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User Manual Bay Pro | Jump
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
Durban Bikes
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Introduction Important Notices Suggested Height and Weight Traffic Safety
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Bicycle Components
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Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance Cleaning Corrosion
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Riding your Durban Riding During Low Visibility Riding Position Using Brakes Using Gears Using Quick Releases and Latches
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Bicycle Safety Checklist
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Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments
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Warranty
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Durban Bikes 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.
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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!
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Imported and Distributed in the United States by: Durban Bikes USA LLC 2041 Rosecrans, Suite 322 El Segundo, CA 90245 E-mail: durbanusa @ durbanbikes.com Phone: 1-855-42-BIKES
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Introduction WARNING 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 professional 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 other components are properly installed and adjusted.
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 Pedals Note 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 bicycle 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 Weight You 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.
Traffic Safety This manual is for reference only and should not be considered a complete guide. Please seek other 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 designated 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 surface and other hazards such as opening car doors or children playing.
If you are carrying extra weight or bags, make sure that the bicycle is stable.
Some places require the use of lights and other accessories, while cycling may be prohibited in some areas. Check local laws and regulations and obey them while riding.
Our bicycles are designed for riders from 4’8” to 6’3” (1.40 to 1.90 meters) tall.
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.
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Bicycle Components 13
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1. Wheels 2. Rear Derailleur
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3. Chain
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4. Crank
5. Pedals
6. Seat post 7. Quick Release 8. Saddle
9. Frame
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10. Frame Latch
11. Handle Post
12. Handle Post Latch 13. Handlebars
14. Brake Lever 15. Brakes
16. Headset
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17. Fork
Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance Do not perform maintenance or adjustment of the bicycle or components without sufficient knowledge 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 immediately.
Cleaning When 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.
Corrosion Tip 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 corrosion and sand is abrasive (so it wears down mechanical parts). To avoid this, you need to clean your bicycle every time you take it to the beach.
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 recommend you to do that at least twice per year.
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Riding your Durban Riding During Low Visibility
Riding Position
Using Brakes
Riding 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 conditions. Adults should always use lights, reflectors and reflective clothing while riding during low visibility.
The 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 handlebars are at the correct height and that you can reach the brakes and shifter comfortably.
Different 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.
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.
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 saddle 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.
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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 progressively 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, therefore 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.
Riding your Durban Using Gears
Using Quick Releases and Latches
Bicycle 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.
Quick releases hold wheels, seat post, handlebar and handle post in place. When adjusted properly, the seat post, handle post and handlebars will not rotate and the wheels will not come off.
Before riding, go through all the gears and make sure that they are all fully functioning. If gear shifting 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.
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 tremor, shake and stability of the frame (especially the latches of the frame and the handle post).
Make sure chain and cables are lubricated properly before riding.
WARNING
Tip To 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
WARNING Do not over tighten the stem bolt, handle post bolt, handle post quick release or any other clamping device.
Please take your bicycle to a professional mechanic 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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Bicycle Safety Checklist WARNING • 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 professional bicycle mechanic.
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 (especially 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.
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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.
Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments Step 1
Step 2
Fold Pedal *
Lowering the Saddle
A - Press the pedal to unlock
A - Unlock the seat post quick release B - Lower the saddle C - Lock the seat post quick release when the saddle is in a lowered position
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B - Fold Pedal
* Only bicycles with foldable pedals.
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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Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments Step 3
Step 4
Fold Handle Post
Fold Frame
A, B - Unlock the security lock C - Pull the latch lever D - Fold the handle post until it is parallel with the front wheel
A, B - Unlock the security lock C - Pull the latch lever D - Fold the frame using both hands
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Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments Adjusting the Handle Post
Unfolding
For your convenience adjust the height of the handle post using the following steps: A - Unlock the handle post quick release B - Adjust the handlebar up or down C - Lock the handle post quick release at the desired height
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To unfold your bicycle repeat steps 1-4 in reverse order.
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Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments ADJUSTING THE FOLDING LATCHES • The correct adjust of the folding latches is very important for user safety.
Handlepost
Frame Latch
Follow the steps in this guide to fold the handlepost. Use an Allen key to adjust the screws on the handlepost latch as the illustration below.
Follow the steps in this guide to fold the handlepost. Use an Allen key to adjust the screws on the handlepost latch as the illustration below.
The pressure increases with the screws tightening.
The pressure increases with the screws tightening.
Adjust the screws until you find the ideal pressure. Excessive pressure can prevent the latch to lock.
Adjust the screws until you find the ideal pressure. Excessive pressure can prevent the latch to lock.
Forcing to close may damage the system. When properly adjusted, the handlepost must have no play or movement.
Forcing to close may damage the system. When properly adjusted, the handlepost must have no play or movement.
• 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.
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Durban Bikes Limited Warranty A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Durban Bikes USA LLC (“Durban”) will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part of the bicycle 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 preventive maintenance are not covered by this Limited Warranty. The Owner will be responsible for the transportation 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.
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 accidentally 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, neglect, misuse or theft; • Modification of the frame, fork, or components;
B. WHAT IS WARRANTED
E. WARRANTY SERVICE
Bicycle Frame and Parts are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year from the purchase date, subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty.
The Owner should immediately stop riding the bicycle if a defect becomes known. To secure warranty service, the purchaser must report the product defect and request repair within the applicable warranty term.
C. CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
The Owner must present evidence of the initial check and adjustments of the bicycle made by a professional bicycle technician as well as the purchase date.
Before your first ride, the bicycle must be checked and adjusted by a professional bicycle technician. 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
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