HORNIT HERO User manual

User Manual

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To avoid serious injury:
• Adult assembly is required by a competent person. If you are unsure
about anything please use a qualified bicycle mechanic.
• A cycle helmet, appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn.
• Use only in a safe location and under the supervision of an adult until
the rider has appropriate skills for their environment including road
safety and awareness. Remember children are less visible in traffic.
• If riding in low light then use lights and reflective equipment.
• In case of an accident please check the bike for damage to make sure
it’s safe to continue riding.
• HERO is made for rides on paved and unpaved roads, tracks and light
trails. It is fine with small jumps and bumpy terrain. It is not designed
for BMX style, stunt riding or downhill racing. Nor adults! HEROs have
been tested up to 60kg.
WARNINGS ASSEMBLY
Your HERO bicycle has been checked, tuned and carefully repacked by one of
our mechanics before being shipped to you. It will need the front wheel and
handlebars to be reattached by following these instructions. You will need the
following tools:
4 & 5mm
Allen keys
15mm or Adjustable
Spanner
Phillips
Screwdriver
It is important to note that different bolts have different torque requirements.
Over-tightening bolts can damage them. Torque measurements are given in
Newton meters (Nm).

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Anatomy of a HERO
stem
clamp
seat
post
clamp
belt tensioner
seat
post
saddle
rear
dropout
Schrader
valve
front
dropout
belt drive
pedal
down
tube
top tube
seat tube
crank
grip
V brake
V brake
spacers
headtube
forks
rim sidewall
(braking surface)
handlebar clamp
brake lever

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Handlebars
The handlebar arrives detached from HERO and needs to be mounted.
a. Remove the 4 bolts from
the handlebar clamp with a
4mm Allen key.
b. Place the handlebar centrally against the stem, with the cables untwisted
and insert all four bolts by hand.
1. 3.
4.
2.
c. Check that the angle of the brake levers sit a little lower than the
handlebar. The rider should not have to strain their wrists to reach the
brake levers.
d. Use a 4mm Allen key to tighten the bolts in the
sequence shown in the diagram below (5-7Nm). It is
important to tighten bolts 1-4 gradually and repeat until
fully secure so that the gap between the clamp halves is
the same all the way around.
Front Wheel
In order to fit the front wheel the V brakes need to be released as shown here:
Fig 1. Fig 2.
noodle
boot
The front wheel can now be attached.
Check the side wall of the tyre for the direction arrow to ensure it is the right
way around. The arrow points forward.

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Your tyres have been pumped to 30 psi/2bar. Give them a
squeeze; there should be very little give. They have Schrader
valves (like your car tyres). Check them regularly as low
pressure tyres are harder to pedal!
Pedals
Insert pedals by hand taking care not to cross thread, then use a 15mm
spanner or adjustable wrench.
a. Identify L (left) and R (right) stamped on the end of the pedal bolt as they
have different threads.
Rear Front
Reset the brakes by squeezing the two sides together and engaging the cable tube
back into its housing. Push the rubber boot back (Fig 2 followed by Fig 1 - p6).
Check that the wheel can spin freely.
Undo the axle using a 5mm Allen key so that it is wide enough
fit in the dropouts at the bottom of the front forks.
Tighten both sides (10-12Nm).
b. It’s a good idea to add some grease or oil to the threads.
c. Fit the right pedal (drive belt side) turning clockwise.
d. Fit the left pedal (non drive belt side) turning anticlockwise.

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Saddle Bell & Reflectors
a. Loosen the seat post clamp using a 5mm Allen key.
a. Attach the bell on either the left or right handlebar as close to the handgrip
as possible using a Phillips screwdriver.
b. Attach the white reflector onto the handlebar next to the stem and the
red reflector on the seat stem next to the seat-post clamp using a Phillips
screwdriver.
b. Children’s bikes are not fitted in the same way as adult bikes: adjust
the saddle position so that your child can comfortably put their feet on the
ground to minimise the risk of falling.
c. Tighten seat post clamp securely (8Nm).
As they grow in confidence and ability you can increase
the saddle height so that they are able to touch the
ground with the balls of their feet, and put more power
into their pedalling.
The seat post has a height limit shown by hatch lines
around the tube. Do not exceed this – instead it’s time
for an upgrade. Bought the wrong size? See our HERO
return policy here: hornit.com/heroreturns

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Brakes
Gears
The right lever operates the front brake, the left lever operates the rear brake.
Check their operation before riding.
The brake levers can be adjusted to match the reach of your child’s hands
using a 2mm Allen key to wind the bolt on the lever mount as shown.
Clockwise decreases the reach to the lever, anti-clockwise increases the
reach.
Adjusting the lever will change the brake pad which may need to be adjusted,
see ‘Brakes’ section on p13.
Our HERO 20” and 24” bikes are fitted with Shimano Nexus 3 hub gears. They
are operated by a hand twist grip. They are fantastic for children as they can be
shifted whilst moving or stationary, are virtually maintenance free and simple
to use.
Our HERO 14” and 16” are singlespeed and fitted with a Shimano freewheel
hub.
READY TO RIDE CHECKLIST:
I can squeeze both brake levers
I can put both feet on the ground
I can turn the handlebars left and right
I can ring the bell
I am wearing a helmet and appropriate footwear
Use this checklist before you
head off to make sure your bike
is safe and you are ready to ride!
Please retain these instructions for future reference, or visit our website which
also has helpful videos.

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
It is especially important to inspect your HERO in the first weeks of use. The
brake cables can stretch and bolts can loosen.
Once the brake pads are worn down to their wear marks
replace before using the bicycle again. Replacements
are readily available from us at hornit.com or from your
local bike shop.
It’s an important habit to check both of the brakes before moving off at the
beginning of a ride and also after a fall as the cables can be snagged or
damaged.
Check that the brakes work smoothly and the levers return to their open
position and the callipers reopen enough not to touch the wheel rim.
You can see this by lifting the wheel off the ground and checking it spins freely.
If the lever can touch the handlebar and the bike can still be pushed forward it
is definitely time to adjust them.
• Unhook cable end from the cable hook on the calliper arm.
• Unscrew the barrel adjuster 3 or 4 turns away from the lever.
• Loosen the brake cable pinch bolt.
• Squeeze the 2 calliper arms so that the pads touch the wheel braking
surface.
• Adjust the pads so they sit true to the top edge of the rim sidewall, but not
touching the tyre.
• Re-tighten the pinch bolt (6Nm).
• Check the braking action so the brake lever engages before touching the
handlebar and the cable noodle can still be removed from its cradle.
• Re-tighten the barrel adjuster which will cause the brake pads to come
away from the rim sidewall and allow the wheel to spin freely. Use the barrel
adjuster for fine adjustments. Reset the cable using the cable pinch bolt for
larger adjustments.
• Centre the calliper arms so that they both contact the wheel at the same
time and return to a neutral position away from the rim. If one of the calliper
arms does not return after braking you can adjust the spring tension on
both sides by turning the spring adjustment screws on the callipers. Turning
the spring adjustment screw clockwise will cause that calliper arm to come
further away from the wheel.
Disconnecting the Brakes
In order to remove the wheel to repair a puncture or for transport the brakes
need to be disconnected (see Front wheel p6).
lock
nut
brake cable pinch bolt
cable hook
calliper arm
brake pad
rim sidewall (braking surface)
spring adjustment screw
barrel
adjuster

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LIMITED WARRANTY
LIABILITY
All Hornit products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. The HERO
frame and forks are automatically warranted for three years from the date of
purchase. You can upgrade to a lifetime warranty for the frame and forks by
registering your details at hornit.com/register-warranty. The lifetime warranty
is valid for as long as the original purchaser owns the bike. All warranties
apply only when the product is used as intended, under normal conditions and
do not apply when damage is caused by wear and tear, accidents, corrosive
substances, water, misuse or neglect. In all cases the warranty is limited
to the value of the product. If you decide to repair a damaged or defective
product yourself or use the services of someone who is not a qualified bicycle
mechanic, Hornit will not be liable for any damage failure or loss caused by
the unauthorised service or parts. This does not affect your statutory rights.
THE MANUFACTURER AND ITS AGENTS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY OR
LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY EXCEPT WHERE PROVED TO BE
AS A RESULT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AGENTS.
THE MANUFACTURER AND ITS AGENTS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY OR
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR OTHER LOSS SUSTAINED AS A
RESULT OF POSSESSION OF OR USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHATEVER THE
REASON OF CAUSE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Wheels
As children are more likely to fall off their bikes or drop them on the ground
it’s important to regularly check the wheels:
• Give the spokes a tug to make sure none are loose.
• Check the wheel runs true by holding it off the ground and spinning it.
• Make sure the wheel hubs are tight in the frame.
Cleaning
Clean your HERO regularly. It helps to keep its condition and future value, as
well as being an opportunity to check it over.
Don’t use a jet wash, as it can easily damage the bearings and other parts of
the bike.
Belt Tension
Having a belt frees you from oily, rusty chains and makes for
a clean, smooth, silent ride. Carbon reinforced belts last longer than chains,
never need grease and are nearly maintenance-free. Say goodbye to high-
maintenance bike chains.
• Release the Shimano gear hub if fitted with a 5mm Allen key making sure
not to damage the shifting pin.
• Loosen the axle bolts with a 5mm Allen key.
• Adjust the tension using a 3mm Allen key, turning each side the same
number of times, start with one turn.
• Make sure they are the same on either side by checking the rear wheel sits
centrally between the frame arms.
• Tighten the bolts and replace the gear hub.

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SERVICE LOG
Look after your HERO and maintain its warranty and value with an
annual service:
HERO tyre pressure: 30psi/2bar
Date
Date
Pre-delivery Inspection
Annual Service
Stamp
Stamp