Zigo 1080 series User manual

BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL
www.myzigo.com
CARRIER BICYCLE
1080 SERIES

Additional safety, performance and service information for specifi c accessories
such as helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available. Make
sure that your Authorized Zigo® Dealer has given you all the manufacturers’
literature that was included with your Zigo® Leader™ or accessories. In case of
a confl ict between the instructions in this Manual and information provided
by a component manufacturer, always follow the component manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you have any questions or do not understand something, take responsibility for
your safety and consult with your dealer or get in touch with us at [phone]
or 877-GET-ZIGO or email us at suppor[email protected].
This Manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781.
IMPORTANT
This Manual contains important safety, performance, and service
information about your Zigo® Leader™ bicycle (used in Cycle Mode
and Carrier Bicycle Mode).
The Zigo® Leader™ is shipped with two Manuals: this Bicycle
Owner’s Manual and an Assembly and Operation Manual. Both
contain important safety, performance and service information.
Read them both before you take your fi rst ride, and keep them for
future reference.
NOTE
This Manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service,
repair or maintenance manual. Please see your Authorized Zigo®
Dealer, or contact Zigo®, for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your
Authorized Zigo® Dealer may also be able to refer you to classes,
clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance.
Zigo, Inc
71 South Orange Ave., Suite 396
South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
Zigo, Inc, retains all rights to the Assembly and Operation Manual and Bicycle
Owner’s Manual. No text, details, illustrations or photographs from either manual
may be reproduced, distributed, used for commercial purposes, or made
available to others without the written consent of Zigo, Inc.
© Copyright 2009. Zigo, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents
GENERAL WARNING
A special note to parents
1. First
1.1 Bike fi t
1.2 Safety fi rst
1.3 Mechanical Safety Check
1.4 First ride
2. Safety
2.1 The Basics
2.2 Riding Safety
2.3 Wet Weather Riding
2.4 Night Riding
2.5 Changing Components or Adding Accessories
3.Fit
3.1 Adjustment range
3.2 Saddle position
3.3 Control position adjustments
3.4 Brake reach
4. Tech
4.1 Wheels
4.2 Seat post cam action clamp
4.3 Brakes
4.4 Shifting gears
4.5 Tires and Tubes
5. Service
5.1 Service Intervals
5.2 If your Zigo® Leader™ sustains an impact
Appendix A: Intended Use
Appendix B: Fastener Torque Specifi cations
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1.2 Safety fi rst
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1.2 Safety fi rst
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1.4 First ride
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2.1 The Basics
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2.1 The Basics
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2.2 Riding Safety
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2.2 Riding Safety
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2.3 Wet Weather Riding
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2.3 Wet Weather Riding
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2.4 Night Riding
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2.4 Night Riding
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2.5 Changing Components or Adding Accessories
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2.5 Changing Components or Adding Accessories
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3.1 Adjustment range
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3.1 Adjustment range
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3.2 Saddle position
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3.3 Control position adjustments
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3.3 Control position adjustments
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3.4 Brake reach
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4.1 Wheels
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4.1 Wheels
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4.2 Seat post cam action clamp
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4.2 Seat post cam action clamp
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4.3 Brakes
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4.4 Shifting gears
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4.5 Tires and Tubes
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5.1 Service Intervals
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5.2 If your Zigo® Leader™ sustains an impact
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Appendix A: Intended Use
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Appendix B: Fastener Torque Specifi cations
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Appendix B: Fastener Torque Specifi cations

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GENERAL WARNING:
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a
bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and
to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and
maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your Zigo® Leader™ reduces risk of
injury.
This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the
consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your Zigo® Leader™, and of failure
to follow safe cycling practices.
• The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
• The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.
• The word
CAUTION
used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious damage to the
bicycle or the voiding of your warranty.
Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall”. Because
any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the
warning of possible injury or death.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can
occur while riding, this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of
the Zigo® Leader™ under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use
of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and which are the sole
responsibility of the rider.

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A special note for parents who let their child ride the
Zigo® Leader™ in Cycle Mode or as the pilot in Carrier
Bicycle Mode:
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your
minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fi tted to
the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your
child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle; and that
you and your child have learned, understand and obey not only the applicable
local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffi c laws, but also the common sense rules of
safe and responsible bicycling. As a parent, you should read this Manual, as well
as review its warnings and the bicycle’s functions and operating procedures with
your child, before letting your child ride the bicycle.
WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle
helmet when riding; but also make sure that your child understands that a
bicycle helmet is for bicycling only, and must be removed when not riding.
A helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas, on playground
equipment, while climbing trees, or at any time while not riding a bicycle.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

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1.0 First
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual and the enclosed
Assembly and
Assembly and
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
in its entirety before your fi rst ride. At the very least, read and
make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited
sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. REMEMBER: This
Manual pertains primarily to the Leader™ Cycle as a stand-alone bicycle and
does not contain all of the necessary information regarding use of the Leader™
in Carrier Bicycle, Stroller, Jogger, or Trailer Modes. You must refer to, and read in
its entirety, the
Assembly and Operation Manual
Assembly and Operation Manual
for instruction on the use of the
Leader™ in these modes.
1.1 Bike fi t
1. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section 3.2. If you adjust your
saddle height, follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in Section 3.2.
2. Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will
allow no saddle movement in any direction. See Section 3.2.
3. Are the LeaderLink® Brake Coupler and Pod Clamp Knobs tightened securely?
It is critical for your safety that the LeaderLink® Brake Coupler and Pod Clamp
Knobs are correctly tightened. See the Zigo® Leader™ Assembly and Operation
Manual.
4. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust
their angle and reach. See Section 3.3 and 3.4.
5. Do you fully understand how to operate your new Zigo® Leader™? If not,
before your fi rst ride, have your dealer explain any functions or features which
you do not understand or contact Zigo® directly.
1.2 Safety fi rst
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the
helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fi t, use and care.
2. Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? See
Section 2. It’s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the
areas where you ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
3. Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Check
Section 4.1 to make sure. Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause
the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, and cause serious injury
or death.

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1.3 Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride.
• Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety
of fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often diff ering
by model and component, the correct tightening force or torque cannot be
generalized. To make sure that the many fasteners on your bicycle are correctly
tightened, refer to the Fastener Torque Specifi cations in Appendix B of this
manual or to the torque specifi cations in the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the component in question. Correctly tightening a fastener
requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional bicycle mechanic with
a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on your bicycle. If you choose
to work on your own bicycle, you must use a torque wrench and the correct
tightening torque specifi cations from the bicycle or component manufacturer
or from your dealer. If you need to make an adjustment at home or in the fi eld,
we urge you to exercise care, and to have the fasteners you worked on checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts, bolts, screws–
on your bicycle is important. Too little force, and the fastener may not
hold securely. Too much force, and the fastener can strip threads, stretch,
deform or break. Either way, incorrect tightening force can result in
component failure, which can cause you to loose control and fall.
• Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or
three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or
look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose
parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with
experience to check.
• Tires & Wheels: Make sure all tires, including the two rear wheels of the
ChildPod® are correctly infl ated (see Section 4.7.1). Check by putting one
hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem,
then bouncing your weight on the Leader™ while looking at tire defl ection.
Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are
correctly infl ated; and adjust if necessary. Maximum Tire PSI: 65lbs.
• Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread
and sidewall. Replace damaged tires before riding the bike.
• Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-
side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly, or rubs against or
hits the brake pads, take the bike to a qualifi ed bike shop to have the wheel
trued.

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CAUTION: Wheels must be true for rim brakes (found on Cycle Front
wheel only) to work eff ectively. Wheel truing is a skill which requires
special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you
have the knowledge, experience and tools needed to do the job correctly.
• Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and
undamaged at the tire bead and along the front wheel braking surface.
WARNING: Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear. Ask a bicycle dealer
about wheel rim wear. Some wheel rims have a rim wear indicator which
indicates when the rim has reached the end of its useful life. Riding a wheel
that is at the end of its usable life can result in wheel failure, which can
cause you to loose control and fall.
• Brakes:
In either Cycle Mode or Carrier Bicycle Mode, check the brakes
for proper operation (see Sections 4.3). Squeeze the brake levers. Do they
feel fi rm? Are all control cables seated and securely engaged? Do the front
wheel brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full contact
with the rim? Do the brakes begin to engage within an inch of brake lever
movement? Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having
them touch the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not
ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle
mechanic.
NOTE: Before using your Leader™
• Wheel retention system:
Make sure the front and rear Cycle wheels are
correctly secured. See Section 4.1.
• Seat post:
Check that the seat post quick release is properly adjusted and
in the locked position. See Section 4.2. In Carrier Bicycle Mode, check that
the Push button Release Wheels are correctly secured. See Assembly and
Operation Manual.
• Handlebar and saddle alignment:
Make sure the saddle and handlebar
stem are parallel to the bike’s center line and clamped tight enough so that
you can’t twist them out of alignment. See Sections 3.2.
• Handlebar ends:
Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good
condition. If not, have a bicycle dealer replace them. Make sure the
handlebar ends are plugged. If not, have a bicycle dealer plug them before
you ride.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause
you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut
you and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident.

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1.4 First ride
When you buckle on your helmet and go for your fi rst familiarization ride on
your new Zigo® Leader™, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from
cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the
controls, features and performance of your new Leader™.
Familiarize yourself with the braking action (see Section 4.3). Test the brakes at
slow speed, putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes,
rear brake fi rst. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pitch you
over the handlebars. Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which could
cause you to lose control and fall. Skidding is an example of what can happen
when a wheel locks up.
Practice shifting the gears (see Section 4.4). Remember to never move the shifter
while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved
the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle.
Check out the handling and response of the bike; and check the comfort.
If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should
be, consult a bicycle dealer or Zigo® before you ride again.