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General
User Manual
English
Derby Cycle Werke GmbH 2011
I General User Manual 3
2 Preface
Your bike has been delivered to you lly assembled.
If parts of your bike have not been installed, please con-
sult your specialist cycle shop.
The purpose of this User Manual is to help you use your
bike safely in the manner for which is is intended, and en-
joy all its benets for many years to come. We assume that
you have general knowledge on the handling of bikes.
Every person who uses, cleans, maintains or disposes of
this bike must have read and understood the entire con-
tent of this User Manual.
In addition to texts, tables and lists, the User Manual con-
tains the following symbols that denote important infor-
mation or dangers.
WARNING about possible physical injury,
increased risk of falls or other injuries
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or
special information on using the bike
NOTE about possible damage to property or
the environment
4 I General User Manual
3 Content
1 The bike and its components 2
2 Preface 3
3 Content 4
4 Safety information 7
4.1 Basic safety information 7
4.2 For your own safety 7
4.3 Information for parents and legal guardians 7
4.4 Safety in road trac 7
4.5 Bike safety 8
5 Legal provisions 8
5.1 Applicable road trac licensing regulations 8
6 Intended use 9
6.1 General information 9
6.2 Trekking bike / all-terrain bike (ATB), if
equipped in accordance with the applicable
road trac licensing regulations 9
6.3 City, touring, sports, child's and
youngster's bike, if equipped in accordance
with the applicable road trac licensing
regulations 9
6.4 Mountain bike (MTB) / cross bike 10
6.5 Road bike / tness bike 10
6.6 BMX 10
7 Before the rst ride 11
8 Before every ride 12
9 Setting up the bike for the rider 12
9.1 Fitting the pedals 12
9.2 Adjusting the seat position 13
9.2.1 Adjusting the bike saddle 13
9.2.2 Operating the quick-release device 13
9.2.3 Determining the correct saddle height 14
9.2.4 Adjusting the saddle angle 15
9.2.4.1 With a two-bolt seatpost 15
9.2.4.2 With a seatpost saddle clamp 15
9.2.4.3 With a suspension seatpost 16
9.3 Adjusting the handlebar position 16
9.3.1 Adjusting / aligning the handlebar height
with a conventional handlebar stem 16
9.3.2 Adjusting the handlebar height with
A-head systems 17
9.3.3 Aligning handlebars with A-head systems
in relation to the ont wheel 17
9.3.4 Adjusting the handlebar position by
turning the handlebar 17
9.3.5 Adjusting the handlebar height with
an adjustable handlebar stem 18
10 Frame 18
11 Headset 19
12 Fork 19
13 Suspension ame and suspension elements 20
13.1 Frame with rear suspension 20
13.2 Care and maintenance 20
14 Bottom bracket and cranks 21
15 Checking the bottom bracket 21
16 Wheels 21
16.1 Checking the wheels 21
16.2 Checking the hubs 21
16.3 Checking the rims 22
17 Tyres and inner tubes 22
17.1 Tyres 22
17.2 Tubeless tyres 23
17.3 Tubed tyres 23
17.4 Inner tubes 23
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18 Repairing a puncture 24
18.1 Opening the brake 24
18.1.1 Opening the cantilever or V-brake 24
18.1.2 Removing the hydraulic rim brake 24
18.1.3 Opening the side-pull calliper brake 25
18.1.4 Releasing the hub gears, roller, drum
or back-pedal brakes 25
18.2 Removing the wheel 25
18.2.1 Removing the ont wheel 25
18.2.2 Removing the rear wheel 25
18.3 Removing the tyre and inner tube 26
18.4 Mending the inner tube 26
18.5 Fitting the tyre and inner tube 27
18.6 Fitting the wheel 27
18.6.1 Inserting the ont wheel 27
18.6.2 Inserting the rear wheel 27
18.6.2.1 Bikes with derailleur gears 27
18.6.2.2 Bikes with hub gears 27
19 Bike gears 30
19.1 Derailleur gears 30
19.1.1 Operating the shiing lever 31
19.1.1.1 Shiing lever on road bike 31
19.1.1.2 Shiing lever on MTB, trekking
and touring bike 35
19.2 Hub gears 38
19.2.1 Operating the hub gears 38
19.2.1.1 Shimano 7/8-speed shi lever 38
19.2.2 Adjusting gears with Shimano
hub gears 39
20 Bike chain 40
20.1 Maintenance of bike chains 40
21 Brake, brake levers and brake systems 41
21.1 Important information and precautionary
measures 41
21.2 Brake lever 42
21.2.1 Standard brake lever 42
21.3 Hub brakes 42
21.3.1 Drum and roller brakes 42
21.3.2 Back-pedal brake 43
21.4 Rim brakes 44
21.4.1 Readjusting the brake 44
21.4.2 Adjusting the brake-pad clearance
in relation to the rim 44
21.4.3 Wear of brake pad 45
21.5 Disc brakes 45
21.5.1 Hydraulic disc brake 46
21.5.2 Vapour bubble formation 47
21.5.3 Cleaning the brake system 47
21.5.4 Fitting/removing the wheel 47
22 Lighting system 48
22.1 Specications for lighting system 48
22.2 Special regulations for road bikes 48
22.3 Generator / dynamo 48
22.3.1 Sidewall dynamo 48
22.3.1.1 Switching the sidewall dynamo
on and o 48
22.3.2 Hub dynamo 49
22.4 Failure of the lighting system 49
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23 Add-on components 50
23.1 Pannier rack 50
23.1.1 Front pannier rack 50
23.1.2 Rear pannier rack 50
23.2 Wheel guards / mudguards 51
23.2.1 Re-engaging the safety-release
mechanism 51
24 Accessories and equipment 52
24.1 Child seat 52
24.2 Bike stand 53
24.3 Bike trailer 53
24.4 Bike basket 53
24.5 Bar ends 53
25 Bike carriers for mounting on roof and rear of car 54
26 Carbon components 54
26.1 Properties 54
26.2 Torques 54
26.3 Visual inspection 55
26.4 Carbon ame 55
26.5 Carbon handlebar 55
26.6 Carbon handlebar stem 55
26.7 Carbon wheels 56
26.8 Carbon fork 56
26.9 Carbon seatpost 56
26.10 Splinters 56
26.11 Fastening in mounting stand 56
26.12 Transportation by car 56
27 Care and maintenance of the bike 57
27.1 Care 57
27.2 Wear parts 57
27.3 Tyres 58
27.4 Rims in conjunction with rim brakes 58
27.5 Brake pads 58
27.6 Brake discs 58
27.7 Bike chains or toothed belts 58
27.8 Chainrings, sprocket wheels and jockey
wheels 58
27.9 Lamps of lighting set 58
27.10 Handlebar tapes and handle grips 59
27.11 Hydraulic oils and lubricants 59
27.12 Gear-shi and brake cables 59
27.13 Paint nishes 59
27.14 Bearings 59
27.15 Sliding bearings and bearings for ll-
suspension ames, suspension forks
or other suspension elements 59
28 Regular inspections 60
28.1 Inspection schedule 60
28.1.1 Maintenance / checks 60
29 Link list 61
30 Technical data 62
30.1 Maximum permitted gross weight of bike 62
30.2 Maximum permitted loading of pannier rack
63
30.3 Tightening torques for screw connections 63
30.3.1 General tightening torques for screw
connections 65
30.4 Tyres and tyre pressure 65
30.5 Lighting set 65
31 Warranty conditions 66
31.1 Prerequisites for the validity of warranty
claims 66
31.2 Warranty exclusions 66
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4 Safety information
4.1 Basic safety information
Please read all the warnings and information in this User
Manual carelly before using the bike. Keep this User
Manual near your bike for ready reference.
If you hand this bike over to someone else, don't forget to
give them the User Manual as well.
4.2 For your own safety
Always use a suitable bicycle helmet and wear it
correctly.
Wear bright clothing or reective elements so
that other road users can see you in good time.
Wear shoes with a sti, and whenever possible,
non-slip sole.
Wear close-tting clothing on your legs, or wear
trouser clips.
Wear protective clothing such as robust shoes
and gloves.
4.3 Information for parents and legal
guardians
Make sure that your child has been taught, and
also understands, how to handle the bike safely
and responsibly in the environment in which it is
going to be used.
Explain to your child how to operate all the
brakes, and also how they work and any special
features. For rther important information on
this matter, refer to
Chapter 21 "Brake, brake
levers and brake systems".
As the legal guardian, you are responsible for the
safety of your child and any damage he/she may
cause when cycling. You should therefore make
absolutely sure that the bike is in technically
sound condition and adjust it regularly to the
size of the child.
4.4 Safety in road trac
Observe the applicable trac regulations.
Never ride with no hands!
In some countries children below a certain age
must ride on the pavement and must also dis-
mount when crossing the road. Please familiarise
yourself with the applicable regulations.
Adjust your handling on wet or slippery roads;
ride more slowly and brake carelly and in good
time as you will require a much greater braking
distance.
Adopt a speed that reects the terrain as well as
your riding ability.
Do not listen to music through headphones when
cycling.
Do not cycle when using a mobile phone.
Use designated cycle paths when not using pub-
lic roads.
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Be ready to brake, especially if you are not sure
what lies ahead or are riding downhill.
4.5 Bike safety
Only bikes that have been approved for use in
public places, as per the applicable regulations
(e.g. StVZO in Germany), may be used.
Observe the maximum permitted gross weight of
the various bike types, as this could otherwise
lead to breakage or failure of safety-relevant
components. The brake system is also only de-
signed for the maximum permitted gross weight
of the bike. For a list of the maximum permitted
gross weights, refer to
Chapter 30 "Technical
data".
The gross weight is the sum of the weight
of the bike + weight of the rider + weight of the
luggage. The gross weight also includes towed
weights such as trailers.
If you notice that a part is damaged or warped,
do not use the bike until you have had the part
replaced as otherwise parts that are important to
operation of the bike may fail.
Observe the maximum load-carrying capacity of
the pannier rack. This is marked on the pannier
rack directly (also refer to
Chapter 30 "Techni-
cal data").
Have maintenance and repairs carried out by a
professional bike workshop (for maintenance
intervals, refer to
Chapter 28 "Regular inspec-
tions").
If you make technical changes to your bike, take
the national trac regulations and applicable
standards into account. Bear in mind that this
could render your warranty invalid.
Only replace electrical components on your bike
with type-tested parts.
Only ride with suitable lighting in unfavourable
lighting conditions such as fog, rain, dawn/twi-
light or in the dark.
Bear in mind that with intensive use of your bike wear
increases accordingly. Many bike parts, particularly
on light sports bikes, are only designed for a specic
period of use. If this is exceeded, there is a consider-
able risk that components could fail.
Perform care and maintenance on your bike regularly.
In doing so, check important components, particularly
the ame, fork, wheel suspension, handlebar, handle-
bar stem, seatpost and brakes for warping and dam-
age. If you notice changes such as cracks, bulges or
warping, have your bike checked by a specialist cycle
shop before using again.
5 Legal provisions
If you wish to use your bike in road trac, make sure that
your bike complies with the road trac regulations. If
necessary, observe
Chapter 22.2 "Special regulations for
road bikes".
5.1 Applicable road trac licensing
regulations
Before you take your bike on the road, nd out what the
relevant national regulations in your country are – in
Germany, these are the Road Trac Licensing Regulations
(StVZO) and the Road Trac Ordinance (StVO).
In Switzerland, the applicable regulations can be found
in the Ordinances relating to Technical Requirements for
Road Vehicles, Articles 213 to 218.
If you wish to ride in road trac in Austria, you must ob-
serve Ordinance 146 / Bicycle Ordinance.
Make sure each time you use your bike that it actually is
in the prescribed roadworthy condition, that the brakes
are properly adjusted and that the bell and lighting set
comply with the relevant regulations in your country, in
Germany these are the Road Trac Licensing Regulations
(StVZO).
In some EU countries, battery-operated ont lights and
rear lights may only be used by road bikes weighing less
than 11 kg. They must always be carried and have an o-
cial approval (sinuous line and K number). All other bikes
must use dynamo lighting sets. Every component of the
system must carry the ocial test mark which identies it
as "approved". The applicable regulations in your country
apply in this regard, e.g. the Road Trac Licensing Regu-
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7 Before the rst ride
Make sure that your bike is ready for use and is set up
for your body size.
Check the following:
Positioning and secure fastening of saddle and
handlebar
Installation and correct adjustment of the brakes
Secure fastening of wheels in ame and fork
Adjust the handlebar and stem until you nd a safe
and comfortable riding position. Instructions on how
to adjust the handlebar are provided in
Chapter 9.3
"Adjusting the handlebar position".
Adjust the saddle until you nd a safe and comfort-
able riding position. Instructions on how to adjust the
saddle are provided in
Chapter 9.2 "Adjusting the
seat position".
Make sure the brake levers are always within easy
reach and that you know how to operate the right/
le brake levers and where to nd them. Make a note
of which brake lever operates the ont and which the
rear wheel brake.
Modern brake systems can have a far more powerl
and dierent braking eect than those you are already
familiar with. Before setting o, familiarise yourself
with the eects of the brakes on a safe trac-ee
area.
If you are using a bike with carbon-bre rims, bear
in mind that the braking behaviour of this material is
much poorer than aluminium rims.
Make sure that the wheels are securely fastened in the
ame and forks. Check that the quick-release device
and all important fastening screws and nuts are se-
curely fastened.
Chapter 9.2.2 "Operating the quick-release device"
contains instructions on how to operate quick-release
devices safely and
Chapter 30 "Technical data" con-
tains a table of the tightening torques for important
screws and nuts.
Check the tyre pressure. Information on the pre-
scribed tyre pressure appears on the tyre sidewall.
Never inate the tyres to less than the minimum or
more than the maximum specied tyre pressure. As a
rule of thumb, e.g. when on the road, you can check
the tyre pressure as follows: If you press your thumbs
into the inated tyre, there should not be much give
in the tyre even if you press hard.
Check the tyres and rims for damage, foreign bodies,
e. g. glass agments or sharp stones and deformation.
If cuts, cracks or holes are visible, do not ride o. In-
stead, take your bike to a professional bike workshop
and have it checked.
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