Isaac Kaon User manual

ISAAC CYCLE
USER MANUAL
Tehava International is an exclusive importer and distributor of Isaac Cycle

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Congratulations on purchasing one of our bikes and thank you for the confidence you have in us. In this user manual, you
will find numerous tips and useful information on how to use your bike as well as on bike technology and maintenance.
Please read this user manual carefully!
Even after your Isaac Cycle dealer has advised you on the purchase and assembly of your bike, they will continue to play
an important role; they are your primary contact for bike maintenance, inspections, modifications and repairs. Should
you have any questions about our products, please contact your Isaac Cycle dealer.
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1 About this user manual 5
1.1 User manual 5
1.1.1 Scope 5
1.1.2 Other relevant documents 5
1.1.3 Images 5
1.2 Symbols and terminology used 5
1.2.1 Symbols 5
1.2.2 Position description 6
1.2.3 List of abbreviations/definitions 6
1.2.4 Incorrect screwed connection 6
2 For your safety 7
2.1 Use your bike for the purpose for which
it was created 7
2.1.1 Who is allowed to ride your bike? 7
2.1.2 How should you ride your bike? 7
2.1.3 Where can you ride your bike? 7
2.1.4 What condition must your bike be in
when cycling? 7
2.1.5 What you should not do 8
2.2 Other risk factors 8
2.2.1 Risks arising from improper final assembly 8
2.2.2 Risks of improper use 8
2.2.3 Burn hazard 9
2.2.4 Other risk factors and safety instructions 9
2.3 Disposing of the bike 9
3 Package contents,
technical specifications 10
3.1 Package contents 10
3.2 Technical specifications 10
3.3 Torques - screwed connections 10
4 Composition and function 11
4.1 Frame 11
4.2 Brakes 11
4.3 Gear system 11
5 Isaac Cycle bike frames 12
6 Before first use 13
7 Before each ride 14
7.1 Checking the wheels 14
7.1.1 Checking the assembly 14
7.1.2 Checking the rims 14
7.1.3 Checking the tyres 15
7.1.4 Checking other issues 17
7.2 Checking the saddle and seatpost 17
7.3 Checking the assembly of the handlebar,
stem and headset 18
7.4 Checking the handlebar parts 19
7.5 Checking the headset 19
7.6 Checking the brakes 19
7.6.1 Checking the rim brake with brake cable
(road bike version) 20
7.6.2 Checking the (hydraulic) disc brakes 21
7.7 Checking the drive, chain 22
8 Adjusting and using the bike 23
8.1 Adjusting the stem (optional) 23
8.2 Adjusting the saddle position 23
8.3 Adjusting the saddle height 23
8.4 Operating the gear system 23
8.4.1 Shimano STI 24
8.4.2 Campagnolo 25
8.4.3 SRAM MTB 26
8.4.4 Shimano MTB 26
8.5 Operating the brakes 27
8.6 Mounting a wheel 27
8.6.1 Operating the thru-axle 27
8.6.2 Operating the quick-release axle 29
8.7 Adjusting the fork (mountain bike) 31
9 While riding 32
9.1 Defects 32
9.1.1 Gear system, drive 32
9.1.2 Brakes 33
9.1.3 Frame and suspension 35
9.1.4 Wheels and tyres 35
10 After a crash or accident 37
11 Transporting your bike 38
11.1 Fitting and removing the wheels 38
11.2 Fitting and removing the seatpost
and saddle 42
12 Cleaning and maintaining the bike 45
13 Storing your bike for longer periods 47
14 Warranty 48
15 Photo legend 49
CONTENTS DEAR CUSTOMER,

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1.2.3
Other relevant documents
- User manuals for components supplied by other
manufacturers
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
- Due to the large number of bike parts that are
available, it is impossible to create a universal
user manual.
- Some parts that have been mounted on this bike
may not be described in this manual.
- Therefore, please always observe the instructions
in the manual of the respective manufacturer.
- The instructions and information contained in
those manuals always take precedence over
deviating information in this manual.
- Contact your dealer for more information.
Images
Images which accompany descriptions come either
straight before or after the corresponding text.
Symbols and terminology used
Symbols
Please note!
Indicates information that requires particular
attention.
Warning!
Indicates that there is a risk of minor personal
injuries and risk of damage to the bike.
Danger!
Indicates that there is a risk of serious injuries,
possibly even fatal injuries.
Risk of burns!
The temperature is above 45°C (coagulation of
protein) and can cause burn injuries.
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1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
Wobble
bar
Torque
DIN
EN
Dealer/qualified
bicycle mechanic
Nm
psi
StVO
StVZO
Correct
screwed
connection
Correct screwed connection Bolt head is flush.
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1.1.2
1.1.3
For an explanation of the technical terms used
for bike parts, please refer to the photos on the
cover sheets or the images used throughout
the manual.
Legislation:
The STVO (Road Traffic Act) and the STVZO
(Road Traffic Licensing Act) only apply in
Germany. Find out which legislation applies
in your country before using your bike for the
first time. For more information, please contact
the responsible authorities or ask your dealer.
A deviation in the curve of the rim
is called a ‘wobble in the wheel’.
Common unit for air pressure.
Indicates how tight a bolt should
be fastened.
German industrial standard.
European standard
(often linked to DIN).
Dealers and qualified bicycle
mechanics are licensed companies
who are authorised by the
competent authority in the country
concerned to be called as such, and
to sell and repair bikes.
Dealers authorised by Isaac Cycle:
Isaac Cycle only authorises
selected dealers to sell and repair
its products.
Newton meters; unit for torque
pounds per square inch;
American unit for pressure;
1 psi = 0.06897 bar
Deutsche Straßenverkehrsordnung
= German Road Traffic Act
Deutsche Straßenverkehrs-
zulassungsordnung = German
Road Traffic Licensing Act, regards
technical requirements and
licensing.
The term ‘correct screwed
connection’ means that the entire
area of the bolt head is flush
against the component.
Position description
Where this user manual refers to ‘right’, ‘left’, ‘in
front’ or ‘behind’, this is always ‘as seen from the
direction of travel’.
List of abbreviations/definitions
Incorrect screwed connection
You can often recognise a loose screw because the
bolt head will protrude.
1.2.4
Incorrect screwed connection Space between the
bolt head and the component.
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User manual
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Failure to observe the instructions in this user
manual may result in dangerous situations,
crashes, accidents and damage to the bike.
- Read this user manual carefully before using
your bike for the first time.
- All bike parts mentioned in this manual are
displayed in the associated images.
- The images in this manual serve as an example
and apply to all Isaac Cycle bikes and bike frames.
- Save this manual for future reference, and pass it
on to the next owner.
- It is your responsibility to inspect your bike as
described in this manual and to (arrange to) have
any work carried out.
If you do not understand any sections of this
manual, ask your dealer for help.
Scope
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
- This user manual is not intended to teach you
how to ride a bike.
- This user manual is not intended to teach you
cycling techniques.
This user manual applies:
- to all bikes constructed in 2017 or later, which are
delivered to the customer fully assembled by an
Isaac Cycle dealer.
- partially to all Isaac Cycle bike frames
constructed in 2016 or later, with which this
manual was included with the purchase. See
Section 5 for more information.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
- New technical developments may result in
changes to existing models and their use and the
development of entirely new models.
- Pay attention to any special instructions.
- Check with your dealer whether this user manual
is up-to-date and valid.
Check with your dealer which information in this
manual also applies to custom-built bikes.
1.1
1.1.1
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
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Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Bike trainers can damage this bike.
- Isaac Cycle is not responsible for damage
caused by the use of a bike trainer.
Other risk factors
Risks arising from improper final assembly
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If this bike is assembled incorrectly, it can
lead to dangerous riding situations, crashes,
accidents and damage to the bike.
Make sure that your dealer checks whether the
bike has been assembled correctly and that the
seat is at the right height for you.
Risks of improper use
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Failure to observe the instructions in this user
manual may result in dangerous situations,
crashes, accidents and damage to the bike.
- Follow the instructions in Section 2.1.
- Only transport your luggage using suitable
bike backpacks.
- Isaac Cycle does not allow luggage racks to be
fitted on their bikes.
Racing bikes lighter than 11 kg do not require
dynamo lights.
Instead, you must have approved battery-
powered lights with you at all times - even
during the day.
When participating in races, racing bikes are
exempt from this rule.
- white reflector at the front (often integrated
into the headlight) and a red reflector at the
rear
- two yellow reflectors on each wheel; or
alternatively: tyres with reflective stripe on
either side
- two yellow reflectors on each pedal
All bike lights and reflectors must be approved.
Approval is indicated by the ‘K’, a wavy line or a
multi-digit number.
Contact your dealer to have these parts
mounted in accordance with the legislation.
What you should not do
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Many cyclists like to modify their bikes and
adapt them to their specific needs.
Saddle, handlebars, pedals, brakes, tyres,
suspension elements: there are many things
you can do to configure your bike at a later
stage.
Work on the bike, even though it might seem
simple, requires proper training, thorough
knowledge and a lot of experience.
If performed incorrectly, it can lead to
dangerous situations, crashes, accidents and
damage to the bike.
- Use only EN-certified accessories. This
rule does not apply to bike computers and
bottle cages, provided they are selected and
mounted by the dealer.
- Consult your dealer when choosing
accessories.
- Adjustments, maintenance and other work
on your bike must only be carried out by a
qualified bicycle mechanic.
2.1.5
The manufacturer has stipulated that the
following bikes are suitable, from a technical
point of view, for use on the following types of
surfaces:
- Road bikes and time-trial bikes: roads, no
jumps
- All kinds of bikes with road bike or racing bike
tyres: roads, no jumps.
- Mountain bikes: roads, sand, gravel, or similar
surfaces (e.g., forest paths, dirt tracks).
Other tyres of bikes may also be fitted with
road bike or racing bike tires.
In such cases, those bikes may only be used on
tarmac roads.
Check with your dealer.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
In principle, the faster you cycle, the greater
the risk of falling. Therefore, only cycle at high
speeds if you have full control of your bike and
adhere to the local legislations.
What condition must your bike be in
when cycling?
Your new bike is classified as sports equipment
and may not be used on public roads without
the necessary equipment as stipulated in the
German Road Traffic Licensing Act (StVZO).
To meet the current StVZO specifications, your
bike must be fitted with the following:
The following requirements are a simplified
description.
The complete text of the regulations for
cycling in Germany is included in the StVZO.
Your dealer can also provide you with more
information.
If using the bike outside Germany, make
sure you follow the traffic regulations in
your country. Check with your dealer or the
responsible authority.
- two independently functioning brakes
- a bell
- dynamo lights on the front (white) and rear
(red) of the bike
2.1
2FOR YOUR SAFETY
Use your bike for the purpose for which
it was created
Who is allowed to ride your bike?
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
The person must be able to ride a bike, i.e., they
must have the basic skills and the necessary
sense of balance for riding a bicycle.
- The cyclist must be tall enough to ride this bike
(ask your dealer for more information).
- The cyclist must be physically and mentally able
to ride this bike on public roads.
How should you ride your bike?
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
You can ride your bike by either sitting on the
saddle or standing on the pedals.
- Hold the left handle grip with your left hand, and
the right handle grip with your right hand.
- To cycle, place your left foot on the left pedal and
your right foot on the right pedal.
- This bike is only intended for use as a method of
transport.
Where can you ride your bike?
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Isaac Cycle bikes are divided into categories: road
bikes, time-trial bikes and mountain bikes.
For streets and roads, the following categories
apply:
- Street: tarmacked
- Path: sand, gravel, or similar surfaces
(e.g., forest path, dirt track)
- Paved path: few or no roots, steps, stones,
differences in height etc.
- Unpaved path: with roots, steps, stones,
differences in height etc.
- Sports park: Special tracks for freeriding, downhill,
BMX and dirt biking
Please note that all streets and paths can be
damaged and/or have obstacles which may put
your safety at risk and damage your bike.
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
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2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2

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3.3 Torques - screwed connections
Package contents
Isaac Cycle bikes are delivered either fully
assembled by your dealer (excluding pedals) or as
a disassembled frame kit.
Technical specifications
3.1Disposing of the bike
At the end of the bike’s service life, you must
dispose of it in the appropriate manner.
Check with your dealer or contact a recycling
plant.
Follow the maintenance instructions in
Sections 11 and 12.
Burn hazard
Risk of burns!
During longer descents, bike rims and disc
brakes become very hot.
- Never touch a rim or disc brake immediately
after a descent.
- Allow the rim or disc brake to cool before you
touch it.
Other risk factors and safety instructions
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Failure to observe the instructions in this user
manual may result in dangerous situations,
crashes, accidents and damage to the bike.
- Wear a helmet when cycling.
- Ride in an anticipatory and defensive manner.
- Do not ride if you have consumed alcohol.
- Ride in such a way that you are in control
of your bike at all times and can adequately
respond to sudden danger.
- Wet weather may affect the operation of the
brakes. This means that the braking distance
is longer.
- When cycling, only wear appropriate clothing
which does not hinder the operation of the
bike or obstruct your vision.
- When cycling, only wear tight-fitting trousers
or shorts. Loose clothing can become
entangled in the bike and cause serious
accidents.
- In the dark and in poor visibility, wear
reflective clothing and use the bike lights.
- Additional weight increases the braking
distance.
- Note that certain items of clothing and
backpacks can restrict your movement.
- Follow the maintenance instructions in
Sections 11 and 12.
2.2.3
2.2.4
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2.3
3PACKAGE CONTENTS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.2
Bike type
Headset size
Seatpost
diameter
Bottom
bracket
bearing
Ambient
temperatures
road bike/time-trial
bike/mountain bike
Element (Disc),
Meson, Boson (Disc),
Kaon (Disc), Vitron,
Graviton (Disc),
Baryon 29,
Baryon 650B,
Tensor 29
Muon, Photon
Element (Disc),
Boson (Disc),
Kaon (Disc), Vitron,
Graviton (Disc)
Meson, Muon,
Photon
Baryon 29,
Baryon 650B,
Tensor 29
Element (Disc),
Meson,
Boson (Disc),
Muon, Photon
Kaon (Disc), Vitron,
Graviton (Disc),
Tensor 29
Baryon 29,
Baryon 650B
-10°C tot 50°C
1 1/8” - 1 1/2”
1 1/8”
27.2 mm
Aero seatpost
31.6 mm
Pressfit 86.5x41
BSA
Pressfit 92 x 41
Type
Seatpost
clamp
Saddle clamp
Model
Element (Disc),
Kaon (Disc),
Boson (Disc)
Vitron,
Graviton (Disc),
Tensor 29,
Baryon 29,
Baryon 650B
Meson, Muon,
Photon
Element (Disc),
Meson,
Boson (Disc),
Kaon (Disc)
Muon, Photon
Baryon 29,
Baryon 650B
Tensor 29, Vitron
Graviton (Disc)
Torque
Max. 12NM
Max. 6NM
Max. 8NM
Max. 8NM
Max. 12NM
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
New technical developments may result in
changes to existing models and their technical
specifications and the development of entirely
new models.
- Pay attention to any special instructions.
- Check with your dealer whether this manual is
up-to-date and valid.
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Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Incorrect assembly of your frame can lead to
serious accidents!
Isaac Cycle frames are also available separately
and can be assembled according to your personal
wishes. Observe the following instructions.
ISAAC CYCLE ONLY PERMITS AUTHORISED
DEALERS TO ASSEMBLE YOUR FRAME.
-The person who assembles a bike frame to create
a complete bike is considered to be the producer
and is liable for any assembly errors or defects.
- This user manual does not constitute assembly
instructions for your bike frame.
- Only use EN-certified brand accessories to
assemble your bike. These can be identified by
the following attributes in the accompanying
documents:
 •manufacturer’sdetailswithcompleteaddress
 •informationoninspectionsperformedand
inspection guidelines used (with EN number)
 •detailedandclearproductinformationand
assembly instructions in the language of your
country
- For questions about suitable accessories, please
ask your dealer.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Road bike frames must only be fitted with rigid
racing bike forks. Suspension forks are not
permitted.
Gear system
Your bike has:
- Derailleur gears and a chainset with one, two
or three chainrings.
With this system, you have the right gear for
any speed. This makes it easier to cycle up an
incline.
The number of gears is determined as follows:
Derailleur gears: Number of front chainrings
multiplied by the number of sprockets at the
rear.
E.g., 2 chainrings x 11 sprockets = 22 gears.
This type of bike is available in the following
versions:
- Classic racing bike: racing handlebars, two rim
or disc brakes for racing bikes
- Racing bike set up for time trials/triathlon:
aero handlebars, aero frame
- Mountain bike: straight handlebars, two disc
brakes
All Isaac Cycle racing bikes are supplied with
tyres fitted.
When using rims with glued tubes, you must
observe the instructions contained in the
relevant rim and tyre manufacturer’s user
manual.
Ask your dealer for more information.
Frame
Your bike is equipped with either a carbon fibre
or aluminium frame.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Carbon is a light material which, when used
normally and for the intended purpose, has very
special characteristics. It is, however, vulnerable in
the event of crashes, bumps, and assembly errors.
- Follow the instructions in Sections 10, 11 and
12.
Brakes
Your bike is equipped with two independently
functioning rim or disc brakes.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Improper use of the brakes can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
- Make sure you know how to use the brakes
properly.
- As standard, the front brake is installed on
the left, and the rear brake is installed on the
right. This, of course, can be adjusted by the
Isaac Cycle dealer.
- Determine which brake lever operates the
front brake and which operates the rear brake.
- To do this, squeeze the relevant brake lever
several times when stationary. You will notice
that the brake pads/disc brake pads open and
close on one of the rims.
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4.3

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Some racing bikes are fitted with so-called
tubular tyres. In such cases, the inner tube is
sown into the outer tyre. Outer and inner tubes
are then glued on to the special rim during
assembly. The assembly instructions issued
by the tyre, glue and rim manufacturer must
be followed.
Refer to the instructions in 7.1.3.
Rim reflectors may be fitted on bikes which
conform to the StVZO specifications.
Checking the assembly
Vigorously shake both wheels back and forth,
perpendicular to the direction of travel.
- The wheels must not move in the clamp.
- The quick release/thru-axle must be closed/
tightened.
- There should be no cracking or grinding sounds.
Contact your dealer if you discover any defects
when checking the assembly.
Checking the rims
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Worn rims and/or big wobbles in the wheel can
lead to dangerous riding situations, crashes,
accidents and damage to the bike.
Worn rims must be replaced; if there is a wobble in
the wheel, it must be repaired!
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
For rim brakes: dirty rims may reduce the braking
force.
Dirty rims must be cleaned immediately.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Using a bike which is not roadworthy can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
Also take into account the possibility that your
bike may have fallen over when left unguarded or
that others may have tampered with it.
- Before every ride, check that your bike is
roadworthy.
- Remember the condition of your bike upon
purchase so you can easily recognise at a later
stage whether any parts of the bike deviate
from the correct state (it is sometimes a good
idea to take photos).
- Immediately contact your dealer if you find that
the condition of your bike deviates from the
correct state.
- Only ride this bike again once the dealer has
completed the necessary repairs.
Visually inspect the whole bike:
- Make sure all screws are tight
(see Section 1.2.4).
- Check the whole bike for tears, cracks, deep
scratches or other mechanical damage.
Contact your dealer if you discover any defects
during this visual inspection.
Checking the wheels
A wheel is made up of the following components:
- hub
- disc brake (optional)
- sprockets or sprocket cassette (rear hub only)
- spokes
- rim
- tubeless tyre (without inner tube) or clincher/
folding tyre (with inner tube and rim tape)
1 Have your dealer check that the bike is
assembled correctly and confirm that your bike
is roadworthy.
2 Have your dealer adjust the saddle position so
that it is at the right height for you.
You can fine-tune and make minor adjustments
yourself, as described in Sections 8.2 and 8.3.
3 Only use your bike once your dealer has
explained the technical aspects of your bike.
4 Protect your bike with spray wax, see Section 12.
5 Read Sections 6 and 7 before riding your bike for
the first time.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Using a bike which is not roadworthy can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike. The same risks apply if
you are not yet familiar with your new bike and
do not know how to use it properly.
- Familiarise yourself with your bike before riding
it for the first time. Make sure you know which
brake lever operates the front brake and which
operates the rear brake (see Section 8.5).
- Modern brakes have a very strong braking
force. This means that when the brake lever
is squeezed too far, the respective wheel
can become blocked and thus can cause an
accident. Practice using the brakes on safe
terrain.
- For new rim or disc brakes, or after replacing
brake pads or disc brake pads (for disc brakes),
it takes a while (running-in period) before the
brakes reach their maximum braking force.
Bear in mind that the braking distance will be
longer at first.
- If your bike is equipped with optional clipless
pedals (Isaac Cycle bikes are not fitted with
pedals as standard) which securely fasten the
shoe to the pedal:
Practice clicking and unclicking your shoes onto
the pedal before use.
Clipless pedals are not safety pedals!
- If you need to remove the seatpost and front
and/or rear wheel for transporting your bike,
refer to Sections 11.1 and 11.2.
6 7BEFORE FIRST USE BEFORE EACH RIDE
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7.1
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7.1.1
Rim with a groove as wear indicator.
7.1.2

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Check your tyres for external damage and wear:
•theoriginalprofileoftherubbershouldbe
visible over the entire surface of the tyre.
•thepliesundertherubbermustnotbevisible.
•therubbermustnotexhibitanybulgesor
cracks.
Check the air pressure:
Check what type of tyres are fitted on your bike
Mountain bikes may be fitted with racing tires;
road bikes may be fitted with trekking tyres.
Rule of thumb:
Mountain bike tyre:
Tyre wider than 40 mm
Trekking/cross and fitness bike tyres:
Tyres are 28mm - 40mm wide
Road bike tyre:
Tyre narrower than 30mm
Check with your dealer what type of tyre is
fitted on your bike.
Guidelines for tyre pressure:
mountain bike tyres: 2.5 - 3.5 bar
trekking tyres: 3.5 - 5.0 bar
road bike tyres: 6.0 - 10.0 bar
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If the tyre pressure is too low, there is a greater
risk of punctures and it becomes dangerous to
ride the bike. When going round a corner, the
tyre may come loose from the rim and start
to shift.
This can lead to dangerous riding situations,
crashes, accidents and damage to the bike.
Pump up the tyres to the specified pressure.
Air pressure is sometimes measured in the unit
‘psi’. You can use the table below to convert the
unit used.
The actual permissible air pressure can be
found in the information supplied by the tyre
and rim manufacturer.
The permissible tyre pressure is usually
indicated on the side of the tyre. Contact your
dealer for more information about this.
The heavier the cyclist, the greater the tyre
pressure needs to be.
7.1.3
3Check your rims for dirt, especially oil and
grease.
4Contaminated rims must be cleaned
immediately (see Section 12).
Checking the tyres
Check the position of the valve:
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If the valve is slanted, the base of the valve
may break when riding the bike. This can cause
the tyre to deflate suddenly. This can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
Have a qualified bicycle mechanic fit the tyres
properly.
You can carry out these actions yourself if you
know how to remove and mount the wheels (see
Section 11.1) and replace tyres and inner tubes.
- If necessary, remove the valve nut.
- Check the position of the valve: valves should
point towards the centre of the wheel.
1Check the rims for wear:
- Rims with wear indicators:
visual inspection
- Rims without wear indicators:
 •visualinspection
 •fingernailtest:runyourfingernailacross
the surface of the rim.
You shouldn’t be able to feel any grooves.
- If the wear indicator is no longer visible, or
if the rim has visible grooves or you can feel
grooves when doing the fingernail test, it
needs replacing.
2Check the roundness of the rims:
 •Liftthebikeandspinthefrontwheeland
then the rear wheel.
 •Notethedistancebetweentherimand
brake pads. The maximum permissible
deviation per revolution is 2 mm.
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Rim with a groove as wear indicator.
Rim with dot as wear indicator.
Rim without wear indicator.
Correct valve position:
Valve points towards the centre of the wheel.
Incorrect valve position:
Valve does not point towards the centre of the
wheel.
psi
bar
30
2,1
40
2,8
50
3,5
60
4,1
70
4,8
80
5,5
90
6,2
100
6,9
110
7,6
120
8,3
130
9,0
140
9,7
Types of valves.
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Check the air pressure using a tyre pressure
gauge. Read the supplied manual or ask your
dealer for a demonstration before using the
tyre pressure gauge.
If the tyre pressure is too low: pump up the tyre
further.
If the tyre pressure is too high: open the valve
to let air escape and then check the tyre
pressure again.
If your bike pump has a pressure gauge, you can
check the pressure while pumping up the tyre.
Let some air out of the tyre first and then pump
up until the required tyre pressure is reached.
There are different types of valves available.
If the tyre has a ‘car’ or Dunlop valve, you can
attach the pump head directly onto the valve.
If the tyre has a ‚French‘ valve, you first need to
open the locking nut as far as possible before
attaching the pump and then close it fully once
you have finished pumping up the tyre. Ask
your dealer to show you how to do this.
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If the saddle and/or seatpost do move, secure
them in place (see Sections 8.2, 8.3 and 11.2).
Checking the assembly
of the handlebar, stem and headset
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
The handlebar and stem are vital parts for
ensuring your safety when cycling.
Damage to and incorrect assembly of these
parts can cause very serious accidents.
If you find that these parts are defective, or if
you are not sure whether they are in optimum
condition, you must not use your bike on any
account. Have your bike checked by a qualified
bicycle mechanic straight away.
Check that the handlebar, stem and headset
have been fitted correctly.
- The stem must be parallel to the front wheel
rim; the handlebar must be perpendicular
to that.
- Clamp the front wheel between your legs.
- Hold the handlebar at both ends.
- Try to turn the handlebar in both directions
(by hand).
- Try to turn the handlebar in the stem
(by hand).
7.2
- Note: the bike must be fitted with all reflectors
in accordance with StVZO (see Section 2.1.4).
The reflectors must be fitted correctly, and be
visible and clean.
Checking the saddle and seatpost
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If the seatpost does not extend far enough into
the frame, it may come off. This can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
Make sure that the seatpost extends far
enough into the frame. The minimum insertion
depth is indicated on the seatpost. Refer to
Section 8.3 for more information.
If you have the necessary technical knowledge,
you can attach the seatpost yourself.
Also refer to Sections 8.2, 8.3 and 11.2 for more
information.
Make sure saddle and seatpost are firmly in
position:
- By hand, try to twist the saddle, including
post, in the frame. It must not be possible to
rotate them.
Check that the tyres have been fitted correctly:
•Liftthefrontandrearwheelinturnandspin
them by hand.
•Thetyremustspinseamlessly.Theremustbe
no radial or lateral runout.
If your bike is fitted with tubular tyres:
Some racing bikes are fitted with so-called
tubular tyres. In such cases, the inner tube is
sown into the outer tyre. Outer and inner tubes
are then glued on to the special rim during
assembly. The assembly instructions issued by
the tyre, glue and rim manufacturer must be
followed.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If a tyre is glued incorrectly, when going round a
corner it may come loose from the rim and start
to shift.
- Check the glue work on the tubes.
- If you can push the tyre away from the rim
using your hand, you must not use the bike.
- The tyre must be re-glued.
- Follow the assembly instructions issued by
the tyre, glue and rim manufacturer.
- Contact your dealer for more information.
At different points on the tyre, try to push the
inflated tyre (sideways) away from the rim.
The tyre must not move away from the rim.
- If you can push the tyre away from the rim,
you must not use the bike.
Have the tyre re-glued by a qualified bicycle
mechanic.
A tyre that has just been glued must be left to
dry properly. Follow the assembly instructions
issued by the tyre, glue and rim manufacturer.
Checking other issues
Check the wheels for loose parts such as twigs,
bits of fabric, loose spoke reflectors etc.
If there are loose parts:
- Remove them, if it is possible to do so without
using much force.
- Check whether these loose parts have
damaged your wheels.
- Re-attach loose bike parts, such as spoke
reflectors. Contact your dealer immediately if
you cannot or do not want to do this yourself.
7.1.4
!
Checking the seatpost.
- Try to move the saddle in its clamp by pushing
it up and down by hand.
The saddle should not move.
Checking the saddle.
Checking that the stem is mounted securely.
Checking that the handlebar is mounted securely.
7.3

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Check the brake cables and make sure they are
securely in place:
- The brake cables must not be damaged or
corroded.
- The brake cables must be clamped in position
at the brake callipers (so that the entire
breadth of the cable is secure).
Checking the handlebar parts
Check that the shifter/brake lever, handles (only
if handlebar is straight) and time-trial/triathlon
handlebars (only for time-trial and triathlon
bikes) are securely fitted:
7.4
7.5
- Turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar
sideways and release immediately.
- The front wheel should return to its original
position.
- The front wheel must not remain in the
rotated position.
Checking the brakes
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Faulty brakes can cause life-threatening
accidents.
Check your brake system particularly
thoroughly.
Checking the grip shift.
- Clamp the front wheel between your legs or
hold the handlebar tight with your hands.
- Try to turn the shifter/brake lever by hand.
- Try to pull the handles off the handlebar (only
if handlebar is straight).
- The parts must not rotate or shift.
- There should be no cracking or grinding
sounds.
Checking the headset
The headset is the part which keeps the fork
crown securely in position in the head tube.
Check the headset.
It must be easy to rotate the front wheel in
both directions, and there should not be any
play.
- Stand next to your bike and hold the
handlebar grips with both hands.
- Squeeze the front brake, keep it compressed.
- Push your bike forwards and backwards in
short jerking movements.
- There must be no detectable play in the
headset:
There must be no cracking or grinding sounds.
There must also be no crunching sounds.
- Lift the whole bike off the ground such that
the rear wheel is higher than the front wheel.
Checking the headset: turning the handlebar.
Checking the headset: turning the handlebar.
7.6
!
During longer trips, brake pads and disc brakes
can quickly become worn.
Always take a spare set with you on such trips.
Only replace the brake pads yourself if you
know how to do it properly.
Contact your dealer for more information.
Have a qualified bicycle mechanic replace the
brake pads or disc brakes if you do not know
how to do this properly yourself.
Check that your brakes are working properly:
- When stationary, squeeze both brake levers
until the end stop.
Note that in this position the minimum distance
between the brake lever and handlebar grip
must be at least 30 mm.
Checking the brake lever.
- Try to move the bike while squeezing both
brake levers.
- Both wheels must remain locked.
Checking the rim brake with brake cable
(road bike version)
Rim brake on a road bike.
7.6.1
Correct clamping of the brake cable.
Check that the entire brake system has been
fitted and assembled correctly:
- By hand, try to pull the brakes away from the
fork (front) or the frame (rear).
Checking the brakes are fitted securely.
It must not be possible to pull the brakes loose
and they must be fitted without play.

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Check the position of the brake shoes.
- When the brakes are squeezed, almost the
entire surface area of the brake pads must
come in contact with the rim flank.
7.7 Checking the drive, chain
1Turn the right crank anticlockwise and
observe the chainrings and sprocket cassette
from above.
- The chainrings and sprocket cassette must
not exhibit any lateral runout.
- There must be no foreign objects between
the sprockets. Remove if possible.
2Push the left crank towards the horizontal
chainstay as shown in the image.
3Inspect the chain for damage.
 •Theremustbenodamageonanypartof
the chain e.g. bent link plates, protruding
rivets or rollers, etc., and there must be no
jammed, rigid chain links.
4When stationary, turn the right crank in the
opposite direction to pedalling and observe
how the chain moves over the chain guide on
the rear derailleur.
Correct position of the brake shoes.
Wear indicator.
- Under no circumstances must the brake
shoes touch the tyre, even if the brake is not
being squeezed.
Check the brake shoes for wear and tear.
•Thebrakeshoesmustnotbewornbeyond
the wear indicator.
Check the left/right symmetry of the brake:
•Thebrakeshoesmustbethesamedistance
from the rim on both sides.
Checking the crank.
5The chain must run smoothly over the chain
guide and must not jump.
7.6.2 Checking the (hydraulic) disc brakes
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Dirty disc brakes can reduce the braking force.
•Dirtydiscbrakesmustbecleaned
immediately.
!
1Make sure the brake calliper is securely in place.
 •Thebrakecallipershouldnotmove.
2Check the tightness of your brake system:
 •Operatethebrakeleverwhilestationaryand
keep it compressed.
 •Checkthebrakesystem,fromthebrakelever
via the cables to the brakes.
 •Theremustbenohydraulicfluidleakage
anywhere in the system.
3Check the disc brake for damage:
 •Theremustbenobedents,cracks,deep
scratches or other mechanical damage.
4Lift both the front and rear wheel and spin
them by hand:
 •Ifthereisanylateralplayonthediscbrake,
this must be minimal.
5Have your dealer check the wear on the brake
pads and the disc brakes:
 •Thebrakeliningsmustnotbeusediftheyare
worn passed the wear indicators.
 •Thethicknessofthediscbrakesmustnot
drop below the minimum level.
 •Youcanfindtheminimumthicknessin
the instructions supplied with the relevant
component.
6Check whether your brakes are dirty. Especially
check for oil and fatty substances.
 •Dirtydiscbrakesshouldbecleaned
immediately.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
•Contactwiththeeyescancauseirritation.
In case of contact, rinse your eyes with clean
water and seek immediate medical attention.
•Contactwiththeskincancauserashesand
irritation. In case of contact, wash your skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
•Inhalationofmineraloilmistorvapoursmay
cause nausea. Cover your nose and mouth
with a dust mask and work in a well ventilated
area. If you inhale mineral oil mist or vapour,
go to a place with fresh air immediately.
Wrap a blanket around you. Stay warm and
stable and seek professional medical
attention.
•Itmustbesecurelyinplace;thereshouldbe
no movement at the bearing.
•Thereshouldbenocrackingorgrinding
sounds.
Checking the suspension fork
Check your suspension fork:
•Squeezethefrontbrakeandkeepit
compressed.
•Pushdownonthehandlebarwithyourwhole
body weight so that there is pressure on the
fork.
•Theforkshouldspringbackeasilyunlessitis
‘locked’.
•Thereshouldbenocrackingorrattling.
•Clampthefrontwheelbetweenyourlegsand
try to lift the bike by the handlebar.
•Theframetubesmustnotcomeoutofthe
suspension tube or the fork arch.
•Alsorefertotheinformationcontainedinthe
fork manual (issued separately).
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Operating the gear system
Use the photos to find out which gear system
has been fitted on your bike.
If it is not clear from the photos, check with
your dealer.
You may make some adjustments to the bike
yourself. Only perform these adjustments if
you have sufficient technical knowledge and
experience, and have the right tools.
Adjusting the stem (optional)
Some bikes are fitted with a height/angle-
adjustable stem. This must only be adjusted by
a qualified bicycle mechanic.
Adjusting the saddle position
Your saddle is attached using one or two
clamping bolts.
To change the position of the saddle, you need
the appropriate Allen key and a torque wrench.
To adjust the height or angle of your saddle:
- Loosen the clamping bolt(s) slightly until you
can easily shift the saddle and/or adjust the
angle.
- Adjust the saddle to the desired position.
- If there is only one clamping bolt: Tighten
the clamping bolt using the specified torque.
Make sure that any loosened parts fit back
into position correctly.
- If there are two clamping bolts: Tighten
each bolt, one at a time, in quarter/half-
turn increments until you have reached the
specified torque.
- The required tightening torques are specified
in Table 3.3.
- For certain saddle brackets, different torques
may be required. If these are not listed in the
table or indicated on the saddle bracket itself,
contact your dealer.
Adjusting the saddle height
If the seatpost clamp is secured using a bolt,
you will need the appropriate Allen key and a
torque wrench.
1 Loosen the clamp as described in
Section 11.2.
2 Adjust the saddle, including bracket, to the
desired position. Observe the instructions in
Section 11.2 regarding the insertion depth of
the seatpost.
3 Secure the seatpost as described in
Section 11.2.
8.1
8ADJUSTING AND USING THE BIKE
8.2
8.3
8.4
Shimano STI
Campagnolo.
If your grip shift is not among the photos,
consult the manufacturer’s manual which
was supplied with the product and/or contact
the dealer for more information regarding the
operation of your system.
If your bike is fitted with derailleur gears, the
chain shifts to another gear by moving from
one cog to another. The cogs near the chainset
are called ‘chainrings’; the cogs on the rear
wheel are called ‘sprockets’.
Observe the specified chain position.
- Avoid:
•largestchainring+largestsprocket
•middlechainring+largestsprocket
(only applies to triple chainset)
•middlechainring+smallestsprocket
(only applies to triple chainset)
•smallestchainring+smallestsprocket
SRAM MTB.
Shimano MTB.
The left grip shift controls the front derailleur,
the right grip shift controls the rear derailleur.
Risk of material damage!
Incorrect operation of the grip shift can damage
your crank parts.
Never operate both grip shifts or shifters at the
same time!
To switch gear with chainrings (left handle):
Never do so while applying full power on the
pedals.
Shimano STI
This gearshift system has two levers.
Lever B can be used both to brake and switch to
a bigger chainring or sprocket. Lever A is used
to switch to a lower gear.
To switch to a smaller chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing
gears.
- Press lever A until you feel the chain skip and
then release immediately.
Chain movement.
8.4.1
!
Shimano
shifter/brake lever.
Switching to
a smaller sprocket.

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Campagnolo shifter/brake lever.
8.4.2
8.4.3
- To shift up a few gears at a time, press lever A
and click through twice (max.) until the desired
gear has been selected.
To switch to a smaller chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing
gears.
- Press lever B downwards until you feel the
chain skip and then release immediately.
To switch to a larger chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing
gears.
- Press lever B until you hear the first ‘click’ and
release it when the desired gear has been
selected.
- To shift up a few gears at a time, press lever B
and click through twice (max.) until the desired
gear has been selected.
To switch to a larger chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing
gears.
- Press lever A until you hear the first ‘click’ and
release it when the desired gear has been
selected.
Switching to a larger sprocket and skipping
several gears.
Ultegra and Dura Ace Di2
This system switches gears electronically.
Operation of the grip shift is similar to that
of the mechanical grip shift, but you do not
need to push as hard.
For more information, see the instruction
manuals provided by your dealer/Shimano.
Campagnolo
This shifter has two levers. Lever A is used to
switch to a bigger chainring or sprocket. Lever
B is used to switch to a smaller chainring or
sprocket.
!
Switching to the next largest sprocket.
Switching to a smaller sprocket.
- To shift up a few gears at a time, press lever
A downwards until the desired gear has been
selected. Then release it immediately.
SRAM MTB
This shifter has two levers. Lever A is used to
switch to a bigger chainring or sprocket. Lever
B is used to switch to a smaller chainring or
sprocket.
To switch to a larger chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing
gears.
- Press lever A until you hear the first ‘click’ and
keep it compressed until the desired gear has
been selected.
- To quickly jump to a different sprocket
(skipping other sprockets), press the lever
downwards and keep compressed until the
desired gear is selected.
To switch to a smaller chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing gears.
- Press lever B until you feel the chain skip and
then release immediately.
8.4.4 Shimano MTB
This shifter has two levers.
Lever A is used to switch to a bigger chainring
or sprocket. Lever B is used to switch to a
smaller chainring or sprocket.
To switch to a larger chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing
gears.
- Press lever A until you hear the first ‘click’ and
keep it compressed until the desired gear has
been selected.
- To quickly jump to a different sprocket
(skipping other sprockets), press the lever
downwards and keep compressed until the
desired gear is selected.
To switch to a smaller chainring or sprocket, do
the following:
- You must keep pedalling while changing gears.
- Press lever B until you feel the chain skip and
then release immediately.
Switching to the next largest sprocket. Switching to the next largest sprocket.
Switching to a smaller sprocket. Switching to a smaller sprocket.

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8.5 Operating the brakes
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Improper use of the brakes can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
- Make sure you know how to use the brakes
properly.
- Determine which brake lever operates the
front brake and which operates the rear brake.
- To do this, squeeze the relevant lever several
times when stationary. You will notice that
the brake pads or disc brake pads open and
close on one of the rims.
To operate the brake, pull the lever towards the
handlebar.
Operating the brakes.
Thru-axle before mounting.
!The best braking performance is achieved by
applying the right amount of pressure to both
levers at the same time.
8.6 Mounting a wheel
Operating the thru-axle8.6.1
Mounting the wheel:
- If your bike has a thru-axle system with
quick-release lever, place the wheel in the fork
and position the disc brake correctly in the
brake arch.
- Make sure the wheel is straight, and then
slide:
 •roadbike:theaxle,withquick-releaselever
open, from left to right through the wheel
suspension and the hub.
 •mountainbike:frontwheelthe axle, with
quick-release lever open, from right to left
through the wheel suspension and the hub,
rear wheel the axle, with quick-release
lever open, from left to right through the
wheel suspension and the hub.
- Tighten the thru-axle in the screw thread
and apply pressure to close the quick-release
lever.
Removing the wheel:
- Open the quick-release lever and loosen the
thru-axle.
- Remove the quick release from the fork and
hub.
- Carefully remove the wheel from the fork and
the disc brake from the brake arch.
- Put the thru-axle back into position in the fork.
!Special versions
Some wheels are mounted with a different
type of thru-axle or combination of thru-
axle and quick release. For information on
using these systems, please refer to the user
manuals issued by the respective rim or fork
manufacturer.
Operating the quick-release axle
To open the quick release:
- Pull the eccentrically mounted lever away
from the hub. This can now be turned
approximately 180° on its own axis.
8.6.2
The wheel hubs and possibly the seatpost
clamp are fitted with quick-release axles
(usually referred to as the ‚quick release‘).
These quick releases make it easier to
dismantle and assemble the parts without
requiring tools. A quick release consists of
- a long axle with screw thread
- a nut at one end
- and an eccentrically mounted lever at the
other
- There are springs between the lock nut and
the hub, and between the lever and the hub.
- The side of the springs with the smaller
diameter always points towards the hub.
- If there is a quick release for clamping the
seatpost, there is an internal hex screw head
where the nut usually is.
Quick-release axle dismantled in separate parts.
Opening the quick release.
Quick release closed.
Opening the quick release.
Rotate the lock nut anticlockwise until the
wheel can be removed from the frame or fork
without using excessive force.
If you unscrew the nut so far that it comes off
the screw thread, make sure you do not lose the
springs.
Loosening the lock nut by turning anticlockwise.

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Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Improper use of the quick release can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
If the lever can be easily pushed into its final
position, the wheel is not clamped tightly
enough and may slip or come loose while riding.
This can cause accidents and crashes.
- Open the lever again and tighten the lock nut
in a clockwise direction.
Under no circumstances should it only be
possible to push the leaver into its end position
by applying excessive force or not be possible
to move it into its end position at all (= 90°
relative to the hub axle).
Due to the eccentric bearing, it may become
loose while riding.
If this occurs, there is a serious risk of an
accident.
- Open the lever again and turn the lock nut
anticlockwise.
- Check that the wheels are securely clamped in
position as described in Section 7.1.1
Adjusting the fork (mountain bike)
1 See the instructions for adjusting the fork
which are included in the fork manufacturer’s
manual.
2 If your fork has a control mechanism on the
handlebar, read the instructions included in
the fork manufacturer‘s manual.
Only the preload of the fork can be adjusted
by compressing the springs using a screw.
This only changes the operating torque of the
fork, i.e., if the preload is higher, the fork will
only spring back under greater operating
forces.
If there is too much preload on the fork, the
suspension will be considerably less effective.
To find out how much weight the spring
elements in your fork can bear, refer to the
enclosed fork manufacturer’s manual and/or
contact your dealer.
If the total weight is outside this range, have
your dealer install a spring element that is
suitable for your weight.
8.5
To close: Follow the instructions in the reverse
order.
1 If you removed the quick-release axle from
the hub completely, insert it in the hub from
the left-hand side (in direction of travel).
Quick release open, front wheel removed.
Inserting the quick-release axle.
2 Place the springs and lock nut on the axle.
Position the lock nut on the end which is
protruding from the hub on the right-hand
side, and tighten by turning it clockwise.
Make sure the handle is in the open position.
Turning the lock nut on the axle in a clockwise
direction.
3 Tilt the eccentrically mounted lever so that it
is in line with the hub axle. Keep the handle in
this position.
4 Tighten the lock nut until it is only possible to
rotate the lever 90° on its bearing by applying
some force (it should be just about in line
with the hub axle).
5 Push the lever another 90° to the end stop.
End position of the closed quick-release lever.
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Problem
Can’t switch gears (properly)
Chain becomes blocked after or
while switching gears
Unusual noises such as cracking,
loud grinding and/or flapping
Irregular resistance
while pedalling
Chain has fallen off
- Contact your dealer immediately if you notice
any defects, no matter how small, or if the
braking performance is deteriorating.
- Only ride this bike again once the dealer has
completed the necessary repairs.
Gear system, drive9.1.1
Defects
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Performing maintenance tasks without having
the relevant knowledge can lead to dangerous
situations, crashes, accidents and damage to
the bike.
Therefore, all maintenance tasks which are not
mentioned in the table below should only be
performed by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
9WHILE RIDING
9.1 Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If you notice that your bike starts to handle
differently, makes unusual noises or exhibits
any defects which are not discussed in this
Section, this can lead to dangerous riding
situations, crashes, accidents and damage to
the bike.
If you notice any abnormalities that are not
listed in the table below, have them checked
immediately by your dealer and repaired if
necessary.
Possible causes
•Gripshiftnotbeingusedcorrectly
•Gearsystemnotsetupproperly
•Toomuchpressureonthepedal/
pedalling too slowly on steep
inclines
•Chainisjammed
•Drive/gearsystempartsare
damaged
•Drive/gearsystempartsare
damaged
•Improperuseofgearsystem
(see Section 8.4)
•Gearsystemnotsetupproperly
or damaged due to exposure to
adverse conditions.
Problem
Chain has fallen off after
or while switching gear
Chain keeps falling off
Possible causes
•Improperuseofgearsystem
(see Section 8.4)
•Gearsystemnotsetupproperly
or damaged due to exposure to
adverse conditions.
•Continuousimproperuseof
the gear system
•Gearsystemnotsetupproperly
or damaged.
Remedy
•Stop,presstheshifterinthe
opposite direction, manually place
the chain on the next sprocket,
lift the rear wheel, turn the crank
in the direction of pedalling
(only if there is no resistance).
•Ifthisdoesnotresolvethe
problem, have your bike checked
by a qualified bicycle mechanic
straight away.
•Onlyusethegearsystemasper
the instructions in Section 8.4.
•Ifyouareusingthegears
correctly, have your bike checked
by a qualified bicycle mechanic as
soon as possible.
Remedy
•Tryswitchinggearsagain
•Havethegearsystemadjusted
by a qualified bicycle mechanic
•Tryswitchinggearsonflatterrain
•Switchgearwhilestationary:
lift the rear wheel, rotate the
crank in the direction of pedalling
until the desired gear has been
selected.
•Stop,presstheshifterinthe
opposite direction, lift the rear
wheel and turn the crank in the
opposite direction of pedalling.
•Neveruseforceifyoucannot
turn the crank. Have your bike
checked by a qualified bicycle
mechanic straight away.
•Haveyourbikecheckedby
a qualified bicycle mechanic
straight away
•Haveyourbikecheckedby
a qualified bicycle mechanic
straight away
•Stop,manuallyplacethechain
on the next sprocket, lift the
rear wheel, turn the crank in the
direction of pedalling
(only if there is no resistance).
•Ifthisdoesnotresolvethe
problem, have your bike checked
by a qualified bicycle mechanic
straight away.
Brakes
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Your bike’s brakes are vital for ensuring your
safety.
If the brakes are not working properly it can
lead to dangerous riding situations, crashes,
accidents and damage to the bike.
9.1.2
Problem
Brakes are not working
Deteriorating braking
performance, brake levers
can be squeezed too far
Possible causes
•Brakehasnotbeenfitted
properly
•Brakeisdamaged
•Brakepads,discbrakepadsor
brake lining is worn
•Brakecablestretchedorworn,
clamp damaged
•Forhydraulicbrakes:Leaking
braking system
Remedy
•Checkthatthebrakeshavebeenfitted
as per the instructions in Section 7.6.
•Iftheyhavebeenfittedincorrectly,have
your bike checked by a qualified bicycle
mechanic straight away.
•Haveyourbikecheckedbyaqualified
bicycle mechanic straight away.
•Havethebrakepads,discbrakepads
or brake lining replaced by a qualified
bicycle mechanic immediately.
•Haveyourbikecheckedbyaqualified
bicycle mechanic straight away.
•Haveyourbikecheckedbyaqualified
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Contact your dealer immediately if you notice
any defects, no matter how small.
- Only ride this bike again once the dealer has
completed the necessary repairs.
Frame and suspension
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Defects on the frame and suspension can
lead to dangerous riding situations, crashes,
accidents and damage to the bike.
9.1.3
Problem
Sounds: cracking, flapping,
scraping etc.
Lack of resilience
Less resilience despite correct
set up
Problem
Wheel wobbles
Sounds: cracking, flapping,
scraping etc.
Unstable riding performance
Increasingly unstable riding
performance, extremely wobbly
(you can feel every stone)
Possible causes
•Frameand/orforkdamaged
•Suspensionnotsetup
correctly
•Suspensiondamaged
Possible causes
•Tyreisdamaged
•Spokeisbroken
•Thereisaforeignobject
stuck in the wheel
•Wheelisdamaged
•Airpressureistoolow
•Puncture
Remedy
•Haveyourbikecheckedbyaqualified
bicycle mechanic straight away
•Makesurethesuspensionisset
up and adjusted in accordance with
the instructions contained in the
manufacturer’s manual.
•Haveyourbikecheckedbya
qualified bicycle mechanic straight
away.
Remedy
•Haveyourbikecheckedbyaqualified
bicycle mechanic straight away
•Removetheforeignobject.Then
cycle very cautiously. Have your
bike checked by a qualified bicycle
mechanic for any consequential
damage.
•Haveyourbikecheckedbya
qualified bicycle mechanic straight
away.
Pump up the tyre (see Section 7.1.3).
If the bike starts to ride in the same
way shortly after, the tyres are
deflating slowly (see next point).
•Replacetheinnertube,rimtapeand
outer tyre (if necessary) if your bike
has a separate tyre system.
•Changethetyres.Haveyourbike
checked by a qualified bicycle
mechanic(*). You must not use the
bike until this issue has been fixed.
Wheels and tyres
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Damaged wheels and tyres can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
- Contact your dealer immediately if you notice
any defects, no matter how small.
- Only ride this bike again once the dealer has
completed the necessary repairs.
9.1.4
(*): You can replace an inner tube, tyre and rim tape yourself if you have enough experience.
Have your dealer demonstrate the appropriate actions and practice them until you know how to do them properly
yourself. When assembling and dismantling wheels, observe the instructions in Sections 8.6 and 11.1.

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- Ask your dealer to show you how to remove
and fit the wheels.
- Practice removing and fitting the wheel at
least once under his supervision.
- Only assemble and disassemble the relevant
parts if you are sure that you have mastered
all the steps.
Risk of burns!
After longer descents, bike rims and disc brakes
become very hot.
- Never touch a rim or disc brake immediately
after a descent.
- Allow the rim or disc brake to cool before you
touch it.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Only applies to rim brakes:
when mounting and removing, the tyres can
twist the brake pads.
- Check the position of the brake pads after you
have mounted the wheels (see Section 7.6).
- If they are not in the correct position, contact
a qualified bicycle mechanic straight away.
When transporting your bike, you can remove
the wheels and re-mount them if they are fitted
with a quick release or thru-axle.
If your bike has rim brakes, be careful that the
tyres do not change the position of the brake
pads. This can especially be the case with
thick tyres. If the tyre does not fit in the brake
calliper, open the valve and let air escape. Then
pump up the tyre to the correct pressure.
11.1
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Improper transportation of your bike can
damage bike parts which are important for
your safety and can lead to dangerous riding
situations, crashes, accidents and damage to
the bike.
This bike or frame must only be transported
inside your car.
No other objects must be placed on top of this
bike or frame.
This bike must not be transported on a car-
mounted rack (such as roof racks, bike carriers).
This bike must always be inside a vehicle when
being transported. Make sure the bike is secure
and cannot be damaged by other luggage.
When transporting, you can remove the front
and rear wheels and the seatpost and saddle.
Only do this if you know how to mount these
parts correctly. See Sections 8.6 and 11.
Risk of material damage!
If your bike is being transported in a vehicle,
the tyres may burst or come off the rim due to
exposure to sunlight.
Before transporting, let some air out of the
tyres and inflate them again once you are at
your destination (see Section 7.1.3).
Fitting and removing the wheels
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Improperly fitted wheels can lead to dangerous
riding situations, crashes, accidents and
damage to the bike.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Damage resulting from a crash or accident can
lead to dangerous riding situations, crashes,
accidents and damage to the bike.
- After a fall or accident, or if the bike has fallen
over, you must inspect it for damage.
- After a fall or accident, or if the bike has fallen
over, contact your dealer immediately.
- Only ride this bike again once the dealer has
completed the necessary repairs.
After a crash, you should replace any parts
which could have been impacted, such as;
•handlebar
•stem
•seatpost(ifcarbon)
•saddle(ifsaddlebracketismadefromcarbon)
•rims(ifcarbon)
•crank
10 AFTER A CRASH OR ACCIDENT
All other parts of the bike must be inspected by
the dealer and replaced if necessary.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
The frame and other parts of your bike are
(possibly) made from carbon.
Carbon parts are very sensitive. If they are fitted
incorrectly or if they become slightly damaged
as a result of a crash or accident, they can
cause dangerous riding situations and damage.
- When fitting, maintaining and inspecting
these parts, follow all special instructions
contained in the corresponding manual.
- Assembly on or of carbon parts must only be
carried out by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
- Always contact your dealer if your bike is
damaged and after accidents.
- Only use your bike again once the damaged
parts have been replaced or if your dealer has
assured you that your bike is safe to use.
11 TRANSPORTING YOUR BIKE

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b] Campagnolo:
•Thereisnoleveronthecalliper:
•Toopenthecalliper,pressthepinonthe
brake lever towards the outside. At the
same time, slightly pull the brake lever.
This is how to remove the wheels. Remove the
front wheel first. Open the rim brake.
If your bike is fitted with rim brakes:
a] Shimano:
Turn the lever upwards.
Brake open.
Brake open.
Brake open.
Brake open.
If your bike has disc brakes, you do not need to
open the brake.
1 On the rear wheel, shift to the smallest
sprocket on the cassette (see Section 8.4).
 •Todothis,liftupthebackofthebike,press
the corresponding shifter and turn the crank
by hand in the direction of pedalling until the
chain moves onto the smallest sprocket.
2 Loosen the wheel hub. If your bike has a quick
release:
 •Openthequickreleaseforyourwheel
(see also Section 8.6).
 •Loosenthelocknutuntilitjustaboutstays
in contact with the axle. If your bike has
athru-axle:•Openthethru-axleonyour
wheel
 •Loosenthethru-axleandremoveitfrom
the frame.
3 Remove the wheel from the frame and the
fork.
 •Frontwheel:Liftupthefrontwheelbythe
handlebar, and then remove the wheel from
the fork dropouts.
 •Rearwheel:Liftupthebackofthebike
slightly and push the derailleur backwards.
This is how to slide the rear wheel towards
the fork dropouts using minimal force.
Push the derailleur backwards and lift the frame.
Wheel removed from the frame.
Once the wheels have been removed, gently set
the bike down on its left-hand side.
Risk of material damage!
Without a rear wheel, the frame and/or
derailleur can become damaged.
Once the rear wheel has been removed, set
the bike down on its left-hand side or use an
appropriate assembly stand.
This is how to mount the wheels.
Mount the rear wheel first.
a] Put the rear wheel into position:
 •Liftupthebackendofthebike.
 •Puttherearwheelintopositionunderthe
frame so that the chain sits above the
smallest sprocket.
 •Carefullylowerthebackofthebikeuntil
the axle rests against the end stop of the
fork on the left and right side (if you have
disc brakes: until the disc is positioned in
the brake). If your bike has a quick release,
secure the wheel in place by tightening
the lock nut and closing the fastener (with
some force). If your bike has a thru-axle,
re-insert it in the frame, tighten it in place,
and close the fastener.
Positioning the hub in the fork dropouts.
Positioning the hub in the fork dropouts.
b] Put the front wheel into position:
 •Liftupthebikebythehandlebar
 •Ifyourbikehasaquickrelease,position
the front wheel under the fork dropouts. If
your bike has a thru-axle, position the front
wheel in front of the openings.
 •Slowlylowertheforkuntiltheaxlesits
tightly against the end stop of the fork on
the left and right side.
1 Tighten the wheel hubs.
 •Ifyourbikehasathru-axle,seeSection8.6.1.
 •Ifyourbikehasaquickrelease:seeSection
8.6.2.
2 Close the rim brakes
Racing bike brakes:
a] Shimano:
•Turntheleverdownwards.
Closing the brake.

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!
b] Campagnolo:
 •Thereisnoleveronthebrakecalliper:
 •Followtheinstructionsforopeningthe
brake in the reverse order and push the pin
on the brake lever towards the inside.
 •Todothis,pullthebrakelever.
1 Make sure that when you squeeze the brake
lever the brake pads rest on the rim flank
properly.
•Thebrake(ifyourbikehasrimbrakes)does
not need to be reopened. If these steps do
not improve the position of the pads, please
contact your dealer immediately.
•Checkwhetherthelights(iffitted)work.
•Makesurethewheelsdonotcomeinto
contact with mudguards or luggage racks
(if fitted).
Disc brakes:
•Checkthatthewheelcanrotatefreely.
•Ifthisisnotthecase,squeezethebrakelever
a few times while the wheel is mounted.
•Ifthewheelstilldoesnotrotatefreely,loosen
the axle and mount the wheel again.
•Ifafterthesestepsthewheelstilldoesnot
rotate freely, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Fitting and removing the seatpost
and saddle
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
An incorrectly mounted seatpost can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
Ask your dealer to show you how to fit and
remove your seatpost.
Practice removing and fitting the seatpost at
least once under his supervision. Only assemble
and disassemble the seatpost and saddle if you
are sure that you have mastered all the steps.
When transporting your bike, you can remove
the seatpost and saddle and re-mount them
when you are at your destination.
To loosen or tighten the seatpost, you need the
appropriate Allen key and a torque wrench. Ask
your dealer for more information about this.
This is how to remove the seatpost:
- Open the saddle clamp by loosening the
hexagon socket screw with the appropriate
Allen key.
Correct position of the brake shoes.
2 Check the assembly:
 •Squeezethebrakes.
 •Ifonlyoneofthetwobrakepadstouches
the rim, this may indicate that the hub has
been positioned incorrectly in the fork.
 •Ifthisisthecase,re-releasethequick
release, check the position of the hub,
perform any corrections and close the quick
release again.
11.2
Pull the seatpost and saddle out of the frame.
This is how to mount the seatpost:
If the seatpost and seat tube are made of
metal:
- Grease the part of the seatpost that is
inserted in the seat tube with mounting
paste.
If the seatpost and/or seat tube are made of
carbon:
- The part that is clamped must be free of any
fatty substances, or you can use a special
mounting paste which is suitable for carbon
components.
Loosening the clamping screw.
Seatposts on a complete Isaac Cycle bike:
- Push the saddle and seatpost pin into the
seat tube until it is at the desired seat height.
- The seatpost must be pushed into the tube
at least until the ‘minimum’ mark is no longer
visible.
Seatposts selected from the range of
accessories:
- Push the saddle and seatpost pin into the
seat tube until it is at the desired seat height.
- If there is a ‘minimum’ mark indicated on the
seatpost, the seatpost must be pushed into
the tube at least until this no longer visible.
- If the minimum mark is not indicated, the
lower end of the seatpost must be at least
3 cm below the lower edge of the top frame
tube.
Note the following instructions.
Do not rely solely on the mark on the seatpost.
You can check the proper insertion depth as
follows:
•Holdyourfingeratthepointontheseatpost
which is visible just above the seat clamp
when mounted.
•Keepyourfingeronthesamespotandpull
the seatpost out of the seat tube.
Minimum insertion depth indicated on
the seatpost.