Bolia Amstel City Bike User manual
Amstel City Bike
Owner’s manual
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Dear Bolia customer,
First, we would like to thank you for purchasing an Amstel city
bike. We hope our bike brings lots of fun and enjoyment as you
truly discover your city. Because let’s face it, you can’t really
know your city if the only way you get from point A to point
B is by driving in a car. Being enveloped in a steel box as you
zoom by all the sites and people only allows you to see your
city in a blur. Yes a bicycle is an ecient and sustainable means
of transportation, but it can be so much more. On our bike
you will actually feel your city. So read this manual for tips and
instructions on proper use of your bike, and then get out there
and truly understand what your city is all about.
Love Bolia
INTRODUCTION
Like any other sport, bicycling involves risk of injury or damage.
By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for
that risk. So make yourself familiar with rules of safe and
responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance, as these
will help reduce your risk of injury. Please note that this manual
cannot teach you how to ride a bike or give you all the rules
and mechanical skills needed for safe riding. But we can give
you lots of tips and at the very least, point you in the right
direction.
THE BOLIA AMSTEL BIKE
The Amstel bike is an ode to the 60s Tour de France bikes.
In those days, the frames were still made in steel and assembled
with joints in beautiful carvings. Back then, they used leather
saddles and handlebar tape and chromed metal for many of the
parts. The days before carbon fibre and aluminium were around.
But the Amstel bike is far from antique; concealed behind the
vintage look is a modern single speed racing bike, with
aluminium parts and a lightweight chassis.
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INTENDED USE
• Road/fixed gear bikes are only intended for use on roads
and surfaces that are smooth, i.e. paved or tarred. O-road
usage can cause a bike failure.
• The bikes are designed for a permissible overall weight
(including the rider and baggage) of 120 kg. (264ibs).
• Never ride with more than one person on the bike.
ASSEMBLING YOUR BIKE
Special care should be taken when assembling your bike.
Improper assembly can render the bike unsafe. If your are
unfamiliar with bicycles, we highly recommend you to go to a
bike shop/mechanic where they can build and tune your bike
properly. Also, if your are only somewhat familiar with bicycles
and you decide to build your own bike, we highly recommend
you get it checked out by a proper bike shop/mechanic before
your first ride.
TOOLS NEEDED
• 5mm Allen keys (for saddle and brake).
• 6mm Allen keys (for handlebar).
• 15mm wrench (for pedals).
• Bicycle grease/lubricant.
• Bicycle Pump for presta valves (you can also use a presta
valve adapter for Schrader valves).
• It is recommended to have a 15mm socket wrench/ratchet if
you need to adjust the rear wheel.
BUILDING YOUR BIKE
• Unpack the bike, pedal box and saddle/seat post.
• Carefully remove all packaging. Be cautious when using scis-
sors as you can scratch the frame.
MOUNT HANDLEBARS
• Mount the handlebar stem in to the headset and position
handlebars to desired angle.
• Tighten the top Allen bolt with a 6mm Allen tool.
• Put the cover plug into the handlebar stem.
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MOUNT SADDLE
The angle of the seat as well as how far it sits on the post can
be adjusted.
• Loosen the seat fixing bolt just far enough so the seat can
be tilted up or down as well as back and forth.
• Adjust to your preference and tighten.
ALIGN BRAKE PADS
• Loosen the brake pad fixing bolt.
• Align pad accordingly to the rim, they should be parallel to
the curve of the rim.
• Make sure pads have equal clearance on both sides. If not,
loosen the centering bolt that on the forks, center brakes
and tighten.
• For proper braking, the pads should be 1-2mm away from
the wheel. If pulling the lever does not give necessary
tension adjust brake cable.
MOUNT BREAK
• 1. Insert the bolt in the hole on the front fork.
• Tighten the nut while centering the brake.
• 2. Mount the brake lever on the handlebar.
• 3. Tighten the adjustable arm on the caliber brake.
• Adjust and tighten the brake pads parallel with the brake
surface on the rim – on both sides.
• 4. Tighten the brake cable.
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MOUNT PEDALS
The pedals are marked with an L for left and an R for right.
The left pedal is left hand threaded (go counter clockwise to
tighten), and the right pedal is right-hand threaded (go clock-
wise to tighten).
• Use a generous amount of grease on the pedal threading
(this makes it a lot easier for you to remove the pedals in the
future).
• Tighten each pedal to its proper side with a 15mm wrench.
MOUNT SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• Mount bell on handlebar stem.
• Mount front reflector on handlebar.
• Mount back reflector on saddle stem.
• Mount the wheel reflectors between the front and back
wheel spokes.
PUMPING UP YOUR TIRES
• Remove plastic cap from valve.
• Open tip of presta valve.
• Attach your pump head. There are several dierent types of
pumps that requires a lever to be switched up or down, so
make sure you understand the pump you are using before
pumping up your tires.
• Pump tires to desired p.s.i. The correct/recommended p.s.i
depends on the tubes and tires you are using. And can usu-
ally be found on the sidewall of the tires.
• Tighten nut.
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MAINTENANCE
For the longevity of your bicycle proper maintenance and
lubrication is necessary. In addition to the previous “Before
Every Ride” section follow these helpful tips and consult us or a
professional if more detailed information is needed.
Weekly:
• Wipe your bike clean of any dirt with a damp cloth.
• Inspect brake cable for wear.
• Check brake pads.
• Check rims for wear.
Every 6 month - 1 year:
• Lubricate handlebar stem.
• Lubricate seatpost.
• Re -grease pedal threads.
• Re -grease bottom bracket.
• Re -grease wheel bearings.
• Lubricate brake lever.
WARRANTY
The frame and forks come with a 2 year warranty. All other
parts and components are covered by a 2 year warranty. The
warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, normal main-
tenance items, or any damage, failure, or loss that is caused by
improper assembly, maintenance, adjustment, storage, or use
of the bicycle.
FRAME NUMBER
For insurance purposes please take note of the bike frame
number which can be found underneath the crank. Illustrated in
the picture below.
VIDEO ASSEMBLY
For further mounting advise please view our assembly video
instruction which can be found on Bolia.com by searching for
Amstel Bike.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Please do not hesitate to call us if you need our assistance.
We will be happy to help.
Denmark 51 50 51 22
Norway 94 52 01 00
Sweden 076 724 35 40
Germany 0172 56 88 055
The Netherlands 020 8086990
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Please do not hesitate to call us if you need our assistance. We will be happy to help.
Denmark 51 50 51 22 Norway 94 52 01 00 Sweden 076 724 35 40
Germany 0172 56 88 055 The Netherlands 020 8086990
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