Disassembly
• Remove air from the inner tube and move the tire bead to the center and base of
the rim (Figure 26).
• Remove one side of the tire bead from the inside of the rim. This can be made
easier by using a tire lever. Be careful not to damage the rim or pinch the inner
tube whilst doing this.
• Replace the inner tube and/or the tire.
Assembly :
• Add a little air to the inner tube so that it takes the form of a circle.
• Place the inner tube in the tire then the valve in the hole in the rim.
• Place the first side of the tire bead into the base of the rim starting at the valve
(Figure 28).
• Place the inner tube into the rim (Figure 29).
• Then push the second side of the tire bead into the rim, taking care not to pinch the
inner tube between the tire and the rim (Figure 27).
• Pump up the inner tube to the advised pressure level (Figure 30).
• Check the tire is correctly centered on the rim. If it is not correct, let air out of the inner
tube then re-inflate it. To make this easier, you can use a little soapy water to wet the
side of the rim and tire when the inner tube is deflated.
• Make sure you check the air pressure of your tires before and after each ride.
Tire
Inner tube
Tire bead
Rim
Figure 26. Tire bead into
Figure 27. A pinched
Figure 28. First bead in
the base of rim
innert tube beween tire
position + inner tube out
and rim
of the rim
4.6 KICK-STAND
The kick-stand is made of aluminum. It is placed as close as possible
to the rear wheel for the greatest stability and to avoid it coming into
contact with the cranks when the bike is immobile. Its length can easily
be modified. It is therefore easy to adjust it as needed, for example
when your bike is parked on a slope.
For best stability, your bike should not be positioned too vertical or
too leaned over. The Figure 31 shows the Ideal angle for parking your
bike on flat ground.
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Figure 29. Inner tube in
Figure 30. Tire beads in
the rim
rim hooks + inner tube
inflated
Figure 31. Ideal angle on flat
ground
4.6.1 In the case of a Pletscher kick-stand
You can easily adjust the length of the kick-stand using a 2.5mm
allen key. To do this, unscrew the pressure screw; adjust it to the
desired length, then retighten the pressure screw to 3-5 Nm.
4.6.2 In the case of a Moustache kick-stand
You can adjust the length of your Moustache kick-stand. You
simply need to pull the little plastic clip as in the Figure 33a, then,
whilst holding the clip, adjust it to the desired length. Finally let
go of the clip. If the displacement of the little plastic clip is not
sufficient to allow the lower part of the kick-stand to move as required, you can loosen the
cross-head screw by a quarter turn using a cross-head screwdriver until you have enough
movement to slide the lower part of the kick-stand as in Figure 33b.
Figure 33a.
4.7 LUGGAGE RACKS AND MUD GUARD
4.7.1 Mud guard
All our urban models are equipped with tubular mud guards ensuring
a high level of stiffness. Always respect a minimum gap of 6mm
at all points between the tire and the mud guard (Figure 34). This
should be checked regularly and at each time that you change the
tires on your bike. Keep to the size of tire equipped on your bike
at sale in order to keep the right size gap. If the gap is less than
6mm contact your retailer so that he/she can adjust as necessary.
Regularly check that the fixation points on your mud guard are tight.
(Table 2 Recommended torque values)
4.7.2 Luggage racks
We have equipped some models with specific luggage racks. These luggage racks are
designed for a maximum load of 25 Kg (including the battery if your bike has a battery placed
on the luggage rack).
Never attempt to modify your luggage racks, its fixation points, or to go over the maximum load
limit as this can damage your bike and cause a fall and injury. What's more, in this case, your
bike or the luggage rack will not be covered by the guarantee.
FR
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DE
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ES
2,5
Figure 32.
Pletscher kick-stand settings.
Figure 33b.
6 mm
minimum
Figure 34. Minimum gap tire/mud
guard.
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