Kidvelo ROOKIE 12 User manual
ROOKIE 12
ROOKIE 12
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
KIDVELO ROOKIE 12 BALANCE BIKE
WHATS IN THE BOX
Ages 2-4 years
Designed to fit riders with measurements
Inseam: 30cm - 48cm , Max load 30kg
A
B
F
E
D
C
B
Frameset x 1
Allen keys x 2
Washers x 4
Hex-Head Bolt x 4
Handlebars x 1
Wheels x 1
F
C
E
D
A
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE
Thank you for choosing one of our awesome bikes! They are brought to you by a small group of passionate parents and
life long bike riders based in Sydney, Australia.!
We simple love what we do and we hope that shows in the amazing balance bike you have selected. If you have any
Your Kidvelo bike has been part assembled for your convenience. These instructions are intended to guide an adult
through the final assembly and adjustment of the bike to fit your child. It also details some important points vital for the
safe and efficient running of your child's bike and to run through the adjustment of the bike to accommodate your child’s
development. !
This manual contains important safety and assembly information. Please read and fully understand this manual before
operation. Retain owners manual and address of importer/manufacturer for future reference. WARNING: TO AVOID
SERIOUS INJURY, adult supervision is required for new riders. Never use near motor vehicles, hills, alleys, swimming
pool areas and public roads. Always wear sturdy shoes and a properly adjusted helmet. Gloves are also recommended.
Never allow more than one rider. Design Patents pending . Designed in Sydney Australia.!
“Kidvelo” trademark is registered in Australia and UK and many other countries. !
Kidvelo Bikes - PO Box 44, St Ives. N.S.W. 2075, Australia.!
Register your Kidvelo Rookie bike at www.kidvelobikes.com/warranty to activate your 3-year warranty.!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Kidvelo Model ___________________________________ Serial Number_______________________________________ !
Purchase Date:___________________________________ Dealer______________________________________________!
Please retain these instructions for future reference for service, warranty or insurance.!
WWW:KIDVELOBIKES.COM/ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCTION
Before you ride, best you familiarise yourself with all of the following safeguards. Failure to follow these warnings could
result in serious injury to yourself or others and damage to your bicycle. !
•Please remove all packaging material before giving the toy to a child. This toy has plastic packaging which is not a
toy and must be kept away from children. !
•Please keep this packaging and the instructions for future use or return. !
•This toy must be assembled by an adult in accordance with the instructions in the user manual before being given to
a child to ride.!
•This toy should be checked before every ride to ensure all bolts are securely fastened and the toy is in good working
order.!
•This toy requires adult supervision at all times whilst in use. !
•This toy requires protective equipment such as a safety helmet to be worn when in use. !
•This toy should not be used in traffic at any time. !
•This toy should not be used on public highways. !
•Please wipe down this toy, freeing it from all dirt. Once clean please store in a dry place. This toy should not be left
out-side.!
•Wear bright or light coloured clothing or a vest with reflectors so that you can easily be seen.!
•Never ride at night without reflectors and a proper lighting system. !
•Do not tamper with or physically alter your bicycle frame in any way. If you fail to observe this warning you may
seriously harm the structural integrity and/or longevity of your frame which could lead to a serious accident. The
guarantee on your frame will also be voided if the frames has been tampered with or altered.
THE SERIOUS STUFF
WARNINGS: PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RIDE
Kidvelo built bicycle and components are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. !
LIMITED WARRANTY Kidvelo frames and forks are warranted against defects arising from normal use for 3 years from
the date of purchase. !
All other Kidvelo components are warranted against failure or defect arising from normal uses for 1 year from the date
of purchase. Tyres, tubes, brakes shoes, cable and training wheels are excluded from this warranty. Shipping and
labour charges are not included in this warranty. !
Kidvelo will replace or repair at their discretion any frame found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Replacement will be made with frames of current design that may not be exact duplicates of originally purchased
goods. The frame model used for replacement will not be lower in value than the original frame. !
This warranty gives you specific rights in addition to other rights you may have. These rights vary from state to state.
Which the consumer has under the trade practices act and other state territory laws. !
EXCLUSIONS The warranty, or any implied warranty, does not cover normal wear and tear and all warranties are void if
the bicycle is used for other than normal activities. Occasionally bicycles are involved in accidents. Repairs or
replacements required where there is evidence that such conditions have contributed to a component failure, will not
covered by this warranty. !
NOTICE The user assumes all risks for any personal injuries, damages to or failure of the bicycle and other losses if
this Kidvelo bicycle is used in any competitive event, including, but not limited to, bicycle racing, dirt biking or similar
activities, or training for such activities, or with motors or power-driven vehicles. This warranty does not cover any
personal injuries, damage to or failure of the bicycle or any other losses due to accident, misuse, neglect, abuse,
normal wear, improper assembly or improper maintenance. !
HELMETS The Kidvelo organisation advises you must wear a country approved bicycling helmet when bicycling. !
See Your Authorised Kidvelo dealer for Service and Replacement
Claims under this warranty should be made to your authorised Kidvelo dealer with dated proof of purchase, and said
dealer will determine if the components(s) is defective. Any defective part will be replaced free of charge. Installation
labour is not included in this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original owner only and does not cover any
defect, malfunction or failure which does not conform to the limited warranty aforesaid.
KIDVELO BIKES LIMITED WARRANTY
WARNINGS: PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RIDE
CHAPTER 1
SETTING UP YOUR ROOKIE 12 BALANCE BIKE
1FIT THE HANDLEBAR
Using the allen key provided, remove the Hex head bolts
securing the front plates of the stem.
Place the handlebar on the front of the stem and re-attach
the front plate to secure.
Be sure that the stem clamps the centre of the handlebar
length and that you don’t over-tighten the hex bolts
Now remove the top cap and use the allen key
provided to secure the stem securely and straight.
SETTING UP YOUR ROOKIE 12 BALANCE BIKE
2FIT FRONT & BACK WHEELS
Grab the front wheel and 2 x hex head bolts and
the 2 x metal washers.
Slide a large washer over each of the hex head
bolts and loosely thread them into the wheel axle.
Then place the wheel axle into the front fork drop
outs with washer between the fork drop out and
the bolt head. Tighten the bolts with supplied allen
key. Ensure that the wheel is straight and that it
spins freely.
Repeat process for back wheel.
SETTING UP YOUR ROOKIE 12 BALANCE BIKE
3ADJUST THE SEAT HEIGHT
Loosen the quick release lever on the seat post clamp
to allow height adjustment of the saddle.
Adjust the height so that your child’s feet rest
comfortably on the ground, flat and with a slight bend in
the knee.
NOTE: Do not adjust the saddle height beyond the
marked safety line on the seat post.
CHAPTER 1
SIMPLE MAINTENANCE
Your Kidvelo Rookie 12 is designed to be low maintenance but it will still benefit from care and attention.
CLEAN & STORING
Cleaning your bike regularly means you are more likely to notice any loose or worn components and possible frame
damage. A clean, well maintained bike will also run more smoothly. !
We recommend using a bicycle or car shampoo, a sponge and a brush. Wash, rinse and dry before lubricating it.$
DO NOT JET WASH as this may damage your bike’s cartridge bearings. !
Store your Kidvelo Rookie 12 in a dry place when not in use. Never leave your bike outside for prolonged periods of time. !
REGULAR CHECKS
Periodically check wheels and tyres for damage.!
Ensure that tyre pressures are at the recommended PSI level on the side of the tyre.!
Regularly check and tighten all bolts.!
If broken in any way discontinue use immediately and refer to your authorised Kidvelo retailer.!
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We take safety seriously.
RIDING IN THE DARK
If you and your child will be riding in dull or dark conditions we recommend that you use a set of reliable battery powered
lights. We also strongly recommend your child wears reflective clothing when riding, but especially in low light conditions. !
RIDING ENVIRONMENT
Children should be under adult supervision at all times. !
Be aware of potential dangers in their riding environment. For example; do not use near swimming pools, bodies of water,
near steps, on steep hills, on stairways or on the open road. !
NOT FOR ADULT USE
The Rookie12 is a small child’s bike. As such, it is not intended for use by kids over 6, teenagers or adults. !
An adults weight on the bike could result in damage to parts on the bike including, but not exclusive too, the frame, forks,
saddle and wheel set. !
SAFETY FIRST
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