Owner’s Manual for Multi-Speed Comfort Bicycles This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and maintenance information. Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. Save this manual for future reference.
Owner’s Manual Index Introduction • Owner’s Bicycle Identification Record ................................................... 3 • Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle ............................................................... 3 • Warning and Safety Information ............................................................ 4 • Reflectors .............................................................................................. 4 • Rules of the Road .........................................................
Owner’s Bicycle Identification Record NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. It is not available from Huffy. Introduction Each Huffy bicycle has a Serial Number stamped into the frame. The Serial Number (1) can be found on the bottom of the crank housing as shown. xxx xx x 1 xx Write this number below to keep it for future reference. If the bicycle is stolen, give this number and a description of the bicycle to the police. This will help them find the bicycle.
Warning and Safety Information Introduction Meanings of Warnings: a This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which follows it. The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur. The word “WARNING” is before personal safety instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, injury to the rider or to others can occur. • • • • • Do not add a motor to the product.
Rules of the Road - continued Introduction • Make yourself more visible to motorists: • Wear light-colored or reflective clothing, such as a reflective vest and reflective bands for your arms and legs. • Use reflective tape on your helmet. • Do not let anything cover the reflectors. • Use extra caution in wet weather: • Ride slowly on damp surfaces because the tires will slide more easily.
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Description Frame Front Wheel Assembly Front Fender Wheel Retainer (x2) Axle Nut (x4) Washer (x4) Fender Brace Bolt (x4) Front Fender Mount Bolt Washer (x3) Nut (x2) Rear Fender Mount Bolt Handlebar Handlebar Stem Seat Quick Release Lever & Nut Rear Fender Front Reflector Rear Reflector (various models) Left Pedal Right Pedal Fork No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Components 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 No.
Introduction Assembly This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles: • Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product. • Follow instructions completely. • If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for separate “Special Instructions” that are supplied with the bicycle. • Models may have different accessory items such as bags, baskets, reflectors, cup holders, racks, etc. • All features, components and accessories are not included on all models.
Front Fender Install (various models) Loosen the Front Brakes: 1. Squeeze the two Brake arms together (A). 2. Lift out the Brake Cable Guide (B) from the Guide Bracket (C). C A Assembly B A C B Note: Turn Fork so that Brake Arms are toward front of bike. Use Screw Driver and Wrench: 1. Front fender attaching hardware has been pre-assembled onto the fork. Remove the Bolt (8) and Washer (9) and Nut (10) from the fork crown. 2.
Assembly Front Fender Install (various models) - continued 3. Place the Fender (3) in the fork with the longer fork mounting tab (A) on the rear side of the fork (fig 02). 4. Insert the Bolt (8) through the Washer (9) and Fender tabs and fork mounting hole. 5. Install Washer (9) and Nut (10) onto Bolt (8) and tighten securely. 9 8 10 9 A 3 fig fig01 02 6. Line up the lower Fender Braces (B) with the Fork Mounting Tabs (C) (fig 03). 7.
1. If the Axle Nuts (5) are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by removing them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench. 2. Set the wheel into the front fork (21) (fig 04). 3. Install wheel retainers (4) making sure the tabs are in the fork (D) tab holes. 4. Attach the front wheel with the Axle Nuts (5). 5. Tighten Axle Nuts to 21 ft-lbs. D 21 4 5 4 5 fig 04 Note: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender.
Front Wheel Install - Notes and Warnings: NOTE: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender. Assembly WARNING: Do not use Nuts (5) without serrations to attach the front wheel. WARNING: Failure to obey these steps can allow the front wheel to loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others. Re-attach Front Brake Cable: Re-attach Front Brake Cable: 1. Squeeze the two Brake arms together (A). 2. Insert the Brake Cable Guide (B) into the cutout in the Guide Bracket (C).
Rear Fender Install (various models) Note: Top Fender mount is loose (fig 06) to allow installation. Assembly 1. Line up the Rear Fender Braces (A) with the Frame Mounting Tabs (B) (fig 05). 2. Insert each lower mounting Bolt (7) and Washer (6) into the Frame Mounting Tabs (B) and tighten securely. Make sure fender is centered over tire. B A B 6 7 fig 05 Tighten Top Fender Mount: 3. Tighten Bolt (11) and Nut (10) securely. Make sure fender is centered over tire (fig 06).
Assembly Handlebar and Stem Instal WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (A) on the stem must be below the top of the Locknut (B). NOTE: Remove plastic Cap (E) from the end of the Stem (13). 1. Insert the Stem (13) into the fork (fig 07). 2. Point the Stem (13) towards the front of the bike. 3. Tighten the Stem Bolt (C) just enough to hold it in position. 4.
Handlebar and Stem Install - continued Two Bolt Stem (various models): 12 Assembly • If necessary, re-adjust Handlebar (12) (fig 08a). • Tighten Clamp Screws (D). D NOTE: Do not over tighten. Torque to 17 ft-lbs. WARNING: If the handlebar clamp in not tight enough, the handlebar can slip in the stem. This can cause damage to the handlebar or stem, and can cause loss of control.
Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness Assembly To test the tightness of the stem: • Straddle the front wheel between your legs. • Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar. • If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolution only at a time). • Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the front wheel.
Attach Seat to Seat Post (fig 09): (pre-assembled on some models) • Loosen nuts on Seat Clamp (A) and rotate Seat (14) into riding position. • Put the Seat Post (33) fully through the Seat Clamp. • Tighten the Seat Clamp so the Seat stays on the seat post. • If the Seat Clamp has a nut on each side, tighten both nuts equally. Assembly Seat Installation 14 A 33 fig 09 CAUTION: If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it may be difficult to remove it.
Assembly Tightening Seat Quick Release Lever Move the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “open” position so the word “open” is pointing away from the Seat Post Clamp (E). NOTE: The words “open” and “close” are on opposite sides of the quick release lever. 33 F B E D fig 11 CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever by hand only. Do not use a hammer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever. You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” position.
Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp: • Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down. • If the Seat (14) moves in the Seat Clamp (fig 10a): • • • • Assembly WARNING: Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure the red reflector is correctly positioned as shown in fig. 13 next page. Loosen the Seat Clamp (A).
Front / Rear Reflectors Installation (various models) Assembly Front Reflector Install: 1. Position Reflector (17) so it is near the Stem (A) and points straight forward (fig 12). 2. Tighten Clamp Screw. NOTE: Do not over-tighten. This will damage the Clamp. Make sure Reflector view is not obstructed. 17 A fig 12 Rear Reflector Install (various models): 1. Position Reflector (18) so it points straight backwards and is not above the seat post limit (A) (fig 13). 2. Tighten Clamp Screw.
Pedal Installation • The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. Tighten it in a clockwise direction. • The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. Tighten it in a counterclockwise direction (anti-clockwise). • Turn the right pedal marked “R” into the right side of the crank arm, and the left pedal marked “L” into the left side of the crank arm. Tighten the pedals (fig 14): • Make sure the threads of each pedal are fully into the crank arm. NOTE: The recommended torque (tightness) for each pedal is 30 ft.
Repair, Service and Adjustment Maintenance WARNING: • Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”. • Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts. • Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”.
Maintenance: • Frequently check the tire inflation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires. • Do not use unregulated air hoses to inflate the inner tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over inflate bicycle tires and cause them to burst. • Replace worn tires. WARNING: Do not ride or sit on the bicycle if a tire is under inflated. This can damage the tire, inner tube or wheel.
Brake System Maintenance NOTE: The front and rear brake adjustments are the same. WARNING: You must adjust the front and rear brakes before you ride the bicycle. Step 1: Put the brake shoes (B) in the correct position (fig 13): 1. Loosen the Screw (A) of each Brake Shoe (B). 2. Adjust each Brake Shoe so it is flat against the rim and aligned with the curve of the rim. 3. Make sure each Brake Shoe does not rub the tire. 4.
Step 3. Tightening the cable (fig 13): 1. Hold both Brake Shoes against the rim. 2. Loosen the cable clamp Screw (C). 3. Pull the Cable (D) tight and tighten the Screw. WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp Screw. Over tightening the cable clamp Screw may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others. Stretching the Cable: 4. Squeeze each brake lever firmly 20 times. 5. Hold both Brake Shoes against the rim and loosen the cable clamp Screw. 6.
Brake System - continued Maintenance Put the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim (fig 15): 1. If desired, adjust Brake Levers (G) to a comfortable distance from the grip using the Adjustment Screw (H). Turning the screw IN brings it closer to the grip. 2. Make sure brake line Sheaths (A, B) are seated correctly. 3. Position each Brake Shoe 1/16 inch away from the rim: 4. Turn the caliper brake adjusting Screws (D) in or out to make the adjustment. 5.
WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp. Over tightening the cable clamp may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others. 1. Repeat these steps until the brake shoes are 1/16 inch from the rim and the Brake Lever (G) does not go all the way to the grip when squeezed (fig 15). WARNING: Do not move the brake shoes away from a wheel rim that is not true (straight). This can cause the caliper brake to be less effective and unsafe.
Shift System Maintenance Note: Various models have different handlebar shifters and derailleurs, but the functions and instructions are the same. Parts of the Shift System: • Right-hand Shift Lever (A) operates the Rear Derailleur (B). • Rear Sprocket Set (C). C A B Operation: Operate the shift system as follows: 1. The rider turns the rear shift control around the handlebar (for twist shift models) or moves the shift lever (thumb shift models) to an index position 2.
Shift System - continued Maintenance CAUTION: Do not force the shift lever. Shift only when pedaling forward and without strong force. Do not backpedal. Backpedaling can cause the chain to come off the sprockets. Backpedaling and shifting while not pedaling can damage the sprockets and stretch the cable wire. There is no “correct gear” in which to ride the bicycle. The “correct gear” is the one that is comfortable to you. To select a gear while riding (this model has only one Front Sprocket (A)). 1.
Maintenance Rear Derailleur Adjustments The rear derailleur has two adjusting screws. The “low” adjusting screw, sometimes marked “L”, limits how far the rear derailleur and chain can move toward the wheel. The “high” adjusting screw, sometimes marked “H”, limits how far the rear derailleur and chain can move away from the wheel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B fig 21 Put the “high” adjusting screw in the correct position as follows (fig 22): • Shift the chain onto the smallest rear sprocket.
Rear Derailleur Adjustments - continued • Shift the chain onto the largest rear Sprocket (F). • Loosen Nut of the cable clamp. • Turn the “low” adjusting Screw (H) so the Jockey Roller is exactly below the largest rear sprocket. • Tighten the Nut of the cable clamp. Adjust the Index Shift System: • • • • Shift the chain onto the smallest rear sprocket. Without turning the crank, turn the Right Shift Control (A) one “click” rearward. Slowly turn the crank forward.
Maintenance Inspection of the Bearings Maintenance Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests: Head Tube Bearings The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube.
• • • • • • WARNING: Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur. The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil off the chain. Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest. Using soap and hot water, wash all oil off the wheel rims, the brake shoes, the pedals, and the tires.
Warranty Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty • Part or model specifications are subject to change without notice. • This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for your Huffy Corporation (“Huffy”) product. There are no other expressed or implied warranties. • This Limited Warranty extends only to the original consumer and is not transferable to anyone else. • Warranty registration is not required. • The only uses for this product are described in this manual.
For how long does this Limited Warranty last? • The frame is warranted for life. • Aluminum frames are warranted for ten (10) years. • The fork is warranted for life except for shock and aluminum forks which are warranted for one (1) year. • Electronics are warranted for 90 days. • Batteries have no warranty • All other components are warranted for six (6) months. • All warranties are from date of purchase and for the original owner.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET WHEN RIDING THIS PRODUCT! CORRECT INCORRECT • • • • • Helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead Adjust the strap sliders below the ear on both sides. Buckle the chin strap. Adjust strap until it is snug. No more than two fingers should fit between the strap and your chin. A proper fitting helmet should be comfortable and not rock forward/backward or side to side.
