Cairn Adventure 1.0 User manual

Thank you for choosing a Cairn Cycle. Like you we want to find as many ways of using
bicycles as we can. The world of electric bikes is exciting for us not just because it's
another bike to have in the shed or because its fresh and exciting. For us it is that
opportunity to finally leave the car at home, do that long ride we have never been able
to manage under our own steam or even get the family out to experience the buzz we
get from cycling too.
There is however of course, some inherent risks associated with using any bicycle. In
this guide we have provided all the information you need to use and ride your bicycle
safely and correctly. Please do read through it carefully, even if you are an experienced
cyclist. We have tried to make this guide as clear and simple as possible but if there is
anything you are still unclear about; we encourage you to please ask us. You can contact
us by phone or e-mail using the contact details on our website at;
www.cairncycles.com
Thanks again and we hope you enjoy your riding
-The Cairn Cycles Team
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended to help you get the most out of your Cairn Cycle. We advise that
you take your first ride in a controlled environment away from traffic, obstacles and
people until you feel comfortable to venture farther afield...
There are inherent risks associated with cycling. This includes the risk of serious or
fatal injury. Always follow the instructions in this guide along with any other advice or
guides provided to you by Cairn Cycles and the team at The Rider Firm. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
We have included as much as we can in this manual to make your riding experience a
pleasant and enjoyable one. If after reading this guide or at any other time during your
ownership you have any concerns or doubt about the use, maintenance, repair or any
other questions related to your Cairn Cycle then please contact us or seek assistance
from a qualified cycle mechanic. Our contact details can be found at;
www.cairncycles.com
Welcome/
introduction
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Frame
TOP TUBE
DOWN TUBE
SEAT TUBE
SEAT STAY
CHAIN STAY
HEAD TUBE
FORK
components
SEAT POST
CRANK ARM
FRONT DERAILLEUR
REAR DERAILLEUR
CHAIN
CHAIN RING
CASSETTE
BRAKES
Contact points
HANDLEBAR
SADDLE
PEDALS
WHEEL
SPOKES
HUB
RIM
TYRE
VALVE
Fazua components
BATTERY
MOTOR
REMOTE
SPEED SENSOR
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• BIKE FITTING
Warning – If you are unsure if your bicycle fits you correctly seek advice from us at
www.cairncycles.com. Riding an incorrectly-sized bicycle can lead to a lack of control
and ultimately injury.
Stand over Height - To ensure your bike fits properly you should check that the
stand-over height is correct. The stand-over height is the height of the top of the frame,
at the point where your crotch would be if you were straddling the bike at rest. Frame
design will vary depending on bike type so stand-over height alone is not a guide to
correct fit. However, a minimum of one to two inches of clearance is needed for safety
and good control of the bike. To ensure the stand-over height is correct, straddle the
bike whilst wearing suitable riding shoes standing over the middle of the top tube. If
you have one inch of clearance or less, the bike is too big for you.
The
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Saddle Height – The saddle height is one of the most important factors in making sure
you are in control of the bicycle. If you are not comfortable or confident in making the
saddle height adjustment yourself, please seek the help of a qualified mechanic.
Adjusting saddle height – Please make sure you are wearing suitable clothing, either the
same or similar to what you would be wearing when riding.
1. Place the saddle in a position that allows you to get on the bike and sit on
the saddle.
2. Place one heel on the pedal.
3. Rotate the crank arm until the pedal is at its lowest point.
If at this point if you feel that, it is a stretch, or you need to adjust your position on the
saddle to reach the pedal your saddle is too high. If your leg is bent at the knee this
means the saddle is too low.
To adjust the saddle height, you will need to loosen the seat post binder bolt and move
the seat post either up or down. This should be until your leg is straight with a slight
bend at the knee not locked and not too bent.
Adjustment Fore, Aft and Angle – The other adjustments to your saddle is front to back
using the rails of the saddle to optimize your riding position and reach to the handle-
bar. Correct Fore and Aft can increase performance and handling of your bicycle. You
should always stick within the limits of adjustment marked on the saddle rails. The
angle of the saddle should be level or as flat as possible. Some people will prefer it
tipped up or down, however you should seek advice of an experience bicycle fitter
before doing so.
1. Loosen all saddle clamping bolts.
2. Move the saddle Fore and Aft until a comfortable position is achieved.
Once all adjustments are made make sure to tighten all bolts to the recommended
torque settings before riding.
Warning – If you are unsure if your saddle height is correct seek advice from us at
www.cairncycles.com or seek the advice of an experienced bicycle fitter. Riding an
incorrectly adjusted saddle or stand over height can lead to a lack of control and
ultimately injury.
Adjusting Stem and Handlebar – There is limited adjustment that a bicycle stem can offer,
and it is safety critical it is done correctly. So, it is advised if you need to make this
adjustment you seek help from a trained bicycle mechanic. When you receive your Cairn
cycle the stem will be fitted in a stock position for the intended use of the bike. The
handlebars will need to be fitted. A good place to start with handlebars on a drop bar
bike is to make sure the top of the handlebar and shifter hoods are level at 90 degrees
horizontal to the ground. Make sure the bike is on a roughly level surface to do this. For
a flat handlebar with rise make sure the rise is 180 degrees vertical to the ground and
make sure the bar sweeps back and up slightly. For a flat handlebar without rise make
sure the bar is level but has some back and up sweep.
Warning – Adjustments made to handlebars and stems are safety critical and done
incorrectly could lead to serious injury or death. If you are unsure what to do, you
should seek advice of experience bike fitter or trained bicycle mechanic. Make sure all
manufacturers torque settings are followed and never exceeded.
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• BICYCLE SAFETY M-CHECK
Ideally every time you ride your bike or at regular intervals you should check your bicy-
cle is safe to ride and that everything is functioning how it should be. For this we have
provided a quick and easy guide to follow. The M-Check guide ensures every time you
check your bicycle its safe and nothing is missed. If you find anything wrong during
these checks, you should fix it or correct the issue before continuing to ride or seek
advice from a trained bicycle mechanic.
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1. Starting at the back of the bike, you will need to check your rear wheel and tyres.
- Are the tyres at an appropriate pressure for the terrain you intended to ride.
- Does the wheel look straight and true? Are there any loose or broken spokes?
- Is the quick release or thru axle tight and done up correctly?
- Is there any play in the wheel bearings?
- Check tyre for damage or wear. Make sure the tyre has no cuts or bulges, it is not
cracking or perishing and there is sufficient tread.
2. Moving on to your gearing.
- Can you shift into every gear, smoothly and without issue?
- Is the chain clean and well lubricated?
- Are the gears easy to shift or do the cables feel stiff?
3. From the gearing you need to move along the chainstay and seatstays until you reach the
seat post starting with the rear brake.
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- Is the brake caliper fitted correctly and all bolts are tight?
- Does the brake function properly? Make sure the pads aren’t contaminated and it
stops you safely.
3b)
-Is the saddle tight and set to the correct height?
-Is the seat post clamp holding the seat post in place?
4. after the seat post and saddle area you need to visually check the seat tube for fatigue,
cracks or damage. Once you reach the bottom bracket you will need to check:
- The crank spins freely and there is no play or movement in the bearing.
- Chainring bolts are tight.
- Chainrings are in no way damaged, bent or warn.
5. Step 5 covers the largest area of the bike, the main frame.
Make sure to check the complete frame carefully. Make sure to feel as well as look for
signs of fatigue, cracks, flaking paint, dents or other defects to the tubes.
6. Once you reach the front of the bike you have the headset, stem and handlebar.
- Make sure the headset is not stiff, moves freely, doesn’t catch or have any
bearing play.
- Is the stem tight? make sure you cannot move the stem and handlebar independently
from the front wheel and fork?
- Is the handlebar clamped by the stem correctly, is the handlebar damaged or dented
in anyway?
7. The fork and front brake.
- Make sure if it’s a suspension fork it is working correctly, moves smoothly through its
travel and set up to your rider weight.
- If it is a rigid fork check for any signs of damage or fatigue.
- The front brake check is the same as the rear. Is the brake caliper fitted correctly and
all the bolts tight? Does the brake function properly? Make sure the pads aren’t
contaminated and it stops you safely.
8. Final step is to repeat step 1 on the Front wheel
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• MAINTENANCE
Bedding In – After the first few months of owning your Cairn Cycle you will find that gear
and brake cables may have stretched, and some nuts and bolts may have loosened
requiring adjustment. This is normal and can be performed by any trained cycle mechan-
ic. This part is vital to keeping your bike safe and warranty valid.
Cleaning – When your Cairn Cycle gets dirty it’s understandable to want to clean the
bicycle, either for performance or storage. In most situations the bicycle can be cleaned
with a bicycle cleaner, water, brush set and or sponge. The bike should then be dried
off with careful attention paid to the drivetrain and areas containing electrical parts. It
is imperative the bike is not washed using a high pressure or high-power washer.
Although all the electronics on the bicycle are rated to a high IP rating high volumes or
prolonged water ingress can cause damage, potentially voiding the warranty.
Lubrication – The bicycle will need regular lubrication even if you do not plan to clean
the bicycle every time. Areas to pay close attention to are; the Drivetrain (Casset-
te/cogs, chain and derailleurs). It is important that any old grease/lubricant is removed
first before re-applying with a bicycle specific lubricant. Make sure to keep lubricants
away from any braking surfaces and pads. ‘All in One sprays or water dispersants’ are
not lubricants and sometimes contain degreasing agents and can cause premature wear
to parts.
Service intervals – Not just from a safety perspective but also for the performance bene-
fits we recommend you have your bike serviced by a trained bicycle mechanic regularly.
This is dependent on several factors such as weather conditions and the number of
miles ridden. A rough guide would be every 50 to 100 hours. It is also important to have
your electric bike system updated every now and again for bug fixes, firmware updates
and to make sure you have the latest features installed. This can be done at home if you
know how or by a trained bicycle mechanic. We would recommend this is done at least
once per year of ownership.
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• RIDER SAFETY
Here at Cairn Cycles we want to make sure that not only is your bicycle safe and comforta-
ble but that you are also equipped and ready with the right safety accessories and infor-
mation to ride your bicycle. We would recommend following these safety precautions:
• When riding your bicycle, we recommend always wearing a well fitted EN or Snell
approved helmet.
• Make sure all clothing is kept away from moving parts, for example gearing,
pedals and wheels.
• Always wear suitable footwear. Something that is sturdy, will stay on your foot
and grip to the pedal.
• Protect your eyes, wear cycling specific glasses or similar.
• Make sure to wear gloves, they will offer protect in the case of a fall or accident
as well as keeping your hands warm in cold weather.
• Where applicable, wear other cycling specific protective clothing. For example,
knee and elbow pads.
• When riding in low light or at night, make sure to wear bright or reflective clothing.
• Your bike will come fitted with reflectors but for night riding make sure to fit a
good set of lights. White for the front and red for the rear.
Safety warning – Laws and guidelines are different depending on the country/state or
territory you live in. It is your responsibility to check what is and is not required of a
cyclist to use or wear in your country/state or territory.
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When riding your bicycle, we recommend always following the Highway code, observe
rights of way, trail access regulations and traffic laws where applicable. If you are riding
on the road, we would recommend the following actions:
• Make yourself visible to other road users, ride defensively, assert yourself on
the road and give yourself space.
• Be careful and cautious in traffic. Make clear your intentions when making
changes in directions or when planning to stop. Do not filter through traffic.
• Look ahead, keep your head up and pay attention to upcoming obstacles
• Where designed bike lanes or routes are provided use them.
• Stop at all red and orange traffic lights.
• Riding with headphones will muffle the sound of traffic around you and impair
your ability to know where other vehicles/highway users are’
• Do not carry passengers unless it’s a small child wearing the appropriate safety
clothing and a safety approved seat/trailer or tag-along.
• Never hold on to moving vehicles.
• Never ride under the influence of alcoholic drinks or drugs.
• When riding in wet conditions brake power and grip levels will be reduced. Ride
slower, give your self more time to stop or manoeuvre.
• Potholes, manholes, railroad tracks, tram lines, traffic islands and crossings
present serious risks for cyclist be careful when approaching, slow down, cover
your brakes and look ahead.
• Ride at a speed appropriate to your ability and the conditions.
• Do not perform jumps/stunts or potentially dangerous manoeuvres on your bicycle.
To do so is at your own risk.
Safety warning – Failure to follow these safety recommendations could lead to serious
injury or death.
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