EARLY RIDER HELLION X20 User manual

HELLION X20 | HELLION X24
USER MANUAL

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Your Early Rider will be fully assembled when purchased
from an Early Rider authorised dealer.
If you have purchased your bike online then some assem-
bly will be required. This manual will guide you through
the final assembly.
The instructions are intended to detail important points
vital for the safe and ecient running of your bike, and to
run through the adjustment of the bike to accommodate
your child’s development.
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Please keep a record of your bike’s serial number.
The serial number is stamped on the underside of the
frame and consists of letters and numbers stamped
into the frame bottom bracket shell. Please retain
your sales receipt as proof of purchase. If you ever
need to contact customer service, it’s more than
likely we will ask you for this information.

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KNOW YOUR BIKE
RECOMMENDED TOOLS & TORQUE VALUES
INTENDED USE
UNBOXING HELLION X24
UNBOXING HELLION X20
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
SEATPOST MINIMUM INSERTION AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
REAR DERAILLEUR ASSEMBLY
REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY (HX24)
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY (HX20)
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY (HX24)
CHAIN GUARD INSTALLATION (X20)
PARTS KIT
18 PEDAL ASSEMBLY
19 FRONT REFLECTOR
19 REAR REFLECTOR
20 WHEEL REFLECTORS
20 HEADSET BOLT INSERT
20 BELL
ADJUSTING THE SADDLE HEIGHT
FRONT SUSPENSION SET UP AND SAG
REAR SUSPENSION SET UP AND SAG
CHECK YOUR BRAKES
CHECK YOUR GEARS
CHECK YOUR WHEELS AND TYRES
CHECK YOUR HEADSET
SAFETY FIRST
SIMPLE MAINTENANCE
28 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
29 LUBRICANTS
29 CLEANING
30 BRAKES
31 ADJUSTING GEARS
31 ADJUSTING HEADSET
32 WHEELS
32 SPROCKET, CRANK AND FREEWHEEL
33 SPARES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
33 USER INFORMATION
SERIOUS STUFF
34 LIMITED WARRANTY
34 USEFUL PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
35 LIMITATIONS
35 PROCEDURES
CONTENTS

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KNOW YOUR BIKE
HELLION X24

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BRAKE LEVER
GEAR SHIFTER
STEM
HEADTUBE
HEADSET
SUSPENSION FORK
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BRAKE ROTOR
BRAKE CALLIPER
PEDAL
CRANK
CHAINRING
CHAIN
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REAR SHOCK
SEAT CLAMP
SEAT POST
SADDLE
REAR DERAILLEUR
CASSETTE
HELLION X20

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS & TORQUE VALUES
4mm Allen Key
5mm Allen Key
6mm Allen Key
Cross head screw driver
Shock pump
Torque wrench
STEM HANDLEBAR CLAMP BOLTS 5-6 Nm
STEM STEERER TUBE BOLTS 5.2 Nm
REAR DERAILLEUR 8-10 Nm
REAR WHEEL AXLE 15 Nm
FRONT WHEEL AXLE 5 Nm
GRIP 2 Nm
SEATCLAMP 5-6 Nm
SEAT RAIL CLAMP 14-16 Nm
BRAKE LEVERS 6-8 Nm
BRAKE CALLIPER BOLTS 6-8 Nm
DISC ROTOR BOLTS 6 Nm
SHIFT LEVER 3-4 Nm
HEADSET 3 Nm
PEDALS 30 Nm
WHEEL/DROPOUT BOLT 8 Nm
CASSETTE 30-50 Nm
CRANK PRE LOAD BOLT 0.7 - 1.5Nm
CRANK PINCH BOLT 12Nm
RECOMMENDED TOOLS TORQUE VALUES

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INTENDED USE
The Hellion X20 and Hellion X24 are children’s bikes. As such, they are not intended for use by an adult. Incorrect use could result
in damage to parts on the bike including, but not exclusive to, the frame, forks, cranks and wheel set.
Intended Use: Condition 3
This is a set of conditions for the operation of
a children’s bicycle under appropriate parental
supervision in a manner consistent with the
child’s bicycling skills.
This is a set of conditions for the operation of
a bicycle on a regular paved surface where the
tires are intended to maintain ground contact.
This is a set of conditions for the operation of
a bicycle that includes Condition 1 as well as
unpaved and gravel roads and trails with mod-
erate grades. In this set of conditions, contact
with irregular terrain and loss of tire contact
with the ground may occur. Drops are intended
to be limited to 15cm (6”) or less
This is a set of conditions for operation of a
bicycle that includes Condition 1 and Condition
2 as well as rough trails, rough unpaved roads,
and rough terrain and unimproved trails that
require technical skills. Jumps and drops are
intended to be less than 61cm (24”).
This is a set of conditions for operation of a
bicycle that includes Conditions 1, 2, and 3, or
downhill grades on rough trails at speeds less
than 40km/h (25 mph), or both. Jumps are
intended to be less than 122cm (48”).
This is a set of conditions for operation of a
bicycle that includes Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4;
extreme jumping; or downhill grades on rough
trails at speeds in excess of 40km/h (25 mph);
or a combination thereof.
Although we test our bikes beyond their intended usage and weight, the maximum safe combined weight for rider + luggage
is as follows: Hellion X20: 40kg Hellion X24: 50kg
Note: The bike is NOT suitable for the fitting of a luggage carrier, child seat or bicycle trailer.
It is not recommended to to fit stabilisers to the bike

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1Lift the folded tabs from the box. Be careful not to damage the bike box. It can be used again. 2Lift the seatpost assembly and wheels out of the box. Keep these in a safe place.
3Lift the bike upwards and out of the box. 4Rest the bike on the ground either leaning up against the box or standing safely.
UNBOXING HELLION X24

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1Lift the folded tabs from the box. Be careful not to damage the bike box. It can be used again. 2Lift the seat post assembly out of the box. Keep this in a safe place.
3Lift the bike upwards and out of the box.
UNBOXING HELLION X20

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1Remove protection from stem and remove the protective wrapping from the handlebar. Remove the stem bolts using
the 4mm allen key and put them somewhere safe. 2Mount the handlebar to the stem and install the faceplate.
4Make sure the gaps of the stem are even, and that the logos are centrally aligned. Torque bolts to 5-6Nm.3Tighten the screws in the order above 1 - 4 to achieve even clamping.
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

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1Remove the saddle and seatpost assembly from the pack- aging. Loosen the seat clamp by opening the quick release
(QR) lever and insert the seatpost.
3Tighten the QR clamp by closing the lever.
2It is important the seat post is always inserted past the minimum insertion mark on the seatpost.
SEATPOST MINIMUM INSERTION AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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REAR DERAILLEUR ASSEMBLY
1Carefully cut the cable ties holding the mech to the frame and remove the bubble wrap and foam packaging. 2Using the 5mm allen key, Fit the derailleur into the mech hanger but do not tighten yet.
3Before tightening the derailleur bolt, make sure the notch on the derailleur sits behind the tab on the mech hanger. 4Tighten the derailleur bolt to 8-10Nm, use a torque wrench if you have one.

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REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY (HX24)
1Remove the protective packaging from the rear
wheel. 3Install the rear wheel into the dropouts plates on the
frame. Make sure the chain wraps around the cassette.
To make this easier pull the rear mech towards the back of
the bike.
4Install the rear axle into the frame - be careful on the first couple of turns to ensure the axle engages with the
thread. Tighten the axle by turning it clockwise by hand
to 10-15Nm.
5You can re locate the position of the rear axle lever by pulling the lever out.
2Remove the rear axle from the frame and
remove the rear wheel
axle location box.

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FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY (HX20)
1Remove the packaging from the front fork and the front wheel. Be careful not to lose the hub end caps.
3Remove the brake pad spacer, and Insert the front wheel into the fork dropouts making sure the rotor is centered in
the brake calliper and the axle hole is lined up. 4Slide the 15mm axle into the fork from the left hand side
(disc side), gently turn the axle to engage the first few
threads, then tighten to 12-15Nm. Once tight, check the
disc brake operates correctly.
2Using the 5mm allen Key, unscrew the axle and remove from the fork.

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3Remove the brake pad spacer, and Insert the front wheel into the fork dropouts making sure the rotor is centered in
the brake calliper and the axle hole is lined up. 4Slide the 15mm axle into the fork, then gently turn the
axle to engage the first few threads and tighten to the
fixed position, tighten the QR axle to 15Nm by pressing
the lever. Check the disc brake operates correctly.
2Open the axle quick release (QR) lever, unscrew the axle and remove from the fork.
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY (HX24)
1Remove the packaging from the front fork and the front wheel. Be careful not to lose the hub end caps.

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CHAIN GUARD INSTALLATION (X20)
2Remove the crank preload bolt. Then remove the non drive-side crank arm.1Using the supplied 5mm allen key. Remove the 2 pinch bolts.
4Install the guard plate using the 2 x M6 bolts - don’t fully tighten, make sure the plate can still be rotated.3You now should be able to remove the drive side crank assembly.

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5Reinstall the drive-side crankset, install the chain guard cover, and install the 2 x M5 bolts and tighten to 3Nm. 6Once installed cycle the suspension to make sure the chain doesn’t contact the chainguard.
7Rotate the cranks to gain access to the 2 x M6 bolts and tighten to 6Nm. 8Reverse the instructions above to re install the non drive- side crank arm, tighten the preload bolt to 0.7 - 1.5Nm,
and tighten the pinch bolts to 12Nm.

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PARTS KIT
A1 X RIGHT ANGLED 22.2MM BRACKET
B1 X STRAIGHT BRACKET
CHEADSET BOLT INSERT
D1 X RED REAR REFLECTOR
E1 X WHITE FRONT REFLECTOR
F2 X WHEEL REFLECTORS
TOOLS REQUIRED
Crosshead screw driver
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PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Make sure you take note of which pedal is the right hand
pedal, and which is the left hand pedal. Apply some grease
to the threads. If there are washers supplied in the parts
kit, make sure to use them.
Using the 6mm allen key provided, tighten the pedal to
35Nm. The drive-side pedal is tightened clockwise, the non
drive-side pedal is tightened anti-clockwise.

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2Remove the split screw from the bracket and fit to the han- dlebar by slotting the handlebar between the split in
the bracket. Re install the screw and nut and tighten to 3Nm.
1To fit the reflectors. Locate the 22.2mm right angled bracket and white reflector. Slide the reflector down on to
the bracket until the it “clicks” into position.
FRONT REFLECTOR
2Remove the split screw from the bracket and fit to the seatpost by slotting the post between the split in the
bracket. Re install the screw and nut and tighten to 3Nm.
REAR REFLECTOR
1Locate the appropriate bracket. Slide the red reflector down onto the bracket until the reflector “clicks”
into position.

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WHEEL REFLECTOR
Your bike will be supplied with 2 x wheel reflectors. These can be installed on either side of the bike. There is one for each wheel
PARTS KIT continued
To install, slot the wheel reflector between 2 spokes com-
ing from the same side of the hub e.g. drive-side or non
drive-side. 2Slide the reflector towards the centre of the wheel until
you feel the it locates with a soft “click”into position.
To fit the headset bolt insert - push the insert by hand into the
headset bolt. The insert will help stop water/mud from settling
inside the bolt and protect it from corrosion.
HEADSET BOLT INSERT BELL
Some bikes are supplied with a bell. To install the bell, remove
the bolt using the crosshead screwdriver. Slot the handlebar
between the split in the bell and re tighten the bolt to 3Nm.