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User Manual
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All Gazelle bikes have a unique frame number. This and other details can be recorded here.
If your local police force runs a cycle tagging scheme then we recommend that you get your
bike registered. The details that you record here will be necessary for that registration.
It is important that you bring your bike to your Gazelle dealer to have it serviced within 3 months and
within 1 year after you start using it. This servicing consists of the following actions / inspections:
Note down your frame
number on this page
and put the sticker of the
safety lock on the spot
indicated below. If your
bike doesn’t have a lock
(as is the case with racing
bikes or mountain bikes)
only note down the
frame number.
Owner
Name:
...................................................................................
First
Service after
Address:
................................................................................
service
a year
Postcode:
.............
City of residence:
.......................................
Adjusting brakes:
Front brake
O
O
Rear brake
O
O
Bike model:
...........................................................................
Inspection lighting:
Dynamo
O
O
Light wiring
O
O
Brake system:
.........................................................................
Headlight
O
O
Taillight
O
O
Lock number:
.......................
Key number:
..............................
Tyres/wheels:
Front tyre
O
O
Frame number:
......................................................................
Rear tyre
O
O
Front axle nuts
O
O
Rear axle nuts
O
O
Spoke tension, optionally truing the
O
O
Date of purchase:
......................
weel if it is buckled
Seller:
...................................................................................
Chain tension
O
O
Gear system:
Adjusting gear shifters
O
O
Signature seller: Signature owner:
Adjusting derailleur / gear hub,
O
O
if necessary
.....................................
........................................
Seat
O
O
Always properly lock
your bike and attach
it to a ixed object as
well, if possible. Use a
Sold Secure approved
lock.
What to do in the case of theft?
If you are unfortunate enough to have your bike stolen report it to
the police. When you do so, bring this booklet so that the police will
have the details for your bike which will make it easier to identify
should it be recovered. If your local police force operates a cycle
tagging scheme registering your bike will make it easier to identify.
Signed as correct:
.............................................
............................................
City:
.............................................
............................................
Date
:
.............................................
............................................
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 INTRODUCTION
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CYCLING COMFORTABLY
The seat
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8
The handlebar
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10
Suspension
......................................................................
12
Handlebar grips
...............................................................
13
Kickstand
.........................................................................
13
On your way
....................................................................
13
THE USE OF THE BIKE
Lights
...............................................................................
14
Brake systems
..................................................................
18
Hub gears
........................................................................
20
Derailleurs
.......................................................................
21
Tyres and wheels
..............................................................
22
The chain
.........................................................................
23
Bottom bracket, cranks and pedals
................................
23
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Maintenance of the frame
..............................................
24
Technical maintenance
...................................................
25
Adjusting the derailleurs
................................................
30
Recommended tightening torques
................................
33
Tyre inspection and maintenance
..................................
33
MINOR REPAIRS
Repairing a puncture
......................................................
34
Removing the front wheel
..............................................
35
Removing the rear wheel
................................................
36
Repairing the lights
........................................................
37
Repairing the rear light
...................................................
38
Repairing the dynamo
....................................................
38
Tensioning the chain
.......................................................
40
Replacing the chain
........................................................
41
Replacing the pedals
......................................................
41
AND WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW…
Cycling safely
...................................................................
42
Theft prevention
.............................................................
43
Some important addresses
.............................................
45
Certificate of guarantee
...................................................
46
General
............................................................................
47
In conclusion
...................................................................
47
OVERVIEW COMPONENT NAMES
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48
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 Congratulations on your new Gazelle! It ensures that you
will enjoy thousands of kilometres of relaxed and carefree
cycling fun. Ever since Gazelle produced its first bike in 1892,
your comfort and safety have been a priority. As the premier
bike brand in the Netherlands, Gazelle was the first bicycle
manufacturer to receive the ISO 9001-2000 certificate for its
quality system.
You can be certain that your bike has been designed and
manufactured with the utmost care using high grade and resilient
materials. That’s why Gazelle can offer you a long-lasting
warranty. In the back of this booklet you will find the certificate
of guarantee.
Your new bike on a continuous basis it is recommended that
you maintain it well and have it checked regularly by your
Gazelle dealer. This booklet will advise you how best to do this
and how to do minor repairs yourself. In addition, you will find
all the information that you need for an exact and tailor-made
adjustment of your bike.
We advise you to read this user manual carefully and to keep it in
a safe place. Your Gazelle dealer is always prepared to help you
out with advice and assistance.
We wish you lots of cycling fun!
Koninklijke Gazelle N.V.
P.O. Box 1
6950 AA Dieren, the Netherlands
www.gazelle.nl
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Upon delivery, the Gazelle dealer has adjusted your bike just right for you.
However, sometimes it’s convenient to slightly change the sitting position.
To prevent muscular pain during a long ride, for instance. Gazelle bikes are
designed in such a way that you can easily do this. This chapter will advise
you how to adjust your Gazelle in order to make it most comfortable.
Gazelle Comfort Post and Gazelle Comfort Seat
With the Comfort Post seat post (fig. 2) it is possible to adjust the seat
angle without tools. By pushing the safety catch (A) you can lower the
lever (H). This makes it possible to set the ideal seat angle by moving the
seat up or down. You can shift the seat to the front or back by loosening
Allen bolt (B). Once the seat is positioned correctly, retighten Allen bolt
(B) with 1 Nm.
H
A
2
The seat
The seat is an important part of your bike and comes in different varieties.
For instance, the seat of a racing bike is hard and small, whereas the seat of a
comfort bike is wider and softer. Many of our bikes are fitted with Gel seats.
These are designed to change shape in order to distribute the pressure of
the rider’s backside more evenly. Gel seats shouldn’t be left out in the bright
sun for too long since this can cause the padding to overheat?
With the Comfort Seat’s seat post (fig. 3) you can adjust the seat to the
front or back by lowering lever (A). Subsequently you lock the seat in the
right position by shifting the lever back up.
B
A
Comfort Seat inserts
Inserts (fig. 4) determine the seat’s cushioning. Standard, the seat is
provided without insert. If you weigh between 80 and 100 kg, you are
advised to apply the green insert. If you weigh between 100 and 130
kg it’s best to choose the blue insert. If you weigh less than 80 kg, for
instance, and want a less flexible seat an insert can offer a solution also
(e.g. for longer rides). To place the inserts loosen the three bolts and take
off the seat cover. Add the insert and put back the seat cover. Now you
can retighten the bolts. When demounting the seat the stopper on the
bottom of the seat should be removed. Do not adjust the bolts on both
sides of the seat post, because these keep important components in place.
They do not clamp the seat post. All inserts are available via Gazelle’s O&A.
A
1
Saddle Height Adjustment
The best way to check the ideal height of your seat is by sitting on the bike.
The toes of one foot must be able to touch the ground, whereas the heel of
your other foot rests on the pedal that is in its lowest position. In that case
your leg is stretched almost completely, but still feels relaxed. If you can
touch the ground with both feet, the seat is too low. If you want to adjust
the height of the seat, simply loosen bolt (A) or the Allen bolt on the chain
side. Then you can adjust the seat according to your wishes. Firmly retighten
the bolt after (fig. 1).
A
3
B
C
When you do this, please be aware that the safety indication MIN
or STOP isn’t visible.
The ideal sitting position
The seat’s ideal position is different for everyone. It often takes a bit of
time before you have found the perfect position. Furthermore, it depends
on the kind of bike ride you take. If you take a long, sporty ride it is best to
point the seat slightly downwards. If you take a short bike trip it is often
more convenient to sit upright and point the seat slightly upwards.
Warning: the seat should never be adjusted while riding the bike!
Normal seat
Using bolt (B) you can adjust the seat to the front or back and set the seat’s
angle. The comfort is determined not only by the seat’s height, but by its
adjustment as well (fig. 1).
Seat Switch and Gel Seat
In the case of models with a Seat Switch seat angle adjuster you can adjust
the seat without tools. All you have to do is push down the lever (H) beneath
the seat and determine the ideal position. Subsequently you push the lever
(H) back up. If it is difficult to operate the lever, you can slightly loosen nut
(M). If you loosen the nut too much, the seat will tilt. If you loosen bolt (B),
you can adjust the seat to the front or back (fig. 2).
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