Linus Lil’ Roadster 20" User manual

Lil’ Roadster 16”/20” | Lil’ Dutchi 16”/20” | Linus Balance
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
KID’S BIKES
1-SPEED
COASTER
Illustrations are based off of Roadster Classic but instructions apply to all of these models:
Please review Assembly Guide in its entirety before beginning bicycle assembly. If you do not feel fully
capable of assembly or do not have the proper tools please contact your local bicycle shop to assemble.

ALLEN WRENCH
6MM, 5MM, 4MM
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LUBRICATING
GREASE*
WRENCH
15MM, 14MM, 13MM, 12MM, 10MM
14 14
13 13
12 12
15 15
Required Tools (not included)
SCISSORS PHILIPS HEAD
SCREWDRIVER
Parts (included)
Unpacking
Open top of the bicycle box. Remove
bicycle, saddle and parts box.
We recommend using the flat box as a
work surface for bicycle assembly.
Remove protective packaging carefully.
Do not bend spokes when removing the
front wheel.
PEDALS
x2
BELL
x1
REFLECTORS
x2
* Available at auto parts, hardware, or bicycle stores.
** Failure to tighten bolts to the required torque specications can lead to
component failure ultimately leading to serious injury or death.
TORQUE
WRENCH**

Training Wheel Parts (only included with 16” bike models)
LOCKING NUTS
x2
TRAINING WHEEL BRACKETS
x2
TRAINING WHEELS
x2
WASHERS
x2
TRAINING WHEEL
BOLTS
x2
ALIGNMENT TAB
(DRIVE-SIDE)
ALIGNMENT TAB
(NON DRIVE-SIDE)
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C
A
1. Stem Installation
1.1 Apply a small amount of grease around
the bottom 1.5” (35mm) of the stem (A).
Insert stem into the steerer tube so
that the minimum insertion line (B)
is not visible.
Tighten with the 6mm Allen wrench (C).
Torque Requirement: 20-23Nm.
2. Rear Fender Brace Installation
2.1 Unthread the rear-most bolts from the
rear dropouts using a 4mm hex wrench (A).
2.2 Center fender brace at back of
fender (B).
2.1 Thread 4mm bolts through the brace
eyelets and screw them back into the
dropouts (C). Torque Requirement: 4-5Nm.
3. Front Fender Installation
3.1 Unscrew the bolt at the front of the fork
crown (B) with a philips head screwdriver
while holding the nut on the back side of
the fork crown (A) with a 10mm wrench.
Do not misplace the crescent washer.
Insert bolt through the fender mounting
flange (C) and the crescent washer
with curved side facing the fork crown.
Place flat washer over the end of the bolt
followed by threading on the nut (A) then
tighten lightly.
Push the fender upward until it stops and
then completely tighten the nut.
Torque Requirement: 6.5-9Nm
3.2 Unthread bolts from the fork
drop outs (D) using a 4mm hex wrench.
Center fender brace. Thread bolts
through the brace eyelets (E) and
screw them back into the dropouts.
Torque Requirement: 4-5Nm.
A
B
C
C
3.1
2.1
(Applicable to Earlier Year Models)
(Applicable to Earlier Year Models)
E
3.2
2.2 B
D
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1.1
B
A
C
1.1

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4. Front Wheel Installation
4.1 Use 15mm wrench to loosen the nuts
on the front wheel enough to slide the axle
(A) into the fork dropouts (B). Make sure to
seat the axle completely in the dropouts.
Insert bent tab of axle washer (C) into
small hole at the top of the dropouts.
Make sure washer is on the outside of the
dropouts.
4.2 Tighten the axle nuts (D). Torque
Requirement: 30-45Nm.
5. Stem/Handlebar Adjustment
5.1 Using a 6mm hex wrench, loosen the
bolt in the front of the stem (A) and adjust
the handlebars so that they are level then
re-tighten. Torque Requirement: 10-12Nm.
5.2 Check to make sure the stem is in line
with the front wheel (C) and that the
minimum insertion line (B) is not visible.
Use the 6mm hex wrench to loosen the
stem, adjust and then tighten. Torque
Requirement: 20-23Nm.
5.1
0°
C
5.2
A
B
5.2
C
D
A
B
4.1 4.2

7.1
B
AC
D
0°
6. Pedal Installation; READ FIRST!
(POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE IF
INSTALLED INCORRECTLY!)
6.1 Pedals are side-specific. Check the
ends of the axles (A) to identify which
side of the bicycle to install them in.
R = Side of bicycle with chain.
Apply a small amount of grease to the
pedal threads.
6.2 Install the pedal marked Rby turning
the axle CLOCKWISE.
Install the pedal marked Lturning the
axle ANTI-CLOCKWISE.
Tighten the pedal axles fully with the
15mm wrench. Torque Requirement:
28-37Nm.
7. Seat Post Installation
7.1 Apply a small amount of grease around
the bottom 1.5” (35mm) of the seat post (A)
and insert the seat post into the seat tube
so that the minimum insertion line (B) is
not visible.
7.2 Align the saddle with the bicycle’s top
tube as shown.
7.1 Tighten down the seat post clamp (C)
using the appropriate hex wrench.
Torque Requirement: 4.5-6Nm.
7.1 Check to make sure that the saddle is
level (D). If it is not, use a 14mm wrench
to loosen the saddle clamp (E), adjust the
saddle, and re-tighten.
Torque Requirement: 20-27Nm.
8. Bell + Reflector Installation
8.1 Using a Philips screwdriver, remove
the bell skrew (A) and clamp the bell on
the left side handle bar near the grip with
the striker positioned on the inside. Then
re-insert the screw and tighten.
Be careful not to lose the square nut (B)
that should be inserted from the side of
the bell clamp.
8.2 Using a Philips screwdriver, clamp the
white reflector on the stem or handlebar
and tighten down. Adjust the reflector
lens so that the lens is perpendicular to
the road.
6.1
7.2
A
8.2
(Note: Some bike models may not include bell)
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(SIDE-SPECIFIC THREADING ON PEDALS)
6.2
8.1
B
A
E

9. Tire Inflation
Tire information can be found on the
side-walls of your tires – you should be
able to see tire size (e.g. 16x1.50) and
recommended inflation (e.g. 40-65 PSI).
Tire pressure should be checked
before each ride to help prevent
unnecessary flats.
* Flat tires can occur for a varity of
reasons including improper inflation
and puncture from road debris. As such,
punctures are not covered by warranty.
10. Training Wheel Assembly
(Applicable to 16” bike models)
10.1 Assemble the trainings wheels by
inserting bolt (A) through training wheel
(B) then through the training wheel
bracket (C). Slide Washer (D) over threads
of bolt followed by locking nut (E).
Tighten training wheel assembly using
a 12mm wrench on bolt (A) and a 13mm
wrench on locking nut (E). Check to be
sure wheel spins freely.
10.2 Remove axle nuts (C) from both sides
of rear axle with a 15mm wrench.
Insert alignment tab (A) over the axle
slotting the extended tougue of tab into
the dropout gap. Note: these tabs are side
specific. Drive-side tab has toungue on
upper left corner. Non-drive side tab has
toungue on upper right corner.)
Attach training wheel assembly bracket (B)
over the axle and secure with axle nut (C).
10.3 Adjust hight of training wheels
evenly on both sides to 1/4”-1/2” above the
ground. Tighten axle nut (C) with a 15mm
wrench.
Torque Requirement: 30-45Nm
ABC
DE
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10.1
10.2 10.3
C
A
B
C

Stem
Looking down at the handlebars,
ensure that the stem is in line with
the front wheel and the minimum
insertion line is not visible. Once it
is, tighten the 6mm bolt securely.
Torque Requirement: 20-23Nm.
To make sure that the stem is
tightened enough, hold the front wheel
in place and twist the handlebars.
If the handlebars move, re-align the
stem and tighten the bolt to spec.
Handlebar
Looking at the handlebars from the
side, ensure that they are level with the
ground. Once level, tighten the 6mm
bolt securely.
Torque Requirement: 10-15Nm
To make sure that the handlebars are
properly tightened, lean down on them
with significant pressure. If they move,
loosen the 6mm bolt, reposition the bar
and re-tighten the bolt to spec.
Final Check
Saddle
Set saddle height slightly below
your hips. Tighten seatpost clamp.
Torque Requirement: 4.5-6Nm.
Make sure saddle clamp is tightened.
Torque Requirement: 20-27Nm.
Wheels
Check front and rear axle nuts for
tightness. Torque Requirement:
30-45Nm.
General
Test ride your Linus to ensure that
the hub is shifting correctly, that
the brakes are engaging quickly
and securely, and the fenders and
chain guard do not rub or make
unnecessary noise.
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