Owners manual - Cnoc 14/16

Thank you for buying an Islabike. Your bike has been thoroughly checked and adjusted prior to delivery but you have a few tasks to perform before the bike is ready to ride. Please take the time to read this manual which gives an explanation of how to perform these tasks, and how to maintain your new bike.

Tools required to assemble bike:

4mm and 5mm allen keys 15mm pedal spanner

Preparation for riding

Aligning handlebars
Loosen stem bolt (see picture) and twist handlebars until they are in line with the front wheel. Re-tighten bolt to 8Nm. Ensure forks are facing forwards with brake at front

Stem Bolt

Stem Bolt

Stem Bolt

5mm allen key bolt for tightening handlebar stem.

Fitting pedals
Each pre-greased pedal is marked right and left. Insert right pedal into the right crank (chain side) and turn clockwise to t. Insert left pedal into left crank and turn anticlockwise to t. No force is required; you should easily be able to screw the pedals in by hand and then tighten both with a 15mm pedal spanner (torque 30Nm).

Stem Bolt

Stem Bolt

Left pedal has an L illustrated on the end of the axle

Right pedal has an R illustrated on the end of the axle

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Setting the saddle height

Loosen the allen key bolt securing the seatpost (see picture) and move the saddle to the desired height Tighten gently (torque 3.5 Nm). Be careful not to over tighten. Your child should just be able to put the balls of their feet on the ground when seated on the saddle for safe handling. The maximum height mark on the seatpost should never be exposed above the frame. Regularly check your childs saddle height and adjust with growth.

Stem Bolt

4mm allen key bolt for adjusting saddle height

Handlebar height
The handlebars are adjustable for height. You can nd instructions on our website. If you are unfamiliar with this procedure, we recommend you consult your local bike shop.

Maintenance
All moving parts on your cycle will need lubricating from time to time. The following list provides a guide only, the frequency of use and weather conditions being the biggest factor in determining necessary lubrication.

Brake pivot points

Lightly oil monthly and after washing/rain.

Pedals, wheel bearings, headsets, bottom brackets

All serviceable bearings need re-greasing at 6 monthly intervals. It is recommended that this task is performed by your local bike shop as part of a 6 monthly service.

Chain
Oil along its length with a proprietory cycle chain lubricant or light oil. Wipe off surplus with a cloth. Perform at least weekly and after washing/rain.

Tyre pressures
Check your tyre pressures regularly with a pressure gauge (most track pumps have one tted). You should not exceed the maximum tyre pressure printed on the sidewall of the tyre and it is best if the chosen pressure is not less than 70% of the maximum. For presta valves (pictured), you must rst open the valve by unscrewing and tapping the valve end. Inate to correct pressure and then carefully re-tighten to close the valve.

Stem Bolt

Stem Bolt

Valve closed

Valve open (for pumping)

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Brakes
Your Islabike has had its brakes adjusted prior to delivery. You should perform regular checks on the operation of the brakes (children are not good at reporting deciencies!). Also check for brake block alignment and wear. The blocks are marked with wear lines, they should be replaced before they wear to this point. The blocks should hit the rim squarely and not touch the tyre. All of the block braking surface should make contact with the rim and should not overhang the edge of the rim. If you are unsatised with the operation of the brakes in any way, consult your local bike shop.

Chain tension
The chain tension has been set correctly, so that at its tightest spot, the chain can be moved a maximum of 5mm up and down. If you need to remove the rear wheel, make sure you re-set the tension correctly. If the chain tension is too tight, the bike will be hard work to pedal causing excessive wear to freewheel and bottom bracket bearings; too loose and the chain may fall off.

Recommendations for safe riding

In addition to the regular checks outlined above always check brakes, tyres and steering before allowing a child to ride. Ensure child is wearing sturdy footwear. If you choose for your child to wear a helmet, ensure it is adjusted correctly in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Even if your child is a competent cyclist always make sure they have familiarised themselves with a new cycle in a safe environment before letting them tackle anything more ambitious. Make sure your child is aware of the reduced performance of the brakes in wet weather.

Guarantee
Your Islabike is guaranteed against faulty manufacture as follows: Frame and forks 5 years All other parts 2 years Please note this guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear.

Recommended torque settings

All handlebar stem bolts Seatpost bolts Seatclamp bolt Front and rear wheel bolts Crank bolts Pedals 5Nm - 8Nm 14Nm 3.5Nm - 4Nm 14Nm - 18Nm 30Nm 30Nm

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Teaching your child to ride a bike

Put the child on the bike. Support them by standing behind them and holding on to their body under the armpits. A sturdy jacket or jumper gives you something to grip on. Do not hold the handlebars Most children develop suf cient coordination to as the child needs to feel how these respond to the balance and pedal a 2 wheeler somewhere between motion of the bike. Push the child along and let the 3 and 4 years old. This development happens bike wander in any direction. You should be able to quite suddenly and until it is reached there is little steer the bike by leaning the child towards the right point in trying to get them to ride but once and left. In this way they quickly learn how the bike it is reached they should learn quite quickly. steers. If the child is ready they should quickly get A few children will learn as young as 2 , but a feel for balance and you can gradually let go, but this is very rare. stay with the child to catch them if it goes wrong. It will be apparent if they are not ready and you should If your child has already ridden a Rothan or similar 2 not force them. Simply put the bike away for a few wheeled balance bike they will already have learnt to weeks then try again. If they have been riding on balance and will nd it easy to learn to ride a bike with stabilisers they will take longer to learn as they will pedals. This is the best way to get them started. If try and resist the natural lean of the bike. Once you they have ridden a balance bike, do not t stabilisers have committed to teaching them to manage without to their rst bike with pedals as this will undo what it is important you dont confuse them by alternating they have learnt. between riding with and without stabilisers. If your child has not ridden a balance bike we still recommend that you dont use stabilisers. A bike steers by leaning and stabilisers prevent this so they are not a good way to teach a child to ride. In reality, stabilisers delay the point of learning, which only happens when the stabilisers are removed. In the meantime they have learnt to ride in the wrong way and this has to be unlearned. We nd it is much easier to teach a child to balance if they have never ridden a bike before than it is to teach a child who has ridden with stabilisers. Balance is usually mastered quite quickly. Pedalling, starting and stopping can take longer so dont leave your child unsupervised run along with them and be ready to catch them when they want to stop. And when they do manage to cycle for the rst time, savour the moment, its a precious one! Learning to ride a bicycle is one of lifes milestones, a moment of great satisfaction for child and parents alike.

Your rst lesson.

Adjust the saddle so that they can get the balls of their feet on the ground. Choose a suitable place. A safe large open space that allows your budding cyclist to wobble at will is ideal. Choose tarmac or very short rm grass avoid soft grass as the bike will not get enough momentum to balance well.

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A special note for parents:

As a parent or guardian you are responsible for the activities and safety of your child. The huge benet to our health and well-being is well documented in relation to cycling, but cycling is still a potentially hazardous activity. In allowing your child to cycle you assume responsibility for the associated risk. What may be obvious to some may not be obvious to others and our advice is designed to help you assess and manage these risks. In addition to any other hazards you perceive, pay particular attention to the following: Always supervise young children when riding. Take into account their ability in handling their bicycle and assessing the riding conditions, trafc etc. Your child may be so excited that it rides as fast as possible without thinking about what may be around the corner or how much distance is needed to slow down safely. A bicycle is a spiky, hard metal object with moving parts. Never allow a young child to play with their bicycle unsupervised. This includes when it is parked against a wall or on the oor. They could pull their bicycle on top of them or trap their ngers, possibly causing injury. The brakes on Islabikes are designed to be light action and very effective. If your child is used to pulling their brake levers with all their might and nothing much happening they are likely to do the same the rst time they ride their Islabike and may fall over the handlebars with the possibility of serious injury. Always ensure your child familiarises themselves with their new brakes in a safe environment on a soft surface whilst wearing a helmet before they venture further aeld. Keep very young children away from older children who are riding. Toddlers often want to join in by running alongside and may try and grab at the cycle. In doing so they could suffer serious injury by trapping their hands in moving parts. If your child falls from the cycle always check it for damage before allowing them to remount. If in any doubt, have it checked by a qualied cycle mechanic. Your childs Islabike is not designed for jumping or extreme forms of cycling like downhill, freeriding, stunt riding, pump tracks etc. If your child does engage in these activities on their Islabike the frame and/or components are likely to fail which could result in a serious injury.