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GHOSTBIKES.COM
USER MANUAL
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User Manual
for GHOST Bikes
Version 11/15
1. Fundamental Information on your new Bike
and this User Manual .................................................................................. 7
1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Scope of supply ................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 Basic equipment ................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.2 Optional accessories for installation by the specialist bicycle dealer ........................... 7
1.3 Other applicable documents .............................................................................................. 7
1.4 Legal regulations ................................................................................................................ 8
1.5 Conventions ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Symbols and signal words ................................................................................................. 9
1.5.2 Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.3 Technical terms ................................................................................................................. 10
1.5.4 Representation ....................................................................................................................11
2. For Your Safety ...........................................................................................11
2.1 Follow the instructions in this user manual ...................................................................11
2.2 Please consult your dealer ............................................................................................... 12
2.3 Use your bike for its intended purpose ........................................................................... 12
2.3.1 What work may you carry out yourself on your bike? ................................................... 12
2.3.2 What must you bear in mind when retrofitting accessories and carrying
out conversions? ................................................................................................................ 12
2.3.3 Who is allowed to ride your bike? ..................................................................................... 13
2.3.4 Where are you allowed to ride your bike? ...................................................................... 14
3. Technical Data .............................................................................................17
3.1 Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight ................................................... 17
3.2 Tightening torques for screw connections ..................................................................... 17
4. Design and Function ...................................................................................18
4.1 Types, categories, ranges ................................................................................................ 18
4.1.1 Mountain bike (Fully + Hardtail) ....................................................................................... 19
4.1.1.1 Fully .................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.1.2 Hardtail ............................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.2 Cross bike (SQUARE CROSS range) ............................................................................... 22
4.1.3 Racing bike/fitness bike (NIVOLET RACE, NIVOLET TOUR, NIVOLET TOUR DISC,
SQUARE URBAN ranges) ................................................................................................. 23
4.1.4 Trekking and city bike (SQUARE TREKKING, SQUARE URBAN X,
SQUARE CROSS X range) .................................................................................................. 24
4.1.5 Children's and teenagers' bike (POWERKID range) ....................................................... 25
4.2 Frame and fork ................................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Brakes ................................................................................................................................ 28
4.3.1 Brake assignment ............................................................................................................. 28
4.3.2 Brake type .......................................................................................................................... 28
4.4 Gears .................................................................................................................................. 31
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4.4.1 Derailleur ............................................................................................................................ 32
4.4.2 Hub gear ............................................................................................................................. 32
4.4.3 Gear change ....................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Clamping systems for wheels and saddle post ............................................................. 34
4.6 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 35
4.6.1 Breakdown ......................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.2 Information and instructions on the carbon material ................................................... 35
4.6.2.1 Information on the frame construction .......................................................................... 36
4.6.2.2 Proper handling of carbon parts ..................................................................................... 36
4.7 Tyres ................................................................................................................................... 37
5. Frame Sets ................................................................................................. 38
6. Before Using for the First Time ................................................................. 38
7. Before Every Use ....................................................................................... 38
7.1 Inspecting the wheels ....................................................................................................... 39
7.1.1 Checking the position and tight fit ................................................................................... 40
7.1.2 Checking the wheel rims ................................................................................................. 40
7.1.2.1 Checking the rims for wear (only applies to bikes with rim brakes) ........................... 40
7.1.2.2 Checking the rims for wobble ...........................................................................................41
7.1.2.3 Checking the rims for soiling (only applies to bikes with rim brakes) ..........................41
7.1.2.4 Checking the tyre ...............................................................................................................41
7.1.2.5 Checking that the tyre is correctly fitted ........................................................................ 42
7.1.2.6 Checking valve position (not on tubeless tyres) ............................................................. 42
7.1.2.7 Checking the air pressure ................................................................................................ 42
7.1.3 Checking other points ....................................................................................................... 43
7.2 Inspecting the saddle and saddle post ........................................................................... 43
7.3 Inspecting the handlebars and handlebar stem ............................................................ 45
7.4 Inspecting the handlebar attachments .......................................................................... 46
7.5 Inspecting the headset ..................................................................................................... 47
7.6 Inspecting the spring fork ................................................................................................ 48
7.7 Inspecting the rear wheel suspension ............................................................................ 48
7.8 Inspecting the brakes ....................................................................................................... 48
7.8.1 Checking general functions ............................................................................................. 49
7.8.2 Checking the hydraulic disc brake .................................................................................. 49
7.8.3 Checking the hydraulic rim brakes ................................................................................. 50
7.8.4 Checking the rim brake with cable (MTB version) ........................................................ 51
7.8.5 Checking the rim brake with cable (racing bike version) ............................................. 53
7.8.6 Checking the back-pedal brake ....................................................................................... 55
7.9 Inspecting the drive and chain ......................................................................................... 55
7.10 Inspecting the lighting system ......................................................................................... 55
7.11 Inspecting the luggage rack ............................................................................................ 56
7.12 Inspecting the mudguards ............................................................................................... 56
7.13 Checking the side stands ................................................................................................. 57
7.14 Checking parts specific to children's bikes .................................................................... 58
7.15 Checking other points ....................................................................................................... 58
8. Adjusting and Operating the Bike ...............................................................59
8.1 Adjusting the saddle height .............................................................................................. 59
8.2 Adjusting the spring fork .................................................................................................. 59
8.2.1 Forks with air suspension ................................................................................................ 59
8.2.1.1 Adjusting the air pressure ............................................................................................... 59
8.2.1.2 Switching the suspension on and off .............................................................................. 60
8.2.2 Forks without air suspension ...........................................................................................61
8.3 Adjusting the rear wheel suspension ..............................................................................61
8.4 Operating the gear shift ....................................................................................................61
8.4.1 Derailleur .............................................................................................................................61
8.4.1.1 Switching to a larger chainring/sprocket ........................................................................ 62
8.4.1.2 Switching to a smaller chainring/sprocket ..................................................................... 64
8.4.2 Hub gear ............................................................................................................................. 67
8.4.2.1 Switching to a lower gear .................................................................................................. 67
8.4.2.2 Switching to a higher gear ............................................................................................... 68
8.5 Using the brakes ............................................................................................................... 68
8.6 Operating the clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post .............................. 69
8.6.1 Opening and closing the quick-release axle on the wheel ........................................... 69
8.6.1.1 Opening the quick-release axle ....................................................................................... 69
8.6.1.2 Closing the quick-release axle ........................................................................................ 70
8.6.2 Opening and closing the thru axle on the wheel ............................................................ 72
8.6.2.1 Opening the thru axle ....................................................................................................... 72
8.6.2.2 Closing the thru axle ......................................................................................................... 73
8.6.3 Opening and closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping ................. 74
8.6.3.1 Opening the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping ...................................... 74
8.6.3.2 Closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping ....................................... 75
8.6.4 Screw-nut clamping on wheels ...................................................................................... 76
8.6.5 Opening and closing the screw-nut clamping on saddle posts ................................... 76
8.6.5.1 Opening the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post ................................................... 76
8.6.5.2 Closing the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post ..................................................... 77
9. Loading the Bike ........................................................................................ 77
10. Riding the Bike ........................................................................................... 80
11. What to do in the Case of a Fall or Accident ..............................................81
11.1 Basics .................................................................................................................................. 81
11.2 Carbon frame .................................................................................................................... 82
12. Parking the Bike safely ............................................................................. 82
12.1 Bikes with side stands ...................................................................................................... 82
12.2 Bikes without side stands ................................................................................................ 83
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13. Transporting the Bike ................................................................................ 83
13.1 Dismantling and installing wheels .................................................................................. 84
13.1.1 Dismantling the front wheel ............................................................................................ 85
13.1.2 Installing the front wheel ................................................................................................. 86
13.1.3 Dismantling the rear wheel ............................................................................................. 87
13.1.4 Installing the rear wheel .................................................................................................. 88
13.1.5 Opening and closing the brakes ...................................................................................... 89
13.1.5.1 Opening the Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brake ........................................................... 89
13.1.5.2 Closing the Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brake ............................................................. 90
13.1.5.3 Opening the MTB and Trekking (V-Brake) rim brake .................................................... 90
13.1.5.4 Closing the MTB and Trekking (V-Brake) rim brake ..................................................... 91
13.1.5.5 Opening the rim brake of the racing bike ....................................................................... 92
13.1.5.6 Closing the rim brake of the racing bike ........................................................................ 92
13.2 Dismantling and installing saddle post with saddle ..................................................... 92
13.2.1 Dismantling the saddle post ............................................................................................ 92
13.2.2 Installing the saddle post ................................................................................................. 93
14. Maintaining the Bike ...................................................................................94
14.1 Your servicing and maintenance plan ............................................................................. 95
14.2 How to clean and care for your bike ................................................................................ 95
14.3 Workshop service ............................................................................................................. 97
15. Faults When Riding .................................................................................... 98
15.1 Gear shift, drive ................................................................................................................. 98
15.2 Brakes ................................................................................................................................ 99
15.3 Frame, saddle post and suspension ............................................................................. 100
15.4 Mudguards, luggage rack, lights .................................................................................. 102
15.5 Wheels and tyres ............................................................................................................ 102
15.5.1 Changing the inner tube and tyre .................................................................................. 103
16. Storing the Bike for Prolonged Periods ...................................................105
17. Disposing of the Bike ................................................................................105
18. Warranty, Guarantee ................................................................................105
18.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 105
18.2 Stability guarantee on frames from model year 2015 ................................................ 105
19. Overviews showing all of the Bicycle Components .................................107
20. Imprint ..................................................................................................112
Dear Customer,
We wish to congratulate you on your choice of a bike from our company, and to thank you for the faith placed
in us.
With your bike you have acquired a high-quality, environmentally-friendly sports model with which you will
have a great deal of pleasure while at the same time doing something to improve your health.
1. Fundamental Information on your new Bike and this User Manual
This user manual is a very important document.
Please read this manual carefully before using your bike for the first time and keep it in a safe place.
1.1 Scope
This user manual applies exclusively to bikes made by GHOST from the 2016 model year on, as referred to in
sections 4.1 to 4.1.5.
This manual does not apply to GHOST epacs or pedelecs.
1.2 Scope of supply
1.2.1 Basic equipment
• Complete bike (various models without pedals) or frame set
• In the case of carbon frames: assembly paste
• In the case of disc brakes: transport securing device
• User manual in your national language
1.2.2 Optional accessories for installation by the specialist bicycle dealer
Please refer to section 2.3.2, What must you bear in mind when retrofitting accessories and carrying out conver-
sions? to find out the optional accessories you can use to retrofit your bike.
1.3 Other applicable documents
• Delivery certificate
The delivery certificate is an important accompanying document which your specialist bicycle dealer has
completed and handed over to you. This contains key data and other data about your bike.
• The delivery certificate provides information on which Component user manuals are enclosed.
These contain product-specific information.
Due to the wide variety of components available, not all of the components mounted on your bike can be
described in this manual. User information which is important for you is enclosed as a separate document
and is referred to in the delivery certificate.
The instructions and information contained therein must be given priority and are to be followed!
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• New technical developments may result in changes to the models, their technical data and documentation
at short notice. If these changes are relevant to handling the bike and your safety, the associated user infor-
mation is enclosed as a separate document and is referred to in the delivery certificate.
• Please consult your specialist retailer concerning the up-to-dateness of the technical data.
1.4 Legal regulations
As a road user you have to abide by the traffic regulations in your country.
In Germany you do not need any official authorisation for your bike.
On public roads and paths you are only allowed to ride your bike if you retrofit it with the equipment which is
stipulated by law in your country. In Germany these requirements are laid down in the German highway code
(StVZO).
This requires the following equipment:
• Two independently functioning brakes
• A bell
• Dynamo-powered lights for front (white light) and rear (red light)
• Racing bikes under 11 kg are exempted from the dynamo obligation. On racing bikes which are exempted
from the dynamo obligation you must have approved battery lighting during the day. For the duration of the
participation in races, racing bikes are exempted from this obligation.
• White reflector at the front (often integrated into the front headlight) and two red reflectors at the back (one
of which is often integrated into the back light)
• Two yellow reflectors each for front and rear wheel; alternatively: tyres with reflective stripes attached on
both sides
• Two yellow reflectors each for right and left pedal
• All lighting components and reflector parts must be explicitly approved for bikes. Please consult your spe-
cialist retailer on this.
• For the full wording of the regulations in Germany, please refer to the StVZO or consult your dealer.
• The exact legal text with details can be found on the Internet at the following address:
http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvzo/ (correct as of: January 2012)
• For use outside Germany, please observe the traffic regulations applicable in your country. Consult your
dealer or the responsible authorities.
NOTE:
All of the equipment required by law in Germany is contained in the scope of delivery of your bike for the following
ranges/models: SQUARE TREKKING, SQUARE URBAN X, SQUARE CROSS X
Please consult your specialist bicycle dealer exclusively for all other bicycle models. He or she will be pleased to
advise you.
1.5.2 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
°
Degree, measure of angle size
bar
Common unit of measure for air pressure
°C
Degrees Celsius, unit of temperature
DIN
German Institute for Standardisation
EN
European norm
EPAC
Electric Power Assisted Cycles, also pedelec (pedal electric)
Bike with an additional electric drive which only operates when the driver
also pedals at the same time.
h
Hour(s)
HWK
Chamber of Crafts (in Germany)
IHK
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (in Germany)
km/h
Kilometres per hour, unit of speed
kg
Kilogram, unit of mass
MTB
Mountain bike
Nm
Newton-metre, unit of torque
Pedelec
see EPAC
psi
pound per square inch, American unit of pressure (1 psi = 0.06897 bar)
RH
Frame height
StVO
Highway Code (in Germany)
SW
Wrench size, measure of tool sizes
1.5 Conventions
1.5.1 Symbols and signal words
Symbol and signal word Meaning
This draws your attention to how to deal with and the
effects of safety information.
WARNING
This draws your attention to a dangerous situation
which might result in death or injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
This draws your attention to a dangerous situation
which might result in slight to moderate injury if it is
not avoided.
NOTE
This draws your attention to possible damage to property and
other important information.
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1.5.4 Representation
In this user manual we use the following representation rules:
• Safety instructions are represented with a symbol, a signal word and in bold, see section 1.5.1, Symbols and
signal words.
• Instruction texts are numbered.
• Cross-references are in italics.
• Representations in illustrations are not specific to any particular model. They apply to all bicycle models in
this user manual.
• Here you will find an illustration with all of the bicycle components and parts referred to in the text:
Section 19, Overviews showing all of the Bicycle Components.
• Position designations: in this manual we use the following names for the position of objects in space (posi-
tion information): The words left, right, front and rear always refer to the position in the direction of travel.
2. For Your Safety
2.1 Follow the instructions in this user manual
• Read this user manual carefully before using your bike for the first time.
• Please ensure that your specialist bicycle dealer has completed the delivery certificate for your bike and
that you have received all of the documents referred to in the delivery certificate.
• You should contact your specialist bicycle dealer if any items are missing.
• Please ride your bike only after you have received all of the documentation and read it carefully.
• If you sell or give your bike to somebody as a present, you should also pass on this user manual to the
new owner.
• User manual for children's and teenagers' bikes.
• In this case this user manual is directed at the guardians of the children and youths who use this bike.
• Where in this user manual sentences such as “You can get ...”, “Have your bike...” etc. occur, these are
directed in each case at the child or youth and his/her bike.
• Go through this user manual together and explain all the points to your child, in particular the safety
precautions.
• As guardian you are responsible for ensuring the safety of this bike and its proper use.
2.2 Please consult your dealer
1.5.3 Technical terms
Technical Term Meaning
Wobble Colloquial term for radial eccentricity of the rim
Torque Also tightening torque. This states how much a screw should be tightened.
Dealer/approved
workshop
A business which is authorised by the authorities and the manufacturer to
call itself a specialist business for the sale and repair of conventional bikes.
Hand force
The force that an average adult can apply with moderate to average effort
using one hand.
Manometer Air pressure measuring device
Correctly tight-
ened
Permanent screw connection in which the screw heads are positioned tightly
against the component over their entire area.
Incorrect screw
connection
A screw connection which is too loose and where the screw heads are not
positioned tightly against the component over their entire area. This can gen-
erally be recognised by a gap between the screw head and component.
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NOTE:
Even after providing advice and carrying out the final assembly, your bike dealer is still very important to you. He or
she is your contact person for all types of servicing and maintenance, conversions and repairs. Please contact your
specialist bicycle dealer if you have any questions concerning your bike.
2.3 Use your bike for its intended purpose
If you do not use your bike in accordance with the designated purpose this may result in dangerous riding
situations, falls and accidents.
You should always use your bike as described in this user manual and any additional documentation that
you may have.
2.3.1 What work may you carry out yourself on your bike?
Faults caused by incorrectly performed work to your bike may damage the bike and impair its operational
safety. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
• You may only carry out work to your bike which is described as such in this user manual and for which
you have the appropriate tools.
• Do not change the properties of individual components of your bike.
• All other work may only be performed by a qualified specialist bicycle dealer.
2.3.2 What must you bear in mind when retrofitting accessories and carrying out conversions?
The retrofitting of accessories and performance of conversions which are not permitted for your bike may
damage your bike and impair its operational safety. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and
accidents.
• You should never retrofit your bike or carry out any conversions yourself.
• Always select the accessories and modification parts together with a specialist bicycle dealer. The fol-
lowing accessories can be retrofitted:
– Click pedals
– Bicycle computer
– Bottle holder (only if mounting possibility is available)
– Equipment for riding the bike on public roads and paths in accordance with the regulations in force in your
country (only if mounting possibilities are available)
– Luggage rack (only if mounting possibility is available)
– Child seat if you are using a luggage rack which is authorised for a child seat. Please ask your specialist
bicycle dealer. He or she will be pleased to advise you.
– Saddlebags if you are using a luggage rack which is authorised for saddlebags. Please ask your specialist
bicycle dealer. He or she will be pleased to advise you.
• The firm GHOST prohibits the use of replacement parts which differ in size compared to the original parts
(such as forks or spring elements with a greater or lower installation height/length/travel, braking
systems with larger brake discs, wider tyres, etc.).
• For replacement or retrofitting purposes the only parts which may be used are those that have been
approved by GHOST for your bicycle model. Please consult your authorised GHOST specialist retailer on
this.
• The retrofitting of electric drives to bikes made by GHOST is not permitted.
• Under no circumstances should you change the properties of the existing bicycle parts.
• Please ensure that you receive the documentation for your accessories and modification parts from your
specialist bicycle dealer.
• Please ensure that your specialist bicycle dealer notes down in the delivery certificate which documen-
tation you have received from him.
• Always take your delivery certificate with you if you purchase accessories and modification parts from
your specialist bicycle dealer at a later time.
• Follow all of the safety instructions and specifications in the documentation for your accessories and
modification parts.
2.3.3 Who is allowed to ride your bike?
• The rider must be able to ride a bike, i.e. he/she must have the necessary basic knowledge about the
use of a bike and the necessary feeling of balance to be able to steer and control a bike.
• The rider must be able to safely get on and off the bike.
This applies in particular in the case of ergonomically adjusted saddles if the rider's feet cannot reach
the ground when he or she is sitting down.
• The rider must be of the correct height for the bike and the maximum permitted total weight
(see section 3.1, Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight) must not be exceeded:
HEIGHT 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195
XXS S L
FRAME SIZE
XS M XL
HEIGHT 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190
XS M XL
FRAME SIZE
S L
HEIGHT 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135
12" KIDDY
16" 24"
FRAME SIZE
12" 20"
AGE 3 4 6 8
MEN
WOMEN
KIDS
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NOTE:
The values given here are for guidance only. A smaller or larger frame height may be better, depending on vari-
ous factors. Please consult your dealer if you have any questions.
He or she will be pleased to advise you.
• Children and youths must be able to operate the bike safely. The type of bike, size and operating ele-
ments (e.g. brake levers) must be suitable for children’s hands. Please contact your specialist dealer on
this. He or she will be pleased to advise you.
• Physical and mental fitness: if the rider would like to ride on public roads and paths: the rider must be
physically and mentally able to ride the bike on public roads.
NOTE:
Information on the technical conditions of approval for use on public roads can be found in
section 1.4, Legal regulations.
2.3.4 Where are you allowed to ride your bike?
If you overload your bike by riding on roads, paths and slopes for which your bike is not suited, it is possible
that parts of your bike will break or fail. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
You should only ride your bike on roads, paths and slopes which are authorised for your model according to
the following classification.
NOTE:
All bikes are divided up into categories
(see the following classification and section 4.1, Types, categories, ranges).
Explanations of the following categorisation
Symbol Meaning
X permitted
- not permitted
X*
On public roads and paths only permitted with additional equipment re-
quired by law, see section 1.4, Legal regulations.
Designation Definition
Road Asphalt-covered routes
Paved paths
Paths with a solid surface such as sand, gravel or similar items (e.g., for-
est path, dirt road)
Cross-country
Terrain includes roads, wood,
field, gravel, crushed rock, for-
est paths, multiple ascents and
descents
Routes with loose surface, roots, rises,
stones, ledges, etc.
With increasing suspension travel dis-
tance, the terrain on which the wheels
move also becomes increasingly
coarser. The downhill ride on rough
terrain becomes more and more im-
portant. The quality of the uphill ride is
maintained with sophisticated suspen-
sions, but becomes less important in
the freeride category at the latest. The
construction of the wheels is adapted to
the more extreme riding conditions.
All mountain tour
All mountain trail
Enduro
Freeride
Downhill
High downhill speed on rough
terrain, loose rocks, large
roots, long jumps and strong
impacts define these riding
conditions
Dirt Trails specially created for this type of bike (BMX trails)
Sports park Terrain specifically designated for freeride / downhill / dirt
Jumps
NOTE:
The execution of jumps with these bikes is generally permitted, although they
are performed at your own risk. You should attend appropriate riding tech-
nique seminars to develop a feeling for which jumps are possible with which
bikes. Corresponding skill and experience are the preconditions for the use
of these sports bikes!
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Model Riding Conditions / Category
Road
Paved paths
Cross-Country
All Montain Tour
All Mountain Trail
Enduro
Freeride
Downhill
Dirt
Sports park
Jumps
Nivolet Race,
Nivolet Tour,
Nivolet Tour Disc
X* - - - - - - - - - -
SQUARE Trekking,
SQUARE Urban X,
SQUARE Cross X
X X - - - - - - - - -
SQUARE Cross,
SQUARE Urban,
Sona, Lawu,
Powerkid
X* X - - - - - - - - -
LECTOR, HTX, HTX
EBS, Nila, Lanao,
Kato X, Tacana,
Tacana X
X* X X - - - - - - - -
ASKET, AMR,
Lanao FS, Kato FS
X* X X X - - - - - - -
RIOT, SL AMR
X* X X X X - - - - - -
PathRIOT, SL AMR
X
X* X X X X X - - - - -
FR AMR
X* X X X X X X - - - -
Admissible ambient tempe-
ratures
-10 to +50°C
Maximum permitted overall
weight
SQUARE Trekking, SQUARE Urban X, SQUARE Cross
X
140 kg
Nivolet Race, Nivolet Tour, Nivolet Tour Disc, ASKET,
LECTOR, HTX, HTX EBS, Nila, Lanao, Kato, Kato X,
Tacana, Tacana X, SQUARE Urban, SQUARE Cross,
Sona, Lawu, L Anao FS, Kato FS, PathRIOT, RIOT,
AMR, SL AMR, SL AMR X, FR AMR
120 kg
POWERKID 24"/20": 60 kg
POWERKID 16"/12": 40 kg
NOTE:
Bikes of other categories can also be fitted with racing bike or racing bike-type tyres. Such tyres can be recognised
from the maximum width of 28 mm indicated e.g. by two numbers on the side of the tyre such as 28-622 or 28-559.
The instructions for NIVOLET apply to these bikes. The tyre size is marked on the tyre wall.
Your safety on roads paths and cross-country terrain depends on your speed.
The higher your speed, the greater your risk!
• Note that all streets and paths may be damaged or have obstacles that can threaten your safety and dam-
age your bike.
• In such areas ride particularly slowly and carefully. If necessary push or carry your bike over such obsta-
cles. Use the bike exclusively as a pure means of travel.
• There is a danger of falling if you ride the bike in a sporty manner, perform jumps or ride at high speed.
Adapt the use of your bike to your riding skills.
3. Technical Data
3.1 Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight
3.2 Tightening torques for screw connections
Component
Manufac-
turer
Model/
Type
Connection
Type of Con-
nection
Tightening
torque (Nm)
Saddle support
clamping to
frame
All
Aluminium
frame
Saddle sup-
port clamping
One screw 5 - 8
Saddle support
clamping to
frame
All
Carbon
frame
Saddle sup-
port clamping
One screw 5 - 6
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4.1.1 Mountain bike (Fully + Hardtail)
No equipment according to German Highway Code, dérailleur, rim or disc brakes, wheels with rim diameters
of 559 mm, 584 mm or 622 mm and a minimum tyre width of 52 mm.
4.1.1.1 Fully
• AMR Series:
• Fullies with 130 mm of travel in the front and 120 mm of travel in the rear.
Bikes with weight-oriented equipment for the athletically-oriented rider.
• Series SL AMR X, SLAMR, LANAO FS, KATO FS, RIOT:
– Fullies with 120-150 mm of travel in the front and 130-150 mm of travel in the rear. Ride equally well
uphill and downhill.
4. Design and Function
4.1 Types, categories, ranges
We produce various types of bikes. We have divided up these types into different categories and product
ranges.
NOTE:
The categorisation can be found in section 2.3.4, Where are you allowed to ride your bike?
Type Product range
Equipment standard
according to German
Highway Code
Hub Dynamo
Front Wheel
Mountainbike
(MTB)
Fully
• AMR
• LANAO FS
• KATO FS
• SL AMR
• SL AMR X
• FR AMR
• RIOT
• PathRIOT
- -
Hardtail
• SONA
• LAWU
• KATO
• TACANA
• LANAO
• LECTOR
• HTX
• HTX EBS
• NILA
• KATO X
• TACANA X
• ASKET
- -
Crossbike
• SQUARE CROSS
- -
Racing bike, fitness bike
• NIVOLET RACE
• NIVOLET TOUR
• NIVOLET TOUR DISC
• SQUARE URBAN
- -
Trekking and city bike
• SQUARE TREKKING
• SQUARE URBAN X
• SQUARE CROSS X
X X
Children's and
teenagers' bike
Hardtail
• POWERKID 20"
• POWERKID 24"
- -
Hardtail with rigid
front wheel fork
• POWERKID 12"
• POWERKID 16"
• POWERKID 20"
- -
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• FR AMR, PathRIOT: Series:
• Fullies: with 160-170 mm of travel in the front and 150-170 mm of travel in the rear. Excellent riding
profiles both downhill and uphill. But overall, there is a stronger focus on the downhill characteristics.
4.1.1.2 Hardtail:
• SONA, KATO, TACANA, LAWU, LANAO Series:
• Hardtails with 100 – 120 mm of travel in the front. Solid bikes suitable for every-day use, built for bikers who
love riding tours in their spare time.
• HTX, HTX EBS, NILA, KATO X, TACANA X, LECTOR, ASKET Series:
• Hardtails with 100-130 mm of travel in the front. Bikes with weight-oriented equipment for the athletically-
oriented rider.
4.1.2 Crossbike (SQUARE CROSS Series):
No equipment in accordance with the German Highway Code, equipped with dérailleur, rim brakes or disc
brakes, wheels with rim diameter 622 mm and tyre width of 40-42 mm.
– SQUARE CROSS Series:
– Hardtails with 60 mm of travel in the front. Bikes suitable for every-day use and speedy rides on roads
and trails.
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4.1.3 Road bike / fitness bike (NIVOLET RACE, NIVOLET TOUR DISC, NIVOLET TOUR DISC,
SQUARE URBAN Series)
No equipment in accordance with German road traffic regulations (StVZO), derailleur, rim or disc brakes,
wheels with 622 mm rim diameter.
NIVOLET RACE, NIVOLET TOUR DISC, NIVOLET TOUR DISC Series:
-Road bikes without frame suspension and rigid fork for fast, athletic riding on the road
-Road bike handlebar
-Rim or disc brakes like mountain bikes
-Tire width: 23-25 mm
• SQUARE URBAN range:
– Bikes without frame suspension and rigid forks for rapid, comfortable progress on the road.
– Straight or mountain bike-type handlebars
– Gear shift lever as for mountain bikes
– Rim or disc brakes as for mountain bikes
– Tyre width: 35mm
4.1.4 Trekkingbike (SQUARE TREKKING, SQUARE URBAN X, SQUARE CROSS X Series)
Equipment in accordance with German road traffic regulations (StVZO), equipped with derailleur or internal
gear hubs, two rim or disc brakes, luggage rack, mudguards.
SQUARE TREKKING, SQUARE URBAN X, SQUARE CROSS X Series:
Bikes without suspension or hardtails with 40-50 mm of travel in the front
Bikes suitable for every-day use, equipped with a complete package, for comfortable rides on
roads and trails
Mountain bike-like handlebar
Gear-shift lever like on mountain bikes
Rim or disc brakes like on mountain bikes
Hub dynamo
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4.1.5 Children's and teenager's bike (POWERKID range)
No equipment in accordance with StVZO, equipped with derailleur or no gears, rim and/or back-pedal brakes
• POWERKID 12 and 16":
– Frame without suspension and rigid forks
– No gears
– Rim brakes front
– Back-pedal brake rear
– Stabilisers (optional)
– Flag (optional)
– Wheel size 12" or 16"
• POWERKID 20":
– Very similar to a MTB
– Hardtail with suspension fork with 35 mm of travel or rigid fork
– Derailleur rear with 7 speeds
– Rim brakes as for mountain bikes
– Wheel size 20"
• Powerkid 24":
– Corresponds to a MTB but with smaller wheel size
– Hardtail with suspension fork with 50 mm suspension travel distance
– Derailleur gear with 24 speeds
– Rim brakes as for mountain bikes
– Wheel size 24"
4.2 Frame and fork
Frame and forks are available in the following versions
• Hardtail without suspension: Frame and fork without suspension
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• Hardtail with suspension: Frame without suspension, but suspension fork
• Fully: Frame with suspension and suspension fork
For full suspension bikes there are various suspension systems with different numbers of pivot joints.
The number of pivots can be easily counted. The connection to the spring element does not count as a pivot.
4.3 Brakes
4.3.1 Brake assignment
• Your bike has one or two brakes which are independent of one another.
• On some models the rear brake is operated by “pedalling backwards” (backpedal brake).
• In the standard case the brake lever attached to the left handlebar operates the front brake and the right-
hand brake lever the back brake. This may vary, however, depending on requirements and the local legal
regulations. You should always familiarise yourself with which lever applies to which brake and get used to
using them.
• If your bike has two hand brake levers of the same type, you can have them changed over by your specialist
dealer if you wish.
4.3.2 Brake type
The following brakes are installed on our bikes:
• Hydraulic disc brake
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