User manual DAHON PAQ MINI 2008

[. . . ] » The smoothest and fastest gear change happens when changing gears while pedaling with low force. BRAKING On long and steep downhill roads, simultaneously use rear and front brakes to avoid heating up of the brakes. Excessive heating of the hub with the back pedal brake may result in loss of lubricant and braking too hard. This will lead to a trip to the repair shop. Read the applicable user manual for each bicycle equipped with i-BRAKE or band brakes. [. . . ] That means it must be pulled out of the hub as far as it will go. 3 While pulling the plastic retainer (1), it should not be possible to pull the shift cable further out of the hub. ­ Shift cable has too much play: Shift the twist shifter to the 1st gear. Reduce play of the shift cable by turning the barrel adjuster (2) at the shifter. 3 1 4 4 2 ­ Shift cable is too taut: The shifter won`t shift into 3rd gear or the hub doesn`t shift in 1st gear or will permanently switch between 1st and 2nd gear. Shift the twist shifter to the 1st gear. Decrease shift cable tension by turning the barrel adjuster (2) at the shifter. 4 » Shift the twist shifter to the 3rd gear and check again, until there isn`t any play in the shift cable. 6 i-MOTION 3 · June 2006 MAINTENANCE AND CARE REMOVE AND FIT REAR WHEEL REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL 5 E 5 6 7 8 Shift the twist shifter to the 1st gear. Pull the plastic retainer (1) off the cable stop bracket (2). Disconnect the shift cable by disengaging the link (3) of the cable nipple (4). Loosen the axle nuts (5) and remove the nuts and the retaining washers (6) underneath them. If applicable, unscrew the frame clamp connection (7) of the brake lever. 6 2 1 7 4 3 » Remove the rear wheel. 8 5 6 7 i-MOTION 3 · June 2006 7 MAINTENANCE AND CARE REMOVE AND FIT REAR WHEEL FITTING THE REAR WHEEL » Place the rear wheel into the rear frame. 9 1 9 Slide one retaining washer each (1) onto each axle end. The serrations of the retaining washer must bear against the dropout of the frame. 10 2 Align the stop 10 parallel tocableframebracket (2) the stay (3). 11 tighten them alternately with a torque of 30 ­ 40 Nm (266 ­ 350 in. lbs. ). Mount the axle nuts (4) and 3 11 4 12 If applicable, mount the brake lever (5) between the two straps of the frame clamp (6). The frame clamp must be seated on the frame with no play. Tightening torque: 2 ­ 3 Nm (18 ­ 27 in. lbs. ). 12 6 5 8 i-MOTION 3 · June 2006 MAINTENANCE AND CARE REMOVE AND FIT REAR WHEEL 13 set to the 1st gear. Make sure that the shifter is 13 E 14 hooking in the link (7) of the Make the cable connection by shift cable to the cable nipple (8) on the hub. 15 completely onto the cable stop 14 bracket (10). 7 Slide the plastic retainer (9) 8 15 10 9 i-MOTION 3 · June 2006 9 MAINTENANCE AND CARE C L E A N I N G A N D L U B R I C AT I O N CLEANING » Your SRAM i-MOTION 3 components are well protected from external evironmental impacts. Never use lubricants or solvents to install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips provide an axial safety function and may not become separated from the handlebar. » Make sure that the shifter and brake lever function properly and are unobstructed (re-adjust if needed). » Never ride without the handlebar grips. The turning grip of the twist shifter could become loose. This can result in severe injury. 25 2 26 2. 5 mm 1. 7 Nm (15 in. lbs. ) 3 14 i-MOTION 3 · June 2006 A S S E M B LY OF COMPONENTS A S S E M B LY S H I F T CABLE Make sure that the cable housing length is sufficient to allow an extreme turning angle. » Also consider the influence of adjustable handlebars and stems on the cable housing length. 27 E 27 the frame. Fasten the cable housing on 28 The cable housing must be movable at the fastening points. » Avoid tight bends when installing the shift cable. 28 set to the 1st gear. Make sure that the shifter is 29 1 29 hooking in the link (1) of the 30 Make the cable connection by shift cable to the cable nipple (2) on the hub. 2 Slide the plastic retainer (3) completely onto the cable stop bracket (4). 30 4 3 i-MOTION 3 · June 2006 15 A S S E M B LY OF COMPONENTS GEAR ADJUSTMENT » Shift the gears up and down repeatedly before setting the shifter so that the shift cable can settle. twist shifter to the The shift cable must be without play in 3rd gear. That means it must be pulled out of the hub as far as it will go. 31 32 1 32 While pulling the plastic retainer (1), it should not be possible to pull the shift cable further out of the hub. ­ Shift cable has too much play: Shift the twist shifter to the 1st gear. [. . . ] ­ Shift cable has too much play: Shift the twist shifter to the 1st gear. Reduce play of the shift cable by turning the barrel adjuster (2) at the shifter. ­ Shift cable is too taut: The shifter won`t shift into 3rd gear or the hub doesn`t shift in 1st gear or will permanently switch between 1st and 2nd gear. Shift the twist shifter to the 1st gear. [. . . ]