User Manual

Congratulations on purchasing a Durban folding bicycle!

You will soon be ready to unfold and go but first we have a few tips and tricks to help you get started. Your Durban bicycle is simple to fold and unfold and soon it will become your favorite way to get around town.

Included in this manual you will find a lot of information about your bike, its components, some maintenance tips, and important safety instructions. We hope you enjoy your new Durban as much as we enjoyed designing it!

The Durban Team

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IntroductionImportant NoticesSuggested Height and Weight Traffic Safety

Bicycle Components

Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance Cleaning Corrosion

Riding your DurbanRiding During Low Visibility Riding Position Using Brakes Using Gears Using Quick Releases and Latches

Bicycle Safety Checklist

Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments

Warranty

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Here at Durban we believe bicycles are the future and we want that future to be now. We started Durban to bring this goal to every likeminded person in the world.

It is our dream to see people everywhere commuting on bicycles and we are here to support that revolution. With our unique bicycles and accessories we want to inspire people like you to use bicycles more often. Viva the bicycle revolution!

Let’s stay friends online! Please visit our website and social media sites to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments from Durban.

Website www.durbanbikes.com

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Imported and Distributed in the United States by:

Durban Bikes USA LLC2041 Rosecrans, Suite 322El Segundo, CA 90245E-mail: durbanusa@durbanbikes.comPhone: 1-855-42-BIKES

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Introduction

Folding bicycles have special components that are different from regular bicycles. Please read this manual carefully before using your bicycle.

We promise, it won’t be a waste of time.Some models are packaged with the right pedal detached. We recommend that the right pedal be installed along with the initial check of the bicycle.

Tip for Installing PedalsNote the shaft end of each pedal. On the shaft of each pedal will be the letter “R”

(right) or “L” (left), defining which side of the bicy-cle on which the pedal should be installed. To install the pedals, start by threading the pedal shaft into the pedal hole on the corresponding crank arm using your hands. The right pedal will be on the same side as the chain. With a 15mm open-end wrench, tighten the right pedal clockwise. Place the left pedal on the other side and tighten in a counterclockwise direction.

Suggested Height and WeightYou and your entire load must weigh less than 95 kg (210 lb) on bicycles with 20” wheels or 100 kg (220 lb) on bicycles with 24’’ wheels.

If you are carrying extra weight or bags, make sure that the bicycle is stable.

Our bicycles are designed for riders from 4’8” to 6’3” (1.40 to 1.90 meters) tall.

Traffic SafetyThis manual is for reference only and should not be considered a complete guide. Please seek oth-er sources of safety and local traffic laws before riding your bicycle.

Always wear your helmet and stay alert while riding.

Follow the flow of traffic and ride in desig-nated bicycle lanes.

Keep yourself visible to cars and avoid riding your bicycle in blind spots for drivers.

Make eye contact with drivers when possible; signal your intentions.

Watch for holes in the road or sidewalk sur-face and other hazards such as opening car doors or children playing.

Some places require the use of lights and other accessories, while cycling may be pro-hibited in some areas. Check local laws and regulations and obey them while riding.

Do not use headphones or sunglasses that affect your vision while riding your bicycle.

Do not ride your bicycle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Our bicycles are designed for regular use on paved roads by adult riders (13 years old and above). Jumps or stunts can damage the bicycle and put the rider at risk of injury or death.

WARNING

Your bicycle comes fully assembled and folded in the box. Nevertheless, it is essential that a profes-sional bicycle mechanic check this product before you use it. The mechanic should check and ensure that the brakes, drive train, quick releases, bolts, pedals, seat post, handle post, latches, wheels and all oth-er components are properly installed and adjusted.

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1. Wheels

2. Rear Derailleur

3. Chain

4. Crank

5. Pedals

6. Seat post

7. Quick Release

8. Saddle

9. Frame

10. Frame Latch

11. Handle Post

12. Handle Post Latch

13. Handlebars

14. Brake Lever

15. Brakes

16. Headset

17. Fork

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Maintenance Do not perform maintenance or adjustment of the bicycle or components without sufficient knowl-edge or proper tools. Where necessary, take your bicycle to a mechanic for repair or maintenance.

Bicycles are subject to wear and tear, as well as high stress. Materials and various components may be affected differently. If the lifetime of a component is exceeded, it may suddenly fail. Any crack, scratch or discoloration may indicate that a component needs to be replaced. If you see signs of wear and tear, address them imme-diately.

Take your bicycle to a professional mechanic for periodic maintenance. How frequently you take your bicycle to a mechanic for maintenance depends on how you use the bicycle, but we rec-ommend you to do that at least twice per year.

CleaningWhen cleaning your bicycle, do not use a water jet or other high-pressure water hose. Clean with mild soap or detergent and rinse with water. Rinse all parts well and avoid spraying water on parts such as steering box, crank, seat post and saddle rails. After cleaning, dry the bicycle with a rag and lubricate contact points to guard against corrosion.

CorrosionTip One of the biggest causes of corrosion is accumulation on bicycle components of salt

and sand from the beaches. Salt is responsible for the acceleration of cor-rosion and sand is abrasive (so it wears down me-chanical parts). To avoid this, you need to clean your bicycle every time you take it to the beach.

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Riding your Durban

Riding During Low VisibilityRiding during low light or low visibility – at night, dawn, dusk or in the rain and fog – is much more dangerous than riding during normal light condi-tions. Adults should always use lights, reflectors and reflective clothing while riding during low visibility.

Reflectors only work if they are clean, whole and assembled correctly. Do not obstruct reflectors with baggy clothes or bags. Moreover, they only reflect light in some directions, so you need lights and other accessories. Ask your dealer for advice and make sure that the lights you use conform to legal requirements.

Riding PositionThe best riding position is one in which you feel comfortable. A bad fitted bicycle can lead to back pain or joint pain. Make sure your saddle and han-dlebars are at the correct height and that you can reach the brakes and shifter comfortably.

For most people, the sole of the foot on the pedal should be positioned directly over the pedal axle.

The saddle can be moved up and down, forward and backward and tilted up and down, so try to move it to get the best fit. A badly positioned sad-dle can damage nerves and blood vessels.

When riding, your hips should remain stationary and your knees should extend to between 20° and 25° short of the locked position.

The saddle should be parallel to the ground, but if it is not comfortable, bend the tip down to relieve pressure in the groin, or up to distribute your weight over a larger area of the saddle.

Moving the seat back makes you exercise the gluteus muscles more intensely and works your upper thighs. In general, the front of the knees should not exceed the pedal axle. After reaching a comfortable position, check the seat height again.

Using BrakesDifferent countries have different standards for which brake lever (right or left) controls which brake (front or rear). Be sure you understand well what lever controls which brake before using.

Braking distances increase in wet weather, so slow down when it is raining, brake more gently and make sure you brake in advance.

Brakes lose their effectiveness when you skid or the wheel locks up, so apply pressure progres-sively without allowing your brakes to lock the wheel of the bicycle or your bicycle to skid. Skidding does not slow you quicker, and you lose control of speed and direction when you skid. Brakes are more efficient before skidding, there-fore relieve brake pressure if you start skidding.

If you squeeze down on the front brake without thinking, you will fly over the handlebars or a rear wheel may squirm behind you. In that situation, tilt your body backwards and slightly loosen the front brake.

Riding with worn or poorly adjusted brakes is dangerous. Keep brake pad surfaces clean and free of brake oils or lubricants. Replace worn brakes.

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Riding your Durban

Using GearsBicycle gears are numbered from 1 upwards, with 1 being the lowest (lighter) gear. If engaged, the grip shifter on the right controls the rear derailleur. The bicycle has six or seven gears. The lower gears are used for going slower or uphill, and the higher gears are used for going faster or downhill. Test the gears in a safe place.

Before riding, go through all the gears and make sure that they are all fully functioning. If gear shif-ting is not smooth, we recommend you consult your professional mechanic. If the rear derailleur is malfunctioning, do not use the highest and lowest gears because the chain may come off.

Make sure chain and cables are lubricated pro-perly before riding.

Using Quick Releases and LatchesQuick releases hold wheels, seat post, handlebar and handle post in place. When adjusted proper-ly, the seat post, handle post and handlebars will not rotate and the wheels will not come off.

Before riding, make sure that all quick releases are tightly fastened. Lift each wheel and drop to verify that it is tightly fastened to the frame and fork. Gently try to rotate the handlebars and saddle to check for firmness.

Slightly lift the bicycle and drop to test for tre-mor, shake and stability of the frame (especially the latches of the frame and the handle post).

TipTo make your latch adjust to last longer, you can apply a drop of threadlocker on the

screws used to adjust the latches after you find the optimal adjust. We recommend you to use LOCTITE© 270 or a similar threadlocker on our bicycles

Please take your bicycle to a professional mecha-nic if you are not sure about quick releases and latches operation or maintenance.

Make sure the frame latch and handle post latch are properly adjusted and tightly closed before riding the bicycle. Failing to do so can result in injury or death.

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Do not over tighten the stem bolt, handle post bolt, handle post quick release or any other clamping device.

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Bicycle Safety Checklist

Check tire pressure, wheel alignment, spoke tension, and if the spindle bearings are tight. Check for wear and tear on the rims and other wheel components.

Check brake function. Check if the handlebars, handlebar stem, handle post and handlebar are adjusted properly and undamaged.

Check for loose links in the chain and that the chain rotates freely through the gears. Make sure there is no metal fatigue on the crank and the cables are operating smoothly and without damage.

Ensure that the quick releases and bolts are fastened tightly and adjusted properly. Slightly lift the bicycle and drop to test for tremor, shake and stability of the frame (es-pecially the hinges and latches of the frame and the handle post).

Check that the tires are properly inflated and there is no wear and tear.

The bicycle should be clean and without wear. Look for discolored spots, scratches or wear, especially on the brake pads, which contact the rim.

Check that the wheels are secure. They should not slide on the hub axle. Then, use your hands to squeeze every pair of spokes. If the spoke tensions are different, align your wheel. Finally, rotate both wheels to make sure they turn smoothly, are aligned and do not touch the brake pads.

Make sure that your wheels will not come off, holding each end of the bicycle in the air and hitting the wheel downward from above.

Test your brakes by standing over your bicycle and activating both brakes, and then rock the bicycle forward and backward. The bicycle should not roll and the brake pads should remain firmly in place.

Make sure that the brake pads are aligned with the rim and check for wear on both.

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• This checklist is a quick way to check if your bicycle is ready for use. • If your bicycle fails at any time, do not ride it and schedule a maintenance check-up with a profes-sional bicycle mechanic.

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Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments

Step 1Fold Pedal (Only bicycles with foldable pedals)

A - Press the pedal to unlock

B - Fold Pedal while pressing

Step 2Lowering the Saddle

A - Unlock the seat post quick releaseB - Lower the saddleC - Lock the seat post quick release when the saddle is in a lowered position

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Tip The saddle should be slightly turned to the left to avoid contacting of the handle post when the bicycle is folded.

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Step 3 Fold Handle Post

A, B - Unlock the security lockC - Pull the latch lever D - Fold the handle post until it is parallel with the front wheel

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Step 4Fold Frame

A, B - Unlock the security lockC - Pull the latch lever D - Fold the frame using both hands

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Adjusting the Handle PostFor your convenience adjust the height of the handle post using the following steps:

A - Unlock the handle post quick releaseB - Adjust the handlebar up or downC - Lock the handle post quick release at the desired height

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Unfolding

To unfold your bicycle repeat steps 1-4 in reverse order.

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HandlepostFollow the steps in this manual to fold the handle-post. Use a 10 MM wrench to adjust the nut of the handlepost latch, as shown below.

Forcing to close may damage the system. When properly adjusted, the handlepost must have no play or movement.

Frame LatchFollow the steps in this manual to fold the frame. Use a 10 MM wrench to adjust the nut of the frame latch as shown below.

Forcing to close may damage the system. When properly adjusted, the handlepost must have no play or movement.

• The correct adjust of the folding latches is very important for user safety.

• Any looseness or movement may indicate the need for an adjustment. For this adjustment, you will need an Allen key.

• If this adjustment does not solve the problem, please seek professional service immediately.

• Follow the instructions on this page to ensure a correct adjustment of your Folding Latches.

ADJUSTING THE FOLDING LATCHES

Durban Bikes Limited Warranty

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Durban Bikes USA LLC (“Durban”) will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part of the bi-cycle covered by this Limited Warranty.

Warranty service must be only performed by a dealer or a service center authorized by Durban. Bicycle checks, adjustments, lubrication and pre-ventive maintenance are not covered by this Lim-ited Warranty.

The Owner will be responsible for the transporta-tion of product to and from the dealer’s or service center’s place of business. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

B. WHAT IS WARRANTED

Bicycle Frame and Parts are warranted against de-fective materials and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year from the purchase date, subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty.

C. CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

Before your first ride, the bicycle must be checked and adjusted by a professional bicycle techni-cian. The Owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use of the bicycle and follow preventive maintenance, storage, and lubrication schedules as required by use, climate and other pertinent

factors. Carefully read your manual before riding you bicycle.

D. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED

The warranty does not cover:• Normal wear and tear or anything you break ac-cidentally or deliberately;• Improper assembly or follow-up maintenance;• Installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the bicycle as sold;• Damage or failure due to accident, abuse, ne-glect, misuse or theft;• Modification of the frame, fork, or components;

E. WARRANTY SERVICE

The Owner should immediately stop riding the bi-cycle if a defect becomes known. To secure war-ranty service, the purchaser must report the prod-uct defect and request repair within the applicable warranty term.

The Owner must present evidence of the initial check and adjustments of the bicycle made by a professional bicycle technician as well as the pur-chase date.

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