K2 Bike S User's Manual
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1. cleatsurfaceson yourshoesand the clip surfaceson the pedalsto ensure there isno debris mud stones etc that might interfere with the action of the sytem Toenterthe pedals place yourfooton the pedalsurface and move ituntilyoufeelthe cleat beginto engage inthe retention surface Pressdown and you should heara clickto sgnalthatyou are locked into the pedal Lift yourfoot gentlyto be sure yourcleatsare completely engaged 3 release from the pedals twit yourheeloutaway from the bike while keeping yourfoot level with the ground Important Always disengage atleastone footfrom the pedals before coming to a complete stop ai Caution Improperuse of clipless pedalscan be extremely dangerous and can resultin loss of contol and Clipless Pedal Release severe injuries Consult your authorized K2 Bike dealerif you are unsure aboutclipless pedal operation MAINTENANCE In this section Lubrication 2 1 Chain The drive chain hasmany moving partsand should be lubricated often Remove exc essdittorgrime and use Lubrication a quality chain lube regularly Wipe excesslube fromthe chain Do notgetany lube onthe rims asthiswil prohibit properbrake function Brakes Derailleurand Brake lt simportantthatyou periodically lubricate cablesto ensure properbrake and shifter actuation Yourk2 Bike sequipped with dotted cable sopsthatallow youto remove cable housng from the frame Side the housngsalong the cable wire and lubricate the portionsof cablesthata2. forsafe operation tis importantthatall usersunderstand the rulesof safe riding and are properly prepared forallriding conditions K2 Bike strongly recommendsa formalcourse in bicycle safety Also follow these generalguidelinesforsafe operation Safety Tips 1 Alwayswearprotective clothing including an ANSorSnellapproved bicycle helmet eye protection and gloves Be Cable Routing certainthatyourclothing cannotbecome entangled inthe chainringsorwheels Make sure the bicycle fitsthe rider and thatthe ridercan easly reach and operate the controls Proper Frame Sizing Alwaysabide bytraffic lawswhen riding on the road Use hand signals ride with traffic and alwaysride single file when riding with a group Ride defensively Be alert You may be hard formotorissto see Be ready to stop suddenly Mechanical Quick and avoid hazardsatalltimes Check Ifyou intend to ride atnight do notremove the standard reflectorson yourbike K2 Bike strongly recommendsthe use of aftermarket lightsfront and rear Itisimportantthat you can see and be seen in the darkness Reflective Clothing salo recommended p t CAUTION Girvin stongly recommends that you add properfrontand rearlights if bic ycle will idden atnight orin low light situations Night riding without lights can be extremely dangerous and can result in the rider running into something or being run in to causing severe i
3. of suspension sag Suspen sionsag isthe amounta shock compressesunderthe weightofthe rider All suspension sytemsshould exhibitsome amount of suspension sag Girvin bikesand forksshould set up properly with a certain amountof sag The optimum sag amountforall ofourrearand front suspension systems is 20 of the total shock shaft stroke or 20 of the total wheel travel For example OurCrossLinkforkshave a totalshock shafttravelof 52mm which yieldsa totalwheeltravelof 76mm To calculate the optimum sag forthisfork multiply 52mm by 2 The answergivesyou a suggested sag which forthe Cos Linkis10mm atthe shock or15mmatthe wheel We suggestthat you measure the amount of sag atthe shock instead ofthe wheel See the nextsection on Preload tp adjustthe amountofsag The suggested suspension sag amountsforourbikesand forksare asfollows Frame Rearshock Fork Frontshock Total Wheel Travel Sag atShock Carbon Frame 5500C 4500C 100mm 8mm 2 Tube frame 5000 4000 100mm 8mm Extreme Frame Animal Beag 125mm 8mm World Cup Frame 3000 2000 1000 90mm 10mm Downhill Frame AnimalDH 150mm 10mm Cross Link All models 76mm 10mm Chubby 100mm 20mm ChubbyLT 125mm 25mm Preload Preload isthe amount ofload placed ona spring to increase the spring rate in the initial partof travel Allof ourshocksfeature adjustable preload Preload is used to achieve the properamount of suspension sag foryourbike orfork Remember You mustfirst start
4. tepsshow you how to make smalladjustmentsto yourbicycle sshifting system 1 Shiftyourbicycle into the smalestcog inthe back hardestgear and into the middle chainring in the front 2 Shiftinto the nex biggercog inthe backgearswith the shifterand while holding the rearwheeloffthe ground pedalthe bicycle Ifthe bike doesnot shiftinto the next gear orhestatesand makesa lotof noise you wil need to tighten the gear cable Move to sep 4 Ifthe chain movesup to the next gearwithout hestation yourgearsare fine Whenlooking atthe backofthe bicycle youwilsee a bameladjusteron the backofthe rearderaileur To tighten the gearcable tum the bareladjustercountercloc kwise 1 4tum Do nottum the adjustermore than 1 4tum Repeat Seps l through untilthe bike shiftswell ifthisadjustmentdoesn tsolve the problem take yourbike to anauthorzed dealerforservice Wheels and Tires Otherthan properinflation yourwheelsand occasonalmaintenance Inspectthe wheelforsraightnessand foranydentsorcracksin the rim In addition 1 Checkwheelsand spokesfortightnesseach week ffany spokesare nottight ortend to rattle you should have the Spokestensoned and the wheelaligned atyourdealer loosenesswhen you move the wheelfrom sde to sde have the wheelbearingsadjusted by yourdealer Cleanthe braking surface onthe sdesofthe rimsregularly to ensure good brake performance Checkyourtire pressure before every ride Maintain pressure atthe rec
5. Beast Brake pivot allotherbikes M8 Fed AnimalDH Uppershock 1 45 BHCS Yes Bue Lite Tech 17450 Lowershock mostbikes M6x1x38SHCS Yes Blue Lowershock 3000 2000 1000 M6x1x20SHCS No None Lowerstrut 3000 2000 1000 M6x1x23BHCS Yes Blue Deraileurhanger M4x8FHCS Yes Bue Bottle bos 5 8 155 5 Yes None Service Kits The following Replacement Service Kitsare available from yourk2 Bike Noleen Authorized Dealer They are intended foruse by yourK2 Bike Noleendealerorotherqualified mechanic possesing the propertraining and tools K2 Bike 1000 2000 3000 also 857 style Bearing Seal Kit Replacesallbearingsand seals RK001 Bike 5500C 4000 Most bikes Bearing Seal Kit Replacesallbearingsand seals RK008 CrossLink Seal Kit allmodels Replacesallclearpivotsealsand otherparts RK004 CrossLink Bearing Kit Replacesalllinkbearings RK006 Chubby SealKit Chubbyand Chubby LT ReplacesalChubbyseab RK007
6. K2 Bike Owner s Manual PRO ZLEX VIN FULL SUSPENSION BIKES 1998 K2 BIKE OWNER S MANUAL PDF TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Your K2 Bike GENERAL BICYCLE INFORMATION Safety and Fit Safety Tips Cable Routing Proper Frame Sizing Mechanical Quick Check Bicycle Care Cleanliness Bike Storage Proper Shifting Avoid Jumping Preventing Bicycle Theft Lubrication Operation Quick Releases Wheel Removal Braking Shifting Pedals Maintenance Lubrication Brakes Drive System Wheels and Tires General Maintenance Schedule K2 BIKE SPECIFIC INFORMATION Suspension Tuning Tuning Variables Tuning Adjustments Smart Shock K2 Bike Specific Maintenance Main Pivot Maintenance K2 Bike Maintenance Schedule Torque and Lubrication Table Service Kits INTRODUCTION Congratulationson the purchase of yournew K2 Bike Since 1989 when we jump started the suspension revolution with the introduction ofthe Flextem we ve been atthe forefront of suspension innovation In 1990 we released the first production full suspension mountain bike ever the original Pro Fex Overthe lateightyears we ve refined ouroriginaldesgnsto provide you with comfortand controlonlya welldesgned suspension bike can provide Happy trails YOUR K2 BIKE GENERAL BICYCLE INFORMATION SAFETY AND FIT Safety Tips In this section While bicyclescanbe an enjoyable meansofrecreation ortransportation you should recognize the responsbiltiesrequired
7. an to the front Be consderate ofothertrailusers Alwaysride within the limitsof yourskilllevel Attend a mountain bike class read booksand atic lesaboutmountain bike technique and seekoutthe induction ofexperienced riders n WARNING Riding overoffroad obstacles steep downhills and wetterrain can be extremely dangerous and can result in serious injuries Be sure of your abilities before attempting to ride difficult terrain D CAUTION K2 Bike strongly recommends thatyourK2 Bike be assembled and adjusted by yourauthorized K2 Bike dealer Yourauthorized K2 Bike dealer possesses the propertraining and tools to service your bicycle Improperly assembled oradjusted bicyclescan be extremely dangerous and can resultin failure during use ffyouhave quesionsaboutany partof yourbic ycle contact yourauthorzed K2 Bike dealerorcallusat 401 765 0130 Cable Routing Make sure thatbrake and gearcablesare cutto the properlengthand properly outed You should be able to tum yourhandleba rsfrom sde to sde withoutanytensonorpuling onthe cables You should also be able to compressthe rearsuspenson withoutanytenson orpuling onthe cables Also allofyourfrontcablesshould be routed onthe insde of the legsonthe Noleen CrossLinkand Chubby forks Formore detailed instructions onpropercable routing see your Noleen Cross Link orNoleen Chubby Owner s Manual CAUTION Make sure that your brake and gearcables are routed properly on your K2 Bike Failure to route yourcables p
8. ave brake leverswhichcanbe adjusted forreach f you have smallhandsand find itdifficultto squeeze the brake levers yourdealer canadjustthe reachforyou Yourbrakeswill require readjustment of the reach adjusmentischanged Referto Maintenance Brakesformore information on adjusting yourbrake levers Handlebar Position Check this out Mechanical Quick Check QuickReleases Before every ride take a few minutesto inspect yourk2 Bike asfollows Tire Inflation Brake Function Important Thisis nota comprehensive maintenance checklist If you suspecta problem with yourbicycle do D not ride the bike until the problem has been corrected If you are uncertain about the cause of or how to correct a problem consult yourauthorized K2 Bike Dealer WheelSraightness Quick Release Check 1 Quick Release Check f Inflation Presta valve Mr Pad Aligned with Rim Surface Pad gt e Parallel Brake Pad Alignment t Direction f Rim Rotation Brake Pad Toe in 4 Quick Release Wheels Are the quick releases tightened properly CAUTION Improperly adjusted wheel quick releases can be extremely dangerous and can resultin failure during use and severe injuries NN The wheelson yournew K2 Bike are attached with convenientsngle leverquickreleases allowing themto be easly removed and reindalled For detailed instuctionson the properoperation of yourquickreleases ref
9. cable anchornutand hold the brake pads againstthe rim Pullthe cable through the anchornut with pliersand retighten the cable anchornut Loosen the brake pad fixing boltand adjustthe pad toe inso thatthe rearofthe pad isspaced 3mm fromthe rim surface while the front ofthe pad has1mmofrim clearance Retighten the pad fixing bolt Some bicyclesare provided with an adjustmentforleverreach Bytuming the leveradjusmentscrew clockwise the leverscan be adjusted closer to the handlebarsforriderswith snalerhands Barreladjusersare ako provided to compensate forcable stretch Asthe brake padswear the hand leverwillgetcloserand closerto the barbefore applying the brakes Tum the barreladjusterc ounterc loc kwise to compensate When you have achieved the conectcable tenson tighten the baneladjusterlocknutwith yourthumb and forefinger oll aall H CAUTION If your brakes are not working properly do not ride your bicycle If you are atall unsure of how to adjustyour brakes Girvin strongly recommends thatyou take your bike to an authorized K2 Bike dealer for service Improperly adjusted brakes can be extremely dangerous and can resultin failure during use and severe injuries EE Drive System Itmay be necessary to adjust shiftersto compensate forcable stretch We suggestthatalladjusmentsbe made by yourK2 Bike Dealerorother qualified technician There are smalladjustments however thatcan be made bythe consumerto improve the shifting of yourbicycle The following easy
10. compress enough you probably need softer springs If you have preloaded the spring more than five full tums try stiffer springs Damping Damping isthe action of contoling shockshaftspeed The rate atwhicha spring compressesand extendscanbe controlled bya numberofways OurNoleen Shocksuse hydraulicsto controlthe motion of ourshocks There are two typesof damping rebound and compression The firsttype of damping that effectsshockperformance isrebound damping Rebound damping contolsthe rate at which the spring extends backto itsoptimum sag length Ifthe spring extendstoo quic kly the suspension willexhibita bouncy or overly lively feel oo much rebound damping willcause the shockto feel dead or unresponsve The chart below providesguidelinesto adjusting yourshockdamping E The second type of damping is compression damping Compresion damping assitsthe spring to controlthe rate ofshockcompressin Adjusting Damping Adjusting the compresion damping willmake the shockfeelessntialy harderorsofter Compresion damping becomesmore importantas suspension travelincreasesand asshockshaft speed increases Referto the chart below to see when more orlesscompresson damping is preferred RiderVariables Rebound Damping Compression Damping LighterRiders need less need less HeavierRiders need more need more Aggressive Riders need more need more Recreationalriders needles needles manysmallbumps needles needles big hitsand bumps needmore
11. e italone Lubrication Keeping yourbicycle properly lubricated isone ofthe mostimportantthingsyou can do to maintain the properfunction of yourK2 Bike Do not overlubricate yourbike The tepsforproperlubrication are covered in Maintenance Lubrication Familiarzng yourself with how yourbicycle worksisvery importantand willallow youto getthe mostenjoymentfrom yourK2 Bike The following section highlightsa few of the main functionsof yourbicycle Quick Releases The wheelson yournew K2 Bike are attached with convenient single leverquickreleases allowing them to be easly removed and reinstalled Please read and follow these instuctionsto ensure safe insallation operation of yourbike swheels 1 Alwayscheckboth wheelsbefore you ide 2 Reachdownand openthe quickrelease lever Gently push down on the bicycle and make sure thatthe axle isfirmly seated in the frame orforkdrop outs While postioning the quick release leverto stick straight out 90 from the bicycle spin the adjusternut on opposte ade of the quickrelease clockwise until youfeel ight resstance Closed Quick Release Operation Quick Release Operation V Brake style Brake Release With the heel of yourhand rotate the quick release leverin toward the bicycle Make sure the leveristucked against the frame or fork so that itis safe from trail hazards which might force itopen As you rotate the leverin toward the bike you willfeel resstance Do nottighten
12. ecommend yearty disassembly and regreasng formaxmum performance and durability Referto K2Bike Maintenance Service Tables foralitorque and lubrication specifications Torque and Lubrication Table Plvot Adjustment Service Kits 1 Removethe rearwheel 2 Removethe boltsthatattach the shockorstrut shockto the swingam and disconnectthe stut Looseneach winga m pinch boltone tum Liftthe swingarm ashigh aspossble withouthitting the frame then let itfall Don tletswingarmfallinto front derailleur The swingarm should drop with no resstance Now gradually tighten both pinch boltsindivid ually untilthe swingarm fallssowly through itsarc underitsown weight Both boltsshould have roughly the same torque 5 Reinsallthe shockorstut shockpivotboltsand the rearwheel See Service Tablesfortorque specs Pivot Adjustment NOTEDo notovertighten the pinch boltsasthiscan cause damage and premature wearto the pivotassembly Pivot Lubrication 1 Remove the rearwheeland the shockorsrut shock 2 Loosenthe two swingam pinch bolts 14 Pivot Lubrication Loosenand unscrew the main pivotboltsxorseventums Tap onthe head ofthe boltwitha plastic hammerto push outthe lefthand pivotaxe Remove the pivotaxe boltand thread itinto the left hand pivotaxe Use the boltto pullthe axle out Gently tap the right hand pivotaxe out from the inside with a sockethead driverorsmalltap Remove the swingarm from the pivot taking care notto lose the fourquad ri
13. erto Operation Quick Releases Please read and follow these instuctions to ensure safe installation of yourbike swheels Quick Release Tests Liftthe front rearofthe bicycle offthe ground and give the tire a sharp downward blow The wheel should feelsolidly mounted Tyto rotate the quickrelease eversc ounterclockwise withoutrotating out A properlytightened quickrelease leverwil notspin Ifyouare uncertain aboutthe wheeltightness orhave any furtherquestionsa bout the properfunction of quickrelease levers please referto Operation Quick Releasesin the next section 4 Tire Inflation Are your tires pumped up enough Inflate yourtiresto the desired pressure within the range printed on the side wall Higher pressure within the range provideslessrolling ressance onpavementorhard dit and ako givesa harderride Lowerpressure within the range providesimproved traction in offroad conditions and a softer more cushioned ride K2 Bike recommendsthat you use a hand pump and gauge to achieve propertie inflation Gasstation pumps gaugesare often inaccurate and caneasly overinflate tires There are two differenttypesof valvesforbicycle tubes schraderand presta AlllK2 Bike modelsuse presta valves Schradervalvesare gandard automobile tire valvesand canbe inflated with mog andad pumps Prega valvesare a that require the userto unscrew the top ofthe valve before inflation Ifyou do not have a pump thatwillwork with presa valves an adaptori
14. ftthe gearsto the smallescog and openthe brakesby releasing the lead pipe onthe V Bakes Open the quckrelease and while holding the bike off ofthe ground firmly strike the top ofthe rearwheel The wheel should falloff easly To reinstallthe wheel place the axe in the dropoutsand gently push down onthe bicycle to make sure the axe isfirmly seated The wheel should be centered between the forklegsorthe rearchainstaysand seatstays In the rear line the malegcog on the rearwheelwith the chain and hold the rearderailleurbackwhil you side the axe into the dropouts Release the rearderailleurwhen the wheelisseated firmly in the frame Follow the insuctionsabove on Quick Releases Braking Yourbicycle sequipped witha brake leverforeachhand The rightleveroperatesthe rearbrake while the left leveroperatesthe front brake You should familiarize yourself with braking action through practice and repeated use While both brakesisvery effective in making quickstops it s possble to initiate lossof contol by braking aggressively while tuming on dippery surfaces Alo recognize thatwateron yourwheelswil cause the brakesto lose topping power Thinkahead in wetstuationsand apply brakesearier Many K2Bike modelsare equipped with V Brake tyle brakes These brakesprovide a tremendousamountof stopping powerand should be used carefully Make sure that you are familiarwith the powerofthe brakesbefore you attempt any off road riding Brake Lever num 1 Caution Imp
15. he differentneedsand desresof many differentriders The following variablesorfactorsshould be consdered when adjusting the suspension ofa K2 Bike Rider Weight Smallerbicyclesare assumed to be ridden by lighterridersand are supplied with softersuspensonsthan largerbikes If yourare talland sim or shortand stocky you may wish to install softerorstiffersprings Type of Riding A bicycle used forhigh performance off road riding should have siffersuspenson than one intended forrecreationalroad use The severe impacts and high speedsofseriousoff road riding demand stiffersprings while more casualriding ismore comfortable with softersprings In general the bike should be setup to maximize the use of full suspension tra velin the conditionsto be encountered Personal Preference New suspenson ridersoften preferstiffersuspensonsthat feel more like a rigid bikes However suspension worksbes when a rideradaptshis Syle fully to use the suspension A spring that feelssoftat first may be exactly whatyou wantaftera weekof riding Tuning Adjustments Once youhave an understanding ofthe variablesaffecting suspenson tuning you can now move onto actually adjusting yoursuspenson to fit yourneeds The Tuning Adjustmentsof yourK2 Bike suspension are Spring Rate Spring Rate isthe amountofload required to compressa coilspring one inch We suggestdifferent spring ratesforourbikesand forksbecause differentridersplace differentloadsonbicycles The provided spring rate char
16. hishole Correct Saddle Height CAUTION Adjusting the seatpost higher than the maximum height mark on post or maximum height hole on frame can result in failure during use and severe injuries Itisalso possble to adjustthe seatfore and aft orto adjustthe angle to enhance individual comfort We suggest you sartwith the saddle in a middle postion with the seatpostclamp centered onthe seat rails and with the top ofthe saddle levelwith the ground Very smallchangesto saddle canhave a substantialeffecton comfortand performance Consequently whenevermaking changesto saddle postion do so in small incrementsuntilyou have found the mostcomfortable postion Be sure to tighten allboltsafteradjustment hasbeen completed Handlebar Height and Reach Saddle Position Yourk2 Bike isequipped with a stem which clampsonto the outsde ofthe steerertube ofthe fork The height ofthistem may be changed sightly by adding orremoving headsetspacers f youneed to adjust yourhandlebarpostion beyond these snalladjusments you lhave to geta longerorsortersem with a higherorlowerrise Anotheroption differenthandlebarwitha differentrise Consult ourdealerforany changes thatyoumayfeelare necessary Be sure to retighten allboksafteradjusmentshave been completed Control Position The brake and shifting controlson yourbike are postioned where they workbestformos people The angle ofthe controlsand theirpostion can be changed Asyourdealerforhelp withthisadjusment Many bikesh
17. hockdamping and specifically compression damping The Smart Shocksystem isanelectronic compression damping adjusterwhic h automatically adjusts formore orlesscompres sion damping according to shock shaftspeed and main piston location IfyourK2 Bike modelisequipped with Smart Shocktechnology you will probably wantto run the mode setting on Smart mode mostofthe time Smart mode optimizesshockaction forever changing off road conditions Ina few cases the stiff orsoftsettingsmay be desrable For instance ona long smooth climb the stiff setting willreduce suspension motion ifdesred When youstop to take a break SmartShock automatically switc hesto seep mode tp save energy Standard 9 voltbatteriespowerthe system yielding abouteight hoursof use percharge Rechargeable batteriesare recommended Ifthe batteries should getused up during the ride the shock will notc ease to function The Smart Shock will simply revertto a base line compression damping setting that delivers the same high standard of performance Noleen Shock users have come to expect K2 BIKE SPECIFIC Tools Needed MAINTENANCE 5and 6mmHexWrench In lb Torque Wrench with 5 and 6mm hexbits Tools Needed K2Goo orotherTeflon fortified grease Thread ocking compound Loctite Blue 242 Main Pivot Main Pivot Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The K2 Bike pivotisdesgned to be easly maintained The main pivotbolttorque and swingarm pinch bolttenson should be checked each month We also r
18. needmore CrossCountry riding needles needles Downhill riding needmore needmore The damping action thata riderislooking forisa controlled suspension action Thiscontrolled feeling may vary according to rderpreference terrain and may otherfactors Experimenting with differentlevels of damping helpsa rider dial in theirprefemed level of suspension damping With shocksthat have adjustable damping like the Noleen NR 2and NR 4 ridersshould try riding with the damping dialsatthe full off postion and the fullon postion The desred adjustmentwil probably fallsomewhere in between ending up closerto the fullon postion Noleenshockscanako be revalved or customized to uita particularridersneeds Thisworkshould only be completed Nokenorbyanother authorized Noleen Service Center Do notattemptto workon the intemalsofany shock Noleen shocks only be serviced by Noleen orby an authorized Noleen Service C enter Service thatis performed by anyone otherthan Noleen oran Authorized Service Centercan damage the shock and resultin failure during use and severe injury D Noleen shocks are pressurized with 200 psi of nitrogen Attempting to disassemble a charged shock is ex tremely dangerous and can resultin serious injury Smart Shock IfyourK2 Bike isequipped with an NR 5 Smart Shock then read on f you have not read the Suspension Tuning Damping section yet please do so now The damping section willprovide you with an understanding ofthe conceptsofs
19. ngs Thoroughlycleanallpartsand inspect forwearordamage Replace partsasnecesary Liberally grease allnylon bearingsand quad ringswith Goo orotherwaterproof Teflon fortified grease Place quad ringsbackinto recessed groovesoninsde and outsde ofeach swingarm knuckle Reinsallswingarm and pivotaxes Torque main pivotboltto 175in lbs Make sure that pivotaxesare pressing into the main pivothole See the previousnoteson Main PivotAdjustment K2 Bike Maintenance Schedule Required Inspection Service Every Ride Monthly Checktorque onallbolts 4 Checkshockfunction 4 Cleanbicycleframe component shocks Adjus spring preload setting Adjusswingam pinch bolts Lubricate fork see Noleen ForkManual InspectFrame Swingamfordamage Remove regrease orreLoctite retorque allbolts Inspect service shock Ingpect Service allNylon Bearings You should periodically inspectyourK2 Bike frame and swingam fordamage from crashesand hard riding You should cleanand closelyinspect the headtube area bottom bracketarea and allfrontand rearsuspenson parts Torque and Lubrication Table These tablesare provided asa reference forqualified techniciansto service all K2 Bikes Product PaitName Location Sze Description Torque in Ibs Lubrication Loctite 5500C 4500C Mainpivotscrew M8x1 25 x65 SHCS Yes 5000 4000 Swingam pinch M6x1x20SHCS Yes Bue 3000 2000 1000 Brake pivot 1000 3000 M10 No Red Animal
20. njuries or death Bake carefully Apply steady even pressure to both brake levers Too much pressure onthe rearbrake canlockup the wheeland lead to lossofcontrol do much pressure onthe frontbrake can caus the rearwheelto ground orthe front brake to lockup and sip outfrom underyou Allow extra stopping distance in wetweather Yourbrakes and tireswill have lessgrip in wet conditions Forfurtherinstuctionson braking see Operation Braking Mountany bags racksorotheraccesoriessecurely Added weightshould be minimized asitcanalterthe handling ofa bicycle Be certain thatthese accessoriescannotlimitbrake operation orbecome entangled inthe wheelsor drivetrain parts forsingle riders only An extra ridercan negatively affectbicycle handling and can result in loss of control fyourframe orforkdevelopsa crackorisinvolved inanaccident itshould be broughtto yourdealerforcomplete inspection Do notride a damaged bicycle visible Damaged bikescan be extremely dangerousand can resultin failure during use and severe injuries After a crash take your bike to your authorized Bike dealer or other qualified technician to verify its structural integrity Offroad riding requiresthe developmentof specialskilsto cope with varied hazards Ride on established trails Avoid rocks 095 holes drop offs and otherobsacles Ondesents reduce peed shiftyourweightback grip the seatbetween yourthighs and apply sightly more pressure to the rearbrake th
21. ommended levelprinted on the tire sde wall General Bicycle Maintenance Schedule Required Inspection Service Every Ride Monthly Checkquickrelease wheelattachment 4 Checktire inflation Checkwheelstaightness Checkbrake function Checkshifting system Retighten all bolts Cleanbicyck frame components Checkforloose pokes Ingectand lubricate chain Inspectand lubricate deraileurs Checktiresforwear Inspectand lubricate hand brake levers Inspectand lubricate brake pivots Inspectand tighten crankset Clean inspect and lubricate pedals Inspectrefiectors Regrease wheelbearings Regrease headsetbearngs Lubricate seatpos 10 SUSPENSION TUNING In this section Tuning Variables Tuning Adjust ments Smart Shock K2 BIKE SPECIFIC INFORMATION Inthissection you willleam how to set up properly yourK2 Bike suspenson Ourbicyclesare desgned to offerwide adjustability formany different riders tmay be necessary to purchase different springsin orderto tune yourK2 Bike We offera wide variety of coil springsforthispurpose Thissection providesguidelinesfortuning yourK2 Bike rearsuspenson and also briefly disc ussesNoleen front suspenson set up Fora more complete guide to front suspension tuning please referto yourNoleen Cross Link orNoleen Chubby Owner s Manual Tuning Variables Allridersare different Therefore bicycle suspenson needsto be able to adjustto t
22. re normally located within the housing Drive System Wheels and Tires Brake and DerailleurPivots Every month you should puta few dropsof lubricant on the brake and derailleur General Bicycle pivots Be carefulnotto getany oilon the brake padsorrims Wipe off excessoil before riding Maintenance Brake Lever Adjustment Drive System Adjustment Wheel Crank and HeadsetBearings Once a yearyou should have yourdealerinspect lubricate and adjustyour bike f you ride many miles orfrequently ride in offroad ormuddy conditions have yourbike checked more often Brakes brakeson yournew K2 Bike should have been completely adjusted by yourdealerwhen new Due to cable sretchand pad wearduring use the brakesshould be adjusted periodically Don t wait untilthe hand leversbottom out onthe handlebars Itissafesttp take yourbike tp an Authorized K2 Bike dealerforbrake adjustment Yourauthorized dealerhas the taining experience and propertoolst do the job The following instructions are provided for the owners having sufficient knowledge and proper tools to do the job 1 Loosenthe barreladjusting locknutand tum the adjusterc ounterc loc kwis untilthe brake padsare approximately 1 5mm from the rim surface Thentighten the adjusting barrellocknutto keep the adjusterin place Ifthe adjusterisunsc rewed way and you gill have more than 1 5mm of pad to rim clearance tum the adjusting barelclockwise allthe way backinto the holder Loosenthe
23. roper brake operation can be extremely dangerousand can resultin severe injuries limb Hills High Speed Qquewenow ueu MZ Proper Shifting Shifting There are two shiftercontrolsmounted on yourhandlebars I simportantthatyou leamto use the shiftersto cycle effectively in varied terrain The lefthand shiftercontolsthe chain postion on the frontsprockets The righthand shiftermovesthe chain from one sprocketto the nextin the rear You should experiment with these controlsuntil you become familiarwith theiruse The pedalsmustbe tuming while you move the shifters You should only putlight pressure on the pedalsduring each shiftso thatthe chain can easly move from sprocket to sprocket Optimal pedalrotation speed is50to 90 revolutionsperminute Youwilfind that shifting to a smallerfrontsprocketora largerrearsprocketwillallow youto climb hilseaser Move the chain closerto the center ofthe bicycle to climb hils and awayfromthe centerasspeedsincrease Pedals Toe Clips Straps isequipped with toe clips straps itisimportantto familiarize yourself with theiruse If you do nothave previousexperience with the system practice entry and exit before you ride Postion yourbike besde a walland hold yourseff up while you practice Then proceed to a flat empty spotsuchasa field orparking lotforsome easy ride practice In addition 1 Keeptoesrapsloose when riding in unfamiliarorrough
24. roperly can be extremely dangerousand resultin a loss of control and severe injuries Proper Frame Sizing Standover Height Mos k2 Bike framesare offered infourszes We desgn ourbikeswith aslow of a tandoverheightaspossble When szing a frame a minimum of three inchesofclearance between the riderscrotch and the top tube ofthe bicycle isrequired Thistoomisneeded due to the uneventerain encountered when riding offroad The three inchesshould allow you to hop off ofthe pedalsand straddle the top tube safely ina panic stuation Correct Standover _ D Waming Riding a frame thatistoo large or too small can lead to loss of control and injury m P Saddle Height and Position Youshould adjustthe height of yoursaddle to accommodate yourleg length When seated onthe bicycle ina normalriding postion yourknee should be sightly bentat maximum extenson pedalatlowestpoint o setthisheight ston the bike and place one heelona pedal With the pedalatitslowes point the down postion you should justbe able to touch the pedalwith yourheel Raise orlowerthe seatpost by loosening the postbinderboltorusng the quickrelease asyou would a frontorrearwheel quickrelease Underno circumstancesshould the seatpost extend from the frame beyond its Minimum Insertion or Maximum Extension mark On some K2 Bike modelsthere isa maximum heighthole on the backof the seat tube orseatmast Do notextend the seatpost beyond t
25. ructions Bike Storage Store Your Bike Inside Protectyourbike from rain now and moisture to avoid Store yourbike away from sunlightasultravioletrayscan fade paintand crack tubberand partsovertime When goring yourbike forprolonged periods firstclean and lubricate it Hang the bicycle offthe ground Be sure thoroughly to examine the bicycle before riding itaftera period of storage Proper Shifting Ease up when shifting Reduce pedal pressure sightly before and during each shift Lesspressure reduc eswearand tearand the possbilty of bent shifting components aswellasproducing smoother more precise gearchanges Avoid Jumping Ride safely Neverintentionaly manipulate yourbike so asto make the wheelsleave the ground Ride sowlyoversteps curbs and bumps Caution umping orstuntriding can lead to frame orcomponentfailure during use and severe injuries m HQ MEEEEEET Preventing Bicycle Theft Be careful when leaving your bike Keep a record of yourbike sserialnumber located on the bottom brackethousng Alwaysuse an effective lock when leaving yourbicycle unattended When locking yourbike secure both wheelsaswellasthe frame Beware of seat seatposttheft The bestformoftheft protection is common sense Be aware of yoursuroundingsand be careful where you leave yourbike locked orunlocked If you plan on leaving yourbike unattended fora long period oftime do notleav
26. savailable from yourlocaldealerthatwil allow the use ofa gandard schraderpump witha prega valve 4 Brake Function Are the brakes working well Frmlypresseach brake leverto be sure the brake mechanismsworkfreely and properly Be sure there isno binding and thatthe brake padssqueeze the rim tightly enough to the bicycle safely The front edge ofthe padsshould be spaced 1mm from the rimsurface withthe rearedge 3mm fromthe rim surface Thisisreferred to as toe in Forfurtherinstructionson brake adjustment see Maintenance Brakes Visually inspectthe brake padsto be sure that 1 The brake padsare aligned with the rim surface and are striking the riminthe middle of the sdewalland are not slip ping off ofthe rim into the tire oroffthe rimtowa rdsthe centerof the rim The trailing rear edge ofeach brake pad isspaced 2mm furtheraway from the rim surface thanthe leading front edge ofthe brake pad Refened to as toe in The curved ead pipe thatholdsthe brake cable housing isfirmly seated in tsholderthatatta chesto the top of the brake arm Ifyourbrakesare tight loose orimproperly centered referto Maintenance Brakesforfurtherinstuctions Y CAUTION If your brakes are not working properly do not ride your bicycle If you are unsure of how to adjustyour brakes K2 Bike suggests youtake yourbike tp an authorized K2 Bike dealerforservice Improp erly adjusted brakescan be extremely dangerous and can resultin failure during
27. terrain where you may need to remove yourfeetfromthe pedalsquicklyorunexpectedly Loosen srapswiththe drap Proper Toe Clip use Toenterthe pedals sraddlethe bike and postion the right pedalin the 4o clockpostion The pedalcage willhang upsde down Place the ballofyourfooton the frontedge ofthe pedaland scrape yourfoot bac kwardsto rotate the clip 180 Now side yourtoe forward into the clip Push down onthe pedal ston the seat and sait rolling Take a few pedalstrokesto gain momentum Now repeatthe processto place yourleftfootin the lefttoe clip Getting into yourpedalsmay seem difficultatfirst butthe more you practice the easeritwil become 4 Torelease fromthe pedals raise yourheeland pullyourfootup and back Important Alwaysdisengage atleastone footfrom the pedalsbefore coming to a complete stop Caution Improperuse of clipless pedalscan be extremely dangerous and can resultin loss of contol and severe injuries Consult your authorized K2 Bike dealerif you are unsure aboutclipless pedal operation Clipless Pedals IF yourbike isequipped with cliplesspedals itisimportantto familiarize yourself with theiruse If you do nothave previousexperience with the system practice entry and exit before you ride Postion yourbike besde a walland hold yourseff up while you practice Then proceed to a flat empty spotsuchasa field orparking lotforsome easy ride practice In addition 1 Before attempting to clickinto yourpedals inspectthe
28. the quick release by holding the adjusting nut and simply spinning the quick release lever The cam action of the leveris necessary to ensure adequate wheel attachment Ifyou did notfeelressance when tightening the lever the quickrelease isnottightenough Retum the leverto the open postion 90 4from the bicycle spin the adjusternut clockwise a couple more tums and retighten the lever testing forresstance Repeatsep 6untilyou mutus consderable butnotuncomfortable force to tighten the quickrelease lever Make sure the quickrelease leverdoesnotcome in contactwith the forkleg ofthe bicycle Once again make sure the quick release is tucked in so as not to be vulnerable to tail obstacles which might inadvertently release it Referto Safety and Fit Mechanical Quick Check to make sure you ve tightened the quick re leasesproperly Wheel Removal M SS SS SSS CAUTION Improperly adjusted wheel quick releases can be extremely dangerous and can resultin failure during use and severe injuries lll The wheelson yournew K2 Bike are attached with convenientsngle leverquickreleases allowing them easly to be removed and reinstalled To remove a wheel fist disconnectthe lead pipe from itsholderand open up the brakes Then open the quickrelease lever You may need to hold the adjusting nutopposte the quickrelease and spinthe release leverbefore pulling the wheelfree Inthe rear shi
29. tsare suggested spring ratesaccording to riderweight Keep in mind these chartsare only suggestions Spring selection salo affected greatly by riderpreference More aggressve ridersmay desre theirspringsto be stiffer while a more recreationally oriented ridermay like a softerride with softersprings Experimentation with a couple different spring ratesmay be necessary to find the corect setup Consultthe tableson the following page to selectthe spring setthat sbestforyou Remember these are recommendations You may wish to Sifferorsofterspringsthan recommended due to the terrain you ride yourriding style and personalpreference Noleen Forks Cross Link Chubby Chubby LT up to 1401 175 3Blue 3Tan 4Blue 4Tan 130 170 200 1Blue 57Tan 2Blue 6Tan 160 200 200 6Tan 8Tan 190 230 225 5 Tan 1Pink 7Tan 1Pink over230 250 4Tan 2Pink 6Tan 2Pink Spring Type NB2L x x3 MCU MCU Rear Shock Removal Shock Spring Removal Animal Beast Rear Animal DH 4 up to 140 130 170 160 200 190 230 over230 Spring Type NB175 xx NB175 x x or NB2 x x Spring rate hasan effecton damping The higherthe spring rate the more damping willbe required to controlthe motion of the shock Thisis why lighterridersfeeltheirshocksmay be overdamped while heavierridersmay not perceive enough damping See the noteson Rebound Damping and Compression Damping below fora furtherexplanation Changing Coil Springs CAUTION Girvin strongly recommends that
30. use and severe injuries Dn Usa5C L K eX L S 4 Wheel Straightness Are the rims rubbing against the brakes Checkto see that yourwheelsare notwarped Lift one end ofthe bike and spinthe wheel Watch the gap between the rim and brake pad Ifthe gap remainsconstant the rim isstraight Ifthe gap varies take yourwheelsto yourauthorized Bike dealerbefore riding yourbicycle While yourK2 Bike isdesgned foroff road riding itwilllastlongerand give you yearsof enjoyment when properly taken care of Please follow these bicycle care instructionsto keep yourK2 Bike running well BICYCLE CARE In This Section Cleanliness Bike Storage Proper Shifting Avoid Jumping Preventing Bicycle Theft Lubrication OPERATION In This Section Quick Releases Wheel Removal Braking Shifting Pedals Cleanliness Keep Your Bike Clean Remove dirtand mud with water mild detergent and a damp cloth Dontspraythe mud and dittoffof yourbike with a pressurzed hose Ifthe bearingsin the headset hubs orbottom bracket grind orsound sandy they may need to be serviced oradjusted Take yourbike to yourlocalK2 Bike dealerforhelp Neversubmerge the bearings asthiscan lead to premature wear Should you accidentally submerge any bearing you may have contaminated the bearing grease Disassemblyand regreasng maybe necessary Aftercleaning yourbike dryallpartswitha softcloth and refer to Maintenance Lubrication for further inst
31. with the proper spring rate in orderto getthe correctamountof sag Preload isgovemed bya few guidelines 1 All springs should be preloaded atleast 1 2mm in orderto hold the spring in place firmly Measuring Optimum 2 The comectamountofpreload can only be achieved with the propersuggested spring rate See the spring Suspension Sag rate chartsto find the comectspring foryourweight Neverincrease the preload ona spring past5 full tums of the preload adjuster If you have tightened the preload adjusteroverfive fulltumsand are still getting too much sag move up to the next spring rate Spring Preload Adjusment 1 Tighten preload adjusteruntilthe spring isheld firmly 1 2mm and measure the distance between the preload adjusterand the bottom containment washer Postion the bicycle besde a walland geton Place yourfingerslightly on the Steady yourself and putyour feeton the pedalsand ston the seat Have a friend re measure the new distance between these two points Subtract the seated measurement from the unseated measurement to find the amount of sag Refer to the Suspension Sag chartforthe properamount of sag foryourbike orfork Ifthe bike compresses underthe ridermore than recommended tighten the preload a bitata time and re measure the compression until you hit the right amount If the bike is compressing less than recom mended loosen the preload to get the rightamountof sag Ifthe preload isatfull loose and the bike still won t
32. your K2 Bike be disassembled and adjusted by your authorized K2 Bike dealer Your authorized K2 Bike dealer possesses the proper training and tools to service your bi cycle Improperly assembled oradjusted bic yclescanbe extremely dangerous and can resultin failure during use and severe injuries These instructions are provided for owners having sufficient knowledge and the proper tools to do the job em r M B Youmay need to change the coilspringson yourK2 Bike in orderto tune yoursuspenson properly We suggestthis be done byyourlocalK2Bke dealerorotherqualfied technician butif you would like to change the springson your own follow these instructions 1 Remove the rearwheel from the bike 2 Removethe uppershockboltwhere the shockattachesto the frame and also the lowerone ortwo boltsholding the shockorshockstrut to the swingarm Loosenpreload colarfrom the spring by tuming both preload adjustercollarand spring smukaneousy and re move prebad colarcompletelyorloosen reload collarenough to remove lowerspring clip Remove spring and replace with desred spring Make sure thatthe spring isthe correct length forthe shock Make sure to preload the spring with atleast 1 2mm ofpreload Reinstallthe shockon the frame and torque allshockmount boktsto 150in lbs Once you have selected the corectspring foryou you willneed to setup yoursuspenson with the properamount
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