Imperial College Bike Pool

Handlepost

Seat Post Handlepost latch

Quick release latch

Frame latch

Pedals

Cranks

Folding Bike Instructions

Folding Instructions
The bike as it should look when
unfolded

Seat height can be adjusted with

quick release latch on seat post

Bag is secured to the rear rack, it

contains helmet, cable lock and
lights

Step 1
Press down the circular stopper
on the handlepost latch

Step 2
Pull the handlepost latch out to
unlock the handlepost
Step 3
Swing the handlepost into the
folded position: to the left side of
the frame and flush against the
front wheel

Ensure the wheel remains facing

forwards

Step 4
Push the pedals towards the
frame to fold them in

Step 5
Pull the frame latch to unlock the
frame
Step 6
When folding the frame ensure
that the left pedal crank is pushed
towards the ground

Step 7
Swing the front half of the frame
back and turn the front wheel to
the right

This will allow the front and back

wheels to fit parallel

Step 8
Front and back wheel are now in
the parallel position
Step 9
Take the bag off the rear rack (it is
secured with clips and velcro)

This will enable you to lower the

seat post

Step 10
Open the quick release latch and
push the seat down

Close the quick release latch

when the seat post is lowered to
secure it in position

Ready to carry!
There are no latches to hold the
bike in the folded position

Be careful when carrying or

moving the bike in the folded
position
Unfolding Instructions
The bike as it should look when
folded

Step 1
Open the quick release latch and
pull the seat post up

Close the quick release latch

when in the correct position

Step 2
Unfold the frame
Step 3
Open the frame latch so that the
two halfs of the frame can be
fitted together

Ensure the the latch closes,

locking the frame in place

Step 4
Swing the handlepost up to its
vertical position

Step 5
Close the handlepost latch to
secure the handlepost in postition
Step 6
Secure the bag to the rear rack
with the velcro and clips

Step 7
Pull the pedals into position

Ready to cycle!
Before each ride, check to
make sure the frame latch and
handlepost latch are secure

Also check your brakes and the

pressure of the tyres. You may
need to pump the tyres before you
ride
For more information, please email :
bikepool@imperial.ac.uk