnotshowanykinksorfrays?
Arethebrakepadsclean,freefromgreaseandnotworn?
Isthebrakingpowersufcient?(Thisissufcientwhenyou
can squeeze the brake grips no further than one quarter to half.)
Wheels Isthewheelnotbuckled?
Aretherenoloosespokes?
Incaseofaluminiumrimswitha‘Safetyline’:isthestripvisi-
bleoristhegroovestillthere?
Isthetyrepressuresufcient?
Istherunningsurfaceofthetyresnotworn?Doesitnotshow
anyweekspotsorbubbles?
Isthesidereectorofthetyresclean?
Lighting Dothefrontandrearlampsfunction?
Havethelampsbeenattachedwell?
IsdecableinsulationOK?
Doesthedynamonotskid?
Gears Doallgearswork?
Doesagearspontaneouslyskidordoyouhearanycracking?
Pedals Arethereectorsclean?
Dothepedalshavesufcientgrip?
Canyoujustfeelsomeplayinthepedals?
Arethepedalsxedwelltothecranks?
Luggage carrier Hastheluggagecarrierbeenfastenedwell?
Caution:consultyourdealerwhentheabove-mentioneditemsarenotOKand/orincase
of loose, bent or damaged parts.
Caution:whentighteningboltsandnutsthecorrecttorqueisofmajorimportance.Werecom-
mend you to consult your dealer for your own safety.

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Saddle5.
Saddle types
A B C
D E
A Height adjustment with frame bolt (see 5.2)
B Height adjustment with clamping ring (see 5.3)
C Height adjustment with quick coupling (see 5.4)
D Position adjustment with saddle bolt (model
with 1 or 2 bolts) (see 5.6)
E Position adjustment with quick coupling
(see 5.7)
• Watchoutforroughsurfaceswhenparkingthebicycletoavoiddamagingthesaddle.
• Saddlesurfacesmaycomeoffbecauseofweatherinuences.Useasaddlecovertopro-
tect the saddle.