Superpedestrian Copenhagen Manual

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Installation
and Setup
General Installation
Every installation will be dierent depend-
ing on the make and model of your bike.
The instructions in this User Manual and
on our support website superpedestrian.
com/support are general guidelines only
and are intended to be used by bicycle
mechanics or those who possess similar
tools, skills and technical comprehension
of bicycles.
We know not everybody is a bicycle whiz,
so we’ve partnered with top-tier local
bicycle shops to help you with this installa-
tion process and any future bicycle service
you may need. We call them Superpedes-
trian Hubs and you can find the closest
one at superpedestrian.com/locator.

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Do NOT turn on your Wheel until it has
been properly installed on a bicycle.
We strongly recommend the Copenha-
gen Wheel be professionally installed
at a Superpedestrian Hub. In order to
safely install the Copenhagen Wheel
on your bicycle, you must be com-
fortable performing advanced bicycle
maintenance and repair, including, but
not limited to: adjusting your brakes,
adjusting chain tension or derailleur,
removing and replacing rear wheels,
installing hardware, checking spoke
integrity and tension and checking and
adjusting tire pressure.
We recommend using appropriate
tools, such as a torque wrench, to
tighten fasteners to the recommended
torques.
The torque arm is an integral part of
the Copenhagen Wheel. Failure to
appropriately attach the torque arm
to the bicycle frame, or inappropriate

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installation, can result in injury to the
rider or damage to your bicycle or the
Copenhagen Wheel.
We recommend installation and use
only on bicycles that meet all legally
applicable standards including Con-
sumer Product Safety Commission
Standards found at  CFR Part ,
EN and/or ISO .
If you are unable to do the installation and
setup yourself, but do not have a
Superpedestrian Hub nearby, you can take
these instructions to your local bicycle
mechanic to get your Copenhagen Wheel
professionally installed.
If you do plan to install the Wheel your-
self, please follow the instructions for
single-speed or multi-speed bicycles in
Sections  or , respectively.
Should you have any questions about this
installation or bicycle compatibility, please
contact us at superpedestrian.com/support.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP 4
Meet Your Wheel
DRIVE SIDE
1
1
2
2
3
3
Rim With Tire and Tube
Copenhagen Wheel Hub
Custom Spokes

INSTALLATION AND SETUP 5
NONDRIVE SIDE

INSTALLATION AND SETUP 6
CONTROL PLATE ZOOM
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6
7
7
4
4
5
5
8
8
Charge Port
Status LEDs
Adjustable Torque Arm
On/O Switch
Axle

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TOOLS
Metal Straps
(2 sizes) with rubber
protectors
Dropout Spacers
(single-speed only)
Tools
Dropout Spacers
(single-speed only)

INSTALLATION AND SETUP 8
AC Adapter
(country speciic)
Battery Charger
TOOLS

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This is a general guide for installing your
Copenhagen Wheel on a single-speed
bicycle, but every bicycle is dierent.
These instructions assume you have the
knowledge, skills and tools to safely install
the Copenhagen Wheel. If you need more
information you can go to superpedes-
trian.com/support or contact your nearest
Superpedestrian Hub.
For information on how to install the
Copenhagen Wheel using a bike stand
please go to superpedestrian.com/support.
See Section  for multi-speed setup.
Single-speed
Setup

SINGLESPEED SETUP 10
 Turn your bike upside down.
For this installation guide we have
presumed that you know how to remove
your current wheel from your bicycle,
so please start by doing this. Turn your
bicycle over so that it’s balanced on the
handlebars and seat.
Do not touch hydraulic brake levers
if bike is so equipped while the bike
is upside down or while the wheel is
removed.
The following diagrams - show
the bike in an upside-down position
as seen above.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 11
 Make sure the power switch is OFF 
on your Copenhagen Wheel.
 Remove the axle nuts from both ends
of the axle.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 12
 Maneuver the Wheel into the frame.
A Ensure the dropouts are clean and free
of debris.
 Add spacers to the axle.
For - mm dropout spacing, place
one axle spacer on each side of the hub.
Spacers are not required for  mm
dropouts.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 13
C Slip the Copenhagen Wheel in between
the frame’s rear dropouts and insert its
axle into the dropouts.
B Rest the chain on the axle between the
cog and the Copenhagen Wheel to prevent
it from getting in the way.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 14
D Place the chain over the cog and make
sure the Wheel is secure.
 Loosely thread the axle nuts.
Alternately hand-tighten axle nuts on
each side.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 15
B Select the appropriately sized metal
strap included in the box for your chain-
stay. Use the smallest size that will fit.
 Attach the torque arm to the frame.
A Rotate the torque arm until it rests on
the underside of the chainstay.

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C Wrap the metal strap around the chain-
stay so that the screw is on top of the
frame underside and facing out towards
you, as shown. Insert the end of strap into
the captive screw.
D Slide the metal strap onto the torque arm
and seat it in the groove. Turn the screw with
a screwdriver to take up slack in the strap.
Do not tighten.

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 Straighten the Wheel.
Rotate the pedals forward as if you’re
riding and make sure the Wheel is
centered. Adjust if necessary.
 Adjust and tighten the metal strap.
A Ensure the screw is positioned in the
groove and is perpendicular to the hub.
Tighten the strap firmly - Nm.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 18
B Add a rubber protector to the end of
the metal strap.
C Ensure there is NO contact between
the metal strap and the Wheel hub.
If contact exists, readjust the Wheel within
the dropouts.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 19
B Tighten the torque arm nut firmly
- Nm using a  mm torque wrench.
 Tighten axle and torque arm nuts.
A Tighten the axle nuts on both sides
securely - Nm using a  mm
torque wrench.

SINGLESPEED SETUP 20
 Flip your bike right-side up.
Use caution when flipping it upright as
the Copenhagen Wheel adds additional
weight to the rear of your bicycle.
 Ensure the torque arm is installed
correctly on the chainstay.