Page 2 - HBC Limited Warranty; This Limited Warranty covers all parts of the bicycle.
HBC Limited Warranty Part or model specifications are subject to change without notice. This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for your HBC bicycle. There are no other express warran-ties. The only uses for this product are described in this manual. Warranty registration is not re-quired. This L...
Page 3 - Meanings of the Safety Instructions; ” or “; WARNING
Owner’s Bicycle Identification Record Safety Information Meanings of the Safety Instructions This symbol is important. See the word “ CAUTION ” or “ WARNING ” which follows it. The word “ CAUTION ” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, mechanical damage or failure...
Page 4 - The Owner’s Responsibility; “Special Instructions” supplied and; Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle; To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider:; Rules of the Road; to the rider or to others.
The Owner’s Responsibility WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and jumping. If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow all assemb...
Page 6 - Introduction; Small Adjustable Wrench
This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles. Some of the illustrations may not lookexactly like the parts of the bicycle, but the instructions are correct. If the bicycle has any parts thatare not described in this manual, look for separate “ Special Instructions” that are supplied wi...
Page 7 - Front Wheel
Front Wheel If the bicycle does not have a front fender, go to Step 2. 1. Attach front fender [1] to the fork [2] with screws [9]. 2. Assemble the front wheel to the fork: - If the axle nuts are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by removing them with an open endwrench or adjustable wre...
Page 10 - Operation; - Move the quick release lever to the “open” position.
Operation To remove the wheel: - Move the quick release lever to the “open” position. - It is not necessary to turn the adjusting nut to remove the wheel. Before riding the bicycle: - Especially after parking in a public place, always check that the quick release mechanism is properly installed and ...
Page 11 - Snap In Style; - Put the reflector onto the reflector bracket; Front Reflector Bracket and Clear Reflector Assembly; Reflector Assembly
This section covers the assembly of the front reflector to the front reflector bracket. Determine whichstyle you have before beginning assembly. Snap In Style Screw In Style 1. Assemble the clear reflector to the front reflector bracket: WARNING: Install the clear reflector exactly as shown or it wi...
Page 12 - Front Reflector Bracket Installation; Bottom of Fork; Top of Fork; - Tighten bearing cone [7] by hand to make sure the bearings are tight
Front Reflector Bracket Installation Bottom of Fork Top of Fork Handlebar Mount Style 1 Handlebar Mount Style 2 This section covers several different placements of the front reflector bracket. Make sure the frontreflector is vertical (perpendicular to the ground). The front reflector bracket will mo...
Page 13 - - Tighten bearing cone [2] by hand to make sure the bearings are tight; Handlebar Mount - Style 1 and Style 2; - Put the clamp [1] as near the handlebar stem as possible
Bottom of Fork 1. Attach the hardware to the fork: - Remove and discard plastic cap [5] on fork [6] - Tighten bearing cone [2] by hand to make sure the bearings are tight - Install sheath stop [3] and locknut [4]. You may not have a sheath stop. If you do not, install a keyed washer and locknut. NOT...
Page 14 - Rear Reflector Bracket and Red Reflector Assembly; Assemble the red reflector to the rear reflector bracket:
This section covers the assembly of the rear reflector to the rear reflector bracket. Determine whichstyle you have before beginning assembly. Snap In Style Screw In Style Rear Reflector Bracket and Red Reflector Assembly 1. Assemble the red reflector to the rear reflector bracket: WARNING: Install ...
Page 15 - Rear Reflector Bracket Installation; Seat Post
Rear Reflector Bracket Installation Post Clamp Seat Post Rear Brace This section covers several different placements of the rear reflector bracket. Make sure the rearreflector is vertical (perpendicular to the ground). The rear reflector bracket will mount on the seat post, post clamp, or rear brace...
Page 16 - Rear Brace; - Put bracket on brace so the bracket points up; Style 1 - Bolt and nut; Assemble a reflector between the spokes of each wheel:; Spoke Reflectors
Rear Brace 1. Install bracket on rear brace: - Put bracket on brace so the bracket points up - Install bolt and nut (also washer, if provided) - Tighten securely. Operation and Maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed, damaged, or ...
Page 17 - Operation and Maintenance; reflector
Style 3 - One-quarter turn - Put fastener [6] over a spoke [7] and into each reflector - Turn fastener clockwise one-quarter of a turn. Operation and Maintenance WARNING : For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the fro...
Page 18 - Handlebar and Stem; Assembly; Inside mount style
Handlebar and Stem The bicycle may have different styles of handlebar stems. One style mounts inside the fork while theother mounts around the outside of the fork. Follow the instructions for the style that you have. Assembly 1. Assemble the stem to the fork: Inside mount style - If necessary, assem...
Page 22 - If you accidently drop the seat post; into the seat tube, you may not be able to remove it.; Seat Post Style; Seat
Assembly CAUTION: If you accidently drop the seat post into the seat tube, you may not be able to remove it. 1. Install post clamp on seat tube: - Put the clamp on the seat tube. Push the clamp [1] down so you can see 1/16 inch [2] of the seat tube [3] above the clamp. NOTE: Some post clamps are wel...
Page 25 - There is a right pedal marked “R” and a left pedal marked “L”.; Pedals
CAUTION: There is a right pedal marked “R” and a left pedal marked “L”. The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. Tighten it in aclockwise direction. The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. Tighten it in acounterclockwise direction. 1. Turn the right pedal marked “R” [1] into the right side o...
Page 26 - Brake Systems; Adjustments
Brake Systems Adjustments WARNING: You must adjust the front and rear brakes as written before you ride the bicycle. 1. Put the brake shoes in the correct position: - Loosen the nut [7] of each brake shoe - Adjust each brake shoe so it is flat against the rim and aligned with the curve of the rim - ...
Page 27 - Sidepull Brake
The following sections describe final brake system adjustments required before riding. Determinewhich style you have and follow the instructions. 1. Check tightness of caliper brake mounting nut or cantilever mounting bolt: - Make sure each caliper brake mounting nut or cantilever mounting bolt is t...
Page 29 - Reducing Caliper Brake Noise (Caliper Brake Only); - Make sure the caliper brakes are adjusted correctly
7. Test the travel of each brake lever: - Squeeze each brake lever with strong pressure - If the brake lever touches the grip, do Steps 1 through 7 again. WARNING: After you do Steps 1 through 7 again, if either brake lever touches the grip or does not work well, have a bicycle service shop repair o...
Page 30 - Operate the brakes as follows:
Operation Operate the brakes as follows: - Squeeze the brake lever on the handlebar - The brake lever pulls on a cable that is attached to the brake - The brake squeezes the rim between two brake shoes. Operate the brakes by slowly and continuously squeezing both brake levers until you feel the brak...
Page 31 - Always stop the bicycle before you use the water bottle.; NOTE: Thoroughly wash any water bottle before you use it.; Install cage and water bottle:; Accessories; Bags; Attach bag as written in these instructions.
Water Bottles Determine which water bottle looks most like the one you have and follow the instructions. WARNING: Do not use a water bottle while riding. Always stop the bicycle before you use the water bottle. NOTE: Thoroughly wash any water bottle before you use it. Install cage and water bottle: ...
Page 34 - Shift System
Shift System 1 Operation There are two shift levers on the bicycle. The right-hand shift lever operates the rear derailleur andthe left-hand shift lever operates the front derailleur. Operate the shift system as follows: - The rider turns the rear shift control around the handlebar (for twistshift m...
Page 35 - General Adjustments
2 - They allow you to pedal easier and at a faster rhythm, but with less distance traveled per pedal revolution - For the best performance in this case, do not use the smallest rear sprocket [3] - When riding downhill or with the wind, you may wish to keep the chain on the largest frontsprocket [4] ...
Page 36 - Rear Derailleur Adjustments
- Turn the “low” adjusting screw so the left inside edge of the chain cage [17] and the chain [18] just do nottouch - Remove the slack from the cable wire and tighten the nut of the cable clamp. 2. Put the “high” adjusting screw in the correct position as follows: - Shift the chain onto the largest ...
Page 37 - Chain
- Loosen nut of the cable clamp [12] - Turn the “high” adjusting screw so the jockey roller [7] is in line with the outside edge of the smallest rear sprocket [8] - Remove the slack from the cable wire and tighten the nut of the cable clamp. 2. Put the “low” adjusting screw in the correct position a...
Page 38 - “Special Instructions”.; Repair and Service; To change the suspension:
WARNING: - Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembledand adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”. - Immediately ...
Page 39 - If you ride the bicycle for a moderate; Maintenance; Tires
Three-Piece Cranks (on some models) Maintenance Both three-piece crank arms [1] were tightened to the spindle[2] at the factory. After riding the bicycle the first few times,make sure the crank arms have not loosened. If either crankarm has loosened during this “break-in” period, have ittightened by...
Page 40 - What; Lubrication
Maintenance WARNING: Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur. The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil o...
Page 41 - Head Tube Bearings; - The wheel spins freely and easily; Inspection of the Bearings; Suspension Fork
Maintenance Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings oncea year or any time they do not pass the following tests: Head Tube Bearings The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you shouldnot be ab...
Page 42 - Replacement Part Order List; Part Number
1 Replacement Part Order List To order warranty replacement parts, call us at (E.S.T.) 1-800-872-2453. To order the correctpart, refer to the model number stamped on the inside cover of this manual and substitute itfor the “xxxxx” below in our Part Number system. For example, if your model number fr...
