Co-op REV BAL User manual

REV BAL
OWNER’S
MANUAL
VERSION 1
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION.
READ IT BEFORE YOUR CHILD TAKES A FIRST RIDE ON THIS NEW CO-OP CYCLES REV BAL, AND KEEP IT FOR REFERENCE.
WARNING

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USE OF THIS MANUAL
Co-op Cycles REV BAL Owner’s Manual
This manual contains important information
aecting your child’s safety and the proper use of the
Co-op Cycles REV BAL balance bike.
A manual cannot teach how to ride, and a manual
the size of an encyclopedia could not cover every
combination of bicycle, rider and conditions. REI
and other companies oer great varieties of online,
printed and person-to-person learning opportunities.
Please take the time to appropriately inform yourself
if you have a question or concern.
This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use,
service, repair or maintenance manual. It contains
basic assembly and use instructions. This manual
is not a detailed service guide for any part of your
balance bike. Please contact your local REI store or
another reputable bicycle dealer for all service, repairs
or maintenance. REI or your other service provider
should also be able to refer you to online materials,
classes or books on bicycle use and maintenance.
Service Locations
REI would like to be your primary contact for service
and adjustment of your bicycle, instruction in its use
and any other questions. In those locations where
there is no REI store, please contact your local bicycle
shop. If you choose another service location, all
Co-op Cycles-brand service parts will come from REI.
Please contact us with questions.
CONTENTS
USE OF THIS MANUAL ......................... 3
GENERAL WARNING FOR
RIDER AND GUARDIAN........................ 4
BALANCE BIKE ASSEMBLY .................. 5
BALANCE BIKE FIT................................ 6
SAFETY FIRST ....................................... 7
MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK ............ 7
FIRST RIDE .......................................... 11
CHANGING COMPONENTS
OR ADDING ACCESSORIES................ 12
MAINTENANCE................................... 13
SERVICE............................................... 13
SERIAL NUMBER................................. 13
PARTS OF THE BALANCE BIKE .......... 15

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GENERAL WARNING FOR
RIDER AND GUARDIAN
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for
the activities and safety of your minor child, which
includes making sure that the balance bike is
properly tted to the child; that it is in good repair
and safe operating condition; that you and your child
have learned and understand the safe operation
of your balance bike; and that you and your child
have learned, understand and obey not only the
applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle and trac
laws, but also the common sense rules of safe and
responsible bicycling. As a parent, you should read
this manual and its warnings and review the product
functions and operating procedures with your child,
before letting your child ride the balance bike.
This manual contains many“Warnings”and“Cautions”
concerning the consequences of failing to maintain
or inspect your balance bike and failing to follow safe
riding practices.
WARNING
The combination of the safety alert symbol
and the word WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
The combination of the safety alert symbol
and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against
unsafe practices.
The word CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a situation that, if not avoided,
could result in serious damage to your balance bike.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation
or condition that can occur while riding, this manual
makes no representation about the safe use of the
balance bike under all conditions. There are risks
associated with the use of any bicycle that cannot
be predicted or avoided and that are the sole
responsibility of the rider.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD ALWAYS
WEARS AN APPROVED BICYCLE HELMET
WHEN RIDING; BUT ALSO MAKE SURE THAT
YOUR CHILD UNDERSTANDS THAT A BICYCLE
HELMET IS FOR BICYCLING ONLY AND MUST
BE REMOVED WHEN NOT RIDING.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this manual in its
entirety before your child’s rst ride. At the very least,
read and make sure that you understand each point
in this section, and refer to the cited sections on any
issue that you don’t completely understand.
BALANCE BIKE ASSEMBLY
1. Inate tires to the recommended pressure located
on the tire sidewall using a bicycle pump. Note:
The valve caps are child resistant; push down and
turn counterclockwise to remove (see g. 1).
2. Loosen the stem bolt by turning it counter-
clockwise using the included Z wrench. Twist the
handlebars so they are perpendicular to the front
wheel. Retighten by turning stem bolt clockwise.
(See g. 2.)
3. Ensure stickers on fork blades face forward
(see g. 3).
Figure 1. Child-resistant Valve Cap
MINIMUM INSERTION
MARK SHOULD NOT BE
VISIBLE ABOVE THIS
POINT
ROTATE HANDLEBAR
FORE/AFT AS
DESIRED
STEM BOLT
HANDLEBAR CLAMP BOLTS
Figure 2. Handlebar Adjustment
THIS SIDE
FRONT
REMOVE AFTER
ASSEMBLY
THIS SIDE
FRONT
REMOVE AFTER
ASSEMBLY
Figure 3. Fork Blade Sticker

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BALANCE BIKE FIT
Seat Adjustment
Height: Loosen (counterclockwise) the seatpost
collar bolt using the Z wrench. Adjust the seat height
so the child's shoes touch the ground when sitting on
the seat (see g. 10). Retighten (clockwise) with seat
pointing straight ahead. Ensure the “Min. insertion
mark” on the seatpost is not exposed (see g. 4).
Handlebar Adjustment
Height: Loosen (counterclockwise) the stem bolt
(note: handlebar may need to be twisted slightly
side to side to unbind). Adjust stem height, and then
retighten (clockwise) the stem bolt. Ensure the “Min.
insertion mark” on the stem is not exposed.
Fore/aft rotation: Loosen (counterclockwise)
the handlebar clamp bolts, rotate handlebar to
desired position and then retighten (clockwise) the
handlebar clamp bolts. (See g. 5.)
SEATPOST COLLAR BOLT
MINIMUM INSERTION
MARK SHOULD NOT BE
VISIBLE ABOVE THIS
POINT
MINIMUM
INSERTION
MARK
Figure 4. Seat Adjustment
MINIMUM INSERTION
MARK SHOULD NOT BE
VISIBLE ABOVE THIS
POINT
ROTATE HANDLEBAR
FORE/AFT AS
DESIRED
STEM BOLT
HANDLEBAR CLAMP BOLTS
Figure 5. Handlebar Adjustment
SAFETY FIRST
Most serious bicycle injuries involve head
injuries that can be avoided if the rider wears
an appropriate bicycle helmet (see g. 6).
The helmet should be:
• Certied by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC). (Look for the label on the
helmet.)
• Properly sized for your child
• Properly tted to your child
• Properly attached to your child’s head
• Undamaged
WARNING
FAILURE TO WEAR A HELMET WHEN RIDING
UNNECESSARILY EXPOSES THE RIDER TO THE
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
When riding your Co-op Cycles REV BAL,
always wear:
• Shoes with rubber soles and closed toes.
• Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it
can become tangled in the toy.
Things to remember:
• The REV BAL does not have brakes. Use closed-toe
shoes, and make sure seat height is adjusted so the
child's shoes are at on the ground while he/she is
sitting on the seat (see g. 10).
• For use on smooth, at surfaces only. Avoid curbs,
steps, drop-os, hills and inclines.
• THE REV BAL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
TRAINING WHEELS.
• Maintain a safe distance from roads, trac and
bodies of water, including in-ground pools.
• Never use in icy or wet conditions.
• For daytime use only.
• Do not replace valve caps with non-child-resistant
caps.
Figure 6. Bicycle Helmet
Figure 7. Warning Label

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• Maximum load is 60 pounds.
• Minimum stand-over height is 17.25"
• Complies with American safety standards for toys
ASTMF 963, CPSC 16 CFR 1303, H.R. 4040 CPSIA
2008 Section 101, H.R. 4040 CPSIA 2008 Section
108.
MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK
Routinely check the condition of your balance bike
before every ride. Do not ride the REV BAL if it has any
cracks, even a small one.
Warning label
Do not remove it. If your warning label is damaged
or missing, contact REI for a no-charge replacement
(see g. 7).
Nuts, bolts, screws and other fasteners
Make sure that the following fasteners on your
balance bike are tightened to the correct torque
specications:
Stem bolt: 13 foot-pounds
Handlebar clamp bolts: 13 foot-pounds
Seatpost binder: 13 foot-pounds
Axle nuts: 20 foot-pounds
Correctly tightening a fastener requires a calibrated
torque wrench. A professional bicycle mechanic with
a torque wrench should torque the fasteners. If you
choose to work on your own bicycle, you must use
a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque
specications. If you need to make an adjustment at
home or in the eld, we urge you to exercise care and
to have the fasteners you worked on checked by your
local REI store as soon as possible.
WARNING
CORRECT TIGHTENING FORCE ON FASTENERS
—NUTS, BOLTS, SCREWS—ON YOUR BICYCLE
IS IMPORTANT.
INCORRECT TIGHTENING FORCE CAN
RESULT IN COMPONENT FAILURE THAT CAN
CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL
WITH RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel o
the ground two or three inches, then let it bounce
on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose?
Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole
balance bike. Any loose parts or accessories? If so,
secure them. If you’re not sure, take your balance bike
to your local REI store, especially if anything breaks
or bends. Do not ride your balance bike if any part
is damaged.
Tires
Make sure tires are correctly inated to the pressure
indicated on the sidewall of the tire.
CAUTION
DO NOT USETIRES SIZED ANY LARGER THAN
57203 12 ½" X 2 ¼", AS IT MAY CREATE A
PINCH HAZARD, EXPOSING THE CHILD TO A
RISK OF MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.
Are the tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly
and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace
damaged tires before riding the balance bike.
The size and pressure rating are marked on the
sidewall of the tire (see g. 8). Exceeding the
recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire
o the rim.
The best and safest way to inate a bicycle tire to the
correct pressure is with a bicycle pump that has a
built-in pressure gauge.
Gas station air hoses and other air compressors are
not made for bicycle tires. They move a large volume
of air very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your
tire very rapidly, which could cause the tube to
explode and increase the risk of injury.
CAUTION
THERE IS A SAFETY RISK IN USING GAS
STATION AIR HOSES OR OTHER AIR
COMPRESSORS, EXPOSING THE CHILD TO A
RISK OF MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.
Punctured tires can be repaired with an inner tube
repair kit available at your local REI store or bike shop.
MAKE SURE TIRES ARE THE
CORRECT SIZE.
MAKE SURE TIRES ARE
CORRECTLY INFLATED TO
PRESSURE INDICATED ON
SIDEWALL OF TIRE.
Figure 8. Tire Pressure and Tire Size

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Wheels
The balance bike’s front fork uses a secondary wheel
retention washer to reduce the risk of the wheel
disengaging from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly
secured. The rear wheel is secured with a clip-on type
secondary retention device. (See g. 9.)
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE OR DISABLE THE
SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICES, AS THIS
EXPOSES THE CHILD TO A RISK OF MINOR TO
MODERATE INJURY.
As its name implies, the secondary retention
device serves as a backup for a critical adjustment.
If the wheel is not secured correctly, the secondary
retention device reduces the risk of the wheel
disengaging from the fork. Replacements for lost or
missing secondary retention devices are available
at REI.
Are the wheels true? Spin each wheel. If a wheel
wobbles side-to-side even slightly, take the balance
bike to a qualied bike shop to have the wheel
evaluated.
Clean the wheels. Inspect the hub for cracks where
the spokes are attached. Inspect the rim where the
spokes meet it.
FRONT WHEEL
SECONDARY
RETENTION
WASHER
REAR WHEEL
CLIP-ON
RETENTION
DEVICE
FRONT WHEELREAR WHEEL
Figure 9. Wheel Retention
Stem
Clean and inspect carefully for cracks. Pay particular
attention to the underside of the stem. Examine the
edges of each weld on the stem. See also the closely
related handlebar section, below.
Handlebar
Remove from stem. Clean and inspect carefully for
cracks. Pay particular attention to the area where the
handlebar emerges from the stem.
Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in
good condition. Also be sure the handlebar ends
are plugged.
WARNING
LOOSE OR DAMAGED HANDLEBAR GRIPS
CAN CAUSE YOUR CHILD TO LOSE CONTROL
AND FALL. UNPLUGGED HANDLEBARS CAN
CUT AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Seatpost and Saddle
Remove from frame using the Z wrench. Clean and
inspect all parts carefully for cracks, and ensure seat is
held securely to seatpost. Tighten screw (under seat)
if seat is loose.
Corrosion
Excessive corrosion and cracks are signs that a part is
at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.
Your balance bike is covered by the REI Guarantee
(see inside front cover); however, no product will last
forever.
Store your balance bike in a dry place to reduce
corrosion.
Chips and Scratches
Small chips or minor scratches may be touched up
with automotive paint, ngernail polish or hobby
shop paint.
Bicycle Lifespan
Nothing lasts forever, including your balance
bike.
When the useful life of your balance bike or its
components is over, continued use is hazardous.
ALL FRAMES AND COMPONENTS SHOULD BE
PERIODICALLY CHECKED BY A PROFESSIONAL
MECHANIC for indicators of stress and/or
potential breakage, including cracks, deformation,
delamination, creaking sounds, corrosion, paint
peeling, dents and any other indicators of potential
problems, inappropriate use or abuse. These are
important safety checks and are very important to
help prevent accidents, bodily injury to the rider and
shortened product life.
FIRST RIDE
Instructions for use:
1. Find an open, at area away from trac and
hazards for the child to learn how to ride the
balance bike.
2. Adjust the seat height so the child is on the seat
with shoes at on the ground and hands gripping
the handlebars (see g. 10).
3. Instruct the child to propel the REV BAL forward
using a “walking”motion with their feet.
4. Have the child practice gliding by lifting feet
momentarily until it feels comfortable to glide.
5. To stop or slow the REV BAL, have the child drag
his or her shoes on the ground.
6. Have the child practice steering by leaning the REV
BAL from side to side.
7. Instruct the child not to jump with the balance
bike. Jumping can be fun, but it can put huge
and unpredictable stress on the toy and its
components. Riders who insist on jumping with
their balance bike risk serious damage to the REV
BAL as well as to themselves.
CHANGING COMPONENTS
OR ADDING ACCESSORIES
There are components and accessories available to
enhance the comfort, performance and appearance
of your balance bike. However, if you change
components or add accessories, you do so at your
own risk. Co-op Cycles may not have tested that
component or accessory for compatibility, reliability
or safety on your balance bike.
Before installing any component or accessory,
including a dierent size tire, make sure that it is
compatible with your balance bike by checking with
your local REI store. Be sure to read, understand and
follow the instructions that accompany the products
you purchase for your balance bike.

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WARNING
FAILURE TO CONFIRM COMPATIBILITY,
PROPERLY INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
ANY COMPONENT OR ACCESSORY CAN
RESULT IN DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE OR
COMPROMISE CONTROL OF YOUR CO-OP
CYCLES REV BAL.
A POORLY MAINTAINED TOY IS MORE LIKELY
TO BREAK OR MALFUNCTION, LEADING TO
AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
CAUTION
INCOMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES OR POORLY
OR IMPROPERLY MOUNTED ACCESSORIES
CAN AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR
BICYCLE AND MAY BE UNSAFE, CAUSING
RISK OF MINOR TO MODERATE INJURY.
Figure 10. Proper REV BAL Fit
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ARE
CRITICAL TO YOUR SAFETY AND THE
LONGEVITY OF YOUR Co-op Cycles REV BAL.
A POORLY MAINTAINED TOY IS MORE LIKELY
TO BREAK OR MALFUNCTION, LEADING TO
AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
Cleaning
Use only water and dishwashing liquid. Do not use
abrasive or harsh chemical cleaners/solvents.
Do not power wash or use water under high pressure
to clean your balance bike. Power washing can force
contaminants into parts where they can promote
corrosion and result in accelerated wear, creating a
risk of injury.
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO DRY.
Seatpost and Stem Lubrication
Clean and apply grease before inserting seatpost and
stem into the frame.
Bearing Lubrication
Clean and apply grease to wheel and headset
bearings as necessary.
SERVICE
If you want to repair your Co-op Cycles REV BAL
balance bike, we recommend that you ask someone
with experience to check the quality of your work
the rst time you work on something and before
you ride the bike. We also recommend that you ask
your local REI store for guidance on what spare parts
would be appropriate for you to have once you have
learned how to replace such parts when they require
replacement.
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number for your Co-op Cycles REV BAL is
located on the back of the seat tube (see g. 11). The
serial number should also appear on your original
purchase documents.
Figure 11. Serial Number Location

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PARTS OF THE CO-OP CYCLES REV BAL
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
1. Findanopen,atareaawayfrom
trafcandhazardsforthechild
tolearnhowtoridetheCo-op
CyclesREVBALbalancebike.
2.Adjusttheseatheightsothechildison
theseatwithshoesatontheground
andhandsgrippingthehandlebars.
3.Instructthechildtopropelthebalance
bikeforwardusinga“walking”
motionwithhisorherfeet.
4.Havethechildpracticeglidingbylifting
feetmomentarilyuntilitfeels
comfortabletoglide.
5.Tostoporslowthebalancebike,havethe
childdraghisorhershoesontheground.
6.Havethechildpracticesteeringby
leaningthebalancebikefromsidetoside.
7. Instructthechildnottojumpwith
thebalancebike.Jumpingcanbefun,
butitcanputhugeandunpredictable
stressonthetoyanditscomponents.
Riderswhoinsistonjumpingwiththeir
balancebikeriskseriousdamageto
thebikeaswellastothemselves.
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Westandbehindeverythingwesell.Ifyouarenotsatised
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doesn’tcoverordinarywearandtearordamagecausedby
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ingdefectinitsmaterialsorworkmanship,youcanreturn
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