Kross LeGrand Bicycle Instruction Manual PDF
Kross LeGrand Bicycle Instruction Manual PDF
Kross LeGrand Bicycle Instruction Manual PDF
MANUAL
SELLER’S OBLIGATIONS
Internet sales: In case of purchasing the bicycle within the scope of online sales, the seller
is obliged to prepare the bicycle according to seller’s obligations.
Customers who purchased the bicycles electronically may execute their rights resulting
PURCHASE PROOF
from the manufacturer warranty for free only at the purchase point.
Seat
Handle / handlebars
Seat support Handlebars
Support / handlebars support
Joint
Fork / dampened fork
Rear triangle upper pipe Front wheel
Rocker Tyre
Shifter Rim
Ventil
Cassette/low gear Brake / disc brake
Shifter line
Braking disc
Shifter mechanism Spoke
Rear triangle lower pipe
Shifter mechanism rollers Crank
Crank mechanism with chained wheels
Rear wheel
Chain Chain disc
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This manual shall enable you to prepare the bicycle for riding, step by step, and how to use it properly.
You will get to know how adjust some of the bicycle parts to your individual needs – the seat, handlebars, the shock absorbers. You will get to know how adjust brakes and the drive so they operate
properly and without faults. Finally, you will get acquainted with how to maintain the bicycle, take care of it, perform small repairs and how to deal with some faults. In case of each of the operations, it
was marked whether the action can be undertaken using basic tools or rather in a professional service station.
We hope that the bicycle becomes something more than just means of transport for you. It is our wish that it may become, if not a way of life, then at least a way of spending free time, of relax and healthy life.
We believe that riding the bicycle will enable you more frequent contact with nature, and maybe it even becomes your hobby and a lifetime passion.
ORIGINALS (Virginia / William) – Inspired by the first bicycles used in the cities. These are classic projects that combine functionality with refined ultra retro look. Originals bike is a
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perfect choice for stylish rides around the city.
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CLASSIC (Madison) – Madison bike, inspired by the classic models from the 50’s, is a unique combination of style and ergonomy. Now you can feel the joy of bike ride and admiration of
amazed passerby.
COMFORT (Pave) – Pave bike was designed epecially for recreational use. Its construction guarantees comfort of ride in concrete jungles, on the parc paths and forest trails.
CRUISER (Sanibel / Bowman) – Sanibel and Bowman were based on the beach cruiser bikes dated back to the 30’s of the XX century. Wide tyres, comfy saddles and upright position
enabling to admire the surroundings, make you feel like on holidays even though you are in the city.
JUNIOR (Sanibel Jr. / Bowman Jr. / Kevin / Winnie / Pave Jr.) – Junior bikes are smaller versions of Cruiser and Comfort bikes, equally comfortable and good-looking. Every stylish girl
and trendy boy will proudly ride their two-wheelers.
KIDS – (Annie/Gilbert/Sanibel Kid/Bowman Kid) – Kids bikes are classic, retro bikes for the youngest riders. Not only adults but also their kids can have a retro, stylish bike.
CAUTION: In groups of bikes: Originals / Classic / Comfort / Cruiser - their brakes – have been designed for a maximum load not exceeding 125 kg (cyclist+bicycle+luggage), where the weight of the cyclist and the luggage together cannot
exceed 105 kg. In groups: Junior / Kids - their brakes – have been designed for a maximum load not exceeding 45 kg (cyclist+bicycle+luggage), where the weight of the cyclist and the luggage together cannot exceed 32 kg.
CAUTION: As is the case with any sport, cycling also bears the risk of injury and damage. The user must be aware of existing risks when using the bicycle. Regulations of the Highway Code must be known and always followed. Correct main-
tenance and use according to the intended use of the bicycle is an obligation of the user, and limits risks of an accident. Correct bicycle maintenance ensures that original working and safety parameters are preserved. Regardless of use of the
bicycle, cycling always carries some risks and hazards to it. Always wear properly adjusted and sized protective helmet.
Kross and Le Grand bicycles should be used according to their intended use defined by the manufacturer. It is forbidden to use any attachments or wagons while riding the bicycle.
It is acceptable to use baby seats with bicycles equipped with a carrier, under the condition that the combined weight of the seat and the baby does not exceed the maximum load capacity
of the carrier and the acceptable total weight defined in this user manual.
Each break, dent, bend, scratch or change of colour of parts exposed to loads may indicate that useful lifetime of this part might have been exceeded. In this case, we suggest an immediate
visit at an authorised service in order to perform an inspection or replacement of the part, otherwise in may be suddenly destroyed, causing bodily harm to the cyclist.
Kross and Le Grand bicycles are not designed for children below the age of 3.
Bicycles on wheels smaller than 20 inches in diameter are not approved for transport on public roads, particular care must be taken while using them in order to avoid falls or crashing
incidents resulting in bodily harm to the user and other individuals.
WARNING
Follow all safety-related remarks and suggestions included in the bicycle user manual. The condition of safety is proper use, installation and lack of modifications
i introduced to elements. Always behave thoughtfully and carefully. This product has not been designed for extreme rides down the slopes, jumps or any aggressive
riding. Not following these suggestions may lead to element damage or bodily harm. Read the user manual before using the product. The marking above applies
to all components used in the purchased bicycle.
BICYCLE INSTALLATION
In case of a bicycle with a MIS type handlebars support (installed using a cone):
1. Take the bicycle and elements attached to it from the box (seat, basket, pedals, handlebars, wheels and mudshields). Detach the handlebars from the frame by removing the securing
clipping bands.
2. Remove the lower part of the handlebars support in the stem of the fork so the line limiting maximum protrusion is not visible. Tighten the support with a dynamometric key using
moments listed in this manual, setting the handlebars perpendicularly to the bicycle axis. Fig. 1.
3. Before the beginning of wheel installation, unclip the clutches of the front brake. In order to do this, pull the clutches towards each other and pull out the knee joint (“pipe”) from the
fixture. Fig. 2.
4. Place the wheel in the hooks of the fork, set the wheel equally in the vertical axis of the fork, tighten the nuts with moments defined in this instruction remembering that the groove
of the front wheel should run according to the direction of rotation indicated on the tyre. Fig. 3.
5. Bind the brake clutches in a reverse way compared to p. 3. Fig. 4.
6. Pull out the seat with its bracket out of the box. Place the seat support in the underseat pipe so that the marking of the maximum protrusion remains invisible or is located exactly
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an attempt of twisting the lever around its axis in locked position fails. If action of force on this lever causes it to move, i.e. it has not been properly locked, it must be opened, a nut
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located on the opposite side of the lever must be tightened (half a rotation), lock again and check. Repeat the procedure until a positive effect is reached, namely, the lever cannot be
rotated while in locked position.
7. Tighten pedals to the crank with moments defined in this manual, remembering, that they have right-handed and left-handed threads, respectively (marked on the axis of the pedals).
8. If the model of the installed bicycle is a complete version, namely, equipped with mudshields and a light, one must remember that the wheel must be screwed in before it is installed.
In order to do this, first remove the mudshield from the wheel and install together with the lamp using a screw, placing them in the hole in the fork.
9. If the installed bicycle is a version without the mudshields and the light, a white reflective light is installed instead of the lamp, Fig. 6.
10. If the bicycle has a shock-absorbing fork, then the mudshield and the front light are installed on a handle which is located in the front part of the fork.
11. If the bicycle has horns of the handlebars attached, they must be installed at the ends of the handlebars, parallel to each other. Suggested inclination of the horns is ca. 45 degrees.
After adjustment, the horns of the handlebars must be tightened using moments defined in this instruction, Fig. 7.
In case of a bicycle with TDS type handlebars (Ahead):
1. Take the bicycle and attached elements out of the box.
2. Unclip the handlebars from the frame by removing tightening clipping bands.
3. Unscrew the front part of the handlebars support using a 6 mm or 5 mm Allen key and set the handlebars in thus created space, exactly in the middle of its length, parallel to the
ground. Then tighten the front part of the support using a 4 mm or 5 mm Allen key with moments defined in this instruction.
4. The following installation operations are repeated as in the case of a bicycle with a MTS support.
If this instruction does not include instructions on installation or removal of any part of the bicycle, please contact our support team, relevant information may also be found on websites of
the manufacturers.
Fig. 1. Handlebars setting Fig. 2. Unclipping brake clutches Fig. 3. Wheel installation Fig. 4. Clipping brake clutches
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Fig. 5. Installation of seat support Fig. 6. Reflecting light installation Fig. 7. Installation of handlebars horns
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SEAT
Seat regulation is the most important adjustment which must be made by the bicycle user. This adjustment must be performed by
the user after the purchase. Over time (as height, forces, cycling experience change), seat adjustment should change. The adjust-
ment influences comfort and positioning during the ride and the pedalling force. The seat may be adjusted in three planes:
Height
It is adjusted by pushing in and pulling out the seat from the frame, Fig. 8. One has to remember that the support must be inserted into
the frame at least 2,5 x the diameter of the underseat pipe and it must not protrude at more than the mark of maximum protrusion.
• Sit on the bicycle,
• Place the heel on the pedal,
Fig. 8.1.
Fig. 8. Seat height regulation • Set the crank so the pedal reaches the lowest position,
• The seat is located at proper height it your leg is stretched to the maximum. However, you must not lean down on the seat to reach the pedal or to lift the heel
off pedal. Fig. 9.
After the adjustment is done, check if the seat is located in the axis of symmetry of the bicycle. At the end, following the values of moments listed in this user manual,
tighten the screw or clip locking the support. Fig. 10. A shock absorbing bracket should be adjusted using a screw 1, which, turned left – becomes unscrewed and
thus we make the hardness lower. By turning screw 1 to the right, we increase hardness of its operation. Fig. 8.1.
Front-back and up-down
These settings result from individual preferences and constitution characteristics of the biker. However, improper adjustment may lead to back pains, aching shoulder
or knees. The closer to the handlebars the seat is and the lower its nose – the bigger the force we apply while pressing the pedals, and the crotch area of the biker is
less strained. However, in the beginning, it is the best to adjust the seat to a neutral, flat position. Any corrections should be introduced along with gained experience
Fig. 9. Properly adjusted seat height and increasing skills. The adjustment is made by setting the seat tracks in the yoke, Fig. 11 and Fig. 12. Tighten yoke screws with the moment engraved in the
component, then according to moments listed in this manual. In case of bicycles with full shock absorption one has to pay attention to the minimum seat height. The
bracket set in too deep may hit the elements of the back rocker arm during operation.
NOTE: In case of bicycles with frame made of carbon (carbon fibre), the seat support must be seated in the frame earlier, applying special paste (attached to every
bicycle with carbon frame) along the entire circumference of the seat support placed in the frame. It is necessary in order to eliminate minimum loose spaces at joints
between elements of a bicycle made of carbon.
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Handlebars height setting provides comfort and effective pedalling. Handlebars height is regulated depending on the support type – with a wedge, Fig. 13, or
a-head, Fig. 14. Check which type is used in your bicycle. Some handlebars supports in Kross and Le Grand bicycles have a regulated setting angle. It enables each
user to adjust the handlebars to their own needs.
Fig. 10. Clip of seat bracket Bracket with wedge
In order to adjust the height of this type of bracket, unscrew the fixing screw located at the top of the bracket. It causes the locking wedge in the steering pipe to
loosen, and the bracket may be easily slid in and out. While adjusting the handlebars, one must pay attention to maximum protrusion of the handlebars bracket so
the upper edge of the warning mark is not exceeded. If there is no warning mark, the handlebars must be installed in such a way that 6.5 cm of the bracket remains
inside the fork. After the adjustment has been finished, tighten the bracket screw with a 18-22 Nm moment.
A-head bracket
In the a-head system, changing the handlebars height is impossible. Because of this, if the height needs to be adjusted, please turn to an authorised service station.
Tightening the handlebars support with the handlebar – in order not to destroy the thread – must be performed by tightening uniformly, 3 threads at one, starting
with diagonally positioned screws.
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! Use a protective mask when spraying grease. Perform these works in a ventilated area.
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Tyre and fork replacement
Bicycle tyres often have different external diameter (tyre width and height). Thus, always check the separation between the tyre and the fork in order to make sure that the tyre does not
come in contact with any part of the fork. Remember that the thinnest part of the fork is located close to pivots. If you want to remove a wheel, it might be necessary to empty the tyre in
order to make sliding the wheel through the pivots possible.
Please remember that not performing fork maintenance according to maintenance manual causes the warranty of the fork to become null and void.
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We advise performing fork maintenance more often than specified in case of riding in very difficult weather and terrain conditions (e.g. in winter).
Always, when a worse or changed fork operation is noticed, contact an authorised service station immediately in order to perform a fork inspection.
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Maintenance schedule After each ride Every 25 h Every 50 h Every 100 h
Clean the leg pipes and anti-dust seals
Search for upper pipes scratchings
Grease the seals using Teflon oil (e.g. Brunox Deo)
2nd service
THE 1ST SERVICE INCLUDES: Inspection of fork operation/cleaning and greasing the bushing/line and cover of the remote blockade/control of torque value (tightening), control of
air pressure/checking the fork for scratchings, dents, breakages, bends and wear signs.
THE 2ND SERVICE INCLUDES:1st service + deinstallation/cleaning of the entire fork/greasing anti-dust seals and oil scrapers, greasing top lids of the remote blockade and range
regulation/tightening top lids of the air valve by greasing, inspection for air leaks/torque (tightening) control/adjusting to personal preferences of the
cyclist. Information about the locations where 1st and 2nd services are performed can be obtained in an authorised service station.
Despite the above, never block the fork during riding in a difficult terrain, riding downhill or jumps. It carries the risk of damage to the fork caused
by its compression under heavy load.
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BRAKES
Kross and Le Grand bicycles may use three types of brakes: in the axle (so called torpedo), disc (hydraulic and mechanic), Fig. 23., and rim (v-brake, u-brake).
Fig. 24. In case of bicycles sold for riding in right-sided traffic, the right brake lever operates the rear wheel brake, while the left brake lever operates the front
wheel brake. In case of bicycles sold for riding in the left-sided traffic (e.g. Great Britain), right brake lever operates the front wheel brake, while the left brake
lever operates the rear wheel brake.
Warning: For bikes with hub torpedo (coaster brake), there is only one brake lever and it works on the front brake.
Torpedo Fig. 23. Disc brake
The mechanism in the rear wheel axle allows braking using pedals. In order to stop the bicycle, it is enough to rotate the pedals in the opposite direction. This type of
brake may be serviced and repaired only by an authorised servicing station.
Disc brakes
In this system, disc brakes are installed on axis of axles of both wheels. By pulling on the braking lever (so called handle) installed on the handlebars, the cyclist effects
compression of pistons which cause friction to the disc though braking pads. Adjustment and maintenance of disc brakes requires knowledge, skills and specialist tools.
These actions should be performed by an authorised service station. The user can replace braking pads on their own. In order to do this, remove the wheel, remove pins
or springs fixing the pads, remove worn pads, install new pads and proceed with the same operations, performed in reverse. The model of the pads must be identical
with the ones in purchased bicycle. Do not press brake levers during braking pads replacement. Fig. 24. V-brake type brake
Maintaining cleanliness of braking discs significantly improves efficiency of disc brakes and riding safety.
Rim brakes (V-brake, U-brake)
In this system, arms of the brake press the pads to the wheel rim. Distance between the pads and the rim is adjusted using special screws on the arms of brakes or by
shortening-lengthening the brake line. The brake line connects the handle on the handlebars with the arms, to which it is connected using a screw (5-8 Nm). Brake lines
must be replaced at least once a year or every time where notches and breaks appear on their surface. Brake pads are screwed to arms (6-9 Nm) or slipped into special
guide. In order to replace the pads, they must be screwed off the arms or slipped out of the guides, after pulling the pins out. Installing the brake pads requires screwing
them to the arm after setting them at an appropriate height or slipping into the guides and putting the pins back on. Wear of brake pads is easy to evaluate thanks
to special grooves placed on them. If the surface of the pad was worn to the point where the grooves disappeared completely – the pad must be replaced. As pads
gradually wear out, the brake lines must be pulled up. Proper adjustment of pads – providing the most effective braking: pads set almost parallel to the rim, however,
in such a way that the back of the pad was ca. 2 mm further away from the rim than the front of the pad. Fig. 25. Please pay attention that the pad does not touch the Fig. 25. Correct setting of brake
tyre during braking and was pressed to the rim along its entire surface. If the brake arms do not return on their own, clean and grease fixing points to the fork or to the pads
frame, or replace lines or shields. The brake handle should remain separated from the handlebars by at least 10 mm after pressing the handle.
Drum brakes
Brake mechanism is built into the front wheel hub. A braking force is induced by tightening the lever on the handlebar. This force transmitted by cable and lever causes dilation of the brake shoes and
their emphasis on the drum hub. Brake adjustment is made by cable tension.
Checking and adjustment of hydraulic disc brakes
Check the brake lines and their connections for leakages during pressing on the brake lever. If a leakage is found, immediately contact an authorised Kross service station, because a leakage
may result in inoperational brakes. Braking levers may be adjusted to the hand size of the cyclist, ensuring optimum braking efficiency. In most cases, the adjustment is made using a small
Allen screw or a cross-headed screw located in the cover of the brake lever. Hydraulic brakes are equipped with a mechanism which automatically compensates lining wear. In order to perform
brake pressure regulation or replacement of used linings, contact an authorised Kross service station.
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Never transport a bicycle with hydraulic brakes with wheels pointing upwards. It may result in inoperational brakes. Clutches of disc brakes must be
protected against sliding out with a special insert, if the bicycle is transported with removed wheels.
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WARNING
• 203 mm and 180 mm discs provide higher braking force than 160 mm discs. Before using the brakes make sure that you have good sense of braking
characteristics.
• Please pay special attention and do not insert fingers, during wheel installation or servicing, in the rotating disc of the disc brake. The disc is sharp
enough to cause serious wounds if fingers become trapped in openings of the rotating disc. Fig. 26.
Fig. 26. Braking disc
• Clutches and disc increase their temperature during brake operation, thus do not touch them during the ride or immediately after dismounting the
bicycle, otherwise burns may occur. Before attempting to adjust the brake, check if its elements have cooled down appropriately.
• In case of wet weather, braking distance will be longer. Slow down earlier and delicately use the brake.
• If the road surface is wet, the wheels will slide much easier. In case of a wheel slide, the cyclist may fall off the bicycle. In order to avoid this, slow down earlier and use the brake
delicately.
• Before starting the ride, always make sure that front and rear brakes are operational.
• Prevent penetration of oil or grease into the disc or brake clutches, otherwise the brakes may not operate correctly. 2 mm 0,5 mm
• If any grease or oil makes contact with the pads, the pads must be replaced. If any grease or oil makes contact with the disc, the disc must be cleaned. If
this is not done, the breaks may operate improperly.
• Before riding the bicycle make sure that lining thickness is 0,5 mm or more. Fig. 27.
• In case of continuous brake use, resulting vapours may cause a brake blockade. In order to remedy this, release the brake lever for a moment. Fig. 27. Lining thickness
Burnout period
• Brake discs have burnout period and at the end of their burnout period their braking force will be gradually increasing. Remember about the increased braking force in case of using
brakes in the burnout period. Identical situation occurs in the case of replacement of brake pads or the disc.
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DRIVE
Switches, both the front one and the rear one, allow a fluid ride in every terrain. In order for the drive to operate efficiently, quietly and wear out more slowly, and the gears
did not repeat, the chain layout on the sprockets in the front and the ratchets in the rear, see Fig. 47. Layout of the chain on particular gears is achieved using levers present
on the handlebars. Efficient gear change depends mainly on the shifts and their adjustment. Gear change should be performed only during the ride, while pedalling. In case
of rear multi-gear axle (bicycle without an external switch), in order to change gears, stop pedalling for a while, making the change while the gear change when the drive
is stationary.
! In case of bicycles with a multi-gear axle, gear change during pedalling may result in damage to the rear axle
Maximum reach out
In order to adjust the switches, both the front and the rear one, one has to set the maximum reach out of switch guides. Fig. 48 (outside and inside reach), so the chain
does not fall outside the discs and ratchets. This adjustment is performed using screws of maximum reach out placed on the bodies of the switches (usually marked with
letters H and L). In case of a properly adjusted switch, the guide falls in a line with the smallest and the biggest ratchet or disc.
Gears
Adjustment of fluid gear change is performed as follows:
Line of the front switch must have enough tension for the guide to move the chain between the discs efficiently. The adjustment may be performed at the screw fixing the
line to the switch (5-8 Nm) or using the barrel screw at the lever:
• Loosen the line of the back switch;
• Set the chain on the middle disc in the front and on the smallest ratchet in the back;
Fig. 47. Proper use of switches • Pull the line of the rear switch, fixing it with a screw (5-8 Nm) so the carriage of the switch is found directly in a straight line under the smallest ratchet in the rear
(where the chain is);
• The rear switch should change gears fluidly. Small corrections are made by changing tension of the line using a barrel screw at the switch or at the lever.
Chain tension and adjustment
Depending on the conditions and rides frequency, the chain is wearing out and increases its length, at the same time damaging the ratchets. In order to check the proper
tension of the chain, set the gears in such a way that the chain is located on the biggest rear ratchet and on the biggest disc in the front. Next, try pulling the chain away from
the disc. If the chain reaches a distance of more than 3 mm, it must be replaced. Turn to an authorised service station for help. In case of bicycles with only one gear or with
the switch built into the rear axle, chain tension may be adjusted by the user, by moving the rear wheel in the hooks of the frame.
Chain tension adjustment
In case of bicycles having only one gear or with the gear system built into an axle, chain tension must be checked systematically (its tension decreases during use). Too
high tension may increase the effort put into pedalling and decrease chain durability. Too low tension may cause the chain to fall. With a properly tensed chain, its vertical
Fig. 48. Rear switch – screws of
deflection may not exceed 10 mm. Fig. 49.1. One can adjust the tension by moving the rear wheel in relation to the frame.
extreme reach out
Maintenance
Frequent washing and oiling the drive will ensure good operation of the bike and will make it useful and operational in
years to come. Wipe the chain, switch discs and ratchets regularly with a wipe cloth and grease them every 200 km or
more often, if the chain is dry. Switches should be dusted and have mud removed after each ride. Using the thumb and the
index finger, press teeth of switch discs through the wipe cloth and spin the crank. Insert the cloth between the ratchets of
the multigear assembly and move the cloth back and forth. Thoroughly clean the switches and front discs using the wipe
cloth. Replace the shields and the lines at least once a year. In order to clean the chain, catch it through the cloth and at the
same time, spin the crank. Use oil for bicycle chains (thick oil – wet conditions, thin oil – dry conditions). Pour a drop of oil
onto each chain roller. Fig. 49. Grab the chain through the cloth, simultaneously spin the crank and gently wipe the excess
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Fig. 49. Chain oiling Fig.49.1
this case, all repairs and maintenance should be performed by an authorised service station..
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WHEELS
Wheels should rotate lightly and fluidly, and the tyres should fit well along the entire rim circumference.
Adjustment
Well lubricated and screwed together axles allow traversing thousands of kilometers without the need for bearing replacement in the wheels. Well centered
wheels should also serve well without the need for pulling up the spokes. However, in order to perform these adjustments, one needs experience and
specialist tools.
Transport
In order to remove the wheels for transport, it is enough to unclip the rim brakes (in case of disc brakes, no additional operations are necessary) and loosen the clip Fig. 50. Proper use of levers during
tyre removal
or axle nuts which fix the wheel to the fork or to the frame. Then the wheel is slipped out of the hooks. Once the wheels are removed for the transport, put a special
insert between the pads of disc brakes. After re-installing the wheels, tighten strongly (25-35 Nm) screws at the axle or press the clip. The clip should be difficult to twist
press so it can be pressed into the hooks of the fork in the locked position.
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Air chamber replacement
Air chamber replacement is performed after releasing the air by lifting an edge of the tyre on one side using special, plastic lever. Another lever is used to lift press
the edge of the tyre a few centimeters away. The third lever allows to lift the edge of the tyre along the entire length. Fig. 50. After air chamber replacement,
pull out the tyre valve as far as possible through an opening in the rim and pump a small amount of air into the air chamber. Slip the tyre back onto the rim
and fill the air chamber to the desired air pressure. If the air chamber valve cartridge needs to be replaced, then in the case of AV type valves a special spanner
is required, Fig. 51. Other valves are replaced by unscrewing the nut, replacing the cartridge and screwing the nut back on. A securing nut is also necessary, AV type valve
lack of which may result in air losses. Some wheels are constructed on the so called wide axle. Removing them from a shock absorbing fork may require some Fig. 51. AV type valve
experience.
In case of bicycles with rim brakes, keep rims and brake pads in particular cleanliness and control
their wear.
force regulation
Fast latching mechanism (QR) (wheels, seat bracket) open position
This system enables fast wheel replacement or seat height adjustment and change. In order for the mechanism to operate correctly and ensure maintaining Fig. 52. Fast latching mechanism
appropriate wheel positioning in relation to the frame or the fork as well as prevent the seat from rotating during the ride, the adjustment nut must be adju-
sted properly, to achieve the adequate compression – 20 Nm. In order to increase the compression, twist the adjustment nut clockwise, in order to decrease
it – counterclockwise. After closing the lever, a “CLOSE” mark (closed) is visible, and after opening it – “OPEN” (opened), Fig. 52. When using the fast latching
mechanism for wheel installation, the mechanism should be pressing into the hooks of the fork when it is locked in the locked position. In order to check if
the fast latching mechanism of the wheel is properly set, open the fast latching mechanism, hit the top part of the wheel with your hand, with properly set »
mechanism, the wheel should not fall out of the hooks of the front fork.
Fig. 52.1
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Installation of spoke protectors
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In order to prevent wheel rotation interruption or stopping in case of improper switch adjustment or switch damage (in case of bicycles with the rear
switch), the bicycle should be equipped with a spoke protector. In case of bicycles with slow gear, its installation is performed by unscrewing the slow
gear 3, Fig. 52.1, next the protector in installed on the axle and the slow gear is installed with a 40-50 Nm torque. In case of bicycles with a cassette,
Fig. 52.2, the last ratchet of the cassette 4 must be removed, all ratchets 3 must be removed, place protector 2 on axle barrel 1 in such a way that
protrusions in the protector and on the axle match each other, then install all ratchets and tighten the last one with torque engraved in the element.
Fig. 52.2
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Installation of the front wheel with a dynamo in the axle
Przednifront fork
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Do not lubricate the interior of the axle, since the lubricant shall flow outside, which may possibly result in conductivity problems. An axle with a
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dynamo results in the wheel rotating harder because of the magnet located in the axle. A version with a clip is depicted in Fig. 56 and Fig. 57. A connector
version with a nut is presented in Fig. 58 and Fig. 59. Tightening the nuts should be performed, changing between both sides in order not to put
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all effort into tightening and loosening on one side only, otherwise the axle may rotate, leading to overly tightened or loosened nuts. Tighten the mudshield support bar
nuts with a 20 Nm torque. Do not use a toothed washer as well as a version with a clip. If the cable is not correctly connected to the ground, check
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if the toothed washer scratches the varnish on the fork. If the washer does not scratch the varnish, the lamp shall not operate properly, then a bit clip nut
of varnish must be scratched off. It is advised to connect both cables so the current may flow freely. Fig. 56. Version with clip
Cables should be connected as shown on Fig. 63. Connect the cable to the fork or basket fixture in such a way that during the ride it does not mudshield
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support bar
entangle in spokes or other elements, Fig. 60. If the position of the axle in relation to the light may change during the ride, for example, as a result
of shock absorber use, check if the cable is connected in such a way that it does not loosen too much or does not tense during the ride. Connect
the cables so that current from the dynamo flows from the light connector in the axle to the frame connector in the axle. In order to disconnect
the light from the dynamo, remove the plug. Do not ride the bicycle if the plug is removed, otherwise the cable may get entangled in the wheel. NakrĊtka zacisku
clip nut
During the wheel deinstallation, remove the plug first, Fig. 61. If the cables are stretched, they may break or conduct improperly. During wheel
installation install the wheel in the fork and then install the connector plug. SprĊĪyna Ğlimakowa
helical spring
Turn the front wheel and check if the light is on, Fig. 62. basket fixing Záącze
fork
Widelec
connector
Mocowanie
mudshieldbáotnika
support
Mocowanie báotnika
cable toothed
plug remove washer
fork
connect
mudshield support
Podkáadka zĊbata
Mocowanie koszyka
Podkáa- basket fixture
dkawasher
MN nut
Fig. 60. Cable installation Fig. 61. Plug removal Fig. 62. Light operation check
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Fig. 59. Nut version
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Connector on Caution:
the frame
Do not reverse the frame cable and the light cable. If the
cables are connected incorrectly, the light will not turn on.
Cross the cables before connection so they create a cohe-
sive whole.
Suggested cable specification: cable, insulation
Cable Insulation
Lamp con-
nector Type Crossed
Size (AW G) 22, approx.
Cable
diameter 0,8 mm
Insulation 1,8 – 2 mm diameter
Lamp cable
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Installation of the rear wheel with multigear axle Shimano Nexus 3 speed
During wheel installation/removal problems with correct switch operation may occur. In this case, contact an authorised service in
order to perform appropriate adjustments.
1. Install the adjusting washer, Fig. 64.
2. Tighten nuts, Fig. 65.
3. Install the pushing bolt, Fig. 66.
4. Install the body of gear change system, Fig. 67.
5. Tighten the brake, Fig. 68.
Fig. 64. Installation of adjusting washer
Fig. 65. Nut tightening Fig. 66. Pushing bolt installations Fig. 67. Body installation Fig. 68. Brake tightening
Installation of a rear wheel with a multi-gear axle Shimano Nexus 7/8 speed
After wheel installation/removal, problems with proper switch operation may occur.
Contact the authorised service station in order to perform adjustment.
1. Latch the line in the handle, Fig. 69.
2. Install adjusting washers, Fig. 70.
3. Tighten the nuts, Fig. 71.
4. Tighten the brake, Fig. 72.
Fig. 69. Link latching Fig. 70. Installation of adjusting washers Fig. 71. Nut tightening Fig. 72. Brake tightening
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Installation instructions for support wheels – applies to kids bicycles
The rear wheel axle is set and tightened with countering nuts. Installation (removal) of support wheels does not influence its adjustment. In order
to install support wheels, Fig. 73, one has to:
1. Remove nuts (4) from the rear wheel.
2. Remove the mudshield bracket (3) (if present), do not remove adjusting handles (1).
Fig. 73. Installation instruction for support 3. Install in the order: wheel arms (2), mudshield support (3).
wheels
4. Adjust the support wheels so the clearing between the wheels and the ground with a vertically set bicycle was max. 25 mm, Fig. 74. Tighten
nuts (4). Tightening torque – 17 Nm.
5. Caution! Kids bicycle with support wheels may be used in flat terrain, under supervision of adults. Danger in case of a bicycle equipped with
mm
support wheels may also be posed by barriers in the form of poles, narrow gates that the user can catch. Riding with support wheels in uneven
terrain or close to pole-like barriers poses risk of bicycle tipping and as a consequence – injuries resulting from them.
To remove the retaining rings drawing 73 you should:
Fig. 74. Minimum clearance of support wheels 1. Remove the nuts (4) of the rear wheel axle,
from the road
2. Remove the fender supports (3) (if any),
3. Remove the support wheels (2), do not remove the retaining clamps (1)
tighten fixing
screws 4. Install the fender supports (3), and then tighten the nut (4) with a torque of 17 Nm.
BASKETS
set the yoke Installation of a basket handle with a latching clip
tilt angle
tighten yoke fixing In order to install the basket handle with a latching clip, Fig. 75.:
screws
1. Tighten fixing screws with a 5-8 Nm torque.
Fig. 75. Basket support installation
2. Set the angle of yoke tilt.
3. Tighten yoke fixing screws with a 5-8 Nm torque.
Installation of a basket with a support installed on the front wheel axle
1. Install the basket support onto the front wheel axle (with the profiled arch on the side of the lighting set) in the following order: hook washer,
basket support, nut, Fig. 76.
fork hook 2. Install the basket on the basket support installed on wheel axle using MS screws, screwing the screws in from the inside of the basket into the
installation metal sheet, installed underneath the basket support, Fig. 77.
Fig. 76. Basket support installation (fork hook)
3. Place the basket at the desired angle and install from the inside using the set: MS screw, washer and a nut.
FOLDED FRAME
Removal of folded frame lock
In order to remove the folded frame lock:
1. Unblock the lever, Fig. 78.
2. Move the lever, Fig. 79.
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metal sheet 3. Fold the frame arm, Fig. 80.
Fig. 77. Basket installation on the support
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LIGHT
Light operation
Lighting is one of the basic elements of bicycle user safety and it must be installed. If you intend on riding in low visibility conditions, make sure that
the lighting works properly. Bicycles equipped with a lighting set (dynamo + lamps) have electric installation of 6 V, 3 W. In case of bulb replace-
ment, remove the lamp cover installed using screws or a latch. Lamps use bulbs of 6 V, 2,4 W in the front and 6 V, 0,6 W in the back. In case of lamp
removal and cable disconnection, during re-installation one must remember about proper connection of lighting cables: unlock lever
• White-striped cable, minus (ground)
• Non-striped cable, plus (+), according to markings on the lamp. Fig. 78. Lever unlocking
In the case of LED lighting instead of incandescent lamps they are equipped with LEDs that can not be exchanged. LED life is up to 50 000
hours.Battery Lighting - has built-in batteries that power. Each time before setting off, check the correct operation of the lighting. In the
case of usethe battery must be replaced.
Batteries are a product deemed to be dangerous, after use should be discarded in a container assigned to it.
PEDALS
Pedal installation move the lever fold frame
arm
Do not tighten the pedals manually – use a spanner (15 Nm). The pedal marked with the “R” letter is the right bicycle pedal, while instal-
ling it onto the crank, turn the pedal clockwise. The pedal marked with the “L” letter is the left bicycle pedal and while installing it onto the Fig. 79. Lever motion and frame folding
crank, turn the pedal counterclockwise.
STAND
Setting the adjustable stand stretch out
Stretch the stand at the appropriate length so the bicycle stands on its own, Fig. 80 and Fig. 81. fixing screw
80 0
The frame and bicycle components undergo wear. Any breaks, scratchings and varnish peeling may hint at wear of
the given element. Replacement of worn parts is necessary because of cyclist safety.
KROSS S. A. does not equip its bicycles with spare parts. More information about proper bicycle use and maintenan- Fig. 81. Stand adjustment EN
ce may be obtained on the www.kross.eu site or from an employee of an authorised KROSS service station.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION OF A UNIVERSAL BICYCLE CARRIER
Screw together, using M5x14 screws and self-countering nuts (re: a, b, d):
1. Metal pad connecting pos. 3 with fixing bar pos. 2 (does not apply to bicycles with side bushings for carrier installation), tightening with 6-8 Nm torque,
2. Metal pad connecting pos. 3 or bars pos. 2 connect with the bicycle frame, tightening with 6-8 Nm torque,
EN 3. Screw carrier supports to the lower part of the frame using M5 or M6 screws – depending on the holes in the frame, tightening with 6-8 Nm torque,
4. Fixing bar pos. 2 with appropriate opening of connector pos. 1, tightening with 6-8 Nm torque.
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Perform carrier level adjustment by changing positioning of screws in the connector, pos. 1.
After reaching the desired carrier level, thoroughly and firmly tighten the screw connections.
Because it is possible for the screws to become spontaneously loose, each time before using the carrier, check their tightening.
If the screws became loose, tighten them immediately.
Carrier capacity is 18 kg or 25 kg, depending on the model used.
It is forbidden to perform any modifications to the carrier design. During a ride with encumbered carrier pay attention to different bicycle reactions when taking turns and braking and to
uniform luggage weight distribution.
For their own safety, users should install red reflective lights in the rear part of the carrier – they increase cyclist visibility – in particular at dusk and at night.
If rear light is installed on the seat pipe, locate the luggage in such a way that it does not diminish visibility of warning lights.
Suggestions:
• Permissible weight of the bicycle and the cyclist according to the “BICYCLE TYPES AND THEIR USE” of this manual (p. 7)
• Joint elements should be correctly tightened and often checked
• The carrier is not adjusted for pulling a trailer
• The reflexive light or the light may not be covered by the luggage
• All mobile parts of the luggage should be secured against entangling in the wheel
• The luggage should be uniformly placed on both sides of the carrier
Caution!!!
• Check if geometric data and durability of the bicycle on which the carrier is to be installed are conforming with design data
• Do not modify the design of the carrier
• When the carrier is loaded, riding properties of the bicycle may change, in particular ease of control and braking efficiency
• Make sure that the luggage is secured to the carrier
• It is forbidden to attack wagons of any type to the carrier
Installing bicycle baby seats is permissible in case of carriers with 18 kg capacity (9-15 kg seat) or 25 kg (9-22 kg seat).
Install baby seat on the carrier according to the instructions of the manufacturer.
1. Children should be carried in specially adjusted and permanently installed on the bicycle baby seats, with the cyclist ensuring cover against springs potentially present
in the seat, in order to prevent the child from having their fingers crushed by the springs.
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BICYCLE PART LUBRICATION
How often What lubricant Our suggestion Remarks Service
Chain After each ride in diffi- Thick or thin lubricants BRUNOX Top-Kett/IX 50 – for chains Selection of lubricant depends
cult conditions (mud, for bicycle chains, and switches; leaves not drying, on riding conditions
sand, rain, snow) or i.e. mineral, plant, protective-lubricating layer which
every 200 km wax-based, with Teflon prevents adhesion of dust and dirt;
BRUNOX High Speed – oil for spot
additives
lubrication of chain rollers and
switches
Controls Once a year Bearings lubricant
Shock absor- According to sugge- BRUNOX Deo – for cleaning and For external, working surfaces
bers stions of the manufac- maintentance of shock absorber (upper legs in front, shock-ab-
turer legs (increases shock absorber sorbing forks), a small amount
durability, eliminates spring squeaking of lubricant for shock absor-
in bicycles), suggested by ROCK bers, not containing lithium
SHOX and SITTING BULL. Protects can be applied
simmerings and increases fluidity of
shock absorber operation.
Underseat After each taking out Bearings lubricant or Apply a small amount of lubri-
pipe thick chain lubricant cant on the surface entering
the frame
Brake levers Once a year or when Bearings lubricant or BRUNOX Bike Fit – multi-function Apply a small amount of lubri-
necessary thick chain lubricant preparation in aerosol for general cant on the axis of rotation of
maintenance (neutral for varnish, the lever
rubber, leather and plastic)
Frame lock Once a year Bearings lubricant
Switches Once a year or when Well penetrating (thin) BRUNOX High Speed – oil for spot At least once a year clean and
necessary lubricants for chains and lubrication of chain rollers and lubricate switch wheels. Axis of
bearings lubricant switches rotation when required.
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DIAGNOSES
Malfunction Probable cause Service
Wrong adjustment of brake pads
The brake makes squeaking noises during breaking The rim contaminated with lubricant
Loosened brake clutches
Disc of the disc brake contaminated with oil or lubricant
Loose crank
Incorrectly screwed pedals to the crank
Pedals move to the sides, knock or twist during Bent pedal axis
the ride Loose or bent support
Bent crank
Loose pedal bearings
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SUGGESTED TIGHTENING TORQUES OF STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PARTS
Seat with support 18-22 Nm Switch levers/brake levers 6-8 Nm
Seat support to the frame 20-25 Nm Crank mechanism 35-45 Nm
Countering nut of the steering kit 15-20 Nm Crank mechanism installed through spline 48-52 Nm
Handlebars support for the fork 18-22 Nm Front switch (to the frame) 4-6 Nm
Rear switch without hook 8-12 Nm
Handlebars to the support 15-20 Nm
Rear switch with hook 5-8 Nm
Front and rear wheels nuts 25-35 Nm
Crank wedge fixing nut (M7) 12-14 Nm
A-head handlebars support to the fork and handlebars 8-12 Nm
Side/central support 10-15 Nm
Handlebars support (adjustable) at the adjustment location 15-20 Nm
Shock absorber 10-14 Nm
Brake pads 6-9 Nm
Chain cover 3-6 Nm
Line clips 5-8 Nm
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NOTES
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NOTES
CIN002242_EN_[S]01/2016
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