Black Mountain PINTO SKOG User manual

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USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
4 HELLO AND WELCOME
5 WARNINGS
6 - 7 ON RECEIVING YOUR BIKE
8 - 10 SAFETY CHECKS
11 GETTING TO KNOW THE PINTO & SKØG
12 GETTING TO KNOW: THE PINTO
13 GETTING TO KNOW: THE SKØG
14 - 15 GETTING TO KNOW: THE BIKE’S COMPONENTS
16 - 17 TECHNOLOGY
18 EXPLODED FRAME DIAGRAM
19 SETTING UP
20 WHAT'S IN THE BOX
21 SETTING UP: FITTING THE HANDLEBARS
22 SETTING UP: FITTING THE FRONT WHEEL
23 SETTING UP: INSERTING THE SEAT
24 SETTING UP: PUTTING ON THE PEDALS
25 MODES AND MODE ADJUSTMENTS
26 MODE ONE: BALANCE BIKE
27 MODE TWO: SMALL PEDAL
28 MODE THREE: LARGE PEDAL
29 CHANGING MODES: MODE ONE TO MODE TWO
CHANGING THE BIKE FROM BALANCE BIKE MODE TO SMALL PEDAL MODE
35 CHANGING MODES: MODE TWO TO MODE THREE
CHANGING THE BIKE FROM SMALL PEDAL MODE TO LARGE PEDAL MODE
41 TROUBLESHOOTING
43 CLEANING, ADVANCED ADJUSTMENTS & GUARANTEE
44 BRAKES - ADJUSTMENT & MAINTENANCE
45 BELT DRIVE - TENSIONING & MAINTENANCE
46 BELT DRIVE - TROUBLESHOOTING
47 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
48 DATA - TORQUE SETTINGS
49 GEOMETRY CHARTS
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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 information and is provided as a guide. The Black
Mountain PINTO and SKØG 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 condent and able to undertake the transitions
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 condent with the steps needed to change a tyre (i.e. removing and re-tting a
wheel, releasing the brake callipers, working with hex keys and bolts etc) then we would
advise you not to try this yourself and instead seek the advice of a qualied 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.
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 questions 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 qualied mechanic.
• For how-to videos, please see our website.
• For a list of torque settings for each bolt, see the data section at the back of this manual
or drop us an email.
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There will be warnings throughout and important safety
notices for you to read. To make this easier you can just
look out for these symbols.
The use of this symbol and the word WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
The use of this symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against
unsafe practices.
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 recommendations at all times and take note of these
to allow for a safe and enjoyable experience.
WARNINGS
CONTACT US
PHONE: [phone]AM-5PM MONDAY-FRIDAY
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: WWW.BLACKMOUNTAIN.BIKE
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ON RECEIVING YOUR BIKE
SIZE CHECK
It is important that your bike is the correct size and is set up properly for your child.
Our PINTO & SKØG bikes can both be set up in Balance Bike Mode. We recommend
running the bike in this mode rst until your child can balance, control the bike and get used
to the braking controls.
In Balance Bike Mode the seat should be set low enough to allow your child to reach the
ground with both feet (ideally at) on the ground.
They should be 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 supporting 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 (help@
blackmountain.bike or on 01291 639890 10am-5pm Mon-Friday.)
We may not accept a return of the bike once it has been ridden. Please see our
returns information.
When your child progresses to Pedal Mode, again check the seat height. They should be able
to reach the ground when seated, touching the ground with the balls of both feet.
WARNING: When adjusting the height of the seat, always make sure
the seat post clamp is properly secured to prevent rotation of the seat.
Never extend the seat beyond the point where the minimum insertion
mark is visible on the post.
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 [email protected]e or on 01291 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 reporting the
damage to us.
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ON RECEIVING YOUR BIKE
RETURNS
For us to accept a bike as a return, the bike must be in a new and saleable condition, so
we would expect the bike only to have been briey 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
• Routinely 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. (There are two spares included
in the PowerPack box).
• Moving parts will need lubricating from time to time. It’s also worth topping up grease on the
seat post and pedal threads every few rides. Never oil or grease the drive belt or sprockets.
• Like any mechanical device, a bike and its components are subject to wear and stress.
Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and
have different 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 tight, tyre pressures are suitable for
the riding conditions and the brakes are working effectively.
• When tting the handlebars check that the brake levers are in the correct position for
your child. Adjust if needed using the 4mm hex key.
• Pay close attention to belt tension by adjustment of the eccentric bolt. If not tensioned
enough, the belt could slip and potentially cause injury.
• Please ensure you have followed the instructions to install, maintain or change modes on
your Black Mountain bike. If you’re not condent 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 instructions on anything listed in
this manual.
In the UK, your bike is set up so that the right–hand brake lever operates
the front brake. If you live in a country where they drive on the right the
right–hand brake lever will operate the rear brake.
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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,
competitions, stunts, jumps or on extreme terrain. We ask that you take care when riding
in wet conditions 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 junctions. Please comply with
local regulations regarding use of the bike on roads, pavements or at night.
• Our bikes are not suitable for the tting of stabilisers, luggage carriers, child seats or
for towing.
• Our bikes are intended for use by children only. Maximum rider weight for PINTO and
SKØG = 35kg including any baggage and accessories.
• Only ofcially approved accessories and spares should be tted 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 stationary. A bicycle can present an entrapment risk to hands,
feet, hair and clothes when being ridden or when being maintained/cleaned.
• Reectors are provided for you should you wish to use them and can be found in the
PowerPack, but please comply with local regulations regarding lighting and highway use.
• Like any sport, bicycling 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. >> continued overleaf
WARNING: All frame bolts should be checked regularly (at least every
week) to ensure they are tight. Especially the rear-arm and top-tube
bolts. This is very important.
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• 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 qualied person.
• Be aware that braking performance and grip will be drastically reduced in wet or muddy
conditions. Watch out for slippery leaves in winter and loose gravel. Teach your child to
corner slowly in such conditions.
• As parent/guardian you are responsible for the activities and safety of your child and that
includes making sure the bike is properly tted to the child; that it is in a good state of
repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child learn and understand the safe
operation of the bike (in particular the braking system); and that you and your child learn,
understand and obey local motor vehicle, bicycle and trafc laws.
SAFETY CHECKS
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GETTING TO KNOW THE
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GETTING TO KNOW: THE PINTO
The superlight PINTO features our EPOK™ growing technologies that make it the
ultimate bicycle for your child to learn to ride easily, quickly and safely.
Our unique patented UP:SCALE growing frame system and IN:GEAR two-speed drive
system, allow you to easily transform the bike from a lightweight balance bike, into a super
small pedal bike, then into a larger pedal bike as your child grows. The PINTO really is three
bikes in one, replacing a separate balance bike and two conventional 12” and 14” bikes.
Your child doesn’t need to ‘grow into it’. With the Pinto, you ‘dial’ it down to t them properly
from the start, then as they grow and get stronger, the bike grows and develops with them. It
ts better and lasts longer than any other kids’ bike.
The PINTO rolls on 14” wheels and is the smallest bike in the Black Mountain EPOK range,
aimed at children aged 2.5+ years.
PINTO MODE 1 BALANCE BIKE
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GETTING TO KNOW: THE SKØG
Taking over from PINTO, the bigger SKØG features the same EPOK™ growing
technologies, but rolls on bigger 16” wheels. Whether new to riding, or moving up from
the PINTO or another balance bike, the SKØG is the ultimate bicycle for your child to
develop their riding ability.
Our unique patented UP:SCALE growing frame design and IN:GEAR two-speed drive
system, allow you to easily transform the bike from a lightweight balance bike, into a small
pedal bike, then into a larger pedal bike as your child grows.
The SKØG rolls on 16” wheels and is aimed at children aged 4.5+ years.
The SKØG and PINTO have each been designed for leisure use and are not suitable for use
in downhill, BMX, dirt jumping or other extreme disciplines.
SKØG MODE 2 SMALL PEDAL
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GETTING TO KNOW: THE BIKE
BRAKE CABLE
PINCH BOLT
BRAKE ARM
BOLTS
REAR BRAKE
SEAT–POST CLAMP
SEAT
CRANKS
CRANKBOLTS
BELT
REAR
SPROCKET
& JACKET
REAR
WHEEL BOLTS
FRONT
SPROCKET
ECCENTRIC
BOLT, NUT &
WASHER
TYRE
RIM
BRAKE PAD
SEAT BOLT
SEAT CLAMP
BUNGS
REAR ARM
SEAT POST
SEAT
TUBE
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BRAKE ARM
BOLTS
TOP TUBE
STEM
TOP–TUBE BOLT
& SLEEVE NUT
REAR–ARM
BOLT
PEDALS
FRONT BRAKE
FRONT
WHEEL
BOLTS
TYRE
RIM
BRAKE PAD
FRONT OF
REAR ARM
BUNGS
FORKS
HEAD
TUBE
HEADSET
GRIP
HANDLEBARS
BRAKE LEVER
BRAKE CABLES
SPACERS
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TECHNOLOGY
UP:SCALE
MY:SIZE
BELT DRIVE
SAFE BRAKING
IN:GEAR
GO:LOW
OUR TERMS EXPLAINED
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TECHNOLOGY - TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE BICYCLE
EPOK
Central to our design philosophy is that as kids grow and learn to ride, they go through
stages, not just in terms of getting bigger, but in developing in condence, strength and
ability. EPOK is the name of the four core technologies and innovations 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 traditional 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.
IN:GEAR
The world’s rst ‘growing gear’ system, easy to pedal in Small Pedal Mode then moving up
a gear as the bike grows. The outer larger sprocket is used in Small Pedal Mode, giving the
bike a suitably low gear for that mode. Then, when you expand the bike to Large Pedal Mode,
you remove this outer sprocket, revealing a smaller sprocket underneath, which allows the
bike to run in a higher gear and ride faster.
MY:SIZE
All of the bikes’ contact points are optimised 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.
BELT DRIVE
Our custom belt drive system uses a reinforced hi-torque belt that weighs 1/6 that of a
chain and it's clean, oil free and low maintenance.
SAFE BRAKING
CNC machined wheel rims, extra-long brake arms and KENDA ‘Small Block Eight’ tyres, for
safe handling and braking, even in the wet.
By changing the size of the 'growing triangle' frame by adjusting 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 from this Small Pedal Mode into Large Pedal Mode.
GROWING TECHNOLOGY
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HEAD TUBE
EXPLODED FRAME DIAGRAM
TOP TUBE
TOP–TUBE BOLT
BLACK ‘TOP HAT’ BUSHING X 2
ECCENTRIC BOLT
ECCENTRIC
WASHER AND NUT
REAR–ARM BOLT
BLACK ‘TOP HAT’
BUSHING X 4
REAR ARM
SEAT TUBE
BALANCE BIKE
SEAT TUBE
BLACK ‘TOP HAT’
BUSHING X 2
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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
• Our PowerPack containing the extra parts you will need
to swap the bike between its modes. Keep this safe for
future use.
• The tools needed – two 5mm hex keys, a 4mm and
2.5mm hex key, and a 12mm and 15mm spanner.
These are stored underneath the inner layer.
• Your new PINTO or SKØG bike! Our QuickStart Guide
and this User Manual.
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SETTING UP: FITTING THE HANDLEBARS
Undo the four face–plate bolts on the front of the
stem and remove the face (front) plate.
Insert the handlebars, making sure that they are
the correct way around and that the brake cables
are not twisted.
Replace the face plate, insert face–plate bolts
and then evenly tighten each of them (not fully,
just enough to hold the handlebars in place),
making sure that the handlebars are in the
correct position.
Use the guides marked on the handlebars to
centralise them, then adjust the angle by rolling
them slightly backwards or forwards. When you
are happy with the position of the handlebars
tighten them up evenly to 7Nm torque.
01 02
0403
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
instruction on stem and steering adjustment)
WARNING: Check all four bolts are tight to the recommended torque.
Be careful when tightening the bolts so that you leave an even gap
between the face plate and the main stem, top and bottom, and side to
side, so that even pressure is applied to the handle bars. Try to twist the
handlebars to make sure they do not spin or slip.
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