Black Mountain Kapel User manual
USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
PHONE: +44(0)1291 639890 10AM-5PM MONDAY-FRIDAY
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CONTENTS
4 HELLO AND WELCOME
5 WARNINGS
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HELLO AND WELCOME
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A BLACK MOUNTAIN BICYCLE.
WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN WHAT WE DO AND HOPE YOU’LL BE EXTREMELY
HAPPY WITH THE BIKE FOR YEARS TO COME. THIS MANUAL WILL TAKE YOU
THROUGH WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIKE AND ITS SAFETY
ESSENTIALS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE HAVEN’T COVERED HERE OR YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US.
IMPORTANT
This manual contains important safety informaon and is provided as a guide. The Black
Mountain KAPĒL and HÜTTO bikes feature our unique size-adjustable frame which
requires mechanical adjustment to change between modes. For the safety of yourself and
your child please ensure that you are mechanically condent and able to undertake the
transions between modes.
For guidance, if you can change a at tyre on a bike then you should have no issues, but
if you’re not condent with the steps needed to change a tyre (i.e. removing and re-ng
a wheel, releasing the brake calipers, working with hex keys and bolts etc) then we would
advise you not to try this yourself and instead seek the advice of a qualied bike mechanic.
If you’re unsure of anything covered in this manual there are further guides and videos
available on our website.
Before riding please ensure your child familiarises themselves with the bike in a safe
environment and your child should always wear a helmet.
Torque sengs are provided throughout this manual and summarised on page 48. It is
important that these recommendaons are followed as too much torque may damage
and weaken a component, and too lile torque can lead to looseness, play and failure.
These sengs are provided as a guide for those with mechanical experience. If you do not
have any 'feel' or prior experience with torque sengs, then we advise that you ulise a
torque-wrench or seek help from an experienced bike shop/mechanic.
WARNING:
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The use of this symbol and the word WARNING indicates a potenally
hazardous situaon which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
or death.
The use of this symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potenally
hazardous situaon which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe pracces.
This ‘i’ symbol is there to demonstrate things you need to be
aware of during the set–up of the bike. Please adhere to safety
recommendaons at all mes and take note of these to allow for a safe
and enjoyable experience.
WARNINGS
CONTACT US
PHONE: +44(0)1291 639890 10AM-5PM MONDAY-FRIDAY
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: WWW.BLACKMOUNTAIN.BIKE
PLEASE NOTE
• This manual is not intended as a comprehensive safety, use or maintenance manual
but as a guide. We advise you to contact us with any quesons and we would be
more than happy to help.
• For advanced maintenance or set up help such as detailed brake and steering
adjustment, please consult our website or seek help from a qualied mechanic.
• For how-to videos, please see our website.
• For a list of torque sengs for each bolt, see the data secon at the back of this
manual (page 48) or drop us an email.
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ON RECEIVING YOUR BIKE
SIZE CHECK
Your child should be able to reach the ground when seated, touching the ground with the
balls of both feet.
Check they are able to comfortably reach the handlebars and operate the brake levers
with their ngers.
Test the t with the child on the bike in a safe environment, with you supporng them and
the bike, before you let them ride on their own. They should always wear a helmet.
If the bike does not t, please get in touch with us immediately before riding the bike
([email protected]e or on +44(0)1291 639890 10am-5pm Mon-Friday.)
WARNING:
WARNING:
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ON RECEIVING YOUR BIKE
QUALITY CHECK
On un-boxing your bike, please immediately check the bike for any defects or missing
parts and report to us as soon as possible at help@blackmountain.bike or on +44(0)1291
639890 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday. You must keep all original packaging should you
need to make a return (see returns opposite).
We may not accept any claim or return if the bike has been ridden prior to reporng the
damage to us.
RETURNS
For us to accept a bike as a return, the bike must be in a new and saleable condion, so
we would expect the bike only to have been briey test-ridden on a clean, dry surface for
example, and returned in all of its original packaging.
Full details of our return policy and the process for making a return can be found on our
website www.blackmountain.bike.
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SAFETY CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
• Rounely check the bike for signs of wear especially when it comes to brakes, tyres,
rims and components.
• Please ensure you check the brakes at regular intervals especially when the bike is
frequently ridden. Replace brake pads if they are showing signs of wear.
• Check your frame ‘Top Hat’ bushings regularly (See page 18) to make sure they are in
place. If you are missing any, contact us for replacement.
• Moving parts (such as the chain) will need lubricang from me to me. Never lubricate
braking surfaces.
• Like any mechanical device, a bike and its components are subject to wear and stress.
Dierent materials and mechanisms wear or fague from stress at dierent rates and
have dierent life cycles.
• If you think there is something wrong with the bike and you don’t have the tools or
knowledge to x it, please contact us or take it to your nearest bike shop.
• Before every ride it is worth checking all bolts are ght, tyre pressures are suitable for
the riding condions and the brakes are working eecvely.
• When ng the handlebars check that the brake levers are in the correct posion for
your child. Adjust if needed using the 5mm hex key.
• Please ensure you have followed the instrucons to install, maintain or change modes
on your Black Mountain bike. If you’re not condent please take your bike to the
nearest bike shop. Failure to undertake any work properly can result in serious injury.
• Please contact us or go to the website for further instrucons on anything listed in
this manual.
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SAFETY CHECKS
WARNINGS FOR GENERAL SAFE USE
• Our bikes are intended for leisure riding and are not intended to be used for racing,
downhill, bmx, compeons, stunts, jumps or on extreme terrain. We ask that you take
care when riding in wet condions or on rough terrain. Incorrect use of the bike can
expose the rider and others to harm.
• Our bikes are not designed for riding at night or on public roads. Care must be taken
when riding on pavements next to roads or approaching juncons. Please comply with
local regulaons regarding use of the bike on roads, pavements or at night.
• Our bikes are not suitable for the ng of stabilisers, luggage carriers, child seats or
for towing.
• Our bikes are intended for use by children only. Maximum rider weight for KAPĒL and
HÜTTO = 35kg including any baggage and accessories.
• Only ocially approved accessories and spares should be ed to our bikes.
• Always ensure your child wears an approved bicycle helmet whilst cycling.
• You should check that the seat is the correct height so your child can reach the ground
with at least the balls of both feet when seated and that they can reach and operate
the brakes comfortably when riding.
• Bicycles have moving parts, so please do not allow your child to ride wearing long
clothes or with long hair which could become entangled in the wheels or pedals.
Do not let them play with the bike when it is staonary. A bicycle can present an
entrapment risk to hands, feet, hair and clothes when being ridden or when being
maintained/cleaned.
WARNING:
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• Reectors are provided for you should you wish to use them, and can be found in the
VIP box, but please comply with local regulaons regarding lighng and highway use.
(Supplied reectors are suitable for use in the UK.)
• Like any sport, cycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride you and
your child assume responsibility for that risk.
• Never allow a young child to play with their bicycle unsupervised and keep very young
children and pets away from children who are riding.
• If your child falls from the bike, always check the bike for damage before allowing them
to remount. If in any doubt, have it checked by a qualied person.
• Be aware that braking performance and grip will be drascally reduced in wet or muddy
condions. Watch out for slippery leaves in winter and loose gravel. Teach your child to
corner slowly in such condions.
• As parent/guardian you are responsible for the acvies and safety of your child and
that includes making sure the bike is properly ed to the child; that it is in a good state
of repair and safe operang condion; that you and your child learn and understand
the safe operaon of the bike (in parcular the braking system); and that you and your
child learn, understand and obey local motor vehicle, bicycle and trac laws.
• The disc brakes available on HÜTTO DISC and TRAIL are very powerful. Allow your
child to gradually test the brakes on a at surface unl they become accustomed to
the braking power, and teach them to moderate braking force, between front and rear
brakes.
SAFETY CHECKS
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GETTING TO KNOW
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GETTING TO KNOW: KAPĒL
Our 18” wheeled KAPĒL is the perfect rst geared bike for a rider that has outgrown
their PINTO, or who is new to riding and for whom a 20” geared bike is just too big and
daunng. Like its smaller PINTO and SKØG siblings, KAPĒL features our unique EPOK
growing technologies. If the rider needs to gain some balancing condence before
pedalling and learning the gears, KAPĒL can also be congured as a balance-bike using
our oponal Balance Bike Kit. KAPĒL is the ulmate bicycle for your child to develop their
riding on, learning to change gears easily, quickly and safely.
KAPĒL gives your child the chance to gain condence and develop their cycling skills whilst
mastering gears for the rst me. Then with our unique patented UP:SCALE growing frame
design you can transform the bike into a larger pedal bike as your child grows.
KAPĒL
MODE 1: SMALL
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GETTING TO KNOW: HÜTTO
Our 20” wheeled HÜTTO is perfect for a rider that has outgrown their SKØG or who is
needing their rst geared bike. Like its smaller PINTO, SKØG and KAPĒL siblings, HÜTTO
features our unique EPOK growing technologies. If the rider needs to gain some balancing
condence before pedalling and learning the gears, HÜTTO can also be congured as a
balance-bike using our oponal Balance Bike Kit. HÜTTO is the ulmate bicycle for your
child to develop their riding on, learning to change gears easily, quickly and safely.
HÜTTO gives your child the chance to gain condence and develop their cycling skills whilst
mastering gears for the rst me. Then with our unique patented UP:SCALE growing frame
design you can transform the bike into a larger pedal bike as your child grows.
HÜTTO
MODE 1: SMALL
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GETTING TO KNOW: THE BIKE
REAR DISC BRAKE
CALIPER
SEAT
REAR–
ARM
BOLT
CRANKS
CRANKBOLTS
CHAIN
REAR
CASSETTE
REAR
DERAILLEUR
TYRE FRONT
SPROCKET
YOKE BOLT
AND YOKE BOLT
SLEEVE
RIM
SEAT POST CLAMP
BUNGS
REAR ARM
SEAT POST
SEAT
TUBE
MAIN IMAGE: HÜTTO TRAIL
INSET: HÜTTO STANDARD V-BRAKE MODEL
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TOP TUBE
STEM
TOP–TUBE
BOLT &
SLEEVE
NUT
PEDALS FRONT
WHEEL
BOLTS
SPOKES
TYRE RIM
DISC BRAKE
ROTOR
V-BRAKE
CALIPER
FRONT
OF
REAR
ARM
FRONT
DISC
BRAKE
CALIPER
BUNGS
SUSPENSION FORKS
HEAD
TUBE
HEADSET
GRIP
TWIST SHIFTER
BRAKE
LEVER
BRAKE CABLE
GETTING TO KNOW: THE BIKE
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UP:SCALE
GO:LOW
OUR TERMS EXPLAINED
MY:SIZE
DISC BRAKES
V-BRAKES
UP:RISE
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ĒPOK
Central to our design philosophy is that as kids grow and learn to ride, they go through
stages, not just in terms of geng bigger, but in developing in condence, strength
and ability. EPOK is the name of the core technologies and innovaons that we have
developed to address the stages and phases of the growing and learning young rider. Our
unique, patented adjustable frame system is the heart and soul of our bikes, dispensing
with the tradional diamond frame and bringing forward the idea of the ‘growing triangle’.
UP:SCALE
Our patented ‘growing triangle’ frame allows you to dial the bike down to t now and then
grow with your child.
UP:RISE
Our 'growing' stem allows a perfect increase in reach and handlebar height when moving
from Mode 1 to Mode 2, without carrying unnecessary weight and requiring only minimal
eort to make the change.
MY:SIZE
All of the bikes’ contact points are opmised for kids. We use short-reach, easy-pull
Tektro® brake levers, with skinny 19mm handlebars and custom safety grips. Our seat,
narrow Q-Factor (stance width) cranks and small pedals are designed for young riders.
GO:LOW
Our custom seat and inverted seat clamp allow the seat to go extra–low for even the
smallest rider. You can then ip the seat clamp for extra height for the taller rider.
SAFE BRAKING
CNC machined wheel rims and extra-long brake arms, or Tektro® disc brakes on HÜTTO
DISC and HÜTTO TRAIL, ensure fast, safe stopping, even when wet.
By changing the size of the 'growing triangle' frame by adjusng two sets of bolts on
the top tube, you increase the size of the bike, increasing the distance from seat to
handlebars, giving more room for the growing rider and lengthening the wheelbase.
Other key ‘geometry’ features like head angle and rear-centre are strictly controlled as
the bike expands.
GROWING TECHNOLOGY
OUR TERMS EXPLAINED
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HEAD TUBE
EXPLODED FRAME DIAGRAM
TOP TUBE
TOP–TUBE BOLT
BLACK ‘TOP HAT’
BUSHING X 2
YOKE BOLT SLEEVE
YOKE BOLT
REAR–ARM BOLT
BLACK ‘TOP HAT’
BUSHING X 4
REAR ARM
SEAT TUBE
BLACK ‘TOP HAT’
BUSHING X 2
TOP-TUBE
BOLT SLEEVE
TOP–TUBE BOLT
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SETTING UP
YOUR GUIDE TO SETTING THE
BIKE UP OUT OF THE BOX
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SETTING UP: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
IN THE BOX:
Now, you've already found thebecause you opened it to get
to this manual! But the VIP box also contains some other very important bits - some of which
you'll need now:
- The Front wheel bolts* - inside a small brown envelope.
- The tools you'll need - two 5mm 'hex' keys, & a 15mm spanner.
- The pedals & reectors (BS Standard).
But please then keep this VIP box in a safe place for future use, because inside you'll also nd
the stem extender (to be ed when you change the bike to LARGE mode.) It's a
good idea to then store this manual and the tools back in the box as you'll need them again.
Finally in the main bike box, you'll nd your new KAPĒL or HÜTTO bike and also a really useful
QuickStart guide. (Before you start assembling, please make sure you have read about sizing
and returns on page 6.)
FRONT WHEEL BOLTS*
are in the VIP box, in a
small brown envelope.
VIP BOX
(VERY IMPORTANT PARTS)
TOOLS
BIKE
*Some models/territories use skewers instead of wheel bolts.
Refer to documentaon & warnings supplied with the skewers.
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SETTING UP: FITTING THE HANDLEBARS
01 02
04
03
TO DO THIS YOU WILL NEED THE 5MM HEX KEY
YOU DO NOT NEED TO
TIGHTEN THE TOP–
STEM CAP BOLT (see website
for advanced instrucon on
stem and steering adjustment)
WARNING:
TIGHTEN EVENLY
Tighten each bolt a lile at
a me so that the load is evenly
spread and there is an even gap
between face-plate and stem.
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