Introduction Congratulations! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Brodie Bike! Your choice puts you among the exclusive group that demands the most advanced technology and superior craftsmanship available in the bike industry. This manual will assist you in setting up and maintaining your bicycle. Please read through it to familiarize yourself with your Brodie Bike. We recommend inspecting your bicycle frequently.
Contents Read Before You Ride Important: Read before you ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE YOU RIDE Bike Types: We urge you to read this entire manual before riding your Brodie bicycle. It is important that your bike fits you properly and that you understand how to use and maintain it. Before each ride check your bike over to ensure that it is in safe working order. Ask your Brodie dealer if you have any questions about your bike. Full Suspension Bike . . . . . . . . . . .
Brodie Owners Manual Full Suspension Bikes Handle Bar Brake Lever Brake Cable Stem Head Tube Top Tube Saddle Seat Post Seat Collar Seat Tube Rear Disc Brake Caliper Seat Stay Down Tube Rear Shock Cassette Tire Rim Linkage Plate Spoke Pedal Crank Arm Rear Derailleur Cable Rear Derailleur Full Suspension Bike 4 Chainring Front Derailleur Chain Stay Chain Hub (front) Rotor Suspension Forks Front Disc Brake Caliper brodiebikes.
Brodie Owners Manual Hardtail Bike Handle Bar Brake Lever Brake Cable Stem Head Tube Top Tube Saddle Headset Seat Post Seat Collar Rear Disc Brake Caliper Seat Stay F. Der. Cable Down Tube Seat Tube Cassette Front Derailleur Tire Bash Guard (Rock Ring) Rim Spoke Pedal Crank Arm Hub (front) Chainring Rear Derailleur Cable Chain Stay Rotor Chain Rear Derailleur Suspension Forks Front Disc Brake Caliper Hardtail Bike 6 brodiebikes.
Brodie Owners Manual Road Bike Handle Bar Brake Cable Saddle Stem Brake Lever Seat Collar Seat Post Top Tube Seat Stay Head Tube Headset Rear Brake Front Brake Down Tube Cassette Seat Tube Front Derailleur Tire Rim Spoke Pedal Hub (front) Crank Arm Chainring Rear Derailleur Chain Stay Road Bike 8 Unicrown Forks Chain brodiebikes.
Brodie Owners Manual PART I PART I - Understanding the Hub Quick Release DIAGRAMS - OPEN AND CLOSED QUICK RELEASE LEVER Understanding the Hub Quick Release The quick release lever is a cam-action device that tightens when the lever is swung around its pivot 180 degrees. Do not try to tighten it as if it were a wing-nut. If you are unfamiliar with the usage of hub quick releases have your dealer explain and demonstrate how they work.
Brodie Owners Manual PART II PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK !!WARNlNG!! Failure to perform safety checks before every ride and to take corrective action when necessary may result in serious injury or death to the rider and others, as well as damage or excessive wear to the bicycle. CAUTION If you find or suspect a problem, refer to the maintenance section of this manual. If the necessary repairs are not covered by the manual take your bicycle to your Brodie dealer.
Brodie Owners Manual PART III RULES FOR SAFE CYCLING 1. 2. 3. 4. Always wear a properly fitted ANSI or Snell approved helmet. See your local dealer for proper fitting. Make sure your shoes can be removed quickly from pedals with toe-clips. Eye protection and padded cycling gloves may protect you in the event of a crash and can make your ride more comfortable. Know how to use the shifters and brakes on your bike. See dealer for instructions. PART III - Rules For Safe Cycling 7. 8. 9.
Brodie Owners Manual PART IV RULES OF THE TRAIL, lnternational Mountain Bicycle Association (IMBA) Ride on open trails only. Respect trail and road closures; obtain permits and authorization as required. If you're not sure about access, ask. In areas where some riding is allowed, certain trails may be closed because of environmental concerns or conflicts with other users.
Brodie Owners Manual PART V MAINTENANCE Inspection, Lubrication, Adjustment !!WARNING!! Improper adjustment or servicing may result in damage to your bicycle or serious injury or death to the rider. Ongoing maintenance of your bicycle keeps it running in good condition, extends the life span of parts and components, and decreases the likelihood of riding an unsafe bike. Periodic checks of your bicycle and regular maintenance are an integral part of keeping your bike running in good order.
Brodie Owners Manual PART V - Maintenance Parts Check Schedule Every ride Check nuts and bolts. Every week Check tire pressure with gauge. Every month Wash and dry bicycle, inspecting closely for damage. Lubricate chain Lubricate brake lever pivots. Lubricate brake pivots. TECH 1.1 - Maintenance Tools The tools listed below are necessary to perform this manual's maintenance procedures.
Brodie Owners Manual TECH 1.2 - Torque Values Before every ride, do a quick check of the nuts and bolts on your bicycle to make sure none have come loose. You should also periodically go over your whole bike, checking torque values. It can be dangerous to over-tighten or under-tighten bolts, so you should use a torque wrench. The list below provides torque values for various parts of your Brodie bicycle. Brake lever [MTB] clamp bolts (25 to 40 in/lbs.; 2.8 to 4.
Brodie Owners Manual PART V - Maintenance Linear style brake (V-brake) TECH 1.4 Tire tube Replacement Elbow Guide Brake Cable Cable Anchor Bolt Brake Arm Pivot Bolt • remove wheel from bike. • deflate the tube, remove tire and tube from the rim using tire levers. • inspect tire for cuts, damage or debris. • check the rim to make sure that the rim strip covers the spoke heads. • Re-install the tire in the orientation/direction marked on the sidewall.
Brodie Owners Manual PART V - Maintenance Shifting Hints TECH 1.5 - Brake System • On the front chainrings, the largest gear is the most difficult to pedal but offers the highest gear ratio. • On the rear cogset, the largest gear offers the lowest gear ratio and the most torque. • The best gear combination for steep uphills is the smallest "granny" gear and the largest rear cog. • On downhills use the big chainring and smallest cog.
Brodie Owners Manual PART V - Maintenance Brake pad position. Derailleur System and Shifting Proper position, and in good condition. When the brakes are applied, the pads must be centered on the rim. (See Figure 7) NOTE: Brake pads wear down with use. To fine-adjust brake cable length, loosen the locknut of the brake lever's adjustment barrel (see Figure 8), screw the barrel in (to loosen cable) or out (to tighten cable).
Brodie Owners Manual PART V - Maintenance For instructions pertaining to the use of the shifting system on your Brodie bike, please refer to the respective system instructions and manual. See your dealer for details. Adjusting Screw Cable Anchor 1-3 mm Chain Guide FIGURE 9 - Front derailleur position. Lower edge of outer chain guide should be 1mm to 3mm above the top of the large chainring. Always wipe any excess oil/lubrication after application.
Brodie Owners Manual For Shimano shifters. • Push the right index lever (shift return lever) at least eight or nine times (depending on gearing) to make sure it is in its lowest setting. For twist shifters, rotate the right shifter all the way forward. • Screw the rear derailleur shifter's adjustment barrel in (clockwise) to within two turns of its inner limit, and the rear derailleur's adjustment barrel to within one turn of its inner limit.
Brodie Owners Manual TECH 1.9 - Inspection II Handlebar Stem/Headset lnspection • Inspect stem for damage. • If you find or suspect damage have it inspected by your dealer before riding. • Check stem tightness before every ride by holding the wheel stationary between your knees and trying to turn the handlebars. If they move independently, reposition them and tighten the pinch bolts on the headset. • To adjust handlebar position add or remove spacers below the stem. • The stem cannot be raised.
Brodie Owners Manual Grips PART V - Maintenance TECH 2.0 - DRIVETRAIN • Loose handlebar grips are unsafe. • Remove and clean loose grips. • To remount, spray hair spray on the handlebar and slide the grip back on. If this method fails use rubber cement. • Bar end bolts should be tightened to 50-70 inch/pounds. • Make sure the bar end plugs are in place. • Unplugged handlebar or bar ends can result in serious puncture-wound type injuries.
Brodie Owners Manual PART V - Maintenance pedal before riding in traffic or off-road. Until "clicking in" becomes a reflex action there is the danger of swerving or falling when trying to engage or remove the shoe from the pedal. Truncated Teeth Pickup Pins Pickup Teeth Caution Ask your Brodie dealer to demonstrate how to use clipless pedals and have your dealer make sure that your pedals are set up so that you can easily disengage the cleat. The pedal's release tension should be adjusted properly.
Brodie Owners Manual PART VI BRUCE SPICER'S RIDING TIPS PART VI - Bruce Spicer’s Riding Tips The Front Brake is Your Friend Don't believe people who tell you to ignore the front brake because it will flip you over the bars. Use a smooth, steady squeeze on the brake lever and you will soon learn to brake hard without flipping or skidding. You'll have more control over your stopping ability, and the trails will thank you.
Brodie Owners Manual The Right Bike From the Right Dealer Select a reputable dealer that will be able to fill your needs. Your bicycle retailer should assist you to find the right bike, the correct fit and explain the operation of your new purchase. Check out the way they treat other customers, especially newbies. Ask about afterpurchase tune-ups and maintenance. Avoid stores that deliver attitude instead of service.
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Brodie Owners Manual Purchase Details Record of maintenance Record of purchase Enter each repair here. date: * Brodie Model * Serial # * Date of Purchase * Dealer * Address * City * State/Prov. ) * Dealer Phone # ( * Attach Receipt Here: Color Size * Zip/Postal Code For the most current manual visit www.brodiebikes.com * Required for warranty purposes 46 brodiebikes.
Warranty Card Brodie Owners Manual Brodie Bicycle Warranty Brodie warranty will cover defects in material and workmanship of the frame from the date of purchase to the registered original owner with a copy of the original, dated receipt. Different materials and different categories of bikes have their own specific warranty details, as outlined below. * Name * Address * City * State/Prov. * Home Phone # Female * Zip/Postal Code ( ) Is the Purchaser the Primary User? * See the Brodie Spec.
From: Place Stamp Here Brodie 280 SW Marine Drive Vancouver BC Canada V5X 2R5
