Retrospec BEAUMONT User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BEAUMONT 7 SPEED CITY BIKE
TOOLS 1
UNPACK YOUR BIKE
SADDLE
HANDLEBARS
WARNING
Using the bike with the minimum insertion line on the lower
portion of the seat post showing above the frame could result
in a failure of the seat post and/or the frame causing a loss of
control with potential injury to rider. Such failures are not
covered by warranty as it is improper use of the product.
WARNING Using the bike with the minimum insertion line on the lower portion of the seat post showing above the
frame could result in a failure of the seat post and/or the frame causing a loss of control with potential
injury to rider. Such failures are not covered by warranty as it is improper use of the product.
WARNING Installing the stem with the minimum insertion mark showing outside of the frame could create a
dangerous condition allowing the stem to break causing the rider to lose control resulting in serious
injuries to the rider (Figure 7).
What we give you: 3 Hex Wrenches (4mm, 5mm, & 6mm), a 10-function multi-tool.
What you need: Scissors, Phillips Screwdriver, 15mm wrench or crescent wrench.
Cut the shipping straps on the outside of the box.
Remove the box staples as these are sharp and can cut you as you access the bike. Lift bike out by frame and rear wheel.
Rotate the fork so that it is facing forward of the bike (Figure 1). Place the bike on the ground, so it’s standing upright on the fork dropouts and rear tire.
Cut all of the packing zip ties.
Separate the front wheel from the bike by carefully slipping it away from the crank arm, which is resting within the spokes.
Remove the accessory box and set it aside.
Examine your new bike for any visible damage that may have occurred during shipping.
Special Note: For tightening all fasteners, please refer to Appendix D in the back of your owner’s manual for all fastener torque specifications.
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Remove the plastic shipping plug from the top of the seat tube (Figure 2).
Use the included Hex wrench to loosen the seatpost clamp at the top of the seat tube.
RECOMMENDED; Apply a thin layer of grease to the inside of the frame seat tube.
Insert the seat with the seat post into the seat tube of the frame to at least the minimum insertion line on the shaft
of the seat post. WARNING! The minimum insertion line must NOT show above the seat tube (Figure 3).
Using the Hex wrench, tighten the seatpost clamp once it is at the correct height.
Note: You can make the final adjustment to the height of the seat as needed after the bike is assembled.
Loosen the stem bolt at the top of the stem one turn and remove the plastic packing cap from the bottom of the
stem (Figure 4). RECOMMENDED; apply a thin layer of grease to the end of the stem shaft by the wedge.
Untwist the handlebars and control cables and insert the quill end of the stem into the fork steer tube. You may
have to loosen the bolt and wedge a small amount to allow the quill to fit into the steer tube (Figure 5).
Make sure that the fork is facing forward and the handlebars are lined up with the fork dropouts.
Adjust the height of the stem to your desired level and tighten the stem bolt using a 6mm wrench. You can make
final adjustments to the height of the stem after the bike is assembled (Figure 6). NOTE: Be sure that the minimum
insertion mark on the shaft of the stem is inside the frame, it must not be visible outside of the frame (Figure 7).
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MIN INSERT
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PLASTIC
SHIPPING
PLUG
PLASTIC
PACKING
CAP
APPLY GREASE
STEM QUILL
INTO FORK
STEER TUBE
STEM ADJUST
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
MIN INSERT
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FRONT WHEEL
PEDALS
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Flip the bike over so it’s resting on the saddle and handlebars.
Remove the small black plastic protector from the fork dropouts.
Loosen the axle nuts on the front wheel and insert the front wheel into the fork dropouts. Insert the tab of the safety washers into the small holes on the outside of the fork dropouts. (Figure 8).
Inspect the wheel to make sure it is centered in the fork (Figure 9). Tighten each axle nut a little at a time with a 15mm wrench, alternating between sides, until each axle nut is properly tightened.
Return the bike onto its wheels and align the handlebar stem to the front wheel. Once the stem is aligned to the front wheel, tighten the stem bolt located at the top of the stem (Figure 6).
Right Pedal
Locate the pedal stamped “R” on the end of the spindle (this is the RIGHT pedal) (Figure 10).
RECOMMENDED; Apply a thin layer of grease to the pedal threads prior to installation.
Carefully insert the Right pedal into the Right side crank arm (the side with the chain) and thread it Clockwise (Figure 11). You should be able to thread the pedal in part of the way by hand with minor
resistance. If it seems dicult and binds, stop, remove the pedal, realign the threads and try again. Be sure you are turning the right pedal axle in a clockwise direction!
Tighten the pedal with a 15mm or adjustable wrench until the pedal is securely attached to the crank arm. The pedals need to be tightened with a considerable amount of force so that they do not come
lose.
Left Pedal
Locate the pedal stamped “L” on the end of the spindle (this is the LEFT pedal) (Figure 10).
RECOMMENDED; apply a thin layer of grease to the pedal threads and insert your Left pedal into the Left side crank arm.
Thread it Counterclockwise and tighten with a 15mm or adjustable wrench following the instructions in step #3 above (Figure 12).
NOTE: Be sure to tighten both pedals with an adjustable wrench or 15mm open end wrench to the recommended torque specification
otherwise they will unscrew while riding causing an unsafe condition for the rider and damaging the threads in the crank.
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SAFETY
WASHER
FORK DROPOUT SMALL
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REFLECTORS
FENDERS
Front
Attach the plastic bracket to the handlebar. (Figure 13 - Front).
Rear and wheel are already installed from the factory.
Locate the long bolt, washer, and nut which will either be in the parts bag or inserted at the top of
the fork.
Slide the fender in place from from the back of the fork. Insert the long bolt through the fork from
the front of the bike. At the back of the fork, place the bolt through the fender mounting tab
along the washer and nut. While pushing the fender tab up as far as it will go, tighten the bolt and
nut to secure the fender to the top of the fork (Figure 14).
Position the fender braces to the mounting holes on the fork drop-outs. It’s okay to squeeze
inward as these struts are designed to be pliable. Partially thread the screw through the fender
brace into the drop out and repeat for the other side. Once both braces are partially attached,
tighten brace screws to complete attaching your fender (Figure 15)
If the fender is not straight, that’s okay! As previously mentioned, the fender struts are can be
bent. Gently adjust the fender by hand until it’s straight.
Rear
If the red rear reflector is not already attached to the rear fender, install it now.
Remove the fender attachment screws from the rear frame drop-outs.
Positionthe fender struts to match the mounting holes on the rear drop-out and insert the screw
through the end of the brace and screw into the drop-out. Repeat on the other side. If the struts are
spread apart it’s OK to squeeze inward as these struts are designed to be pliable.
If the fender is not straight, gently adjust the fender by hand until it’s straight.
BRAKES AND GEARS
BRAKES
NOTE: We highly recommend taking your bike to a local bike shop and having your brakes and gears
(if equipped) set-up by a professional mechanic.
Your 7-speed bicycle is equipped with front and rear linear-pull brakes.
Be sure that the brake pads are aligned with the curve of the rim and that they contact the rim
surface flat and evenly. The brake shoe angle and height can be adjusted by loosening the Hex
bolt attaching the brake shoe to the brake arm. Notice that the brake shoe can articulate a certain
amount up and down and side to side. (Figure 16)
Loosen the brake cable anchor bolt on the brake arm held by a Hex bolt allowing the brake cable
to freely glide through its anchor.
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REFLECTOR
BRACKET
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BRAKE SHOE
SPRING TENSION
SCREW
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
SERIAL NUMBER
TIRES
We strongly recommend you take your bike to a professional bike shop and have them check
your work and fine tune the bike to ensure your bike is safe to ride.
It is important that you locate and record the
serial number of your bicycle in case of a recall or
if the bicycle is stolen. The serial number can be
found under the crank bottom bracket stamped
into the frame (Figure 19).
Locate the tire manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure found on the tire sidewall
(listed as “PSI”).
Using a hand or floor pump with a gauge, begin to inflate the tire to half its
recommended inflation pressure and check to see that the tire is properly seated
on the rim. Be sure to inspect both sides of the tire for proper fit.
If the tire is seated unevenly or bulges out along the rim, let some air out of the tire and
reposition the tire by hand so that it sits evenly on the rim.
Continue to inflate the tire to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.
Do not exceed the recommended pressure as this will cause an unsafe condition potentially
causing the tire to unexpectedly explode.
Do not use a compressed air device to inflate your tires as the rapid inflation of the tire can
cause it to blow o the rim.
Tires and tubes are not warranted against damage caused by over-inflation or punctures
from road hazards.
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Squeeze the brake arms together until the brake shoes contact the rim surface. Pull the cable
taught through its anchor and tighten the cable anchor bolt. Make sure the brake cable
housing is seated properly at the cable stop ferrules before tightening the anchor bolt.
(Figure 17)
Squeeze the brake lever hard several times to stretch the cable and make sure that it does
not slip through its anchor. If the cable tension is too tight to allow the brake shoes to retract
and clear the rim surface, loosen the anchor bolt and give the cable some slack. If the cable
has too much slack and you cannot apply enough stopping force to the rim, repeat proce-
dure “2” and take the slack out of the cable
Be sure that the brake arms are evenly spaced from the wheel and there is some clearance
between the brake pads and the rim surface. If the arms are not evenly spaced from the
wheel, you can balance the spacing by tightening or loosening the spring tension using the
small screw located at the lower side of each brake arm. (Figure 18)
CABLE
ANCHOR
BOLT
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SPRING TENSION
SCREW
BRAKE ARMS
7-Speed models: The gears in this model comes adjusted from the factory. If the gears need
adjustment, please have this done by a professional bike shop.
When Shifting Gears: You must be pedaling with light pedal pressure while shifting to allow the
chain to shift from one gear to another. For best results shift one gear at a time.
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