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:
• Incaseofquestionsand/orcomplaints;
• Fortheannualmaintenanceofyourbicycle(preferablybeforethebeginningofthewinteror
prior to a holiday tracking trip).
Clean:
• Exclusivelyusehotwaterwithamildliquidsoapandacottonclothforthelargesurfaces;
• Greasealuminium,chromiumandsteelpartswithacid-freevaselinetoavoidoxidation.
• Notallowed:
- strong,chemicalagents,suchasbleach,ammoniaorsoda;
- garden hose or high-pressure spraying pistol to prevent damaging the pivoting
points running in bearings.
Thesearesplash-waterresistant,butnotwaterproof;
• Whencleaningthebicycle,preventwaterfrompenetratingtheinnerlegsofthesuspension
forks.
Explanation of icons:
Caution:consultyourdealer
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
receiptandthe‘CerticateofOwnership’tothedealerand/ortoBatavusbv.Theguaranteecon-
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 BatavusbvguaranteesthatBatavusbicyclesarefreefromconstructionand/ormaterial
faultsand/orcorrosion,allthisinsofarthisresultsfromtheseguaranteeconditions.
1.2 TheguaranteecanonlybeappealedtobytherstowneroftheBatavusbicycle
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 10yearsguaranteeforconstructionand/ormaterialfaultsofBatavusframesandnon-
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,
reargears,cablesandbrakepads,unlessconstructionand/ormaterialfaultsareinvolved.
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. Incorrectand/orcarelessuseofthebicycleandnon-intendeduse;
b. Thebicyclehasnotbeenmaintainedinconformitywiththeinformationinthismanual;
c. Technicalrepairshavebeencarriedoutincompetently;
d. Partsmountedafterwardsdonotcorrespondwiththetechnicalspecicationsofthe
bicycleconcernedorhavebeenmountedincorrectly;
e. Ifthecerticateofownership,showingthatthebicyclehasbeencompletedand
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
bicycleresultingfrom:
a. Faultyadjustment/tensionofhandlebars,stem,saddle,saddlepost,derailleurset,
brakes,quickcouplingsofthewheelsandsaddle;
b. Untimelyreplacementofparts,suchasbrake/shiftercables,brakepads,tyres,chain
andgears;
c. Climaticinuences,suchasnormalweatheringofpaintworkorchromiumcorrosion.
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Article 4 Guarantee on parts
4.1 AllpartsthatBatavusbvhasdeterminedtocontainamaterialand/orconstructionfault
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
ofthemanufactureraswellincaseofmaterialand/orconstructionfaultsinframesand
forks for a period of 3 years after the purchasing date.
4.3 Transportcostsofthebicycleand/orpartsfromandtoBatavusbvwillbeattheexpense
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,thereceiptaswellasthecerticateofownershipdeliveredwiththe
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
• Adheretothetrafcrules.
• Makesurethattheequipmentofyourbicyclecomplieswiththelegalminimumrequire-
ments.
• Avoidheavyshocksandextremeloads.
• Avoidimproperuse,suchasoverstraininganddismountingorpersonallymodifyingparts–
consult your dealer.
• Areallboltsandnutsstilltight?
• Dismountingorcuttingthroughlinesisnotallowedwithahydraulicbrake.Thisisbecause
theinternaluid(usuallyoil)isundergreatpressure.
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 Donotadjustthehandlebarswhilecycling.Alwaysgetoffrst.
For models with a handle, it is not allowed to open the handle
withoutpressingthesafetylockrst.Donothangachild’s
seat, bags or other things on the bend in the handle bars.
The maximum handle bar load is 5 kg.
Child’s seat Generalinstruction:mountachild’sseatattherearofthebicy-
cle.Achild’sseatatthefrontwillaffectthesteeringbehaviour.If
youhaveachild’sseatatthefrontanyway,makesurethatithas
been attached to the headset or the stem.
Grips Immediately replace torn or loose grips.
Pedals Becarefulwithhardand/orleathersoles.Especiallywhenit
rains or under wet weather conditions there is a risk of slip-
pingoffthepedals.Wearshoeswithsufcientgrip.
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:thedynamoswitchonthehandlebarsallowsthis.
Luggage carrier Notallowed:transportpersonsontheluggagecarrier.
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 Notallowed:sitonorridethebicyclewhileitisonthebicycle
stand.
Incaseofachild’sseat:rsttakethechildoffthechild’sseat
and then put the bicycle on the bicycle stand.
Caution:consultyourdealerwhentheabove-mentioneditemsarenotOKand/orincase
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’sseat.
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:
Whetherthebicyclecarrierhasbeencorrectlymounted;•
Whetheritslightingisfunctioningwell;•
Whethertheregistrationplateisclearlyvisible;•
• Makesurethatthebicyclecases,especiallytheaps,havebeentightenedwellandcannot
be blown up by the wind.
• Checktheballpressureofthetowinghookofyourcar.
A
2
A
3
A
3
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Checklist4.
Before you leave or after a fall4.1
• Adheretothetrafcrules.
• Makesurethattheequipmentofyourbicyclecomplieswiththelegalminimumrequirements.
• Avoidheavyshocksandextremeloads.
• Avoidimproperuse,suchasoverstraininganddismountingorpersonallymodifyingparts–
consult your dealer.
• Areallboltsandnutsstilltight?
• Dismountingorcuttingthroughlinesisnotallowedwithahydraulicbrake.Thisisbecause
theinternaluid(usuallyoil)isundergreatpressure.
Part Check and consult your dealer, if necessary
Handle bars Havethegripsbeenattachedwell?
Arethehandlebarsorthestembentordamagedafterafall?
In case of an adjustable stem, check if this has been locked
properly.
Doyoufeelvibrationsinthehandlebars?
Child’s seat Hasthechild’sseatbeenattachedwell?
Brakes Dothecablesnotshowanykinksorfrays?
Arethebrakepadsclean,freefromgreaseandnotworn?
Isthebrakingpowersufcient?(Thisissufcientwhenyou
can squeeze the brake grips no further than one quarter to half.)
Wheels Isthewheelnotbuckled?
Aretherenoloosespokes?
Incaseofaluminiumrimswitha‘Safetyline’:isthestripvisi-
bleoristhegroovestillthere?
Isthetyrepressuresufcient?
Istherunningsurfaceofthetyresnotworn?Doesitnotshow
anyweekspotsorbubbles?
Isthesidereectorofthetyresclean?
Lighting Dothefrontandrearlampsfunction?
Havethelampsbeenattachedwell?
IsdecableinsulationOK?
Doesthedynamonotskid?
Gears Doallgearswork?
Doesagearspontaneouslyskidordoyouhearanycracking?
Pedals Arethereectorsclean?
Dothepedalshavesufcientgrip?
Canyoujustfeelsomeplayinthepedals?
Arethepedalsxedwelltothecranks?
Luggage carrier Hastheluggagecarrierbeenfastenedwell?
Caution:consultyourdealerwhentheabove-mentioneditemsarenotOKand/orincase
of loose, bent or damaged parts.
Caution:whentighteningboltsandnutsthecorrecttorqueisofmajorimportance.Werecom-
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)
• Watchoutforroughsurfaceswhenparkingthebicycletoavoiddamagingthesaddle.
• Saddlesurfacesmaycomeoffbecauseofweatherinuences.Useasaddlecovertopro-
tect the saddle.
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Height adjustment, general5.1
Safety mark
Do not adjust the height of the saddle post beyond
the safety mark (A). The saddle post must be
inserted in the frame tube for more than 7 cm.
Sitting position
For a comfortable sit the procedure given below can
beuseful:
1. Put off your shoes.
2. Mount the bicycle.
3. Hold the crank in line with the seat tube.
4. Place your heel on the pedal.
5. You must just be able to stretch your leg.
A too high seat will make you slide on the sad-
dle and your back protest. A too low seat will
cause irritation at the back of your knees.
Set the suspension power of the saddle post
1. Take the saddle post with the saddle off the frame
tube.
2. Turn the socket screw (A) to set the suspension.
• turnclockwisetoincreasethetension
• turncounterclockwisetodecreasethetension
3. Re-insert the saddle post into the frame tube.
MAX
7 cm
1
1
A
1
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Height adjustment with frame bolt5.2
1. Loosen the bolt (A).
2. Adjust the height.
3. Tighten the bolt.
Height adjustment with clamping ring5.3
1. Loosen the bolt (A).
2. Adjust the height.
3. Tighten the bolt.
Height adjustment with quick coupling5.4
1. Loosen the quick coupling (A).
2. Adjust the height.
3. Tighten the quick coupling.
A
1
A
1
A
1
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Position adjustment with saddle bolt5.5
A
1
1. Loosen the bolt(s) (A).
2. Set the position (tilt).
3. Tighten the bolt.
A model with 2 bolts is available as well.
Position adjustment with quick coupling5.6
A
1
1. Openthequickcoupling(A).
2. Set the position (tilt).
3. Close the quick coupling.
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Handle bars6.
Handle bar types
A B C
D E F
A Batavus Ergo Matic (no use of tools) (see 6.2)
B Batavus Ergo Matic Plus stem (no use of tools)
(see 6.3)
C Batavus Ergo Matic 3 (no use of tools) (see 6.4)
D Hybrid (use of tools) (see 6.5)
E Adjustable Aheadset (see 6.6)
F Integrated stem (Aheadset) (see 6.7)
The position of the handle bars and the stem
determine the sit, in particular the position of
the back and the pressure of the hands on the
grips. The grips have an ergonomic shape.
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Adjustment, general6.1
Check whether the brake and the shifter cables are not too tight and make sure that the
cables are not pinched. This may affect the shifting, braking and steering.
Safety mark
Do not adjust the height beyond the safety mark
(A). The saddle post must be inserted in the
frame tube for more than 7 cm.
Make sure that the handle bars are straight with
respect to the front wheel.
Adjust handle bars of Batavus Ergo Matic6.2
Tilting of the stem/handle bars
1. Loosen the handle (A) clockwise. With this both
the tilting of the stem and the handle bars can be
adjusted in one operation.
2. Tilt the stem (B) and the handle bars (C) to the
required position.
Make sure that the handle bars are exactly in the
middle.
3. Turn back the handle after having made the
adjustment..
Height of the stem
1. Loosen the handle (A) clockwise.
2. Tilt the stem in a horizontal position.
3. Loosen the bolt (B) a few turns. Use a socket head
wrench with a long handle for this.
4. Set the height of the stem.
Watch the max. mark on the stem.
5. Tighten the bolt.
6. Turn back the handle after having made the
adjustment.
Set the clamping force of the handle
Caution:consultthedealerwhenyounoticeanymovementinthehandlebarswhenget-
ting on or off the bicycle. The dealer can adjust the clamping force.
7 cm
A
MAX
1
C B
A
1
B
A
1
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Adjust handle bars of Batavus Ergo Matic Plus stem6.3
Tilting of the stem/handle bars
1. Press the safely lock (A) and open the handle (B)
by moving it up.
Now both the tilting of the stem and the handle
bars can be adjusted in one operation.
Make sure that the handle bars are exactly in
the middle.
2. After having made the adjustment, close the
handle (B) until you hear a click.
Height of the stem
1. Press the safely lock (A) and open the handle (B)
by moving it up.
2. Tilt the stem in a horizontal position.
3. Loosen the expander bolt (C). Use a socket head
wrench with a long handle for this.
4. Tap the expander bolt down and loose with a
plastic-headed hammer.
5. Set the height of the stem.
Watch the max. mark on the stem.
6. Tighten the expander bolt.
7. After having made the adjustment, close the handle (B) until you hear a click.
Set the clamping force of the handle
Caution:consultthedealerwhenyounoticeanymovementinthehandlebarswhenget-
ting on or off the bicycle. The dealer can adjust the clamping force.
You can add a bicycle computer to this model. Contact your Batavus dealer for this.
B A
1
C
B
A
1
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Adjust handle bars of Batavus Ergo Matic 36.4
Tilting of the stem/handle bars
1. Press the safely lock (A) and open the handle (B)
by moving it up. With this both the tilting of the
stem and the handle bars can be adjusted in one
operation.
2. Tilt the stem and the handle bars to the required
position.
Make sure that the handle bars are exactly in
the middle.
3. After having made the adjustment, close the handle
(B) until you hear a click.
Height of the stem
1. Press the safely lock (A) and open the handle (B)
by moving it up.
2. Tilt the stem in a horizontal position.
3. Loosen the expander bolt (C).
4. Tap the bolt down and loose with a plastic-headed
hammer. If necessary, use a board.
5. Set the height.
Watch the max. mark on the stem.
6. Tighten the expander bolt (C).
7. After having made the adjustment, close the
handle (B) until you hear a click.
Set the clamping force of the handle
Caution:consultthedealerwhenyounoticeanymovementinthehandlebarswhenget-
ting on or off the bicycle. The dealer can adjust the clamping force.
Adjust Hybrid model6.5
Tilting of the stem/handle bars
1. Loosen the bolt (A).
2. Tilt the stem and the handle bars (B) to the
required position.
Make sure that the handle bars are exactly in
the middle.
3. Tighten the bolt
B
A
1
C
B
A
AB
1
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Height of the stem
1. Tilt the stem in a horizontal position, see above.
2. Loosen the expander bolt (A).
3. Tap the bolt down and loose with a plastic-headed
hammer. If necessary, use a board.
4. Set the height.
Watch the max. mark on the stem.
5. Tighten the expander bolt (A).
Adjust adjustable Aheadset6.6
Tilting of the handle bars
1. Loosen the socket screws (A).
2. Tilt the handle bars to the required position.
Make sure that the handle bars are exactly in
the middle.
3. Tighten the socket screws.
Tilting of the stem/handle bars
1. Loosen the bolt (A).
2. Tilt the stem and the handle bars (B) to the
required position.
Make sure that the handle bars are exactly in
the middle.
3. Tighten the bolt.
A
1
A
1
AB
1
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Adjust integrated stem (Aheadset)6.7
Tilting of the handle bars
1. Loosen the socket screws (A).
2. Tilt the handle bars to the required position using
thetwoboltsatthefront/ontop.
Make sure that the handle bars are exactly in
the middle.
3. Tighten the socket screws.
Adjust Batavus Ergo Grip6.8
1. Loosen the socket screw (A) a few turns.
2. Put the handle bars into the correct position.
3. Carefully tighten the socket screw.
Adjust the suspension fork6.9
Proportionally adjust the spring force using buttons (A)
and (B)*.
Some suspension forks have caps. You can easily
remove these using, for example, a coin.
Not all suspension forks can be adjusted.
The adjustable forks can be recognised by the mark
‘+’and‘–‘witharrow.
+ = tighter, so more rigid
- = more loose, so suspension is felt more clearly
* A and B are also available in notched models.
Here use, for example, a coin to turn them.
A
1
A
1
A
B
1
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Headshock suspension6.10
Headshock suspension placed above the fork.
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