ISLABIKES Creig Series User manual

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Creig
Owner’s Manual

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1. Brake levers
2. Brake calipers
3. Rotors
4. Saddle
5. Saddle clamp
6. Seatpost
7. Seatpost clamp
8. Stem
9. Stem bolts
10. Headset
11. Headset spacers
12. Headset adjuster bolt
13. Handlebars
14. Rim
15. Hubs
16. Spokes
17. Tyres
18. Chain
19. Thumb shifter
20. Rear derailleur
21. Cassette
22. Frame
23. Fork
24. Cranks
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Setting up your Islabike
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Step 1 of 5
Remove front wheel and fork packaging
1. Remove front wheel
protection packaging.
2. Remove fork protector.
3. Remove brake caliper spacer.
Do not pull brake with brake
caliper spacer removed.
Keep caliper spacer for
transport when wheel
is removed.

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Step 2 of 5
Install quick release and secure front
wheel in fork
1. Install front quick release (QR)
skewer from pedal box.
Ensure QR skewer springs
orientation is correct.
2. Put front wheel into the fork.
Ensure (QR) lever is not on gear
side. Check this matches the
rear wheel.

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Step 2 of 5
Install quick release and secure front
wheel in fork continued
3. Hold QR lever in fully ‘open’
position and turn nut
clockwise. Do not fully
tighten nut.
4. Clamp the QR to fully closed
position in line with the fork.
Tighten
The QR lever should start to feel tight at 90 degrees as you close –
if it is too tight or too loose you can adjust by holding lever ‘open’
again and turning nut.
Check front wheel is correctly installed. Firstly, lift the front end of
the bike o the ground by the handlebars and strike the top of the
wheel rmly with the palm of your hand. Secondly, push and pull the
wheel from side to side. If there is no movement from either of these
actions the wheel is installed correctly.
Clamp

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Tighten
2. Right pedal
Step 3 of 5
Pedal installation
1. Left pedal: Rotate pedal axle clockwise towards front of bike.
2. Right pedal: Rotate pedal axle anti-clockwise towards front of bike
Tighten max. 30Nm.
Please ensure you identify the left and right pedals before installing.
Tighten
1. Left pedal

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Step 4 of 5
Adjust saddle height
1. Loosen seatpost-clamp
2. Move to desired height
3. Tighten clockwise max. 5Nm.
Seatposts are clearly marked with minimum insertion mark.
Please do not raise saddle above this line.
Tighten

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It is important to bed-in your new brake pads to achieve optimal
performance. The pad bed-in process transfers an even amount of material
from the pad to the rotor to increase friction. Correct pad bed-in will
increase pad longevity and reduce the likelihood of brake fade and noise.
To safely achieve optimal results, accelerate the bike to a moderate speed
(10mph/16kph), then apply the brakes evenly without skidding until you
are at walking speed. Ensure you remain seated and release the brakes
while you are still moving to prevent coming to a complete stop. Repeat
approximately 10 times. Next, perform the same steps but at a faster
speed, repeating 5-6 times.
Important: Do not lock up the wheels at any point during the bed-in
procedure to allow even material build up on the rotor. Allow the brakes to
cool prior to any additional riding. If you require further information about
your brakes, contact our technical support team on [phone]
or email [e-mail].
Step 5 of 5
Brake pad bed-in

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Before you head off please read our advice for safe cycling.
Ensure that your helmet is adjusted correctly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Ensure you are wearing sturdy footwear and nothing can become
entangled in the pedal or drivetrain.
Ensure that you familiarise yourself with your new bicycle in a safe
environment. We pride ourselves on light action brakes. Check you
can come to a stop safely using the brakes.
Adult supervision at all times for young children.
Your Islabike is set up so that the right-hand brake lever operates the
front brake. Where the destination country drive on the right the right
hand brake lever will operate the rear brake.
Be aware braking performance and grip will be drastically reduced
in wet conditions.
Ride carefully on busy streets or highways.
Always observe national legal requirements if riding on public roads.
If you are cycling in any other countries or in the EU, please check
national guidelines.
Ready to ride
Safety rst

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It is important that your bike is regularly maintained. It should be
inspected if an accident occurs.
We do not recommend that a bicycle trailer or trailer bicycle is tted
to this bicycle.
The moving parts on your bike present a danger of entrapment.
Particular care should be taken with the chain when riding and
maintaining your bicycle.
Handlebar ends can become exposed from repeated contact with
the ground or heavy fall. Never ride a bike with an unplugged
handlebar end. You can buy replacement handlebar grips on our
website www.islabikes.co.uk or call [phone].
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Safety rst

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Your Creig 20 has been designed to be ridden on paved, unpaved,
gravel roads and o-road trails with moderate gradients. Contact
with irregular terrain and loss of tyre contact with the ground may
occur. Drops are intended to be limited to less than 30cm.
Your Creig 24/26/27 has been designed to be ridden on rough
trails, rough unpaved roads and rough terrain that require technical
skill. Jumps and drops are intended to be less than 61cm
(24inches). The maximum safe combined rider and luggage weight
limits are as follows:
Creig 20 = 35kg
Creig 24 = 55kg
Creig 26 = 65kg
Creig 27 = 65kg
Nothing lasts forever, including your bike. When the useful life of
your bike or its components are over, continued use is hazardous.
Materials and components may react to wear or stress fatigue in
dierent ways. If the design life of a component has been exceeded
it may suddenly fail, possibly causing injuries to the rider. Every
bike and its components parts have a nite life. The length of that
life will vary with the construction and materials used in the frame
and components. Your bike and its components are subject to
fatigue. With enough use at high enough loads cracks can develop
that could lead to failure. Cracks, scratches or a change of colour
could indicate that the design life of the component has been
reached and it should be replaced. Extra care should be taken
when inspecting parts that are subject to high levels of stress.
Please note your bike is not intended for the following types of riding:
Dirt jumping BMX Enduro
Downhill Slalom
Usage guidelines

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Factors that can reduce product lifespan include:
Impacts to the bike from crashes, bumps or jumps.
Exceeding the maximum weight limit for the bike.
High mileage/usage.
Environmental conditions (unusually damp/saline(salty)
atmosphere, muddy or sandy conditions).
Poor maintenance and use out of correct adjustment.
Unsympathetic riding style.
Factors that can increase product lifespan include:
Regularly cleaning and maintaining your bike.
No impacts to the bike from crashes, bumps or jumps.
Observing the maximum weight limit for the bike.
Environmental conditions (dry, clean, non-corrosive environment).
Sympathetic riding style.
It is not possible to make a bike that is impervious to damage.
If you crash, damage or use the bike beyond its limitations, there
is a higher risk of failure which could result in serious injury or
death. Bikes that are used competitively should be subject to
more frequent and rigorous checks. Take particular care to check
the frame tube junctions and welds as well as all the components
for damage or excessive wear. If in any doubt, please contact
our technical support team on [phone] or email
[email protected]. Or take it to a qualied cycle
mechanic for inspection.
Usage guidelines

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Guarantee
Your Islabike comes with a 5-year guarantee on frame and a 2-year guarantee
on suspension forks and parts. This covers faulty manufacturing but not normal
wear and tear. This guarantee only applies to the original purchaser of the bike.
Your statutory rights are not affected by the guarantee.
Our clearance bikes have the following guarantees, these apply to the original
purchaser and are only valid within the UK.
Ex-display / Demo: 5-years frame and forks / 2-years suspension forks and parts
Second hand: 12-months frame and forks
Our bikes are not guaranteed for racing in sanctioned or competitive
events. The use of a bicycle in hazardous conditions including
changeable and uneven surfaces can put high, unpredictable loads
on the bicycle and its components. Lack of rider skill and experience
can further increase these loads leading to the possibility of serious
damage to the bicycle and/or injury to the rider. If you choose to
participate in these events then please carry out more frequent and
thorough maintenance and checks, including regularly inspecting
the frame, fork, stem, cranks and handlebars for signs of damage.
Discontinue use immediately if anything untoward is spotted and
contact our technical support team on [phone] or
email [e-mail].

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Maintenance
Keeping your bike clean and maintained comes with many benets. Not
only will your Islabike perform better but it will be safer, last longer and look
great. To do this we have listed some regular checks to help you along the
way. Of course, if you are unsure of anything we strongly recommend you
seek professional advice or contact our technical support team on
[phone] or email [e-mail].
Firstly, moving parts on your bicycle will need lubricating from time to
time. Weather conditions are generally the biggest factor that determine
frequency of maintenance and lubrication. However, it is also heavily
dependent on the frequency, type and duration of riding.
Component Lubricant Frequency
Chain Oil Weekly or after washing / rain
Gear cables Oil Monthly or after washing / rain
Wheel bearings Grease 6 months
Headset n/a Sealed bearings
Bottom bracket n/a Sealed bearings
Brake uid DOT 5.1 12 months - See SRAM internal
chart*
Suspension 5wt Oil See SRAM service internal chart*
Our Tech Support team are more than willing to help you with advice on
where to nd further specic service information on SRAM brakes and
RockShox forks.
*These are considered advanced maintenance tasks and may require
assistance from a trained bicycle mechanic. Of course, if you are unsure
of anything we please seek professional advice or contact our technical
support team on [phone] or email [email protected].

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Brakes
One of the most important safety features of your Islabike. It is a good habit
to check the brakes on a regular basis. This should be done depending on
the type, frequency or duration of riding. If your bike has not been used for
a period of time, we recommend a quick check before riding.
Safety check
Before every ride:
Spin wheel to be sure rotor is undamaged and aligned.
Check brake pad thickness, if pads look less than 3.0mm replace.
Ensure that all cables are secured to frame and/or fork can not
contact tyres.
Pull on one brake at a time and check pads contact disc evenly
and levers do not feel spongy.
If in doubt please contact our technical support team on
[phone] or email [email protected].
Brake pad wear
Brake pads do not last forever. Eventually they will need replacing. This will
depend on the type, frequency and duration of riding.
Brake pads must be replaced if the total thickness of the backing plate
and pad friction material is less than 3.0mm.
Pads tted as standard are organic compound. We recommend replacing
with the same compound to maintain performance.
Pads and rotor must be kept clean and free from oil or grease contamination.
If pads become contaminated replace them with a new set. A contaminated
rotor should be cleaned with a detergent solution, rinsed thoroughly and dried.

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Brake pad replacement
1. Remove wheel from bike.
2. Remove brake pad retainer
cotter pin by pinching together
using pliers– be careful not to
lose this.
3. Pull pads from top of caliper to
remove.
4. Push pistons back carefully
using at head screwdriver and
replace pads.
5. Reinstall retainer cotter pin and
secure by spreading prongs in
opposite directions.
7. Reinstall wheel and pull brakes on several times to reset pads.

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Ensure cotter pin is fully secure and pads cannot come loose.
Always conduct brake pad bed in procedure after pad replacement
and exercise caution as braking performance will be reduced
temporarily with new pads.
We highly recommend brake pad replacement is conducted by a
trained mechanic.
If in doubt please contact our technical support team on
[phone] or email [email protected].
Brake pad replacement

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Tyres and Tubes
Tyre wear – Regularly check tyres for general wear and tear. Overtime
your tyres will become more worn and can become more susceptible
to punctures.
Tyre pressure – Regularly check your Islabike tyre pressure as they
slowly go down over time. To check, simply push your thumb hard onto
the tyre or use a pressure gauge tted to most quality bicycle track
pumps. If you can touch the rim this probably needs some more air.
You should not exceed the maximum tyre pressure printed on the
sidewall of the tyre. We recommend approx. 70% of the maximum
tyre pressure illustrated on your tyre. To inate presta valves you
must rst open the valve by unscrewing and tapping the valve end
to relieve it if stuck. Inate to correct pressure and then carefully
re-tighten to close the valve.
Tubeless ready – Your bike is installed with Stan’s Crest tubeless ready
rims and Vee Tyre tubeless ready tyres.
To set your tyres up tubeless please see Islabikes website for tubeless
ready kit and see Stan’s website for installation instructions.
When re-inating a tyre or after changing an inner tube ensure tyre is
seated centrally on rim and continually check around the rim as you
inate to ensure rim is seated correctly and prevent tyre blowing o rim.
Use our guide to inate your tyres: https://www.islabikes.co.uk/knowledge/
technical-support/maintaining-your-islabike/
Valve closed Valve open

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Wheels
Rim trueness – Depending on the type of riding you do your Islabikes
bikes wheels may become untrue or damaged when riding. This means
they will not spin straight and will wobble. If for any reason they are untrue
our wheels can be easily repaired, please contact our technical support
team on [phone] or email [e-mail].
Hubs – Your hubs are tted with sealed cartridge bearings. These cartridge
bearings are not adjustable or serviceable and should be replaced when
they become worn.
Drivetrain
The drivetrain is a category of components made up of the chain, cranks,
cassette and pedals. These components work together to drive your Islabike
forward and are crucial in maintaining the optimum performance and life of
your Islabike. To keep these running smoothly we advise the following.
Chain cleaning and lubricating – We recommend cleaning & lubricating
your chain weekly or after washing/rain. Simply use soapy water to wipe over
your chain and rear derailleur then dry with a cloth. Then gently apply any
general bicycle oil direct whilst simultaneously turning the cranks backwards
to ensure full chain coverage. Wipe off any surplus oil with a cloth.
Gears
Your Islabike has had its gears adjusted prior to delivery. These should be
checked periodically or after a fall to ensure they are operating correctly.
Quick check:
Ensure your rear derailleur hanger is not twisted or bent. Place your
Islabike in gear 1 or the biggest sprocket and look from the rear. Look
out to see if the rear derailleur is fouling the spokes or looks twisted.
If the gears are not working correctly contact our technical support team
on [phone] or email [e-mail].

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Suspension forks
Air Pressure – Air pressure affects how much resistance is required
to move the forks. The forks have had their air pressure pre-set by our
mechanics. This is set to suit the average weight of rider.
If you need to check or adjust the fork pressure, you must remove the valve
cap on top of the left fork leg and use a specic suspension fork shock
pump. These are available on our website.
Creig 24 = 40PSI
Creig 26 = 45PSI
Creig 27 = 45PSI
Rebound – Rebound affects how quickly the forks return after compression.
The rebound has been set to medium for normal off-road riding.
To adjust the rebound setting turn the knob on the bottom of the right fork leg.
Tortoise = Slower return
Hare = Faster return
Lock out – Lock out prevents the fork from compressing. The lock out knob
is on the top right fork leg.
To nd out how to optimise your suspension set up for your type of riding
visit our knowledge base.