Apollo 2013 Manuel utilisateur
IMPORTANT! Please read this manual before using your new bicycle
Apollo Bicycle Company Pty. Ltd. ABN: 60 001 914 469
(applies to goods sold after 1 January 2012)
This warranty is given by Apollo Bicycle Co. Pty. Ltd (ABN 60 001 914 469) of 44 Parkhurst Drive, Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia 3180. Telephone: (03) 9881 6600.
Facsimile: (03) 9881 6666. Email: info@apollobikes.com.
This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of an Apollo or Radius bicycle and is not transferable to subsequent owners.
Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth below, Apollo warrants to the original purchaser of each new Apollo bicycle (that has a wheelbase
exceeding 640mm or a wheel size of 16” (40cm) or greater.) that Apollo Bicycle Company will repair or replace the frame or fork should it fail at any weld point,
provided it was purchased new from, and assembled by, an authorised Apollo bicycle dealer.
This limited warranty is void if the bicycle is subjected to abuse, neglect, improper repair, improper maintenance, alteration, modification, an accident or other
abnormal, excessive or improper use.
All labour charges and freight charges for warranty services are the responsibility of the bicycle’s owner.
Item 1: Warranty coverage for Carbon Fibre frames, without rear suspension systems, shall be for a period of 5 years. Frame fatigue shall not be covered under the
terms of this warranty on these frames.
Item 2: Warranty coverage for Aluminium frames, without rear suspension systems, shall be for a period of 5 years. Frame fatigue shall not be covered under the
terms of this warranty on these frames. This excludes BMX/stunt frames and forks.
Item 3: Warranty coverage for frames of Hi Tensile steel or Chromoly steel construction, without rear suspension systems, shall be for 10 years. This covers the
frame only or fork other than suspension forks. This excludes BMX/stunt frames and forks.
Item 4: Warranty coverage for Downhill, aluminium and carbon dual suspension systems and system components shall be for a period of one year, covering
faulty workmanship or materials making up the suspension system. These frames, except Downhill main frames, are covered under the regular warranty for frames
of the same material construction should they fail at any regular weld point. Rear suspension design is not covered under this warranty. The fork is not part of the
frame and bushings and other pivot hardware on rear suspension frames are not part of the frame.
Item 5: Warranty coverage for BMX/Stunt frame and forks shall be for 3 months.
Item 6: Warranty coverage for front suspension systems shall be for a period of one year, covering faulty workmanship or materials only.
Item 7: Warranty coverage shall last 12 months from the date of purchase for paint finish and all other parts & accessories. Tyres and tubes are not covered by
this warranty.
Item 8: Warranty coverage on electrical parts for Electric Pedal Assist bikes shall be as listed below:
• Motor - 2 years
• Battery, Controller, Sensor, Battery Charger - 1 year
The above warranty coverage periods are subject to all the limitations described below.
This limited warranty is not transferable and shall only apply to normal and ordinary use of this product.
To obtain service under this warranty, the bicycle should be returned to the authorised Apollo dealer on the same continent from which it was purchased, in an
assembled condition, together with a receipt or appropriate proof of purchase document which identifies the bicycle by frame number.
Should this bicycle or any part or accessory be determined by Apollo to be defective and covered by this limited warranty, Apollo will at its option, either
replace or repair any defective product, part or accessory. Dealer labour charges for installing replacement parts or accessories are not covered by this limited
warranty. The cost of transportation to and from an authorised Apollo dealer for repair or replacement of any defective part and/or accessory is to be borne by
the owner.
The bicycle has not been designed, manufactured or sold for use at any time or place or in any manner whatsoever as a power driven vehicle, motorcross, stunt
riding, ramp jumping, acrobatics, or rental, hiring or other such commercial activity and this limited warranty does not cover these acts.
EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty does not cover any personal injuries, paint damage, mechanical damage or any other damage or injury due to misuse, neglect, accident,
normal wear and tear, abuse, improper use or improper maintenance, corrosion or rusting of the frame or any part or accessory due to exposure to the weather
or exposure to a chemical environment, or modifications to the original specifications or factory fitted components, treatment or assembly of this bicycle. Any
use of this bicycle which is incompatible with those parts and accessories installed as original equipment by the factory is not covered. The warranty on a carbon
frame is voided if the bicycle has been ridden on any stationary trainer which attaches to the rear skewer.
The benefits to the consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services
to which the warranty relates. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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Congratulations on your purchase. Your Apollo bicycle has been fully tested
and carefully produced with performance, comfort and safety in mind.
With proper care and maintenance your bicycle will give you years of
riding pleasure.
Use this owner’s manual as a guide for the recommended maintenance
and safe usage of your new bicycle. Take the time to read and understand
this manual; and for parents of young riders please explain the content to
your child. Please note that it is not intended as a full workshop manual.
Please consult a specialist bicycle dealer if:
- a specific subject is not covered in this manual
- the subject matter seems beyond your level of experience or ability
- you have any further questions
General Warning:
It is your responsibility to correctly maintain your bicycle. Failure to maintain
or inspect your bicycle may have severe consequences, such as losing control
when riding and falling, which may ultimately result in injury or death.
The risk of injury or death due to falling is implicit in the many “warnings” and
“cautions” stated in this manual. As such, whenever the risk of falling is stated
we do not repeat the warning of possible death or injury.
Please Note:
This is a partially assembled bicycle requiring final assembly and adjustments
before riding. Final assembly and adjustment should only be carried out by
a qualified bicycle mechanic at your specialist bicycle store.
CONGRATULATIONS
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DIRECTORY
PART 1
Warranty
Inside Front Cover
PART 2
Parts Classification
Pages 4 – 7
PART 3
Before You Ride
Pages 8 – 21
PART 4
Bicycle Care & Servicing
Pages 22 – 26
PART 7
Electric Bicycle Manual
Pages 69 – 76
PART 5
Comprehensive
Maintenance
Page 27 – 67
PART 8
Contact Addresses
Back Cover
Warning /
Important
(take notice of this symbol
throughout this manual)
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PART 6
Folding Bicycle Instructions
Page 68
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2. PARTSCLASSIFICATION 4
Mountain bicycles & Cross bicycles 4
Suspension bicycles 5
BMX/Loop frame/U-Frame bicycles 6
Road bicycles 7
3. BEFOREYOURIDE 8
Correct Frame Size 8
Riding Position 10
- Saddle height 10
- Reach 10
- Handlebar height 11
Safety Checklist 12
- Brakes 12
- Wheels & tyres 12
- Saddle 12
- Steering 13
- Chain 13
- Bearings 13
- Cranks & pedal 13
- Derailleur 13
- Frame & fork 13
- Suspension 13
- Accessories & safety 14
Helmets 14
Riding Safely 15
- General rules 15
- Wet weather riding 16
- Night riding 16
- Pedalling technique 16
- Hill technique 17
- Cornering technique 17
- Rules for children 17
Gears - How to Operate 18
- Derailleur gears 18
- Operating principles 19
- Hand grip shifters 20
- Below the bar shifters 20
- Dual control shifters 21
4. BICYCLECARE&SERVICING 22
- Basic maintenance 22
- Storage 22
- Security 23
- Schedule 1. Lubrication 24
- Schedule 2. Service Checklist 25
Torque Requirements & Tools Required 26
5. COMPREHENSIVEMAINTENANCE 27
Wheels and Tyres 27
- Wheel inspection 27
- Tyre inspection 28
- Recommended tyre pressures 28
- Front wheel removal & replacement 29
INDEX
- Rear wheel removal & replacement 30
- Correct quick release axle setting 31
- Hub bearing adjustment & lubrication 32
- How to fix a flat tyre 33
- Tyre valve 34
Steering System 35
- Handlebar stem 35
- Handlebar / forks 36
Bicycle suspension 37
- Headset 38
- Quill type assemblies 38
- 'A-head Set' type assemblies 38
- Rotor installation & adjustment 40
Saddle & Seat Post 41
Brakes 43
- Sidepull callipers 44
- Linear pull 45
- U-brake 47
- Disc brake 48
Drivetrain 49
- Pedals 49
- Clipless pedals 50
- Crank set 52
- One piece crank set 53
- Cotterless cranks (three piece) 54
- Chain 56
- Freewheel 57
- Coaster hub 58
Derailleur Systems 59
- Rear derailleur 60
- Front derailleur 62
Reflectors 63
Accessories 64
Troubleshooting 66
6. FOLDINGBICYCLEINSTRUCTIONS 68
7.ELECTRICBICYCLEMANUAL 69
Basic overview 69
Range on a full charge 71
Safety 72
Operation of pedal assistance & direct power 73
Maintenance 75
Battery charging 76
8. CONTACTADDRESS Backcover
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Finding the bicycle to best suit your needs is made easy by the vast array of bicycle
models and sizes available. Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with
the names of the various parts on your bicycle.
Mountain Bikes & Crossbikes.
Mountain bikes are one of the most versatile bicycles. Wider wheel rims and tyres ensure
maximum comfort and traction over a wider variety of surfaces and the frame and forks
are strong, making them particularly suitable for rough terrain. Manoeuvring is made
easier by the wider handlebars and convenient shift lever position. The Crossbike or hybrid
blends features of the mountain and racing bicycles. Its frame is lighter than a mountain
bike but heavier than a racing bicycle, providing stability and comfort with increased
speed.
PART 2 - PARTS IDENTIFACATION
Top Tube
Seat
Seat Post
Seat Post Binder Bolt
Seat Stay
Rear Reflector
Rear Brake
Wheel Reflector
Freewheel
Gear Control Cable
Rear Derailleur
Handlebar Stem
Head Set
Head Tube
Seat Tube
Down Tube
Front Derailleur
Rear Gear
Control Cable
Pedal
Crank Arm
Chainwheel
Chainstay
Chain
Tyre Valve
Rim
Tyre
Shift Lever
Brake Lever
Handlebar
Brake Control Cables
Front Reflector
Front Brake
Wheel Reflector
Front Fork
Front Hub
Spokes
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Suspension Bikes.
Suspension bicycles aim to maximize comfort and traction over rough terrain. The basis of
the mountain bike frame is blended with suspension – either suspension front forks only
or in combination with a rear suspension mechanism built into the frame. A special shock
absorbing seat pillar may also be present for improved rider comfort. Despite the variety of
suspension bikes available the basic components are similar in all models, such as wide
rims and tyres for increased traction and comfort.
Seat
Seat Post
Seat Tube
Seat Post Binder Bolt
Rear Reflector
Brake Control Cable
Gear Conrol Cable
Rear Suspension Damper
Rear Brake
Wheel Reflector
Gear Control Cable
Freewheel
Rear Derailleur
Pedal
Crank Arm
Bottom Bracket Axle
Chainwheel
Chainstay
Drive Chain
Tyre Valve
Rim
Tyre
Shift Lever
Brake Lever
Control Cables
Reflector
Upper Fork (Suspension)
Protective Boot
Fork Brace
Front Brake
Lower Fork (Suspension)
Front Hub Axle
Spokes
Handlebar
Handlebar Stem
Head Seat
Top Tube
Front Derailleur
Down Tube
Suspension Mounting
Head Tube
Rear Frame Sub Assembly
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BMX Bicycles.
BMX style bicycles are ideal for young riders. Their durable, simple design makes them
perfect for general purpose use with minimal maintenance required. Alternative frame
styles, such as U-shape frames and loop frames, may also be used for other varieties
of children’s bicycles.
Top Tube
Seat
Seat Post
Seat Post Binder Bolt
Seat Stay
Rear Reflector
Wheel Reflector
Rear Sprocket
Training Wheel
Crash Pad
Handlebar Stem
Head Set
Head Tube
Chainwheel
Chainstay
Chain
Tyre Valve
Rim
Tyre
Handlebar Grip
Brake Lever
Handlebar
Brake Control Cable
Reflector
Front Brake
Brake Pad
Front Fork
Wheel Reflector
Front Hub
Spokes
Chain Guard
Crank Arm
Pedal
Crash Pad
Seat Tube
Down Tube
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Road Bicycles.
Road or racing bikes aim to cater for fast travel over long distances on smooth surfaces.
Frames are light weight and rims have a narrower profile, for maximum efficiency and
speed.
Top Tube
Seat
Seat Post
Seat Post Binder Bolt
Seat Stay
Rear Reflector
Rear Brake
Wheel Reflector
Spoke Protector Disc.
Rear Derailleur
Freewheel
Rear Dropout
Handlebar Stem
Head Set
Head Tube
Seat Tube
Down Tube
Front Derailleur
Bottom Bracket Axle
Toe Strap
Toe Clip
Pedal
Crank Arm
Chainwheel
Chainstay
Chain Ty re Valve
Rim
Tyre
Brake Control Cable
Front Reflector
Brake/Shift Lever
Handlebar
Front Brake
Brake Pad
Wheel Reflector
Front Fork
Front Hub
Spokes
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FRAME SIZE
Choosing the appropriate frame and wheel size
is imperative when purchasing a new bicycle.
For safe riding the size of your bicycle should
properly match your build. In the case of children, a
bike should never be bought with aim of “growing
into it”. Riding the appropriate sized bicycle
enables the child to develop confidence, as they
have the necessary co-ordination to control the
bicycle. To accommodate the vast array of height
and size variables in children, even within the same
age groups, juvenile bicycles come in different
wheel sizes and frame styles to best suit the rider’s
size.
Ladies and gents’ bicycles are also available in
a variety of frame sizes. Sizing is based on the
distance between the centre of the bottom bracket
and the top of the frame seat tube.
Female riders should take into account the slope
of the top tube to determine frame size suitability.
WARNING:
For safe riding your bicycle should
match your size correctly, otherwise
you may loose control and fall. Ideally
there should be a minimum clearance
of 25mm between the crotch of the
intended rider and the top frame tube
of the bike, while the rider straddles the
bicycle with both feet flat on the ground.
Clearance over the top of the frame ensures that
the rider can safely stand astride the bike when
forced out of the saddle, such as stopping at
traffic lights. Clearance heights vary according
to rider preference and between the different
bicycle models.
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PART 3 - BEFORE YOU RIDE
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