Retrospec JUDD User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
JUDD FOLDING BIKE
TOOLS
STEP 1: UNPACKING YOUR BIKE
STEP 2: UNFOLDING YOUR BIKE AND CONNECTING THE FRAME
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.
What we give you: 3 Hex Wrenches (4mm, 5mm, & 6mm), a 10-function multi-tool.
What you need: Scissors, Phillips Screwdriver.
Cut the shipping straps on the outside of the box.
Remove the box staples from the box top because these are sharp and can cut you as you
accessthe bike. Open the cardboard flaps and remove the accessory box and saddle/seatpost
and set them aside.
Lift the bike out of its box by the top tube and rear wheel. Place the bike upright on the
ground, so it rests on the tires and bottom frame stand.
Carefully cut all of the packing zip ties and remove the protective wrapping & plastic caps.
IMPORTANT: Remove, Do NOT cut the Velcro strap (it’s a keeper), located near the two wheels,
which holds the bike in the folding position.
Examine your new bike for any visible damage that may have occurred during shipping. (Fig. 1 & 2)
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Your bike comes completely folded. Unfold the frame and swing the two hinged halves until
they almost come together - this may require a little extra eort as the parts are new.
You will need to pull up on the quick release latch (Fig.3) to allow the two frame halves to
mate against one another.
Once the two halves are together, release the quick release latch so it locks into place (Fig.4)
Swing the quick release latch around so it fits fully in the slot in the hinge on the front half of
the frame. Make sure the steel and nylon washers are on the outside of the hinge and against
the lever body (Fig.5)
Note: You can make the final adjustment to the height of the seat as needed after the bike is
assembled.
Close the quick release lever to complete attaching the two halves of the frame (Fig.6 & 7).
The lever should require some eort to close. If the lever is too dicult to close, or closes with
little eort, tighten or loosen the nut on the end of the latch to adjust the lever tension (Fig.5).
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STEP 3: CONNECTING THE HANDLEBAR TO THE STEM
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Swing the handlebar assembly into place by rotating upwards (Fig.8).
Once the handlebars are in the upright position, lock into place by pressing the lever to the handlebar
mast (Fig.9).
STEP 4: UNFOLD PEDALS
CHECK PEDAL TIGHTNESS
Unfold the pedals by simply applying pressure to pull them in the riding position.
You will hear a click when they lock into position. (Fig. 10 & 11)
Pedals need to be checked for tightness.
Use the 15mm portion of the included multi-wrench, your own 15mm open end wrench, or adjustable wrench.
The right side pedal tightens clockwise (Fig.12).
The left side pedal tightens counterclockwise (Fig.13).
The pedals need to be tightened with a considerable amount of force so that they do not come lose.
Pedal side is determined when you sit on the bike.
Special Note: For tightening all fasteners, please refer to Appendix D in the back of your owner’s manual
for all fastener torque specifications.
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..
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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ADJUST SEAT HEIGHT
To adjust the seat height, pull the quick release lever attached to the top of the seat tube outwards and adjust the seat to your
desired height.
Once you have adjusted the seat post to your desired height, lock it in place by closing the quick release lever against the clamp
(Fig.14).
The lever should require some force to close. If it closes too easily and does not hold the seat post in place, or if the eort to close
the clamp is
too great, adjust the clamping force by loosening or tightening the adjusting nut on the side opposite the lever.
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• Your seat post is extra-long to fit a variety of rider sizes to the compact, folding frame design.
• Check the seat post closely. It has upper limit line marked on rear of seatpost (how low your seat can go), and lower limit line (how high your seat can go) marked on the front of the seatpost.
• Lower Limit Line: Never adjust the seat height so that the limit line at the lower end of the seat post is showing outside of the frame (Fig.15).
• Upper Limit Line: Always adjust the seat height so that the limit line at the upper end of the seat post is showing outside of the frame (Fig.16).
IMPORTANT LOWER LIMIT LINE UPPER LIMIT LINE
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CHECK TIRE INFLATION & INSTALLATION:
CHECK HANDLEBAR STEM ALIGNMENT:
* 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.
Sit on your bike - check to make sure the handlebar stem and fork are in-line with one another.
If it is all good (Fig.20), you are done. Otherwise, do the following.
A– Unfold the handlebar (Fig.17).
B- With 5mm hex wrench loosen the Compression Cap – the top center bolt in the stem (Fig.18).
C– With the same 5mm hex wrench, loosen the two Stem Binder Bolts on side of stem – these hold the stem to the fork. Loosen just enough so you can move/adjust the stem and center it in line
with the front tire (Fig.19).
D– Line up the handlebar/stem with the front tire (Fig.20).
E– Reverse the process:
1. Tightern the top center bolt in the Compression cap of the stem (Fig.18).
2. Tighten the two Stem Binder Bolts on the side of the stem (Fig.19).
To adjust the handlebar height, pull the quick release lever attached to the top of the stem mast outwards and adjust the handlebar to your desired height.
Once you have adjusted the handlebar to your desired height, lock it in place by closing the quick release lever against the clamp (Fig.21).
The lever should require some force to close. If it closes too easily and does not hold the seat post in place, or if the eort to close the clamp is too great,
adjust the clamping force by loosening or tightening the adjusting nut on the side opposite the lever.
IMPORTANT: Never adjust the handlebar height so that the limit line at the lower end of the seat post is showing outside of the frame (Fig.21).
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
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.
SERIAL NUMBER
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.
Special Note: For tightening all fasteners, please refer to Appendix D in the back of your owner’s manual for all fastener torque specifications.
STEP 6: ADJUST HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
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COMPRESSION
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STEM BINDER
BOLTS
LIFT BUTTON
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