Kogan FS700CSTRBA Manuel utilisateur
USER GUIDE
FORTIS 700C URBAN
HYBRID ROAD BIKE
(3x7-SPEED, STEEL FRAME)
FS700CSTRBA
SAFETY & WARNINGS
This user guide was written to help you get the most performance, comfort, enjoyment and
safety when riding your new bicycle. It is important for you to understand your new bike.
By reading this user guide before you go out on your first ride, you’ll know how to get the
most from your new bicycle. It is also important that your first ride on your new bicycle is
taken in a controlled environment, away from cars, obstacles, and other cyclists.
Before First Ride
•Before first use, please double-check the function of all the parts of your bike. If you
have any doubts or if you detect a problem, please contact Kogan.com for support.
•Respect local and national road traffic regulations.
•For your safety, it is highly recommended that you wear a certified helmet.
•When used during heavy rain, snow, in slippery conditions or in the case of low visibility,
be careful and adjust your speed.
•The illustrations in this user guide are used simply to provide examples; the components
of your bicycle might differ. In addition, some of the parts shown might be optional and
not part of your bicycle's standard equipment.
•The following user guide is only a guide to assist you and is not a complete or
comprehensive manual of all aspects of maintaining and repairing your bicycle. If you
are not comfortable, or lack the skills or tools to assemble the bicycle yourself, you
should take it to a qualified mechanic at a bicycle shop. Additionally, you can contact
Kogan.com for support.
Correct
Helmet fits snug
and covers forehead
Incorrect
Forehead is exposed and
vulnerable to serious injury
Helmets
Always wear a properly fitted, Australian standard approved helmet while riding your bike.
WARNING:
Always wear a properly fitted helmet when you ride your bicycle. Do not ride at night.
Avoid riding in wet conditions
General Warning
Bicycle riding can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances. Proper
maintenance of your bicycle is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury. This user
guide contains many WARNINGS and CAUTIONS concerning the consequences of failure
to maintain or inspect your bicycle. Many of the warnings and cautions say, “you may lose
control and fall”. Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat
the warning of possible injury or death whenever the risk of falling is mentioned.
Kogan.com does not encourage: trick riding, ramp riding, jumping, aggressive riding, riding
on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding with heavy loads, riding double,
commercial activities; such use is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury to the
rider.
Note to Parents
It is a tragic fact that most bicycle accidents involve children. As a parent or guardian, you
bear the responsibility for the activities and safety of your child. Among these responsibilities
are to ensure;
•That the bicycle that your child is riding is properly fitted to the child
•That it is in good repair and safe operating condition
•That the play of young children is supervised by an adult
•That you and your child have learned, understand and obey not only the applicable
local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, but also the common sense rules of safe
and responsible bicycling
As a parent, you should read this user guide before letting your child ride the bicycle. Please
ensure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding.
Choosing the Correct Size Bike
Frame Sizing:
When selecting a new bicycle, the correct choice of frame size is a very important safety
consideration. To determine the correct size bicycle for the rider:
•Straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and flat on the ground.
•There must be at least one inch (2.5cm) of clearance between the highest part of the
top tube of the bicycle and the crotch of the rider with the tires properly inflated.
•To measure the inseam, use a measuring tape to measure from the ground (with shoes
on) to the inseam of your pants.
•Subtract the standover height from the inseam measurement to ensure that you have
the recommended amount of clearance. If you have less than one inch or more than
three inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm), you may need to move up or down a frame size.
Weight Limit:
The maximum structural weight recommendations for our bicycles are;
• 20 inch bicycles: 80 kg
• Adult bicycles up to 26 inches: 125 kg
CAUTION: For safe and comfortable riding there should be a clearance of no less
than 1 inch between the inseam area of the intended rider and the top tube of the
bicycle frame, while the rider straddles the bicycle with both feet flat on the ground.
WARNING: If the bicycle is too large the rider cannot reach the pedals easily, or the
ground when stopping which may result in loss of control and/or injury.
Road Safety
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. You need to know and practice
the rules of safe and responsible riding.
•In the interest of safer cycling, make sure you read and understand this user guide. Note
and perform pre-ride safety checks.
•Some states and local laws may require that your bicycle be equipped with a warning
device such as a horn or bell and a front and rear light if the bicycle is to be ridden aer
dark.
•Always wear shoes when riding a bicycle and avoid loose fitting clothes.
•Check your brakes frequently. The ability to stop your bicycle is critical. Roads are
slippery when wet so avoid sharp turns and allow more distance for stopping. Caliper
brakes may become less efficient when wet. Leaves, loose gravel, and other debris can
also affect stopping.
•Always ride in the same direction as traffic. Never ride against traffic.
•Stop and look before you leave an alley, driveway, or parking lot. Ride only when it is
clear.
•Follow the traffic flow in a straight line and stay close to the curb or in the bike lane,
when available. Watch for cars moving in and out of traffic.
•Obey all traffic regulations. Most traffic regulations apply to bike riders as well as
automobile operators.
•One rider per bike. Never carry other riders. This is dangerous and makes the bike harder
to control.
•Always be alert. Pedestrians have the right of way. Be alert when riding near parked
cars and ride far enough away from cars so that you won’t get hit if someone opens the
car door.
•Use caution at all intersections and stop signs. Stop and look both ways before
proceeding.
•Use hand signals. Communicate by using hand signals to tell other drivers what you are
going to do. Signal before turning unless your hand is needed to control the bike.
•Proper lights are recommended if you ride at night. Be sure to have a strong head-light,
a tail light, and a full set of reflectors. Check that reflectors are clean, straight, unbroken,
and securely mounted.
•Never carry packages or objects which obstruct vision.
•Never hold onto a moving vehicle while riding.
•The kick-stand is designed to support the bicycle only, not the bicycle and the rider.
•Avoid the following hazards: drain grates, potholes, so road edges, gravel, sand, wet
leaves, and/or any obstruction in the road. Failure to do so could cause wheel(s) to
buckle and result in personal injury to the rider.
•Wet weather riding - riding your bicycle in wet conditions is not recommended. In wet
conditions traction and braking power is reduced. Riding in such conditions could result
in personal injury.
•Proper helmet use. A helmet that meets Australian standards should always be worn
when riding a bicycle. The helmet should fit properly and be worn on the crown of the
head, not tipped back. Ensure to replace your helmet at least every three years to
ensure the structural integrity of the foam. Replace aer impact, regardless of lack of
visible damage to helmet.
•Use bike lanes when available. Also note that in certain states, cars may use bike lanes
when turning.
•Respect “bicycles are prohibited” signs.
Night Riding
Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A cyclist is very
difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn,
dusk or at night. Adults who choose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at dawn,
dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized equipment
which helps reduce that risk. Consult your local bicycle shop about night riding safety
equipment.
WARNING: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights. Riding at dawn, at
dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility without an adequate bicycle lighting
system and without reflectors is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from your
bicycle. They are an integral part of the bicycle’s safety system. Removing the
reflectors reduces your visibility to others using the roadway. Being struck by other
vehicles may result in serious injury or death.
Child Safety Rules
To avoid an accident, teach children good riding skills with an emphasis on safety.
•Always wear a properly fitted helmet.
•Do not play in driveways or on the road.
•Do not ride on busy streets.
•Do not ride at night.
•Obey all traffic laws, especially stop signs and red lights.
•Be aware of other road vehicles behind and nearby.
•Before entering a street: Stop, look for traffic, enter only when safe.
•If riding downhill, be extra careful. Slow down using the brakes and maintain control of
steering.
•Never take your hands off the handlebars, or your feet off the pedals when riding
downhill.
Cranks & Pedals:
•Ensure pedals are securely tightened to the cranks.
•Ensure cranks are securely tightened to the bottom bracket and
are not bent.
Frame & Fork:
•Check that the frame and fork are not bent, broken, or cracked.
•If either are found to be bent, broken, or cracked, they should be
replaced.
Wheels & Tires:
•Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended range as
displayed on the tire sidewall.
•Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear.
•Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks.
•Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.
•Check that axle nuts are tight.
•Do not over inflate.
Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks:
Brakes:
•Ensure front and rear brakes work properly.
•Ensure brake pads are not over worn and are correctly positioned
in relation to the rims.
•Ensure brake control cables are properly lubricated, correctly
adjusted, and display no obvious wear.
•Ensure brake control levers are properly lubricated and tightly
secured to the handlebar.
Derailleurs:
•Check that the front and rear derailleurs are adjusted and
functioning properly.
•Ensure that the shier levers are securely attached.
•Ensure that derailleurs, shi levers, and control cables are properly
lubricated.
•Shi through all the gears while pedaling to ensure that the
derailleurs are adjusted and functioning properly.
SAFETY CHECKLIST
Chain:
•Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly.
•Extra care is required in wet or dusty conditions.
•On bicycles equipped with coaster brakes, check for proper chain
tension.
•Check to make sure your chain guard is tight and not touching the
crank or chain.
Bearings:
•Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely and display no excess
movement, grinding or rattling.
•Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom
bracket bearings.
Handlebars:
•Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened,
and allow proper steering.
•Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks
and the direction of travel.
OVERVIEW
Bike
Tools Required (not included)
Adjustable
Wrench
Slip Joint Pliers
15mm Open
Ended Spanner
Flat Head
Screwdriver
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Allen Key Set
(4 - 8mm)
ASSEMBL
Y
Step 1: Aligning the forks
•The frame, handlebars, front wheel, and other components are attached with zip ties.
Li everything out in one piece, and set it down, with the chain facing upwards.
•Remove the zip ties, and remove any padding or packaging.
•First, align the fork. Rotate it, to ensure it moves freely without binding (Figure 1), making
sure the fork is pointing in the right direction, with the fork blades facing forward
(Figure 2).
CAUTION: As you assemble the bike, it’s a good idea to place a little white grease
or anti-seize compound on the seat post, stem and threads of the bolts to prevent
rusting.
Getting Started
Open the box and check that all parts are present.
We strongly recommend reading the user guide before beginning. If you aren’t comfortable
with the assembly, you should bring your bike to your local bike shop to have a qualified
mechanic put it together for you. Please ensure you need to read this entire user guide
before you ride or let anyone else ride it.
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