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OWNER’S MANUAL

1. Wheel
2. Rear Derailleur
3. Chain
4. Crank Set
5. Pedal
6. Seat Post
7. Saddle
8. Bolts for Bottle Cage
9. Frame
10. Head Set
11. Handlepost
12. Handlebars
13. Brake Lever
14. Fork
15. Brakes

NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive


use, service, repair or mainten­ance manual. Please see
your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance.

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Contents
First.................................................................................... 4 How an Internal Gear Hub Drive Train Works.......................... 11
Bike Fit.......................................................................................4 Shifting Internal Hub Gears.................................................. 11
Safety First.................................................................................4 What Gear Should I Be In?.................................................. 11
This Manual................................................................................4 Special Dahon Service Instructions:.........................................12
Luggage Mounting Bracket Installation................................12
Safety................................................................................. 5
Handlepost Latch Adjustment Instructions...........................13
The Basics..................................................................................5
Headset Adjustment Instructions..........................................14
Riding Safety..............................................................................5
Frame Latch Adjustment Instructions...................................15
Wet Weather Riding...................................................................5
Adjusting Dahon Infinite Adjustable Stem............................16
Night Riding................................................................................6
Kore I-Beam Seat Adjustment..............................................17
Fit....................................................................................... 7 VRO Stem Adjustment.........................................................18
Saddle Position..........................................................................7 Cadenza Offset Bottom Bracket...........................................19
Handlebar Height and Angle......................................................7 Replaceable Derailleur Hanger............................................19
Tech................................................................................... 8 Transporting Your Bike.........................................................20
Wheels.......................................................................................8 Chains......................................................................................21
Installing A Quick Release Front Wheel.................................8 Pedals......................................................................................21
Installing A Quick Release Rear Wheel..................................8 Service............................................................................. 22
Brakes: Rim Brakes & Disc Brakes............................................9 Service Intervals.......................................................................22
Brake Controls and Features.................................................9 Break-in Period.....................................................................22
How Brakes Work...................................................................9 After Every Long Hard Ride.................................................22
Shifting Gears...........................................................................10 After Every Long Hard Ride or After 10 to 20 Hours of Riding..22
How a Derailleur Drive Train Works.....................................10
Warranty.......................................................................... 24
Shifting Gears.......................................................................10
Shifting the Rear Derailleur..................................................10 Torque Values................................................................. 25
Shifting the Front Derailleur..................................................10
What Gear Should I Be In?.................................................. 11

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you may be able to adjust their angle and • Handlebar and Saddle Alignment: Make
First reach.
• Do you fully understand how to operate your
sure the saddle and handlebar stem are
parallel to the bike’s centerline and clamped
new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, tight enough so that you can’t twist them out
have your dealer explain any functions or of alignment.
All folding bicycles and P.A.Q. mini-bikes are
features that you do not understand. • Handlebar Ends: Make sure the handlebar
intended for use on paved roads only. P.A.Q.
grips are secure and in good condition. If
mountain bikes are intended for use on hard-
not, have your dealer replace them. Make
packed trails only, and are not intended for
sure the handlebar ends and extensions
jumps, stunts or other extreme sports. Safety First are plugged. If not, have your dealer plug
them before you ride. If the handlebars
Make sure your bicycle is used for its intended • Always wear an approved helmet when rid- have bar-end extensions, make sure they
purpose as the misuse may lead to the failure ing your bike, and follow the helmet manu- are clamped tight enough so you can’t twist
of some component or part. facturer’s instructions for fit, use and care. them. Please note that with the installa-
• Do you have all the other required and tion of some TT bars, criterium, aero bars,
recommended safety equipment? It’s your bar ends or a triathlon style clip-on, your
Bike Fit responsibility to familiarize yourself with response time for braking and steering may
the laws of the area where you ride, and to have been adversely affected.
• Is your bike the right size? If your bicycle is comply with all applicable laws.
too large or too small for you, you may lose • Rider’s weight and luggage should not ex-
control and fall. If your new bike is not the ceed 105kg (230lbs).
right size, ask your dealer to exchange it • Do you know how to correctly operate your
This Manual
before you ride it. wheel quick releases? Check Section 4.A.1
This manual is not intended as a comprehen-
• Is the saddle at the right height? To check, and 4.A.2 to make sure. Riding with an
sive guide to bicycling and maintenance. It
see Section 3.A. If you adjust your saddle improperly adjusted wheel quick release can
cannot teach you all the mechanical skills you
height, follow the Minimum Insertion instruc- cause the wheel to wobble or disengage
need to repair a bicycle nor can it teach you all
tions in Section 3.A. from the bicycle, and cause serious injury
the skills you will need to ride a bicycle. This
• Are the saddle and seat post securely or death.
manual has a great number of tips and advice
clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will • Are your wheel rims clean and undamaged? for the specific bikes it comes with. If you are
allow no saddle movement in any direction. Make sure the rims are clean and undam- ever unsure of how to maintain your bike, visit
See Section 3.A. aged along the braking surface, and check a dealer and ask for advice.
• Are the stem and handlebars at the right for excess rim wear. Periodically inspect
height for you? If not, see Section 3.B. Can your rims for excessive wear and if you
you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, have any question on whether or not your
rims are safe, have them inspected by a
bicycle dealer.

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Riding Safety • Never hitch a ride by holding on to another
Safety vehicle.
• Don’t weave through traffic or make unex-
• You are sharing the road or the path with
others — motorists, pedestrians and other pected moves.
cyclists. Respect their rights. • Observe and yield the right of way.
The Basics • Ride defensively. Always assume that others • Never ride your bicycle while under the influ-
do not see you. ence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING: It is your responsibility to
familiarize yourself with the laws • Look ahead, and be ready to avoid: • If possible, avoid riding in bad weather,
where you ride and to comply with all »» Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or
applicable laws, including properly road or your lane ahead of you, or com- in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each
equipping yourself and your bike as the law ing up behind you. of these conditions increases the risk of
requires. accident.
»» Parked car doors opening.
Observe all local bicycle laws and regulations. »» Pedestrians stepping out.
Observe regulations about bicycle lighting, »» Children or pets playing near the road.
licensing of bicycles, riding on sidewalks, laws »» Potholes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, Wet Weather Riding
regulating bike path and trail use, helmet laws, expansion joints, road or sidewalk con-
child carrier laws, and special bicycle traffic struction, debris and other. WARNING: Wet weather impairs
laws. It’s your responsibility to know and obey traction, braking and visibility, both
»» The many other hazards and distractions
your country’s laws. for the bicyclist and for other vehicles
which can occur on a bicycle ride. sharing the road. The risk of an accident is
• Ride in designated bike lanes, on desig- dramatically increased in wet conditions.
• Always do check the safety of your bike nated bike paths or as close to the edge of
before you ride it. the road as possible, in the direction of the Under wet conditions, the stopping power of
• Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of traffic flow or as directed by local governing your brakes (as well as the brakes of other ve-
your bicycle: brakes (Section 4.B); pedals laws. hicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced
(Section G); shifting (Section 4.C). • Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow and your tires don’t grip nearly as well. This
• Be careful to keep body parts and other down and look both ways at street intersec- makes it harder to control speed and easier to
objects away from the sharp teeth of chain tions. Remember that a bicycle always loses lose control. To make sure that you can slow
rings, the moving chain, the turning pedals in a collision with a motor vehicle. down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride
and cranks, and the spinning wheels of your • Use approved hand signals for turning and more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and
bicycle. stopping. more gradually than you would under normal,
dry conditions. See also Section 4.B.
• Never ride with headphones.
• Never carry a passenger.

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Night Riding following strongly recommended additional
precautions:
Riding a bicycle at night is many times more
dangerous than riding during the day. A bicy- • Purchase and install a generator or battery
clist is very difficult for motorists and pedestri- powered head and taillight that meet all
ans to see. Therefore, children should never local regulatory requirements and provide
ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults who adequate visibility.
choose to accept the greatly increased risk of • Wear light-colored, reflective clothing and
riding at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take accessories, such as a reflective vest, re-
extra care both riding and choosing special- flective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes
ized equipment that helps reduce that risk. on your helmet, flashing lights attached to
Consult your dealer about night riding safety your body and/or your bicycle.
equipment. • Make sure your clothing or anything you
may be carrying on the bicycle does not
WARNING: Reflectors are not a obstruct a reflector or light and securely
substitute for required lights. Riding mounted reflectors.
at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times • Make sure that your bicycle is equipped cor-
of poor visibility without an adequate
rectly with reflectors.
bicycle lighting system and without
reflectors is dangerous and may result in
serious injury or death. While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:

Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and • Ride slowly.


reflect car lights and streetlights in a way that • Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-
may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving traffic.
moving bicyclist. • Avoid road hazards.

CAUTION: Check reflectors and their


If riding in traffic:
mounting brackets regularly to make
sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken
and securely mounted. Have your dealer • Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see
replace damaged reflectors and straighten you and predict your movements.
or tighten any that are bent or loose. • Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the
unexpected.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor • Ask your dealer about traffic safety classes
visibility, check and be sure you comply with or a good book on bicycle traffic safety.
all local laws about night riding, and take the

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WARNING: If your seat post projects Handlebar Height and Angle
Fit from the frame beyond the Minimum
Insertion or Maximum Extension mark, the WARNING: The stem’s Minimum
seat post may break, which could cause Insertion Mark must not be visible
you to lose control and fall. above the top of the headset. If the stem is
Saddle Position extended beyond the Minimum Insertion
• Front and back adjustment. The saddle can Mark, the stem may break or damage the
Correct saddle adjustment is an important fac- be adjusted forward or backward to help fork’s steerer tube, which could cause you
tor in getting the most performance and comfort you get the optimal position on the bike. to lose control and fall.
from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your
comfortable for you, see your dealer. optimal riding. Your dealer can also change the angle of the
• Saddle angle adjustment. Most people handlebar or bar-end extensions.
The saddle can be adjusted in three directions: prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders
like the saddle nose angled up or down just WARNING: An insufficiently tightened
• Up and down adjustment. To check for cor- a little. Your dealer can adjust the saddle stem binder bolt, handlebar binder
rect saddle height: bolt or bar-end extension clamping bolt may
angle.
compromise steering action, which could
»» Sit on the saddle. cause you to lose control and fall. Place the
»» Place one heel on a pedal. NOTE: If your bicycle has a suspension seat front wheel of the bicycle between your legs
»» Rotate the crank until the pedal with your post, periodically ask your dealer to check it. and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem
heel on it is in the down position and the assembly. If you can twist the stem in
crank arm is parallel to the seat tube. Small changes in saddle position can have a relation to the front wheel, turn the handle-
substantial effect on performance and comfort. bars in relation to the stem, or turn the
To find your best saddle position, make only bar-end extensions in relation to the
If your leg is not completely straight, your handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently
one adjustment at a time.
saddle height needs to be adjusted. If your tightened.
hips must rock for the heel to reach the
pedal, the saddle is too high. If your leg is WARNING: After any saddle adjust-
ment, be sure that the saddle
bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal,
adjusting mechanism is properly tightened
the saddle is too low. before riding. A loose saddle clamp or seat
post binder can cause damage to the seat
Once the saddle is at the correct height, post, or can cause you to lose control and
make sure that the seat post does not fall. A correctly tightened saddle adjusting
project from the frame beyond its “Minimum mechanism will allow no saddle movement
Insertion” or “Maximum Extension” mark. in any direction. Periodically check to make
sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is
properly tightened.

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The lever should now be parallel to the fork Installing a Quick Release Rear Wheel
Tech blade and curved toward the wheel. With
the right amount of force, the lever should • Make sure that the rear derailleur is still in
make a clear embossed mark on the sur- its outermost, high-gear position.
face of the fork. • Pull the derailleur body back with your right
Wheels hand.
WARNING: Securely clamping the • Move the quick-release lever to the OPEN
front and rear wheels takes consider- position. The lever should be on the side of
Installing a Quick Release Front Wheel able force. If you can fully close the quick the wheel opposite the derailleur and free-
release without wrapping your fingers
wheel sprockets.
CAUTION: If your bike is equipped around the fork blade for leverage, and the
lever does not leave a clear embossed mark • Put the chain on top of the smallest free-
with disk brakes, be careful not to
damage the disk, caliper or brake pads in the surface of your fork, the tension is wheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel up
when re-inserting the disk into the caliper. insufficient. Open the lever; turn the and back into the frame dropouts and pull it
Never activate a disk brake’s control lever tension-adjusting nut clockwise a quarter all the way in to the dropouts.
unless the disk is correctly inserted in the turn; then try again. • Tighten the quick-release adjusting nut until
caliper. See also Section 4.B. it is finger tight against the frame dropout;
• If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to then swing the lever toward the front of the
• Move the quick-release lever so that it a position parallel to the fork blade, return bike until it is parallel to the frame’s chain
curves away from the wheel. This is the the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn stay or seat stay and is curved toward the
OPEN position. the tension-adjusting nut counterclockwise wheel. To apply enough clamping force, you
• With the steering fork facing forward, insert one-quarter turn and try tightening the lever should have to wrap your fingers around
the wheel between the fork blades so that again. a frame tube for leverage, and the lever
the axle seats firmly at the top of the slots • Re-engage the brake quick-release mecha- should leave a clear embossed mark in the
that are at the tips of the fork blades — nism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim surface of your frame.
the fork dropouts. The quick-release lever clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that
should be on the left side of the bicycle. it is centered in the frame and clears the
• Holding the quick-release lever in the OPEN brake pads; then squeeze the brake levers
position with your right hand, tighten the and make sure that they work.
tension-adjusting nut with your left hand un-
til it is tight against the fork dropout.
• While pushing the wheel firmly to the top
of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the
same time centering the wheel rim in the
fork, move the quick-release lever upwards
and swing it into the CLOSED position.

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Brakes – Rim Brakes & Disc sure your hands can reach and squeeze the NOTE: Make sure that no oil or lubrication
brake levers. touches your brake pads or the bicycles rims’
Brakes braking surfaces. Please replace worn brake
NOTE: In the UK and Japan, the right lever shoes only with factory authorized brake
Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn controls the front brake while the left lever replacements.
brake pads is dangerous and can result in seri- controls the rear brake. All brakes should be
ous injury or death. adjusted according to local regulations.

Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can


lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose How Brakes Work
control and fall. Sudden or excessive applica-
tion of the front brake may pitch the rider over The action of a rim-actuated brake on a bi-
the handlebars, which may result in injury or cycle is a function of the friction between the
death. brake surfaces — usually the brake pads and
the wheel rim. To make sure that you have
Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes and maximum friction available, keep your wheel
linear-pull brakes, are extremely powerful. Ex- rims and brake pads clean and free of dirt,
ercise particular care when using them. lubricants, waxes or polishes. Another impor-
tant bicycle brake is a disc brake. To install
Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extend- disc brakes, special disc brake mounts on the
ed use. Be careful not to touch a disc brake frame and fork and special hubs are necessary.
until it has had plenty of time to cool. These brakes are small and rely on brake pads
that squeeze both sides of a small disc rotor
See the manufacturer’s instructions for opera- that is mounted on each wheel. Disc brakes
tion and care of your brakes. If you do not have are quite resistant to weather and provide very
manufacturer instructions, call your dealer or strong stopping power on steep hills or on wet
the brake manufacturer. terrain and are well suited for heavy riders.

Brakes are designed to control your speed, not


Brake Controls and Features just to stop the bike. Maximum braking force for
each wheel occurs at the point just before the
It’s very important to learn and remember wheel “locks up” (stops rotating) and starts to
which brake lever controls what brake. Your skid. Once the tire skids, you actually lose most
bike will come already set and adjusted so that of your stopping force and completely lose
the right brake lever controls the rear brake. directional control.
The left lever controls the front brake. Make

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Shifting Gears easier on a hill, make a downshift in one of two travel of the rear derailleur. Tightening the rear
ways: shift the chain down (the gear “steps” to derailleur high gear adjustment screw keeps
Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur a smaller gear at the front) or shift the chain up the chain from shifting off the small (high) gear
drive train, an internal gear hub drive train or, in (the gear “steps” to a larger gear at the rear.) that is on the rear axle. Tightening the rear
some special cases, a combination of the two. So, at the rear gear cluster, what is called a derailleur low gear adjustment screw keeps the
downshift actually moves the chain up to a chain from shifting off the large (low) gear into
larger gear. The way to keep things straight is the rear wheel. Moving the chain from a smaller
to remember that shifting the chain in towards sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket
How a Derailleur Drive Train Works
the centerline of the bike is for accelerating and results in a downshift. Moving the chain from
climbing and is called a downshift. Moving the the smaller sprocket on the chain rings to a
If your bicycle has a derailleur drive train, the
chain out or away from the centerline of the larger sprocket results in what is called an
gear-changing mechanism will have:
bike is for speed and is called an upshift. “upshift.” In order for the derailleur to move the
chain from one sprocket to another, the rider
»» A rear cassette or freewheel sprocket
Whether upshifting or downshifting, the bicycle must be pedaling forward.
cluster.
derailleur system design requires that the drive
»» A rear derailleur. chain be moving forward and be under at least
»» Usually a front derailleur. some tension. A derailleur will shift only if you Shifting the Front Derailleur
»» One or two shifters. are pedaling forward.
»» One, two or three front sprockets called The front derailleur, which is controlled by the
chain rings. left shifter, shifts the chain between the larger
»» A drive chain. Shifting the Rear Derailleur and smaller chain rings. Shifting the chain onto
a smaller chain ring makes pedaling easier (a
The right shifter controls the rear derailleur. downshift). Shifting to a larger chain ring makes
pedaling harder (an upshift). There are 2 (two)
Shifting Gears The function of the rear derailleur is to move adjustment screws on the front derailleur: one
the drive chain from one gear sprocket to an- is to limit the travel of the front derailleur so
There are several different types and styles of
other. The smaller sprockets on the rear wheel that the chain can be shifted upwards towards
shifting controls: levers, twist grips, triggers,
gear cluster produce higher gear ratios. Pedal- the larger, higher or harder to pedal gears but
combination shift/brake controls and push
ing in the higher gears requires greater pedal- will not allow the chain to “overshift.” The other
buttons. Ask your dealer to explain the type of
ing effort, but takes you a greater distance with screw limits the travel of the front derailleur
shifting controls that are on your bike, and to
each revolution of the pedal cranks. The larger towards the smaller or easier-to-pedal chain-
show you how they work.
sprockets produce lower gear ratios. Using wheel. By limiting travel, it prevents the chain
them requires less pedaling effort, but takes from “undershifting” and keeps the chain from
A downshift is a shift to a “lower” or “slower”
you a shorter distance with each pedal crank falling off the chainwheel onto the frame.
gear, one that is easier to pedal. An upshift is
revolution. There are two set screws or limit
a shift to a “higher” or “faster”, harder to pedal
screws on the rear derailleur body that limit the
gear. To select a gear that will make pedaling

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WARNING: Never shift a derailleur How an Internal Gear Hub
onto the largest or the smallest
sprocket if the derailleur is not shifting Drive Train Works
smoothly. The derailleur may be out of
adjustment and the chain could jam, If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drive
causing you to lose control and fall. train, the gear changing mechanism will consist
of:

Which Gear Should I Be In? »» A 3, 5, 7, 8 or possibly 12-speed internal


gear hub.
The combination of largest rear and smallest »» One, or sometimes two shifters.
front gears is for the steepest hills. The small- »» One or two control cables.
est rear and largest front combination is for »» One front sprocket called a chain ring.
the greatest speed. It is not necessary to shift
»» A drive chain.
gears in sequence. Instead, find the “starting
gear” which is right for your level of ability — a
gear which is hard enough for quick accelera-
tion but easy enough to let you start from a Shifting Internal Gear Hub Gears
stop without wobbling — and experiment with
upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the Shifting with an internal gear hub drive train
different gear combinations. At first, practice is simply a matter of moving the shifter to the
shifting where there are no obstacles, hazards indicated position for the desired gear. After
or other traffic, until you’ve built up your con- you have moved the shifter to the gear position
fidence. Learn to anticipate the need to shift, of your choice, ease the pressure on the ped-
and shift to a lower gear before the hill gets too als for an instant to allow the hub to complete
steep. If you have difficulties with shifting, the the shift.
problem could be mechanical adjustment. See
your dealer for help.
Which Gear Should I Be In?

The numerically lowest gear (1) is for the


steepest hills. The numerically largest gear (3,
5, 7 or 12, depending on the number of speeds
of your hub) is for the greatest speed.

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Special Dahon Ser-
vice Instruction

Luggage Mounting Bracket


Installation

Many Dahon bikes have a special


built in bracket on the headset that
allows luggage, baskets, or other Step 1.1 In order to install a lug- Step 1.3 This picture shows where Step 1.5 This is what your luggage
items to be fastened directly onto gage bracket on the luggage the headlight is relocated after it bracket will look like when it is
the bike. A new Dahon bike owner mounts welded onto the frame, it is moved from its original place in installed.
can follow the simple instructions will be necessary to relocate your front of the luggage rack mount.
below to mount their luggage of headlight. Start by detaching the Note: It is advisable to remove ex-
choice on the bike. A number of V-brake. cess wire after moving light.
companies make bike specific
bags and carry systems that fit
onto the luggage bracket. Check
online or with your local dealer to
find out more about what bags are
offered.

Step 1.2 Use an Allen wrench to Step 1.4 To install the luggage Step 1.6 With the luggage bracket
unscrew the bolt holding the light bracket, screw in the bolts that installed, you are free to attach
onto the apex of the front fork. were supplied with the bracket us- a number of baskets or cases
ing an Allen wrench. that are available from various
companies.

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Handlepost Latch
Adjustment Instructions

The handlepost latches on all fold-


ing bikes should be checked regu-
larly to make sure that they close
tight enough to provide a secure
handle for the rider. A tightly closed
handlepost latch should have little
to no side-to-side movement, and
the lever should need some force Step 2.1 Open & close the latch a Step 2.3 Adjust the handlepost Step 2.4 Please grease only the
to close. Through use of the bike, few times to determine if it needs latch until it opens and closes with areas shown in the photo and do
vibrations while riding, and water to be adjusted. 3~5kg (6~11lbs) of force. not insert grease into other parts
and dirt that get into the latch, the of the hinge area of the handlepost
mechanism can come loose and latch. Periodic lubrication on both
must be adjusted before riding. sides of the hinge lever is neces-
sary to keep it working smoothly.
If you are unsure about following
these instructions or if your bicycle
is not functioning correctly, stop
and do not use your bicycle. Da-
hon recommends that you contact
your local professional bicycle
technician.

Step 2.2 To tighten the handle-


post latch, using a wrench, turn
the handlepost latch bolt counter-
clockwise. To loosen the latch,
turn the handlepost latch bolt
clockwise. Adjust in 1/16 turn
increments until latch is properly
adjusted.

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment. 13
Headset Adjustment Step 3.3 (see Fig. 2) Tighten the Step 3.6 (see Fig. 1) Finally, tight-
Instructions Fig. 1 handlepost clamp screw with a en the headset screw completely
6mm Allen wrench and tighten to a with a 10mm Allen wrench and
If the handlepost is tightened cor- torque of 100 kg f/cm. By tighten- tighten to a torque of 150~200 kg
rectly, but there is still side-to-side ing this clamp screw, the handle- f/cm. Make sure that the handlebar
or front-to-back play, the headset post is secured to the fork steerer. and front wheel are perpendicular
may need to be adjusted. A tight When the headset screw is loos- to each other (see Step 1). If they
headset should keep the handle- ened, the handlepost will now be are not, please repeat steps 1~6
bars perfectly perpendicular to the kept in place by this handlepost again.
bike frame, while not allowing any base clamp screw.
lateral or front-to-back movement.
The following instructions explain Step 3.4 (see Fig. 1) Loosen the
Fig. 2 headset screw with a 10mm Allen
how to adjust the headset.
wrench.

Step 3.5 (see Fig. 2) Remove


the handlepost clamp screw and
place a small drop of Loctite 222
(Loctite 242 is also acceptable)
on the threads of this screw. Then
securely tighten the handlepost
clamp screw with a 6mm Allen
Step 3.2 (see Fig. 1) Make sure wrench and tighten to a torque
the headset screw is tight with a of 100 kg f/cm. By tightening this
10mm Allen wrench and tighten clamp screw, the handlepost is
Step 3.1 Please check both be- to the torque of 60~100 kg f/cm. secured to the fork steerer and will
fore and after adjustment of the There will be no play or movement not be able to rotate on the fork
headset to make sure that the han- of the headset at this stage. steerer while still allowing free fork
dlepost and handlebar are in cor- steering.
rect alignment, and that they are
perpendicular to the front wheel as
shown in the picture above.

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
14 yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment.
Frame Latch Adjustment not insert grease into other areas
Instructions of the hinge or the handlepost
latch. Periodic lubrication on both
The frame latch is quite possible sides of the hinge lever is neces-
the most important part of a fold- sary to keep it working smoothly.
ing bicycle. Care should be taken If you are unsure about following
to check that the latch is adjusted these instructions or if your bicycle
correctly before each ride. A cor- is not functioning correctly, stop
rectly tightened latch will close with and do not use your bicycle. Da-
a strong seal, and the frame will hon recommends that you contact
feel solid. An incorrectly adjusted your local professional bicycle
frame latch will be loose, and the Step 4.2 Add a drop of Loctite 222 technician.
latch will close too easily. The fol- (Loctite 242 is fine) to the bolts
lowing instructions explain how to threads to prevent loosening.
adjust the latch.
WARNING: Do not add
Loctite to any other part of
the hinge. Loctite will be dry
enough to use in 10 minutes
and will be 100% dry in 24
hours. Please wait 10 minutes
for Loctite to be dry enough to
use.

Step 4.1 Adjust the latch bolt so


that the latch opens and closes
with the correct amount of force
which is 5~6kg (11~13.2lbs) for
aluminum models and 3kg (6.6lbs)
for steel models. Turn the frame
latch bolt with an 8mm wrench
counter-clockwise to tighten Step 4.3 Please grease only the
the latch. Adjust in 1/16-turn areas shown in the photo and do
increments.
WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment. 15
Frame V-Clamp Hinge
Adjustment Instructions Version A Version B
There exist two versions Hinge on the frame’s back half Hinge on the frame’s front half
The V-clamp hinge is quite pos- of our V-Clamp. For the
sible the most important part of first version the hinge is assem-
a folding bicycle. Care should be bled to the back half of the frame
taken to check that the hinge is ad- (V-Clamp Version A), while for the
justed correctly before each ride. second version the hinge is
A correctly tightened hinge will assembled to the front half of the
close with a strong seal, and the frame (V-Clamp Version B).
frame will feel solid. An incorrectly
adjusted frame hinge will be loose, Depending on the version the
and the hinge will close too easily. “tightening” respectively the “loos-
The following instructions explain ening” instructions differ slightly.
how to adjust the hinge. Please check your bike to find
out which V-Clamp version you
Adjust the hinge bolt so that the own and use the appropriate
hinge opens and closes with the instructions.
correct amount of force which is
5~6kg (11~13.2lbs) for aluminum
models and 3kg (6.6lbs) for steel
models.
Use a 8mm wrench (if you do not
have the right sized wrench you
can also use an adjustable wrench
or small pliers) to tighten or loosen
the hinge.

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
16 yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment.
Version A

Tighten the V-Clamp (Version A) Loosen the V-Clamp (Version A)

If the hinge is too loose and you need If the hinge is too tight and you need
to tighten it turn the frame hinge bolt to loosen it, turn the frame hinge bolt
counter-clockwise (facing the hinge clockwise (facing the hinge turn the
turn the screw upwards). screw downwards).
Version B

Tighten the V-Clamp (Version B) Tighten the V-Clamp (Version B)

If the hinge is too loose and you need If the hinge is too loose and you need
to tighten it turn the frame hinge bolt to tighten it turn the frame hinge bolt
counter-clockwise (facing the hinge counter-clockwise (facing the hinge
turn the screw downwards). turn the screw upwards).

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment. 17
Adjusting Dahon F.I.T. Stem

The F.I.T. system makes it easy for


a rider to adjust the height of the
handlebars. An integrated groove
keeps the handlebars in the cor-
rect position perpendicular to the
frame of the bike. Distance marks
on the stem itself let the rider know
to exactly what height he has ad-
justed his handlebars. Step 5.1 Align the stem notch Step 5.3 Adjust the stem to the
with the alignment ridge on the desired height and tighten the
steerer tube. *Check that the stem steer tube binder bolt with a 5mm
and front wheel are aligned at this Allen wrench.
point.

Step 5.2 To adjust the height Step 5.4 Do not raise the stem
of the stem, loosen the steerer over the stem’s top cap.
tube binder bolt with a 5mm Allen
wrench.

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
18 yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment.
Kore I-Beam Seat
Adjustment

The Kore I-beam saddle is a revo-


lutionary new saddle system that
cuts down dramatically on weight,
while at the same time allowing
the maximum in saddle adjust-
ability to the rider. The saddle can
be moved forward and backward
on the rail, while the tilt can be Step 6.1 Loosen the Kore I-Beam Step 6.3 Adjust the tilt of the Step 6.5 Tighten the pre-greased
adjusted up or down as well. seat rail clamp with a 4mm Allen saddle. bolts to 85 in/lbs or 9.5 NM.
wrench.

Step 6.2 Fit the saddle onto the Step 6.4 Adjust the fore and aft
rails. position.

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment. 19
VRO Stem Adjustment

The VRO stem is a clamp that


allows the stem to be easily ad-
justed up or down, depending on
the rider’s height or desired riding
position. The following instructions
explain how to adjust the VRO
stem.

Step 7.1 Loosen the two bolts Step 7.2 Adjust the VRO stem up Step 7.3 Progressively tighten
of the VRO clamps with a 5mm or down. each bolt of the two VRO clamps
Allen wrench to adjust the height until resistance is felt, making sure
and preferred riding position to the that the inside faces of the clamps
rider’s preference. are no more than 50mm apart from
each other. Then alternate tension-
ing the VRO clamps to 90 in/lbs
(10NM) making sure that the angle
of the brake levers allow the rider
easy access to them.

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
20 yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment.
Cadenza Offset Bottom Bracket ets, becomes important with the chain run- Replaceable Derailleur Hanger Installa-
ning on two sprockets. (With a multi-speed tion Instructions
WARNING: If you are in any way derailleur, one sprocket is in front and many
unsure of how to make these sprockets are in the rear. Chainline is al- If you have an alloy frame bicycle with the Da-
adjustments yourself, take your bike to a ways important, but derailleurs are forgiving hon Neos derailleur and want to install a longer
qualified technician for professional and single sprockets front or rear are not.) arm rear derailleur, you will need to install the
adjustment. You may need to overhaul the BB to place a extra derailleur hanger Dahon has supplied
thin spacer or spacers under the stationary with the bike. This instruction is designed to
The Cadenza frame comes with an eccentric cup of the BB set. advise you on how to install this simple frame
bottom bracket (BB) shell, which has an al-
replacement part. Please note the complexity
loy insert that is held stationary by 2 clamps. Use of the rotating eccentric BB shell to of this simple task, so be aware that there are
These 6mm screw threads should be lightly adjust chain tension both special tools and special bicycle mechani-
greased and tightened to 60-100 in./lbs. Loos-
cal knowledge necessary. If you are lacking
ening these screws allows the drive chain to be The eccentric BB insert can be rotated to in- either of these, Dahon strongly suggests
tightened or loosened. The BB (68 mm x 1.37” crease or decrease the chain tension. With you consult your local Dahon bicycle shop
x 24 tpi BSC) installation requires special tools the BB installed and the drivechain con- professional.
and special knowledge and if you lack either nected, loosen the Allen bolt and rotate the
of these, please consult your local Dahon bike eccentric BB with an adjustable pin spanner To replace your hanger derailleur, please go to
dealer. The adjustment of the eccentric BB wrench. In rotation of the chain, you find a your local Dahon dealer.
shell requires a pin spanner wrench, a 6mm Al- “tight spot” and a “loose spot.” Adjust the
len wrench, and perhaps a chain tool and some chain tension so that there is smooth rota-
extra links. tion on the tight spot and tighten and torque
the eccentric BB clamp screws.
Installing a rear wheel with a hub gear or
single-speed rear wheel

When a single cogwheel is installed on the


rear dropouts, the chain may need a chain
link added or subtracted to correct chain
length. With the chain fully installed on both
sprockets, the chain is the correct length
when the rear axle is fully engaged and you
can tension the chain by adjusting the BB
only. The “chainline,” or how straight the
chain runs between front and rear sprock-

WARNING: If you are in any way unsure of how to make these adjustments
yourself, take your bike to a qualified technician for professional adjustment. 21
Transporting Your Bike Rolling Travel Case

All 16- and 20-inch wheeled folding bicycles A much easier and more efficient method A semi-hard travel case is a perfect long
can be transported by the methods described to transport your 16 to 20-inch wheeled distance transportation solution for many
in sections a, b, c, and d below. Bikes with bicycles is to roll them on their wheels. Re- folding bicycles. They work well on any pub-
24- and 26-inch wheels, as well as road bikes member that the Jetstream fork and frame lic transportation system. Many travel cases
with 700c wheels, have limited carrying ability must be bound together so the wheels will are safe enough to withstand the most
and will not fit in public conveyance overhead roll. Raise the folded bikes seatpost and difficult luggage safety challenge, which is
compartments. Of course, using the methods saddle approximately 305 mm (12 inches) checking luggage in at the airport. You can
described in sections c and d below are no and tilt or angle the folded bike towards you. find travel cases large enough for most 16-,
problem. Our suggestion for commuting and Then simply push the bicycle forward. This 20-, and 24-inch wheeled bicycles. Howev-
medium distance travel is that it is best to use conveyance method is perfect for travel er, when carrying bikes with 26-inch wheels,
a nylon bag carry bag. For long distance travel, from parking lots to a bus, train or airplane the wheels must be removed.
the 24- and 26-inch wheeled bikes, and 700c terminal and transition from rough tarmac or
road bicycles, should be packed in a sturdy driveways to smooth granite or tile floors.
travel case.

Carrying Bag

Carrying a 16- to 20-inch wheeled folded This is a clean and efficient method of pack-
bicycle is quite easy for extra short to me- ing and carrying any of the many Dahon
dium distances. For Jetstream full suspen- bicycles. Simply place the folded, collapsed
sion bicycles, make sure you have the black or packed-away bicycle on the opened bag
nylon strap that came with your bike to bind that is lying on the floor. There are spacious
the wheels together. Simply grab the bicycle internal pockets for any parts that must be
and carry by the saddles edge. When cross- removed such as pedals and any tools that
ing a threshold, boarding a bus, train or you might need later. A nice neat package is
airplane or stowing the bike in an overhead visible when the sides of the bag are pulled
compartment, you will need to pick your bi- up tight and the handle/shoulder strap is
cycle up. When the occasion arises that you fastened. The entire operation takes only a
need to travel or commute and want your few seconds. It is perfect to carry your bike
bicycle with you, feel confident knowing your on any sort of public conveyance or to carry
bike is ready when you are. in a car. However, the bag is not approved
for airline check in.

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Chains Pedals
Single-speed and three-speed bicycles as well • Toe clips and straps are a means to keep
as many IGH (Internal Geared Hubs) equipped your feet correctly positioned and engaged
bicycles use a “1/2 x 1/8” chain that has a with the pedals. The toe clip positions the
master link. ball of the foot over the pedal spindle,
which gives maximum pedaling power. The
To reinstall the “1/2 x 1/8” chain, turn the bi- toe strap, when tightened, keeps the foot
cycle upside down, and after reinstalling the engaged throughout the rotation cycle of
chain, pull the rear wheel axle in a rearward the pedal. Toe clips and straps work most
direction. With rotation of the chain, any “tight effectively with cycling shoes designed for
spot” and a “loose spot” are due to inconsistent use with toe clips. Care should be taken to
chain wheel roundness. Adjust the chain so become accustomed to the use of toe clips
there is no looseness when the chain is in one before riding in traffic.
of its “tight spots.” • Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in
pedals”) are another means to keep feet
Derailleur equipped bicycles use a narrower securely in the correct position for maximum
“1/2 x 3/32” chain that has no master link. With pedaling efficiency. They have a plate,
a “1/2 x 3/32” chain, it is necessary most of the called a “cleat,” on the sole of the shoe,
time to use a special tool to push a link pin out which clicks into a mating spring-loaded fix-
of a chain to separate and remove it. There are ture on the pedal. They only engage or dis-
many methods of measuring the chain to deter- engage with a very specific motion that must
mine if it is too worn. There are some excellent be practiced until it becomes instinctive.
chain wear indicators for sale at bike shops.
Since the chain rotates a lot more on the rear
wheel than the front, please note that replacing
any already badly worn chain may mean that
you might also need to replace the rear wheel
cassette or freewheel as well.

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Service Intervals After Every Long or Hard Ride
Service If the bike has been exposed to water or grit,
Some service and maintenance can and should
be performed by the owner, and requires no or at least every 100 miles, clean it by wiping it
special tools or knowledge beyond what is pre- clean and lightly oil the chain with a dry Teflon
WARNING: Technological advances sented in this manual. lubrication or a synthetic based chain lube.
have made bicycles and bicycle Then, very importantly, wipe off excess oil.
components more complex, and the pace of Long lasting lubrication is a function of climate.
innovation is increasing. It is impossible for The following are examples of the type of
service you should perform yourself. All other (Hot or cold, wet or dry.) For general cycle
this manual to provide all the information
service, maintenance and repair should be per- lubrication, Dahon suggests using lightweight
required to properly repair and/or maintain
your bicycle. In order to help minimize the formed in a properly equipped facility by a qual- mineral based oil that is commonly available
chances of an accident and possible injury, ified bicycle mechanic, using the correct tools in most bike shops or hardware stores. If you
it is critical that you have any repair or and procedures specified by the manufacturer. have any questions, please talk to your dealer
maintenance that is not specifically as an incorrect lubricant can damage the
described in this manual performed by your painted surfaces.
dealer. Equally important is that your Break-in Period
individual maintenance requirements will be
determined by everything from your riding After Every Long or Hard Ride or After
style to geographic location. Consult your Your bike will last longer and work better if
dealer for help in determining your mainte- you break it in before riding it hard. Control Every 10 to 20 Hours of Riding
nance requirements. cables and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat”
when a new bike is first used and may require Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike
WARNING: Many bicycle service and readjustment by your dealer. Your Mechanical forward and back. If you feel a clunk with each
repair tasks require special knowl- Safety Check will help you identify some things forward or backward movement of the bike,
edge and tools. Do not begin any adjust- that need readjustment. But even if every- you probably have a loose headset. Have your
ments or service on your bicycle until you thing seems fine to you, it is best to take your dealer check it.
have learned from your dealer how to bike back to the dealer for a checkup. Dealers
properly complete them. Improper adjust- typically suggest you bring the bike in for a Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing
ment or service may result in damage to the 30-day checkup. Another way to judge when it it from side to side. If you feel any binding or
bicycle or in an accident that can cause is time for the first checkup is to bring the bike roughness in the steering, you may have a tight
serious injury or death. headset. Have your dealer check it.
in after three to five hours of hard off-road use,
or about 10 to 15 hours of on-road or more
casual off-road use. But if you think something Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away
is wrong with the bike, take it to your dealer from the centerline of the bike; then do the
before riding it again. same with the other pedal. Anything feel loose?
If so, have your dealer check it.

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Take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look es, cracks, fraying and discoloration are
worn or not hitting the wheel rim squarely? signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate
Time to have the dealer adjust or replace them. that a part is at the end of its useful life and
needs to be replaced. While the materials
Carefully check the control cables and cable and workmanship of your bicycle or of
individual components may be covered by a
housings. Any rust? Kinks? Fraying? If so, have
warranty for a specified period of time by
your dealer replace them. the manufacturer, this is no guarantee that
the product will last the term of the
Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on warranty. Product life is often related to the
either side of each wheel between your thumb kind of riding you do and to the treatment to
and index finger. Do they all feel about the which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s
same? If any feel loose, have your dealer warranty is not meant to suggest that the
check the wheel. bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever.
It only means that the bicycle is covered
Check to make sure that all parts and acces- subject to the terms of the warranty.
sories are still secure, and tighten any that are
not. When replacement parts are necessary,
be sure to use factory authorized replacement
parts from your local authorized Dahon dealer.

Check the frame, particularly in the area


around all tube joints; the handlebars; the
stem; and the seatpost for any deep scratches,
cracks or discoloration. These are signs of
stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part
is at the end of its useful life and needs to be
replaced.

WARNING: Like any mechanical


device, a bicycle and its components
are subject to wear and stress. Different
materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue
from stress at different rates and have
different life cycles. If a component’s life
cycle is exceeded, the component can
suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing
serious injury or death to the rider. Scratch-

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Lifetime Warranty Upgrade Making a Warranty Claim
Warranty
The warranty on the frame, handlepost and You must at your own expense, deliver, mail
rigid fork may be upgraded to a lifetime war- or ship the damaged part, a photo of the de-
ranty if the original owner fills out the online fective part, and a description of the defect,
Dahon Five-Year Limited registration card. The warranty is activated together with both the original bill of sale and
Warranty when the bicycle is tuned and adjusted by a this limited warranty statement as proof of war-
professional mechanic before the owner’s first ranty coverage, to your place of purchase. A
Dahon warrants its bicycle frames, handle- ride. To activate your Dahon warranty and Life- warranty registration card must be completed
posts, and rigid forks to be free from defects in time Frame Warranty, please visit our On-line and received by Dahon before a warranty claim
materials and workmanship for a period of five Warranty Registration page. Go to www.dahon. can be processed. The retailer from whom
years. In addition, Dahon warrants all original com/registration.htm. Registering your Dahon you bought your bicycle will contact Dahon to
parts on the bicycle, excluding suspension serves as proof of original ownership for future determine if the necessary repairs are covered
forks and rear shocks, for a period of one year warranty issues. by the warranty.
from the date of purchase. Suspension forks
and rear shocks shall be covered by the war- *Exclusions from the Dahon Five-Year Lim- NOTE: This warranty does not affect the statu-
ranty of their original manufacturers. ited Warranty also apply to the lifetime frame tory rights of the consumer. Where applicable,
warranty. local laws will take precedent over this contract.
This warranty is limited to the repair or replace-
ment of a defective frame, fork, or defective
part and is the sole remedy of the warranty. Exclusions
This warranty applies only to the original owner
and is not transferable. This warranty only • For all city, road or trekking bikes, damage
covers bicycles and components purchased resulting from commercial use, accident,
through an authorized Dahon dealer and misuse, abuse, neglect or from anything
are only valid within the country in which the other than normal and ordinary use of the
bicycle was purchased. The warranty does product.
not cover normal wear and tear, improper as-
• For all mountain bikes, damage result-
sembly or follow-up maintenance, installation
ing from uses beyond cross-country and
of parts or accessories not originally intended
marathon riding or from anything other than
or compatible with the bicycle as sold, damage
normal and ordinary use of the product.
or failure due to accident, misuse or neglect, or
modification of the frame, fork or components.

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Torque Values

Handlebar, Headset, Saddle, and Seat Post


Component in/lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kg f/cm

Dahon large hex key headset screw (10mm) 52~87 6.8~11.3 60~100

Dahon handlepost clamp screw (6mm) 87 11.3 100

Stem steer tube binder bolts; threadless headset 115~145 13~16.4 132~167

Dahon threadless infinite adjustable stem h/bar clamp 44~53 5~6 51~61

Dahon threadless infinite adjustable stem rear stem clamp 62~71 7~8 71~82

Stem handlebar clamp 1 or 2 binder bolts 175~260 19.8~29.4 201~299

Stem handlebar clamp 4 binder bolts 120~145 13.6~16.4 138~167

MTB bar ends, alloy 144 16.3 164

MTB bar ends, magnesium 70 7.9 81

Seat rail binder 35~60 4~6.8 40~69

Kore I-beam rail clamp 85 9.6 98

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Brake-Rim and Disc and Brake Lever
Component in/lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kg f/cm

Brake lever - MTB type 53~60 6~6.8 61~69

Brake lever - drop bar type (including STI & ERO types) 55~80 6.2~9 63~92

Disc rotor to hub (M5 bolts) 18~35 2~4 21~40

Disc rotor to hub (M965 rotor lockring) 350 39.5 402.5~

Disc rotor to hub (Avid) 55 6.2 63

Caliper mount 55~70 6.2~7.9 63~81

Crankset, Bottom Bracket and Pedal Area


Component in/lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kg f/cm

Pedal into crank 307 34.7 353

Crank bolt - including spline and square type spindles 300~395 33.9~44.6 345~454

Crank bolt - one key release 44~60 5~6.8 51~69

Crank bolt - one key release (Truvativ) 107~125 12.1~14.1 123~144

Bottom bracket adjustable type 610~700 68.9~79.1 702~805

Bottom bracket cartridge type 435~610 49.1~68.9 500~702

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Front and Rear Hubs; QR and Nutted Axles
Component in/lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kg f/cm

Freehub body 305~434 34.5~49 35~499

Cassette sprocket lockring; disc brake lockring 260~434 29.4~49 299~499

Front axle nuts 180 20.3 207

Rear axle nuts to frame (non-quick release type wheels) 260~390 29.4~44.1 299~449

Frame and Fork


Component in/lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kg f/cm

BAB lower frame coupling 35 4 40

BAB upper seat binder bolt 35~55 4~6.2 40~63

BB mid seat mast binder bolt 35~55 4~6.2 40~63

Kickstand mounting bolt 60 6.8 69

H2O cage mounting screw 25~35 2.8~4 29~40

Frame front or rear rack braze-on bolt torque 25~35 2.8~4 29~40

Fender to frame mounting bolt torque 50~60 5.6~6.8 58~69

Formulas for converting to other torque designations:


in/lb = ft/lb x 12
in/lb = Nm x 8.851
in/lb = kg f/cm / 1.15

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Notes

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2008.07.EN

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