Retrospec KODA 12 User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
KODA 12 & KODA 16
TOOLS
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STEP 1: UNPACKING YOUR BIKE
STEP 2: SADDLE/SEATPOST
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 i 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 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 (Fig.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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The seat post will come attached to the saddle from the factory. Pull the quick release lever attached to the top of the frame seat
tube outwards. Insert the seat post/saddle assembly into the seat tube of the frame to at least the minimum insertion line of the
seat post (Fig.2). 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.3).
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.
STEP 3: HANDLEBAR
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The stem is secured into fork steer tube from the factory.
Using a hex wrench, remove the 4 bolts/washers of the handlebar clamp on the underside of the stem (Fig.5).
Untwist the handlebar and brake cable and face the handlebar forward (reflector facing forward).
Make sure that the fork is facing forward(Fig.1).
Place the handlebar in the stem and the stem top clamp over the handlebar. Center the handlebar in the stem. Install the 4 stem
bolts. Tighten each bolt a little at a time to ensure even pressure on all four corners using a cross pattern (Fig.6).
WARNING!
Never adjust the seat height so that the minimum insertion line at the lower end of the seat post is showing outside of the frame
(Fig.4).
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Front
25.4
MIN INSERT
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stem centerbolt
(adjusts direction)
Handlebar
Clamp
Open
Close/
Tighten
loosen
tighten
securely
stem
FRONT

HANDLEBAR CENTER DIRECTION
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Make sure the front fork is facing forward (Fig.1).
You may have to loosen the stem bolt a few turns using the 6mm wrench. Align the stem/handlebars with the centerline of the front wheel/tire and fork dropouts – tighten securely (Fig.7).
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 (Fig.8).
WARNING!
Adjusting (or 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 t the rider.
The stem will come installed at correct height into the fork tube and should be aligned to the center forward direction from the factory.
If adjustment is needed, use the following steps:
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rim and the pad contacts the rim surface flat and evenly.
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STEP 4: FRONT WHEEL
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Remove the plastic shipping protector from the fork dropouts and plastic axle protector(s).
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. (Fig.9).
Inspect the wheel to make sure it is centered in the fork (Fig.11). Tighten each axle nut a little at a time with a 15mm wrench, alternating between sides, until each axle nut is properly tightened.
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safety
washer
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HT
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MAX
HT
22.2
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fork dropout
(small hole)
brake pads
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stem adjust
handlebar
adjust

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STEP 5: PEDALS
Right Pedal
Locate the pedal stamped “R” on the end of the spindle (this is the RIGHT pedal) (Fig. 12).
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 (Fig. 13). 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
loo se.
Left Pedal
Locate the pedal stamped “L” on the end of the spindle (this is the LEFT pedal) (Fig. 12).
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 14).
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.
12 13 right pedal
clockwise
tighten
14 left pedal
counter clockwise
tightn

STEP 7: REFLECTORS
All reflectors - front, rear, and wheels - should already be installed from the factory.
Front Reflector (white): You may need to position the reflector forward and then tighten the bracket (Fig.17).
STEP 6: BRAKES
Coaster Brake - Rear
Koda 12 & Koda 16 are equipped with a foot operated rear coaster brake. No adjustment is required. Simply
push/pedal backwards on the pedals to activate the brake.
Sidepull Brake - Front
Koda 12 & Koda 16 are equipped with a front, hand-operated side-pull brake. This brake is installed and
adjusted from the factory. If adjustment is necessary please follow steps below:
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Be sure that the brake pads are aligned with the curve of the rim and that they contact the rim surface flat
and evenly (Fig. 15). The brake pad angle and height can be adjusted by
loosening the hex nut that attaches the brake pad to the brake arm.
Loosen the brake cable anchor at the brake arm held by an hex bolt allowing the brake cable to freely glide
through its anchor (Fig. 16).
Squeeze the brake arms/pads together until the brake pads contact the rim surface. Pull the cable taught
through its anchor and tighten the cable anchor bolt (Fig. 16).
Squeeze the brake lever firmly several times to take the stretch out of the cable and make sure that it does
not slip through its anchor. If the cable tension is too tight to allow the wheel to spin freely,
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 procedure #3 to 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.
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STEP 8: TRAINING WHEELS (OPTIONAL INSTALLATION)
Your Koda 12 & Koda 16 are packaged with training wheels. The wheels are installed on the
mounting brackets from the factory. Install one side at a time. Use Multi-Wrench or 15mm open/box wrench.
Remove the outer 15mm axle nut, one each, left & right. Remove the outer nuts only (Fig.18).
The second axle nuts secure the wheel to the frame and are installed & adjusted from the factory.
Install Locator Bracket (Fig.19).
Install Training Wheel Assembly, reinstall axle nut to secure (Fig.20).
Repeat for the other side.
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Brake
Pad
Align
w/ Rim
brake arm
hex nut
cable anchor
bolt
stem center bolt
(adj. handlebar
direction)
front
reflector
locator
bracket
locator
bracket
outer
axle nut
training
wheel
assembly
second axle
nut (do not
remove)
forward
brake cable
pull taught
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STEP 9: FRONT BASKET (GIRLS MODELS)
The Top Mounting Bracket is factory installed. You will install the Lower Mounting
Bracket and mount the basket to the brackets. (Fig. 21).
Installing the Lower Bracket: loosen the front brake Center Bolt Nut several turns – loosen do not remove -
enough to slide in the Lower Mounting Bracket (Fig. 22).
Slide the lower bracket between the Brake Center Bolt Washer and Brake, and down until stops and rests on the
Center Bolt. (Fig. 23).
Center and level the bracket and tighten the Center Bolt Nut. 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
brake pads are not evenly spaced from the wheel, you can balance the spacing by gripping the brake
assembly and rotating until it is centered with the wheel (Fig.23).
Mount the basket starting from the top bracket, bolts inside the basket, nuts on the back of the bracket.
Do not fully tighten (Fig.24).
Install the basket to the lower bracket – same as Step 5. Do not fully tighten (Fig.25).
Center position the basket, tighten all four nuts (Fig. 26).
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STEP 10: TIRES
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.
NOTE: Tires and tubes are not warranted against damage caused by over-inflation or
punctures from road hazards.
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 . (Fig. 27)
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top mounting
bracket
center
bolt nut
horizontal
tighten upper 2
nuts
tighten lower
2 nuts
slide down
over brake
center bolt
Lower
mounting
bracket
top mounting
bracket
lower mounting
bracket
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