Kinesis RISE 2020 User manual

USER MANUAL

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
NOTE: This bicycle meets EPAC standards according to EN15194 - ISO 4210-2
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read this manual so that you familiarise yourself with the
Kinesis RISE and the FAZUA system. At the end of this manual we have included a copy
of the RISE Quick Start Guide and the FAZUA specic instruction manual.Please read
these before riding your RISE bike.
WARNING: This bicycle is not meant for public road use. It is meant for o road use
only. This bicycle is designed for riding on rougher surfaces. You may use it for man-
made mountain bike trails, permissible mountain bike routes, bridleways, as well as
other places where you will need skill and bike control. Please note that by this type of
riding unpredictable forces are put on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, or
parts. The fact that you use a mountain bike does not mean you have skills to ride all
mountain bike trails.
WARNING: This electrically assisted bicycle is limited to assist up to speeds of 15.5mph
(25kph) by EPAC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) regulations. Under EPAC regulations,
riders must be of at least 14 years of age. Any attempt to modify or‘chip’the EPAC
system will void all warranty. Any unauthorised modication that increases the
assistance above the EPAC regulations may result in a very serious accident and/or ne.
WARNING: If you intend to use the bike on public roads, you must prepare the bicycle
to meet the local requirements for items such as lights and reectors. Always follow all
local trac laws and regulations in force on public roads as well as o-road, including
regulations about bicycle lighting, reectors, licensing of bicycles, riding on pavements,
laws regulating bike path and trail use, helmet laws, child carrier laws and other special
bicycle trac laws.
WARNING: Mountain Bike riding is a very dangerous sport; it requires a great amount
of skill. By engaging in this type of activity, you are accepting the risk of possible injury
or even death. Even the best bike will not help you ride a dicult trail. Even the best
protective gear will not guarantee complete safety. Remember that in this kind of riding,
you can only trust your own abilities and you must accept the inherent risk.
While Mountain Biking you can reach signicant speeds and therefore face similar
hazards and risks. Inspect your bicycle and equipment carefully and be sure that it is
in perfect condition. If possible, consult with area site personnel and expert riders on
conditions and equipment advisable.
Always wear appropriate safety gear, including an approved helmet, full nger gloves,
body armour, bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the

bicycle or objects at the side of the road or trail, shoes that will stay on your feet and will
grip the pedals (make sure that shoe laces cannot get into moving parts, and never ride
barefoot or in sandals). Always use protective eyewear, to protect against dirt, dust and
bugs.
WARNING: Some of the service procedures require specialist tools and good
mechanical skills. Therefore, to minimise the risk of serious or even fatal accidents, we
recommend that maintenance and assembly work on your bike is carried out by an
authorised bicycle workshop.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service,
repair or maintenance manual. Please consult your dealer for advice and your dealer
may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or
maintenance.
WARNING: The bike box contains instructions for components made by third parties.
You must study these carefully and follow the directions before riding your bike.
INFORMATION: The maximum total weight allowed (rider + clothing + protective gear +
backpack, luggage etc.) is 120 kg.
WARNING: Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control
of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.
WARNING: The stem & handlebar must be connected rmly with the fork. Otherwise
the whole steering system may fail and cause you to lose control of the bicycle. This may
result in injury and death.
WARNING: Do not extend the seat post above the minimum insertion mark.
WARNING: Alloy handlebars should be replaced at least once a year because they can
snap suddenly with no warning if submitted to fatigue stress for a prolonged period of
time.
WARNING: As with all mechanical components, the bicycle is subjected to wear and
high stresses. Dierent 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 rider. Any form of crack, scratches or change of colour
in highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the component has been reached and it
should be replaced. When replacing any components, especially the safety-critical ones,
genuine spare parts complying with your bike specications are to be used only.
NOTE FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: As a parent or guardian, you are responsible
for the safety of the child under your supervision. This, amongst other things, includes
making sure that the bicycle is properly tted, adjusted, and that it is in good condition.
Be sure that you and the child have learned and understand how to operate the bicycle
safely in the environment that you plan to ride.

WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when
riding. At the same time, make sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet
is to be used only on the bike, and must be removed when not riding. A helmet should
never be worn while playing, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at
any time while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING: This bicycle is not suitable for the mounting of childseats, pannier racks,
trailers, baskets, or any other kind of load carrying device.
WARNING: Only use original components parts from a Kinesis dealer when replacing
component or parts. Any use of non-original parts or any modication of existing
parts will void all warranty and may cause an injury due to a failure of the replaced or
modied part
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the driver ears
is less than 70dB (A).
ASSEMBLING YOUR RISE BIKE
When receiving your RISE bike it will be almost ready to ride. You will need to adjust the
handlebars, adjust the saddle height, adjust the suspension fork, t your pedals and
turn the battery on.
STEP 1. HANDLEBARS
To adjust the bars, loosen the two pinch bolts on the side of the stem with a 4mm hex
key. Turn the handlebars 90° so that the stem is pointing directly forward (Image 2)
Image 2.Image 1.

When you have aligned your stem so that it is perfectly straight, you need to torque the
stem bolts to the manufacture specication of 6Nm (Image 3).
STEP 2. PEDALS
To adjust the bars, loosen the two pinch bolts on the side of the stem with a 4mm hex
key. Turn the handlebars 90° so that the stem is pointing directly forward, see pic 2.
The RISE is not supplied with pedals. When tting your own pedals ensure that you
use grease on the axles and that the pedals are on the correct side. There should be an
indicator on the axle to distinguish between left and right. Tighten up the pedals to 30 –
34Nm torque with the appropriate tool for your pedals.
STEP 3. SADDLE HEIGHT
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and
comfort from your bicycle.
To check for correct saddle height please follow these steps. You may nd it easier to
support yourself against a wall or table on one side. Firstly ensure the X-Fusion Manic
Seat Post is in the extended position.
• sit on the saddle
• place one heel on a pedal
• rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the down position and the
crank arm is parallel to the seat tube.
If your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low. If your
hips must rock for the heel to reach the pedal, the saddle is too high.
BEFORE CONTINUIING, PLEASE NOTE: The RISE bike is tted with an X-Fusion
Manic ‘dropper style’ seat post. At the bottom of the seat post, where it is inside
the frame, it has an attached hidden cable which feeds through the internal tubes
of the frame and exits the frame at the head tube where it is then connected to
the remote shifter on the handlebar. Any adjustment of the seat post height must
Image 3.

STEP 4. BATTERY
Please read the enclosed Fazua manual on how to turn on and check the battery charge.
It may need charging before your rst ride.
STEP 5. SUSPENSION FORK
Please refer to the enclosed X-Fusion manual for the correct set up of your fork.
STEP 6. FINAL CHECKS
Before riding you must read through the enclosed Fazua manual to familiarise yourself
with the operation and care of the Fazua system (Drivepack, Battery Pack, Remote and
Charger). You also check through your bike making sure each part is tightened to the
be done very carefully to ensure that the cable does not come detached or com-
pressed. If you are in any doubt of adjusting the seat post yourself, please ask your
local dealer to show you how to make this adjustment. If you choose to make your
own saddle height adjustment:
To adjust the seatpost height:
Loosen the seat post clamp using a 4mm hex key. Raise or lower the seatpost as re-
quired and at the same time feed the dropper post cable in or out of the head tube of
the frame to ensure that the dropper post cable is not stretched or compressed inside
the frame.
Re-tighten the seat post clamp to 5Nm and check the saddle height by sitting on the
bike. Repeat the above steps if necessary.
Once the saddle is at the correct height, make sure that the seat post does not project
from the frame beyond its“Minimum Insertion” mark on the seatpost. This line must
not be visible. If the RISE bike is ridden with the seat post extended beyond this mark,
catastrophic frame failure will occur.

correct torque setting and your tyres are at a suitable pressure. Please read through the
rest of this manual before riding.
Check the Torque list below for reference alongside the image on the previous page.
1 - Bar Clamp bolts - 6Nm
2 - Steerer clamp - 6Nm
3 - Brake Mounting bolts - 8Nm
4 - Pedals - 30-34Nm
5 - Seat Clamp bolt - 5Nm
TUBELESS OPTION
The RISE bike is supplied with tubeless compatible tyres and tubeless compatible rims
with tubeless rim tape already tted. Tubeless systems have been shown to decrease
weight, increase ride quality and reduce punctures. For these reasons we recommend
that the RISE is converted to tubeless. We cannot supply the RISE pre set up ‘tubeless’
due to the potential of sealant leaking during transportation.
To convert the RISE wheels to tubeless will require removal of the inner tubes and tting
of tubeless valves and sealant. We also strongly recommend tting a tyre insert, such as
an Eetto Tyre Invader, as this can protect the rim and tyre from large impacts.
Please contact us or your local dealer for more advice.

GENERAL RIDING INFORMATION
As mentioned, riding a bike, in particular an o-road one, can be dangerous. You must
keep this in mind and be cautious at all times. See and be seen. Use lights and reective
clothing in low light conditions at all times. If the bike is to be used by your child, make
certain that it always wears a suitable and approved bicycle helmet when using the
bike. If your bike has suspension, please be noted that it can alter the way the bicycle
performs.
Riding with a wheel that has not been properly secured can make the wheel wobble or
disengage from the bicycle resulting in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Reectors are not to be used as a substitute for required lights. You should
abide by the local bicycle lighting regulations. Riding at times of poor visibility such
as dawn, dusk, night or others, without a proper bicycle lighting system and reectors
constitutes a hazard and may cause serious injury or death. You should examine the
bike lights and reectors along with their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that
they are clean, straight, unbroken and properly and securely mounted.
WARNING: When your bike is on a bike stand or it’s upside down, never put your nger
or any other part of your body between the chain and the chainring when the wheel
is spinning. It is very easy to have your nger crushed or even amputated in such a
situation!
Always conduct a pre-ride check (detailed information can be found further in this
manual). Never ride the bicycle if you observe any technical problems or have any
doubts about the proper functioning of any element in the bicycle. Keep the bike clean
and well maintained. Make sure that your parts of the body as well as any other objects
do not touch the sharp teeth of the chainrings, chainwheels, sprockets, chain, cranks,
or spinning wheels of your bicycle. While using an o-road bike you are to comply with
the following rules: you need to pay close attention and use the specic skills required
in the changeable conditions and dangers associated with o-road riding. You should
start slowly in uncomplicated terrain and develop your skills gradually. You shouldn’t
ride your bike in remote areas unaccompanied. Even when riding in the company of
others, always let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to come
back. Always keep some sort of identication with you, so that you could be identied
in case of an accident; also you should always have some cash for food, a cold beverage
or an emergency phone call on you. It may be dicult to nd help when you’re riding
o-road. You should abide by the local regulations determining the places and methods
of o-road riding, and respect private property. Respect the rights of the others you may
be sharing the trail with — hikers, equestrians or other cyclists. You should reduce your
impact on the environment to minimum. Thus, never cut your own trails or shortcuts
through vegetation or streams, which could disturb the ecosystem. Don’t ride in mud
or sludge or with unnecessary sliding as such behaviour could contribute to erosion.

Always leave things as how you nd them and take out everything that you bring
in with you. In case of an accident or impact: rst take care of your own situation –
check yourself for injuries and take the best possible care of them. Get medical help if
necessary. Then, check your bike for damage. After a crash of any kind, you should have
your bike thoroughly checked by your dealer. You must not use the carbon composite
components, such as frames, wheels, handlebars, stems, cranksets, forks, brakes, etc.
which have sustained an impact until they have been disassembled and thoroughly
inspected by a qualied mechanic. The bicycle components can undergo unusual stress
due to a crash or impact of other kind, causing their premature fatigue. Components
suering from stress fatigue can break suddenly and catastrophically, which may result
in your losing control, serious injury or death.
Always carry a pump, spare inner tube, patch kit, and a basic tool kit. You may need
this in case of a at tire or other common mechanical problem that is usually easy to x
if you have the right tools. If you need to patch your inner tubes, always make sure to
follow the instruction manual provided by the tube repair kit manufacturer. If sold in UK,
Japan, Australia and other left-hand drive countries, the bikes should come with right
lever operating the front brake and left lever operating the rear brake. In countries with
right-hand drive trac systems, the bikes should come with right lever operating the
rear brake and the left lever operating the front brake. The user must check and make
sure which lever is connected to which brake before the rst ride because it is possible
that the bicycle was imported from a country where brakes are set up dierently to
the standards applying in the country where the bicycle will be used. Protect your
bike against theft by purchasing a lock and never leaving your bike unlocked while
unattended, even if you are going to leave it only for a short while.
CAUTION: Watch out for the brakes — they can be powerful and activating them too
aggressively can result in a crash. Learn to get a feel of the brakes practicing it on a side
road or in an empty car park before you ride your bike for the rst time.
WARNING: Wet weather conditions dramatically increase the risk of an accident as they
impair traction, braking and visibility, both for the cyclist and for other road users. Wet
conditions dramatically increases the braking distance and reduces the stopping power
of your brakes as well as of the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road and your tyres
can lose their grip. Therefore, it is more dicult to control your speed and you may lose
control easily in such conditions. To make sure that you can reduce speed and come to a
stop safely in wet conditions, try to ride more slowly and start braking earlier and more
gradually than you would under normal dry conditions.
BICYCLE SUSPENSION
If your bicycle has been equipped with any sort of a suspension system, make sure you
read and follow the suspension set up and service instruction manual provided by the
manufacturer. If you haven’t been provided by the manufacturer’s instruction manual,
contact your dealer or the manufacturer. See instructions attached at end of manual.
WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust the suspension system may

cause suspension malfunction, in result of which you may lose control and fall.
If your bike has been equipped with suspension, the increased speed you may develop
will also increase the risk of injury. For example, when braking, the front of a bike with a
suspension fork dip. You can easily lose control and fall if you are not prepared for this.
Please, learn how to operate your suspension system safely.
WARNING: Introducing changes in the suspension adjustment can alter the
handling and braking characteristics of your bicycle. It is forbidden to change the
suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations; you should always check for
changes in the handling and braking characteristics of the bicycle after the suspension
has been adjusted by taking a careful test ride in a safe area.
Thanks to the use of suspension the wheels can follow the terrain better, which can
enhance control and comfort. This improved capacity may provide opportunity for
riding faster, but you should be careful not to mistake the enhanced capabilities of the
bicycle for your own riding skills. Improving skills takes time and practice.
CAUTION: Not every bicycle can be safely retrotted with certain types of suspension
systems. Before planning to retrot a bicycle with any suspension system, check with
the bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that the modication you are going to make is
compatible with the bicycle’s design. Failure to do so can result in damage to the frame
and your bicycle may be dicult to control due to improper geometry that results from
the modication.
IMPORTANT: make sure your wheels function properly before each use, check if the
mounting bolts are secure, check that the freewheel engages correctly. If there is any
malfunction of the hubs, they should not be used under any condition. In case of any
doubt, consult an experienced bike mechanic.
BRAKES
There are two main types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes, operated by squeezing the
wheel rim between two brake pads and disc brakes, operated by squeezing a hub-
mounted disc between two brake pads. Both can be actuated by the rider squeezing a
lever mounted on the handlebar.
WARNING: Riding with brakes that have not been adjusted properly, worn brake pads,
or wheels with a visible rim wear marks constitutes a hazard and can cause serious
injury or death. Too hard or too sudden application of the brakes can cause the wheel
to lock up and make you lose control and fall. Applying the front brake too suddenly or
excessively may result in the rider’s pitching over the handlebars, potentially causing
serious injury or death. Bicycle brakes may be very powerful, especially disc brakes
or linear-pull brakes. You should be extra careful while learning how to operate such
brakes and take particular care while using them. Disc brakes can heat up extremely
when their application is prolonged. Disc brake rotors can get very hot even with little

use, so don’t touch a disc brake rotor until it has had plenty of time to cool. Remember
that brake pads in all brake types will wear out, which will ultimately reduce their
eciency. For information on how to operate and maintain your brakes and when
to replace the brake pads see the brake manufacturer’s operation and maintenance
manual. If you have not been provided with the manufacturer’s instruction manual,
contact your dealer or the brake manufacturer. When replacing worn or damaged parts
the manufacturer-approved genuine spare parts are to be used only. Brake controls and
features
It’s vital for your safety to learn and remember which brake is controlled by which
brake lever on your bike. Acquaint yourself with the setup of your brakes by alternately
squeezing the left and right brake lever and observing which brake lever activates the
front brake, and which one activates the rear brake. You should be able to reach the
brake levers with your hands and squeeze them easily. If you nd out that your hands
are too small to do so, you should consult it with your dealer before riding the bike. In
some models the lever reach may be adjusted, or you may need a dierent brake lever
design.
OPERATION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM
The bicycle braking system’s function is based on friction between two braking surfaces.
To assure its proper functioning you should maintain the rims, brake pads, disc rotor
and calliper clean and free of dust, dirt, grease, lubricants, waxes and polishes. There
are special chemical cleaners available on the market designed specically for cleaning
these surfaces. Bicycle brakes have been designed to control the speed of your bicycle
by reducing it or preventing the bicycle from moving. The maximum breaking force for
each wheel is achieved just before the moment the wheel stops rotating (“locks up”)
and starts skidding. The instant it has begun to skid, the most of your bike’s stopping
power and all directional control is lost. Therefore, it is necessary to learn how to slow
down your bike and bring it to a halt smoothly avoiding a wheel lockup.
To do so, you should learn a progressive brake modulation technique so that you could
be able to precisely and accurately control the amount of clamp force on a rotor with
a given amount of lever input. Instead of pushing the brake lever abruptly, squeeze
it slowly, and gradually increase the braking force. The instant the wheel begins to
lock up, slightly release pressure to keep it rotating. You should learn how much brake
lever pressure is needed for each wheel at dierent speeds and on dierent surfaces.
Reducing the bike speed by applying one or both brakes will transfer the weight to
the front wheel as the rider’s body continues at the speed at which it was going. Heavy
braking will result in the transfer of weight around the front wheel hub, which may send
the rider’s body ying over the handlebars. Greater brake pressure is needed for a wheel
burdened with heavier load to lock up, whereas a wheel burdened with less weight
will lock up with less brake pressure applied. Thus, when your weight is transferred
forward when the brakes are activated, you should move your body backwards in order
to transfer weight to the back, simultaneously decreasing the rear braking force and
increasing the front braking force. It is especially important when you are descending.

The weight transfer is more evident on bikes equipped with a front suspension fork
as it dips under braking and thus intensies the weight transfer. To control your speed
eectively and bring your bike to a halt safely you need to be in control of the wheel
lockup and the weight transfer. You should practice braking and weight transfer
techniques in safe places free from trac and distractions.
CAUTION: It is crucial to apply correct tightening force on fasteners, nuts, bolts, screws
on your bicycle so as to avoid components’failure or damage, which can result in your
losing control of the bike and falling. Using too little force may result in the fastener not
holding securely, moving and undergoing fatigue. Applying too much force may cause
the fastener to strip threads, stretch, deform or break. If you observe any problems at
the pre-ride check, consult a professional bicycle mechanic instantly for advice. Before
every ride You should always make a pre-ride check. It should include the following
points: Clean the frame and fork and examine them CAREFULLY for any signs of cracks,
corrosion, dents, paint peeling or other defects. If anything suspicious is found, contact
your local bike dealer for a proper inspection. These are important safety checks and
very important to help prevent accidents, injury and shortened product lifespan. Do
not ride the bicycle if you see any defects in the frame and fork. Check if the brakes are
working properly by testing their eciency in a parking lot or on a side road. When
the brake is applied with full force, the distance from the brake lever to the handlebar
should be bigger than 2 cm. Check the brake pads too - you should replace damaged
and worn out elements and adjust immediately when improper function is noticed.
To do this, contact your dealer or the closest authorised bike service. Remember
that improper setup of the brake can cause serious injury or death. Follow the brake
manufacturer’s instructions closely for setup and maintenance. The instructions are
supplied in the box with every bicycle. If you are in doubt about their correct function,
contact your local bicycle shop.
CONTROL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS
It is possible to adjust the angle and position of brakes and shift controls on the
handlebars. Ask your dealer or bike shop to make the necessary adjustments for you.
If you choose to adjust the control lever angle on your own, be sure to re-tighten
the clamp fasteners to the recommended torque (see the manufacturer’s instruction
manual).
BRAKE REACH
In many bikes brake levers can be adjusted for reach. If your hands are small or if
squeezing the brake levers is dicult for you, ask your dealer to adjust the reach or have
shorter reach brake levers tted.
WARNING: With shorter brake lever reach, correct adjustment of brakes becomes more
critical, full braking power should be applied within available brake lever travel. Brake
lever travel inadequate for full braking power application can result in loss of control,
which may cause serious injury or death.

Check the brake cables and their housing for kinks, rust, broken strands, or frayed
ends. If you notice any damage, you should ask a bicycle shop to replace the cables
immediately. Damaged cables can seriously impede braking eciency. Bicycle rims
should be replaced as soon as a visible deformation of the rim surface occurs.
Make sure you are able to adjust the position of your saddle as shown in this manual
herein above without exceeding the limits set by the height of the top of the seat tube
and the minimum insertion or maximum extension mark on the seat post. Remember
that toe-clearance may vary according to any modications introduced to tyres or
cranks.
STEERING SYSTEM
The steering system includes handlebar, stem, headset and fork. All elements should be
connected rmly for riding safety.
WARNING: Proper assembly and functioning of the steering system is critical for your
safety!
GENERAL PRE-RIDE CHECK
• Check the connection between the handlebars and stem. Try pushing the handlebars
up and down - there should be no movement between these two elements. If there is
any, it is necessary to tighten the stem bolts (shown above).
• Check the headset for play (stand next to the bicycle, apply the front brake and push
forwards and backwards. There should be no play between the frame and fork). If any
play is found contact your local bike shop or If you are a condent mechanic, then
adjust this yourself. Follow these steps: Loosen the steer clamp binder bolts. Adjust
pre-load until no binding or looseness are present in the headset. (Shown above) Align
the stem with the front wheel and now tighten the steer clamp binder bolts alternately,
in small increments. Once again, check for headset play. If play exists, loosen the steer
clamp, pinch bolts, and tighten the top cap anchor bolt 1/16th of a turn. Align the stem,
and re-tighten the pinch bolts Remember to tighten both bolts alternately. Repeat until
proper adjustment made. All parts of the stem should be regularly checked for damage
or cracks. If you nd anything suspicious, contact an experienced bike mechanic
immediately. Please do not add or remove any spacers to adjust the height of the
handlebar stem, as this will cause the stem to be incorrectly tted. A defective steering
system can cause serious injury or death.
• Check if the wheels are straight (lift the bike and spin each wheel - the rim should not
move more than around 1 mm to each side). Check if all the spokes are tight by running

your hand around each wheel on both sides. Contact your bicycle dealer to resolve any
problems. Do not attempt to ride a bicycle with wheels that are not straight or with
spokes that are loose, as it is a danger to your health and life.
• Check if the tyres are properly inated (see the prints on the side walls for instructions
about the optimum pressure). Use a proper bicycle pump with a pressure gauge to
achieve the correct pressure.
• Check the overall conditions of the tyres, if they are damaged, torn or worn out you
should replace them before riding. Using worn or damaged tyres is dangerous to your
health and life. Make sure tyres are correctly inated and are in good shape. Spin each
wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged tyres before
riding the bike.
• Proper fork maintenance is essential for long life and optimal fork function. Lack of
maintenance may result in faster wear and may lead to malfunction causing serious
injury or death. If you are not sure how to maintain the fork, you should consult your
dealer to help you with your maintenance requirements.
• Do not ride if any defects are noticed!
• For information about servicing suspension forks mounted on the bike it is necessary
to follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. The user manual for the suspension
forks is supplied in the box with every bicycle and at the end of this manual.
• Check wheel axle to fork connection - this is critical for your safety.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Take care of your bicycle, and you will enjoy it for a longer time. Also take some time to
periodically inspect the bicycle in more detail - this is important for your safety. Here is
some basic information.
CARING FOR ALUMINIUM FRAMES
Aluminium frames are prone to corrosion if not taken care of properly. Regular cleaning
will remove salt and other chemicals from the surface of your bicycle minimising the
likelihood of external corrosion. It is very important that paint chips and scratches
get touched up as soon as possible with factory touch-up paint or nail polish. Prior to
painting, make sure that the surface is free of corrosion, clean and dry. The frame does
not require any lubrication.

PERIODICAL CHECKS
A brief inspection of the frame, fork and bars for any signs of damage should be done
prior to every ride. If you suspect it may be broken, bent, cracked, do not use it. Inspect
if the steer tube and fork blades are straight and dropouts for cracks or damage. Do not
ride on the damaged fork - it may cause serious injury or death.
A good time to give your bike a thorough check for cracks or other defects is when
you are washing it since the problems will become easier to see. When inspecting your
bicycle make sure the lighting is good (e.g.. outdoors). Check the bike on its wheels, and
then turn it upside-down and check it again.
WARNING: The handlebars should be replaced at least once a year as they are
submitted to fatigue.
Check the cranks for play (hold the bike with one hand, and the pedals with the other
and look for play by trying to push the pedals from one side of the bike to the other). If
any play is found, contact your local bike shop. Periodically check hubs for play and have
the bearings adjusted if necessary, by a professional bicycle mechanic. The bearings
should be lubricated about once a year. Keep your chain cleaned and lubricated. This
is especially important if you ride often in wet conditions. Use proper bicycle chain
lubricants.
WARNING: As for all mechanical components, the bicycle is subject to wear and tear
as well as high stresses. Nothing lasts forever! The reaction of various materials and
components to wear or stress fatigue may dier. Having exceeded the life expectancy
of a component may result in its sudden failure, possibly causing injuries to the rider.
Any forms of breaks, cracks, scratches or changes of colouring in highly stressed areas
indicate that the life of the component has been reached and it should be replaced.
Only use original components or parts from a Kinesis dealer when replacing component
or parts. Any use of non-original parts or any modication of existing parts will void all
warranty and may cause an injury due to a failure of the replaced or modied part
CLEANING YOUR BICYCLE
Good maintenance will increase the life of your bike and its components. Clean and
maintain your bike regularly.
WARNING: Corrosion can damage components of your bike which are important for
safety so that they are no longer secure. These components may then brake during
riding and thus result in serious falls. Corrosion is caused, amongst other things, by
salt (e.g. due to salt spreading in winter), salty air (e.g. in coastal or industrial areas),
perspiration.
For wet cleaning, use a gentle water jet or a bucket of water and a sponge or brush. Do
not use a high-pressure cleaner as these can cause water to ingress into the bearings

and electrical components. Only use clean fresh water or desalinated water. There are
many ways of washing a bike. A proven cleaning recommendation for a dirty bike is as
follows:
1/ With a gentle water jet, remove large items of debris such as soil, stones and sand etc.
2/ Let the bike dry o to a certain extent.
3/ Spray your entire bike with a suitable detergent.
4/ Rinse the entire bike with a gentle water jet and allow it to dry. 5/ Clean the chain (see
below for details).
NOTE: If there is only a low level of soiling, simply spraying on a detergent and rinsing it
o after the specied time for them to work is sucient.
NOTE: Stubborn dirt which usually accumulates in the drivetrain area can be removed
with a stronger degreaser and brush.
WARNING: Cleaning, lubrication and preserving agents are chemical products. Incorrect
use can damage your bike. Only use products expressly suitable for bikes. Ensure that
these products do not attack either paint, rubber, plastic or metal parts etc. Consult your
dealer and follow the respective manufacturers instructions.
Cleaning and lubricating the chain
NOTE: Your chain should be cleaned and lubricated periodically - approximately once
every 10 rides, after every ride in wet conditions, and every time you wash your bike.
Drip a suitable chain cleaner into a clean, spirit-free cotton cloth and wipe the chain
down. When doing so, slowly operate the crank against the direction of drive. Repeat
this process a few times with a clean area of the cloth until the chain is clean. Sparingly
apply a lubricant suitable for bicycle chains to each chain link.
NOTE: Only use lubricants expressly approved for use with bike chains. Greases for
motorcycle chains will gum up your bike chain and the drive chain components.
NOTE: If cleaner remains between the chain links, the new grease will be immediately
broken down and will be totally ineective.

FRONT WHEEL FITTING
It is important to ensure the front wheel is tted correctly.
STEP 2: Insert the front axle
STEP 3: Tighten the axle using a 6mm
hex key to between 9Nm to 13.5 Nm.
STEP 1: Locate the hub into the into
the recessed area of the fork dropouts,
taking care to ensure the disc rotor ts
in the space between the disc pads

WARRANTY
1. Upgrade Bikes Ltd. (hereinafter on referred to as UPGRADE), manufacturer of
Kinesis UK bikes, warrants all its new hardtail bicycles against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 2 years. All frames have a 5-year warranty.
2. If any defects are noticed in the bicycle, the Customer must stop using the product
immediately and should report this to the dealer that sold it within 14 days. Using a
damaged bicycle will void the warranty, lead to more extensive damage and may pose a
serious hazard to the rider’s health and life.
3. The warranty period starts from the day when the product is purchased. This purchase
must be documented with the cash receipt plus lled in warranty card (which includes
the following information: date of purchase, serial number of frame, name of bike
model, customer’s name and name of dealer).
4. The warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable.
5. Claims under this warranty should be made through the dealer where the bicycle was
purchased.
6. The bicycle should be submitted to a mandatory check-up between the 3rd and 5th
week from date of purchase (or after 50 km of riding) to an authorised bicycle dealer.
The conrmation of this check-up should be documented in the warranty card. Failure
to do this will void the warranty.
7. The warranty is valid only if the bicycle is sold by an authorised dealer in a ready-to-
ride condition.
8. If a certain part of the bicycle will require replacement under this warranty, parts that
are similar in function to the originals shall be provided. It may not always be possible
to provide parts that are identical. The decision if a broken part requires replacement
or repair will be made by the dealer who sold the bicycle. The dealer’s decision will be
conclusive and binding. If a warranty claim for a painted part is grounded, but this part
is not available in the requested colour (either due to discontinuation of the colour line
or due to out of stock situation) DMR bikes reserves the right to replace these parts with
equivalent products in currently available nish.
9. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of tyres, chains, brake pads,
bearings, cogs and chainrings. Wheel truing, lubricating, brake adjustment, drive train
adjustment and other typical maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty
and must be conducted by a professional bicycle workshop at the cost of the customer.
10. The warranty does not cover: labour charges for replacing parts, paint and decals,

problems that result from excessive loads occurring during extreme riding or from
incorrect riding technique. The warranty does not cover: the cost of travel or shipment
to and from an authorised dealer. Such costs, if any, shall be borne by the original owner.
11. This warranty is void if: the warranty card is lled in incorrectly or incompletely, any
modications have been made to the bicycle by the customer, damage has been caused
by external parts that have been incorrectly assembled on the bicycle, the product
had not been used, maintained or repaired according the manufacturer’s instructions,
the bicycle had been sold disassembled, or only partially assembled, the product was
transferred to any third party.
12. Directions on how to deal with warranty cases shall be provided by the distributor of
the product in the region where it was purchased.
13. The Crash Replacement Warranty covers damage resulting from crashing or damage
caused to the whilst riding bike by a third party (i.e. another rider crashing into you).
Such damage won’t be covered by the normal warranty; however UPGRADE oers the
possibility to replace the product for 50% of the original suggested retail price under
the Crash Replacement policy. The conditions for this are: Crash Replacement applies
to components made by UPGRADE that are mounted in the bikes, all Kinesis frames
for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase, UPGRADE reserves the right to deny
Crash Replacement without further explanations, Crash Replacement does not apply
to parts damaged in other situations than in riding (for example Crash Replacement
will not cover a part that has been damaged during shipping), Crash Replacement does
not apply to complete bikes. It only applies to components made by UPGRADE that are
mounted in the bikes.
14. This limited warranty does provide the original owner with certain legal rights and
recourse and the original owner may possess other rights or recourse, depending on the
state, jurisdiction, country, or province. Please be informed that this is a nal statement
of the UPGRADE and all the remedies available to the original owner are stated herein.
UPGRADE does not allow or authorise any entity (including authorised dealers) to
extend any other express or implied warranties on its behalf. An original owner agrees
that UPGRADE’s liability under this warranty under no circumstances shall be greater
than the original purchase price. In no event shall UPGRADE be liable for incidental or
consequential damages. All other remedies, obligations, liabilities, rights, warranties,
express or implied, arising from law or otherwise, including (but not limited to) any
claimed implied warranty of merchantability, any claimed implied warranty arising from
course of performance, course of dealing or usage of trade, and any claimed implied
warranty of tness, are disclaimed by UPGRADE and waived by the original owner. Some
states, jurisdictions, countries, and provinces do not allow some or all of the limitations
set forth herein, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If
any provision is found unenforceable, only that provision shall be stricken and all others
shall apply.