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***Chubbys Cruisers recommends having your new bicycle assembled by a professional bike tech.
Assembling your brand new beach cruiser will take approximately 15-30 minutes. Unwraping it is half the work.Following these easy step by step instructions will insure your cruiser will be assembled properly.
Your new Chubbyscruisers.com beach cruiser will arrive complete in a box as show in fig. 1. For a basic womens or mens classic cruiser the dimensions of the box are 57" long by 27" high and 7" wide. You will need the following tools to assemble your new cruiser. You will need a Phillips head screw driver, Hex Key sizes (5 and 6), tire pump, scissors, a 15mm wrench and a 14mm wrench. If you have a adjustable wrench or a ratchet set with the same dimension attachments that will also work. Please see fig. 2 It is always recommend that you have your bike assembled by a professional.
*** Please note, we sell a home tool kit that includes all tools necessary to assemble our basic mens and women's cruisers.
($14.00 in our accessory section)
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We recommend setting up your tools prior to assembly, this will help speed up the assembly process. Your cruiser will be tightly packaged in the box to avoid shifting in the shipping process. See fig. 3 and 4. The front wheel, handlebars, pedals, reflectors, fenders,seat and seat post will all be in the box, ready for assembly. The frame will come wrapped in cardboard, bubble wrap, and plastic. The owners manual will be in the box.
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Zip ties will be securing the wheel to the frame of the cruiser. Cut all zip ties holding parts to the frame.
This will free all parts from the packaging. Set the parts to the side until it is time to use them in the assembly process. See Fig. 5. Carefully remove all remaining packaging from the frame. See Fig. 6 and 7
**** Please be careful in order to avoid scratches from from scissors.
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To start you will put the front wheel on your cruiser. You will begin by loosening the bolts on the axel of the front wheel. Remove the two bolts to allow the fork to slide on to the wheel. Now that the wheel is on the the front fork, the washers should be on the outside of the axle and frame. and place the nuts back on the front axel. Please see Fig. 8 . After you have slid the wheel on to the front fork, and tightened the bolts by hand. Secure the bolts by tightening the nuts on both sides using the 15mm wrench. Repeat process on both sides, altering from side to side to ensure the nut is being tightened evenly.
** Please be sure the front fork is angled forward, just like in the picture below. During packaging it is angled backwards for shipping reasons only.
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After the front wheel is tightened, you can put the kick stand down and stand bike upright. This will allow the cruiser to be free standing and easier to work on,Fig. 10
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The pedals will be labeled R for right and L for left. See Fig. 11. The left pedal will screw on in a counter clockwise motion (backwards from normal) , and the right will screw on in a clockwise motion. See Fig. 12. It's a good idea to make sure your pedals are on good and tight. This will help avoid potential problems with both pedals and crank arms.
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To ensure the pedal is secure, use a 15mm wrench to fully tighten. See Fig. 13 and 14
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Next will be to install the handlebars. First slacken the top stem bolt by turning the stem of the handlebars counter clockwise no mor ethan 3 revolutions. The handlebars will fit into the hole at the top of the fork. See fig. 15. Insert stem and find your desired height. Pay attention to the min insert mark on the stem, do not raise the stem above this mark.After deciding on the height you will tighten the bolt on top of the handlebars using the Hex Key (#6 hex key for handlebars). Fig. 16.
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After adjusting the height of the handlebars to a location that you feel will be comfortable for you, the next step will be adjusting the angle of the handlebars using the Hex Key. You will need to loosen the bolt in front of the handlebars. Figs. 17 & Fig. 18. Adjust angle of handlebars to a comfortable position for the rider, and then tighten the bolt to secure the desired angle. Make sure this is very tight to ensure the safety of the rider.
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The following step you will attach the seat post to your seat, and the seat to your bicycle. Insert the seat post into the seat post hole located on the bottom of the seat and tighten with a 14mm wrench. It is important to tighten the seat bracket bolts very tight, by altering from side to side. Fig. 19 After the seat post is securely tightened on to the seat, you will insert the seat post in to the frame of the bike called the "seat tube". Adjust the seat to the riders desired height using a #5 Hex Key.Make sure to tighten the screw securely. (#5 hex key for seat post) See Fig. 20
**The minimum insertion of the seat post must remain inside the frame.
*** Proper Seat Height
When sitting on the seat in riding position, the knee should be slightly bent while the ball of the foot is resting on the pedal at its lowest position.
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The seat angle can be adjusted by loosening the bolt under the seat and tilting the seat up or down. Make sure after finding desired seat angle the bolt is securely tightened to ensure your seat will not move during riding. See Fig 21
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Finally make sure to inflate the tires to their proper air pressure, the tires will come partially pumped but not entirely. Most require 40 psi, please check the tires on your new cruiser for exact pressure specifications. See Fig. 22
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Now take your new cruiser for a spin to check the angels of the handle bars and seat. If needed, adjust to a postion that is comfortable for you.
Enjoy your new Chubbyscruisers.com Beach Cruiser Bike.
**It is always recommend that you have your bike assembled by a professional
