DYNAMIC BICYCLES On Bike Share User manual

Owners Manual
For On Bike Share Models
© 2020 Dynamic Bicycles, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Safety First …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Chapter 2: Guide to Safe Operation …….…...…………………………….…………………………………………………… 5
Chapter 3: Assembly Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Chapter 4: Care and Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Chapter 5: Limited Bicycle Warranty .…………...……………………… …………………………………………………….. 24

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CHAPTER 1: SAFETY FIRST
Dynamic Bicycles are designed and assembled to meet the highest safety standards. Our bicycles meet or exceed all
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Requirements for Bicycles as detailed in 16 C.F.R. Part 1512.
Bicycle safety depends greatly on the bicycle operator. Failure to follow these safeguards may result in damage to the
bicycle and/or cause personal injury.
FOR YOUR SAFETY...
 Always wear a helmet. An unprotected head is highly susceptible to injury, even from the slightest contact,
but wearing a helmet that meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or CE safety testing
standards may help prevent injury.
 Make sure that both front and rear brakes are working appropriately. Always use front and rear brakes
simultaneously to stop. Do not use front brake only; using the front brake only increases the risk of being
thrown off the bicycle and injuring yourself when riding downhill or traveling at a high speed.
 Make regular inspections of your bike. Check to ensure that all screws, nuts, bolts and hardware items (control
cables, cranks, forks, pedals, etc) are tightened. Check bicycle frame for any dents or fractures (cracks). Be
sure all reflectors are in place. Replace parts that show wear or damage.
 Maintain appropriate tire pressure to avoid hazards due to difficulties in steering, braking or pedaling.
 Do not carry heavy materials or goods. Never carry a passenger on a rear carrier or seated on handlebars, top
tube or any other part of the bike.

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 Avoid riding in heavy rain or snow conditions. Rainy and wet weather conditions require special caution to
ensure safety in turning, accelerating and stopping.
 Always obey local traffic laws including all traffic signs. When sharing the road with cars, please use caution
and follow all generally accepted rules of the road.
 Always use proper hand signals for turning and stopping.
 When riding at night, use proper reflection on bicycle, wear bright or reflective clothing and use lights, if
possible, to increase visibility by motorists
 Rider must be able to straddle bicycle with at least one-inch clearance above the top tube when standing.
 Do not use the bicycle for stunt riding and/or jumping.
 Do not use the bicycle for unintended use. Misuse of the bicycle or riding in conditions outside the intended
use of this bicycle can result in serious injury and will void all warranty claims. Intended use is defined as
riding on designated road surfaces, sidewalks, bike paths or approved bike trails in a smooth manner with
both wheels on the ground.
 Never ride after consuming alcohol. Bicycle riding requires balance which is impaired if under the influence of
alcohol.
 Eye protection and appropriate cycling clothes are recommended.

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CHAPTER 2: GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION
MAKE SURE YOUR BICYCLE FITS YOU PROPERLY
The On Bike Share model is made for adults 18 years and older, with a minimum height of 5’0” and a maximum height
of 6’5”.
BEFORE EACH RIDE
 Check your helmet and adjust strap. Always wear a helmet when riding!
 Check attachment of both wheels and ensure the wheels are straight and spin freely between the brake pads.
 Check your tire inflation.
 Check your brakes to be sure brake pads are properly aligned to wheel rim and not in need of replacement.
Also be sure brake lever is properly adjusted (see section above on brake adjustment).
 Check (and adjust as necessary) the shifting mechanism.
 Check your handlebars, stem and bike frame for signs of stress or fatigue. This includes cracks, dents,
deformation, or discoloration. If any part shows signs of damage or fatigue, replace the part before riding the
bicycle.
 Check for loose screws, nuts and bolts and other parts, such as cranks, shifter, brakes and control cables.
 Clean (and lubricate as necessary) all moving parts that are exposed to the elements such as the grip shift
lever, shift control cables, brakes control cables, pedals, and chain.

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WARNING
Like any mechanical device, a bicycle 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 a component’s
life cycle is exceeded, the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death
to the rider. Scratches, cracks, fraying and discoloration are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a
part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. While the materials and workmanship of your
bicycle or of individual components may be covered by a warranty for a specified period of time by the
manufacturer, this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the warranty. Product life is often
related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s
warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the
bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR BIKE

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HANDLEBAR COMPONENTS
The handlebar contains the components to control you bicycle, including steering, braking, shifting gears, and using
the bell to alert others around you of your presence.
OPERATING THE BRAKES
To use the brakes, with your hands on
the grips, use your fingers to squeeze
the brake lever inward towards the
grips. The lever on your right hand
controls the rear brakes; the lever on
your left hand controls the front
brakes. By squeezing the levers, you
actuate the brake arms on either side
of the wheel to squeeze on the rim to
stop the bicycle.
IMPORTANT: Use both brakes at the same time. Practice using the brakes in controlled conditions and at slow
speeds to familiarize yourself with the brake’s performance. The performance of the brakes are affected by speed,
rider weight, wet/slick/muddy road conditions, and the condition of brake pads and rim. Never apply the front brake
(left hand) only – this can cause the rider weight to shift forward and potentially force the rider over the handlebars.

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OPERATING THE GEARS
Shifting with internal gears is done using a single twist shifter
located on the right side of the bicycle handlebar. To change
gears, you twist the shifter forward and backward. The shifter
provides a gear indicator identifying the gear you are in at any
given time. The gear range on your bike may be from 3-speeds
to 7-speeds. When shifting gears, it’s always best to plan ahead.
You can shift gears at any time – while pedaling, coasting or
even at a complete stop. If you shift while pedaling, reduce
your pressure on the pedals. Excessive tension on gears
makes shifting difficult and accelerates the wear of the
components. Choose the gear most comfortable for riding
conditions. The objective of the gearing is to enable you to
maintain a constant rate of pedaling (and pedaling pressure)
regardless of the terrain.
Which gear should I be in?
The numerically lowest gear (1) is the easiest to pedal and is intended for climbing hills. The numerically largest gear
is for the greatest speed. Shifting from a “lower” gear (like 1) to a higher gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. Shifting
from a higher gear (like 7) to a lower gear (like 6 or 5) is called a downshift. It is not necessary to shift gears in
sequence. From a stop, select the best “starting gear” for the conditions — a gear which is hard enough for quick
acceleration but easy enough to let you start pedaling without straining.

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PRACTICE RIDING YOUR NEW BICYCLE
The features of your bicycle, particularly the rear hub gearing, operate differently than a derailleur system. These
features give you better comfort and control, but they also take practice before you can achieve proficiency. Practice at
slow speeds first. Before riding fast or in more difficult conditions, practice shifting and learn the function and
performance of your bike by riding where there are no obstacles, hazards or other traffic, until you’ve built up your
confidence. Gain comfort with the bike’s handling and responsiveness before riding on roads, trails or with automobile
traffic.
SHARING THE ROAD
 Wear protective clothing including helmet, eye protection, and gloves. Always wear a helmet when riding!
 When sharing the road with automobiles, ride defensively. To motorists, pedestrians, or other bicyclists, you
are not as visible as a car. Always watch for hazardous situations, and be ready to stop or take evasive action
at all times.
 Use proper hand signals.
 Ride single file when riding with other cyclists.
 Ride on the correct side of the road; never go against traffic.
 Do not ride ‘hands off’ the handlebars; road imperfections can cause the front wheel to turn unexpectedly.
 Do not ride with loose objects attached to the handlebars, or any other part of the bicycle. They could get
caught in the wheel spokes, cause the handlebars to turn unexpectedly, or in other ways cause loss of control.
 Do not carry a person. Standard bicycles are not designed to carry the additional load of a second rider. Also,
extra weight makes a bicycle much harder to balance, steer and stop.
 Watch for, and avoid, potholes, drain grates, soft or low shoulders, and other deviations which could cause
your wheels to slip or create an impact. When crossing railroad tracks or drain grates, do so carefully at a 90°