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Setting the saddle heightLoosen the allen key bolt securing the seatpost (see
picture) and move the saddle to the desired heightTighten gently (torque 3.5 Nm). Be careful not to
over tighten.
Your child should just be able to put the balls of their
feet on the ground when seated on the saddle for
safe handling. The maximum height mark on the
seatpost should never be exposed above the frame.
Regularly check your childs saddle height and adjust
with growth.
Stem Bolt
4mm allen key bolt for
adjusting saddle height
Maintenance
All moving parts on your cycle will need lubricatingfrom time to time. The following list provides a guide
only, the frequency of use and weather conditions
being the biggest factor in determining necessary
lubrication.
ChainOil along its length with a proprietory cycle chain
lubricant or light oil. Wipe off surplus with a cloth.
Perform at least weekly and after washing/rain.
Brake pivot pointsLightly oil monthly and after washing/rain.
Pedals, wheel bearings, headsets,
bottom bracketsAll serviceable bearings need re-greasing at 6
monthly intervals. It is recommended that this task
is performed by your local bike shop as part of a 6
monthly service.
Tyre pressuresCheck your tyre pressures regularly with a pressure
gauge (most track pumps have one fitted). You
should not exceed the maximum tyre pressure printed
on the sidewall of the tyre and it is best if the chosen
pressure is not less than 70% of the maximum. For
presta valves (pictured), you must first open the
valve by unscrewing and tapping the valve end.
Inflate to correct pressure and then carefullyre-tighten to close the valve.
Stem Bolt Stem Bolt
Valve closed Valve open (for pumping)
Handlebar heightThe handlebars are adjustable for height. You can
find instructions on our website. If you are unfamiliar
with this procedure, we recommend you consult your
local bike shop.
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BrakesYour Islabike has had its brakes adjusted prior to
delivery. You should perform regular checks on theoperation of the brakes (children are not good at
reporting deficiencies!). Also check for brake block
alignment and wear. The blocks are marked with wear
lines, they should be replaced before they wear to this
point. The blocks should hit the rim squarely and
not touch the tyre. All of the block braking surfaceshould make contact with the rim and should not
overhang the edge of the rim. If you are unsatisfied
with the operation of the brakes in any way, consult
your local bike shop.
Chain tensionThe chain tension has been set correctly, so that at
its tightest spot, the chain can be moved a maximum
of 5mm up and down. If you need to remove the rear
wheel, make sure you re-set the tension correctly. If
the chain tension is too tight, the bike will be hard
work to pedal causing excessive wear to freewheel
and bottom bracket bearings; too loose and the
chain may fall off.
Recommendations for safe ridingIn addition to the regular checks outlined above
always check brakes, tyres and steering before
allowing a child to ride. Ensure child is wearing
sturdy footwear. If you choose for your child to
wear a helmet, ensure it is adjusted correctly inaccordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Even if your child is a competent cyclist always
make sure they have familiarised themselves with a
new cycle in a safe environment before letting them
tackle anything more ambitious. Make sure your
child is aware of the reduced performance of thebrakes in wet weather.
GuaranteeYour Islabike is guaranteed against faulty
manufacture as follows:
Frame and forks 5 years
All other parts 2 years
Please note this guarantee does not cover normal
wear and tear.
Recommended torque settingsAll handlebar stem bolts 5Nm - 8Nm
Seatpost bolts 14Nm
Seatclamp bolt 3.5Nm - 4Nm
Front and rear wheel bolts 14Nm - 18Nm
Crank bolts 30Nm
Pedals 30Nm
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Teaching your child
to ride a bikeLearning to ride a bicycle is one of lifes milestones,
a moment of great satisfaction for child and parents
alike.
Most children develop sufficient coordination to
balance and pedal a 2 wheeler somewhere between
3 and 4 years old. This development happens
quite suddenly and until it is reached there is little
point in trying to get them to ride but once
it is reached they should learn quite quickly.A few children will learn as young as 2 , but
this is very rare.
If your child has already ridden a Rothan or similar 2
wheeled balance bike they will already have learnt to
balance and will find it easy to learn to ride a bike with
pedals. This is the best way to get them started. If
they have ridden a balance bike, do notfit stabilisers
to their first bike with pedals as this will undo what
they have learnt.
If your child has not ridden a balance bike we still
recommend that you dont use stabilisers. A bike
steers by leaning and stabilisers prevent this so
they are not a good way to teach a child to ride. In
reality, stabilisers delay the point of learning, which
only happens when the stabilisers are removed. In
the meantime they have learnt to ride in the wrong
way and this has to be unlearned. We find it is much
easier to teach a child to balance if they have never
ridden a bike before than it is to teach a child who hasridden with stabilisers.
Your first lesson.Adjust the saddle so that they can get the balls of
their feet on the ground.
Choose a suitable place. A safe large open space
that allows your budding cyclist to wobble at will is
ideal. Choose tarmac or very short firm grass avoid
soft grass as the bike will not get enough momentum
to balance well.
Put the child on the bike. Support them by standing
behind them and holding on to their body under
the armpits. A sturdy jacket or jumper gives you
something to grip on. Do not hold the handlebars
as the child needs to feel how these respond to the
motion of the bike. Push the child along and let the
bike wander in any direction. You should be able to
steer the bike by leaning the child towards the right
and left. In this way they quickly learn how the bike
steers. If the child is ready they should quickly geta feel for balance and you can gradually let go, but
stay with the child to catch them if it goes wrong. It
will be apparent if they are not ready and you should
not force them. Simply put the bike away for a few
weeks then try again. If they have been riding on
stabilisers they will take longer to learn as they will
try and resist the natural lean of the bike. Once you
have committed to teaching them to manage without
it is important you dont confuse them by alternating
between riding with and without stabilisers.
Balance is usually mastered quite quickly. Pedalling,
starting and stopping can take longer so dont leave
your child unsupervised run along with them and
be ready to catch them when they want to stop.
And when they do manage to cycle for the first time,
savour the moment, its a precious one!
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A special note for parents:
As a parent or guardian you are responsible for the
activities and safety of your child. The huge benefit
to our health and well-being is well documented in
relation to cycling, but cycling is still a potentially
hazardous activity. In allowing your child to cycle
you assume responsibility for the associated risk.
What may be obvious to some may not be obvious to
others and our advice is designed to help you assess
and manage these risks. In addition to any other
hazards you perceive, pay particular attention to the
following:
Always supervise young children when riding.
Take into account their ability in handling their
bicycle and assessing the riding conditions,
traffic etc. Your child may be so excited that it
rides as fast as possible without thinking about
what may be around the corner or how much
distance is needed to slow down safely.
A bicycle is a spiky, hard metal object with
moving parts. Never allow a young childto play with their bicycle unsupervised. This
includes when it is parked against a wall or on the
floor. They could pull their bicycle on top of them
or trap their fingers, possibly causing injury.
The brakes on Islabikes are designed to be
light action and very effective. If your child
is used to pulling their brake levers with all their
might and nothing much happening they are likely
to do the same the first time they ride their
Islabike and may fall over the handlebars with the
possibility of serious injury. Always ensure your
child familiarises themselves with their new
brakes in a safe environment on a soft surface
whilst wearing a helmet before they venture
further afield.
Keep very young children away from older
children who are riding. Toddlers often want
to join in by running alongside and may try
and grab at the cycle. In doing so they
could suffer serious injury by trapping their
hands in moving parts.
If your child falls from the cycle always check
it for damage before allowing them to remount.
If in any doubt, have it checked by a qualified
cycle mechanic.
Your childs Islabike is not designed for
jumping or extreme forms of cycling like
downhill, freeriding, stunt riding, pump
tracks etc. If your child does engage in these
activities on their Islabike the frame and/or
components are likely to fail which could result
in a serious injury.