RIESE & MULLER WORLD BIRDY User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL BIRDY
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL GERMAN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BIRDY: FROM JUNE 2015
WORLD BIRDY

Dear customer,
Congratulations on your new Birdy. Thank you for choosing us for your
mobility needs. Riese & Müller builds lightweight and practical bikes that are
characterized by exceptional handling and award winning design.
Your dealer has performed the final assembly of the Birdy and possibly
implemented some requested changes for you. They have performed a test
ride to ensure an enjoyable riding experience from the very start.
During the design process, we constantly think about your riding enjoyment
and safety. Even though we cannot anticipate every possible scenario, this
manual answers many of the key questions you may have and gives you
many tips on using your bike.
Furthermore, a lot of interesting facts about bicycle technology, mainte-
nance and upkeep are summarized for you to ensure that you enjoy your
new Birdy for many years for come. If after reading this manual, you still
have questions, please feel free to contact your dealer or us directly.
Since our bikes are constantly being updated and improved,we may provide
additional supplementary pages to ensure you have the most up to date
information. Please be mindful that some updated information may have
already been included with your new bike.
The Riese & Müller Team

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General information
Safety
Legal requirements
Intended use
Pedals
Before the first ride
Before every ride (quick check)
Quick release
Unfolding your Birdy
Folding your Birdy
Adjusting the riding position
Adjusting the suspension
Stem folding hinge
Rear swingarm catch
Front swingarm catch
Brakes
Shifting system
Chain
Headset
Wheels and tyres
Suspension pivot bearings
Lighting system
Carrying loads and children
Transporting your Birdy
General care/Inspections
Warranty/Guarantee
Technical data/Torque settings
Service and maintenance plan
Documents
Service record
CONTENT

Brake lever, p. 23 –20
Shifter, p. 37
Seat post, p. 22
Stem, Handlebar, p. 20
Stem,
Folding hinge, p. 26
Headset, p. 43
Lighting, p. 53
Suspension fork, p. 28
Brakes p. 30 –35
Rim brakes, p. 31 –33
Disc brakes, p. 34
Chain, p 42
Pedals, p. 9
Rear swingarm catch, p. 27
Rear shock, p. 25
Saddle, p. 22
Shifting, p. 36 –41
Derailleur, p. 37
Hub gear, p. 40
Wheel attachment, p. 14
Wheels and tiresw, p. 44 –51

© 2016, Riese & Müller GmbH
Text and concept
Riese & Müller GmbH
Expert consultant
Dipl.-Ing. Dirk Zedler
Teinacher Straße 51
71634 Ludwigsburg
Graphic Design
www.wolf-corporate.de
Photography
Kay Tkatzik, riese und müller GmbH
State 03/2016
This instruction complies with the
requirements of the European
standard EN 15194
Torque settings in this manual are
specied in Nm. Do not rely on
your feeling: “tight” is simply not
precise enough. ONLY a torque
wrench can ensure that the bolt
is properly tightened. You must
always use this tool to tighten
the components when a torque
setting is specied. A bolt that is
too tight or too loose can cause
malfunctions which could lead to
an accident with serious injuries
as a result.
DANGER!

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Riese & Müller folding bicycles are equipped with innovative technology. So please read this
manual even if you are an experienced cyclist.
We’ll begin by telling you about the parts of your Birdy. Open the front cover of this brochure.
Here you’ll find a Birdy with all of the relevant parts clearly shown
Tip! Keep the front cover opened as this makes orientation easier!
We have tried to vividly portray all of the relevant information to ensure your satisfaction with
your new Birdy. Therefore we use the following symbols:
Attention! Here is a hint that will help you quickly become familiar with your bike and its
technology.
Danger! This symbol indicates that life-threatening risks are possible if the correspond-
ing instructions are not followed. Please read carefully.
Tip! This symbol indicates useful additional information.
This sign indicates the need of a torque wrench and that you must keep the specified
torque setting.
To ensure you always have a fun and safe ride, you should perform the quick check before
every ride. For instructions on this quick check please see page 12.

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In this manual, a number of maintenance and repair tasks are described in detail. If you
engage in this activity you must always consider that the instructions are exclusively for
the designated Birdy and are not transferable to other bikes.
Through a variety of design and model changes it is possible that the included instructions
are not up to date. If necessary, review the separately attached instructions.
Note that the successful execution of the included instructions may require special tools
or technical expertise.
DANGER!
This manual covers the installation and maintenance work that may be best
performed by your local dealer (p. 66– 67). Do not perform any task that you are
uncomfortable with. Many of these tasks require special knowledge and tools
and should only be performed by an expert. Never ride your bike with incomplete
or improper maintenance. You could endanger your life or the lives of others.
If you reach a certain point where you are not sure how to proceed, please con-
tact your local dealer or us directly. We are happy to help!
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR NEW BIRDY!

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SAFETY
THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW THINGS THAT WE HOLD VERY DEAR:
• Always take care in trac as not to endanger yourself or others.
• Respect the rules of the road so you don’t draw the ire of other road users.
• If you tour through forests and meadows, please respect nature by cycling
only on marked or paved roadways. Observe the legal requirements for the
o-road use of bicycles. These are available from your local authorities.
• Never ride without a helmet.
• Make sure you always wear appropriate clothing.
• Make sure you always wear shoes with non-slip and rigid sole.
• Do not ride with hands o the handlebar.
• Do not ride with headphones and do not use your phone on the Birdy. Do
not drive if you are impaired in your driving ability by medication, alcohol or
other drugs
• Check if the quick releases or axle bolts are properly secured.
• Adapt your driving style to the weather conditions. Wet or slippery roads
increase the braking distance.
• Adjust your speed to the terrain and your riding ability.
ATTENTION!
After a crash or accident your dealer must inspect the Birdy for
damages before you use it again.

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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
When you ride your Birdy on the road, it must comply with trac laws and
guidelines. These will vary from country to country. In general, there are mini-
mum standards for brakes, reflectors and lighting systems, as well as usually a
general responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is in roadworthy and in safe
condition. You also have a duty to ride in a safe and responsible manner. If you
ride your Birdy in trac, be sure to observe all relevant laws and regulations.
Please ask your local transportation administration for current information.
BRAKES
In most countries, including Germany and the UK, two independent brakes are
required. Do not ride with only one functioning brake!
LIGHTS
Bicycle lighting systems need to comply with the relevant national standards.

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INTENDED USE
Your Birdy is designed for use on roads and
paved trails only. When using the Birdy in
public trac it must be equipped conforming
national legislation.
YourBirdy is not approved for extreme loads.
Riese & Müller is not liable for damages re-
sulting from improper use, incorrect assem-
bly, negligence, accidents, racing, jumping,
wheelies or similar activities.
Terms of use and maintenance described in
this manual are part of the intended use.
The manufacturer or dealer accepts no
liability or warranty if the Birdy is out of in-
tended use, when safety instructions are not
observed, when overloaded or improperly
deficiencies are eliminated. The warranty
does not cover damage caused by installa-
tion errors, intent, crashes and poor care or
poor maintenance.
DANGER!
Your Birdy is basically intended
for the transportation of a single
person only. One exception is the
transportation of a child in
a child trailer. Please note the
terms of your national legis-lati-
on. Pay attention to the use
of high quality trailers.
Pay attention to the maximum
gross weight (see page 65,
technical data).
NOTICE!
Gross weight =
Riders weight +
Birdy weight +
luggage weight