Pello Ripple User manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Smile.
Ride.
Repeat...
Congratulations, you are the owner of a brand new Pello
Bike. Untold adventures await you, but before you head out
to conquer the paths and trails, please take time to read
this owner’s manual.
You will find everything you need to properly set up your
bike and some tips to our new cyclists for being safe whilst
having fun.
Beyond that, you will even find some tips for maintaining
your bike and keeping it in its best working order in the
future. If you have any questions or issues with your Pello
bike now or in the future, please drop us a note at info@
pellobikes.com
Enjoy your time out there; cycling is a family affair and a
great way to spend time together.

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Content
Get to know your Pello
What do I need to put it together?
Assembling your bike
Bike fit
Checklist, Review and First Ride
Maintaining your bike
Inflating tires
Safety tips
Riding tips
Returns/Warranty/Contact
Journal
Maintenance Tracker
GrowPello
Color the Bike
Lets Ride!
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Get to know your Pello
1 Frame
2 Fork
3 Handlebar
4 Brake Lever
5 Shifter
6 Stem
7 Headset
8 Tire
9 Spokes
10 Valve Stem
(Presta)
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Get to know your Pello
11 Rim
12 Crank Arm
13 Chain ring
14 Bottom Bracket
15 Pedal
16 Saddle
17 Seatpost
18 Seatpost Clamp
19 Chain guard
20 Dérailleur
21 Disc Brake
Assembly
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Now that your bike has been delivered, there are a few steps you need to
take to get it ready to ride.
Before your bike left our hands we went through a quality checklist that
is included in your paperwork. When you opened the box, you will see a
Pello that is 95% assembled. Please see below for a few things that are
needed to make it 100% complete.
Tools needed:
• 5mm and 6mm Allen wrenches (provided)
• 15mm open wrench (or adjustable crescent wrench)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Presta valve tire pump (we made sure the tires were
properly inflated when they left our shop but you may still need to
top them off. If you don’t have a presta valve pump, there is a presta
valve adapter in your welcome bag).
You will need these tools in order to perform the following:
• Install and secure the front wheel (Ripple, Romper
and Revo)
• Install and align the handlebars
• Install the pedals
• Install reflectors and bell
Please read all instructions first before assembly.
There was a lot of care given in packing your Pello to ensure it made it to
you without damage. Please use care when unpacking your new Pello and
please recycle responsibly.
After assembly and prior to riding your Pello, it is recommended that you
have your local bike shop or Qualified Bicycle Mechanic review your bike.
What do I need to put it together?
Presta ValVe
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Install and secure the front wheel
*(Note: The Ripple, Romper and Revo require the provided 5mm Allen
wrench.)
Ripple, Romper & Revo = Loosen 5mm Allen bolts on each
side of wheel but do not remove.
Assembling your bike
Step 1/3
Reddi, Rover & Reyes = Remove screw nut from quick release
and insert quick release skewer into front hub as shown below
(you will find the quick release in the small parts box).
*(Kenda K-Rad tires are non-directional; however, for proper bike etiquette
it is recommended to place the quick release lever on the non-drive side of
the bike, i.e. the side without the chain)
Reddi, Rover & Reyes

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Step 2/3
Ripple, Romper & Revo = Skip to next step
Reddi, Rover & Reyes = Now that the skewer is inserted
into the hub you will now hand tighten the screw nut
partially onto skewer with narrow side of spring going first
(please see image below)
Ripple, Romper & Revo = Rotate the stem and fork 180
degrees so they are both faceing forward (Note: Stem is still
loose and will be tightened when installing the handlebar).
Attach wheel to fork, ensure axle is properly seated in fork
dropouts and tighten both sides clockwise with 5mm Allen
key until secure. Please see illustration. (note: Because of
the cushy tires you may need to wiggle the tire a bit past the
front brake on Romper & Revo)
Step 3/3
Axle is securely
seated in dropout
Assembling your bike cont...

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Reddi = Attach wheel to fork and ensure quick release is seated
fully into the fork dropouts. Tighten screw nut until the quick
release lever is in closed position. (Look for the word “closed”
on the quick release when it is in it’s locked position). Please
see illustration. (note: Because of the cushy tires you may need
to wiggle the tire a bit past the brake on Reddi)
Rover & Reyes = Rotate the stem 180 degrees so it is faceing
forward (Note: Stem is still loose and will be tightened when
installing the handlebar). Attach wheel to fork. When attaching
wheel to fork make sure to align the disc rotor with the caliper,
please see illustration below. Once the quick release is seated
fully in the front dropouts tighten screw nut until the quick
release lever is in the closed position (you should see the
word “closed” on the quick release when in locked position).
**Note: Do not squeeze front brake lever until wheel is installed.
Squeezing without the rotor in place may cause miss-alignment
with the disc pads and rotor.
Step 3/3 Continued
Align rotor and
caliper so rotor
slides between
caliper brake
pads
Axle is securely
seated in dropout

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Installing Handlebar to Stem
Unscrew stem fixing bolts (see images below) securing faceplate to
stem body. Insert handlebar between stem body and faceplate then
thread bolts back into the stem loosely. Adjust the handlebar to the
desired position to best fit your child (generally perpendicular to
the ground) then tighten the bolts 1/4 turn at a time in an X-pattern
(Romper & Revo) and Top-Bottom (Reddi & Rover). The faceplate
should be tightened evenly on the handlebar so the faceplate gap is
even top and bottom and the handlebar is secure. Align stem and fork
so they look straight when looking down onto handlebar, stem and front
wheel, then tighten stem body fixing bolts. Please see page 12 for
reference images of proper cable routing.
Assembling your bike cont...
Fixing Bolt
Maintain
equal gap on
top & bottom
of faceplate
Stem body
fixing bolts
Ripple, Romper & Revo
Reddi, Rover, Reyes
Fixing Bolt
Maintain
equal gap on
top & bottom
of faceplate
Stem body
fixing bolts
Faceplate
Faceplate

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Tighten in X-Pattern (Ripple, Romper, Revo)
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Tighten Top-Bottom (Reddi, Rover, Reyes)
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2

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Please reference the images below for proper
cable routing after handlebar installation
Rear brake
cable
Ripple
Romper, Revo, Reddi
Rear brake
cable
Front brake
cable
Rear brake
cable
Front brake
cable
Rear derailleur
cable
Rover, Reyes
Assembling your bike cont...

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Make sure the brake cable is seated in the brake lever.
Step 1/3
Brake lever is NOT seated properly
Brake lever IS seated properly
Connect the Front Brake (Romper,
Revo & Reddi)
*Please note that Romper and Revo come equipped with a rear
coaster and rear hand brake. The rear hand brake should already be
connected and adjusted.
Brakes are essential safety devices so care should be taken to make
sure they work correctly.

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Squeeze the brake arms together until the pads
press up against the rim while pulling the brake
noodle across to the noodle holder.
Step 2/3
Assembling your bike cont...
Noodle Holder
Brake Noodle
Brake Arm
Squeeze brake arms and pull noodle to noodle
holder

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Noodle Holder
Brake Noodle
Brake Arm
While continuing to hold the brake arms together,
slide the end of the brake noodle into the slot on the
noodle holder. Let go of the brake arms. Then slide
the rubber boot over the end of the noodle.
Now that the brake is connected, squeeze it
several times to make sure it is working properly.
Spin the wheel, it should spin freely, if not repeat
steps 1-3.
Step 3/3
Rubber boot
Connect the Front Brake (Rover & Reyes)
Your Rover or Reyes is equipped with disc brakes. Your brakes have
been adjusted before they arrived to you. Once you completed
installing the front wheel from the “Install and Secure the Front
Wheel” you should spin the wheel to ensure it rotates smoothly
and squeeze the front brake several times to ensure the wheel
is properly mounted in the front fork. If the brake is rubbing or
the wheel is not spinning freely please go back to the “Install and
secure the front wheel” section again and repeat these steps to
ensure proper wheel and rotor alignment.
*Please note that disc brakes may take a few times of stopping
before they are working to their full potential. For the first ride it
is recommended that you find a level location to ride. Ride the
bike and stop several times on a level and safe location free from
obstacles and vehicles, this will allow the disc pads to properly
‘bed’ to the disc rotors. Brakes are essential safety devices so care
should be taken to make sure they work correctly.

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Install the Pedals
You will find the pedals in the small parts box. They are marked L for
left side and R for right side on the end of the axles as shown in the
image below. The right side of the bike is called the drive side or the
side with the chain.
The right pedal marked R will thread in to the right crank
arm (the side with the chain) by turning the pedal axle
CLOCKWISE
Step 1/3
Assembling your bike cont...
Use an adjustable wrench or 15mm open end wrench to
tighten the axle of the pedal into the crank arm. Tighten
firmly.
The left pedal marked L will thread in to the left crank
arm by turning the pedal axle COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
Step 3/3
Step 2/3

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Install the Saddle / Height Adjustment
For your child to ride their new bike properly, the saddle must be
correctly installed and adjusted to the right height for their size and
ability.
Open the quick release lever to allow seatpost to
be inserted into seat-tube.
When thinking about seatpost height, a good starting point is
to slide the seatpost into the seat tube so that the top of the
saddle is level with your child’s hip bone. Ensure the saddle
is straight and tighten the quick release seat post clamp to
secure the seat post.
*Note: If your child is learning to pedal for the 1st time it is
recommended for them to have their feet flat on the ground.
If they are confident in their riding then the proper position
is for their toes to be touching and heals off the ground.
Step 1/3
Step 2/3
Open quick release
seatpost clamp
Slide seatpost
into seat tube

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Assembling your bike cont...
Once the seatpost is inserted and to the correct height,
close quick release clamp. If seatpost is not tight in seat
tube, tighten the quick release lever with the adjusting
screw on opposite side of lever.
A good starting angle of the saddle is parallel with the
ground. If needed you can adjust the saddle angle by
loosening the 6mm bolt under the saddle. This also al-
lows you to move the saddle back and forth to adjust the
fit of the saddle (more in the “bike fit” section).
**Note: The ripple comes with a longer seatpost if you
need to extend your childs time on the balance bike be-
fore moving to a pedal bike, simply install the longer one
onto the saddle.
Close quick release
seatpost clamp
Step 3/3

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Install Front and Back Reflectors and Bell
Reflectors are an important safety feature and legally required on bikes
purchased in the USA. Take the two (red and white) reflectors from the
small parts box and install as follows.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to attach the white
reflector bracket to the handlebars facing forward.
*Note: Ripple, Romper & Revo reflectors have a small
shim inside the clamp. This is so we can create a bar
diameter that is very small for little hands to grab
confidently.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to attach the red
reflector bracket to the seat post under the saddle
facing backward.
Step 1/3
Step 2/3
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to attach the bell to
the handle bar. Let your child determine where the bell
should go, right or left side. You can adjust the bell
hammer by rotating it as needed.
*Note: Ripple, Romper & Revo reflectors have a small
shim inside the clamp.
Step 3/3
Close quick release
seatpost clamp

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Saddle Height
Have your child stand next to the bike saddle, adjust the saddle height to
the height of their hips by loosening the Quick Release seatpost clamp.
Once adjusted have them sit on the saddle, continue adjusting up or down
until their feet are comfortably on the ground and your child tells you
“that’s good”. *Note: If your child is learning to pedal for the 1st time it
is recommended for them to have their feet flat on the ground. If they
are confident in their riding then the proper position is for their toes to be
touching and heals off the ground.
Saddle Position
When looking at the bike from the side view, the saddle should be parallel
with the ground plane. Additionally it should be straight and aligned with
the top-tube when looking from above.
Reach
While sitting on the saddle they should be able to reach the handlebars
comfortably (ideally they will have a slight bend in the elbows). There are 2
ways to adjust the reach.
Saddle position - You can slide the saddle backwards or forwards by
loosening the 6mm bolt under the saddle. This will also allow you to adjust
the saddle angle.
Handlebar position - You can rotate the handlebars forward and backwards
by loosening the fixingbolts on the faceplate of the stem.
Front Wheel and Handlebar Alignment
Ensure the handlebars are aligned. They should appear straight when
looking at the front wheel. To adjust the alignment loosen the fixing bolts
on the stem and adjust.
Brakes
We check that all brakes are adjusted before shipping. However, before
riding you should verify that your child can comfortably use brake levers
and make sure brakes are operating properly. If needed you can adjust the
position of the brake lever and bring it closer to the grip by adjusting the
2mm allen screw located on the brake lever. You can also rotate the brake
lever up or down on the handlebar by loosening the 5mm allen fixing bolt.
To make sure your child can control the brakes they should stand stationary
with their feet on the floor and test the brake levers. Also, ensure they are
able to engage the coaster brake on Pello bikes that are equipped with one
(Romper & Revo).
Bike Fit