CRUZBIKE Silvio - User Manual

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CRUZBIKE Silvio Assembly
CRUZBIKESilvioAssembly ...................................................................................................1
Generalnotesonassembly.............................................................................................1
FrameAssembly ..............................................................................................................1
Un‐boxandevaluatetheframeandmajorparts............................................................1
Preparation .................................................................................................................1
Group[1and8]:Fitthecushionsandprotectivestrip ...................................................2
Group[2and3]:PreparetheSeatStayassembly...........................................................3
Group[2‐3and1]:FittheRearTriangle .........................................................................4
Group[4]:PreparethePivotClampassembly................................................................5
Group[1,6and4]FittheFork........................................................................................6
Group[5]:PreparetheBoomAssembly .........................................................................7
Group[7and5]FittheFrontTriangle ............................................................................8
FittingandAdjustment ...................................................................................................8
ProperInstallationofyourFrontDerailleuronyourSilvio .............................................8
SuspensionAdjustment ..................................................................................................9
Ridinginstructions...........................................................................................................9
CongratulationsonpurchasingaCruzbikeSilvio!Oursupportspecialistsarealways
availabletoassistyoushouldyouhavequestionsaboutassembling,adjustingor
ridingtheSilvio.Usesales@crubike.com
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General notes on assembly
ThegeneralorderofassemblyforSilvioisindicatedinthecontentstable.
ThisinstructionsetdescribesassemblyoftheSilvio451andSilvio559Cruzbikes.
Althoughthebikeshaveminordifferencesinspecification,assemblyisthesame.
WARNING
Ifyouareunsureaboutadjustingbrakesorgearingonabicycle,youshouldtake
yourSilviotoaprofessionalbicyclemechanicforadjustment.Improperlyadjusted
brakesordrivetraincomponentscouldcausesevereinjuryordeath.
Frame Assembly
AssemblingtheSilviocanbeeasierifyouhaveabikeworkstand,butthese
instructionsassumeyoudon’thaveone.Thebestplacetoclamptheframeisacross
thebottlecagebraze‐onsundertheseatpan.Besuretotightentheclamp
sufficientlythattheframewon’trotateout
oftheclamp.Toproperlyadjusttherear
brakes,youmayneedtoremovethebikefromtheworkstandtofreeuptherear
brakecable.
Un-box and evaluate the frame and major parts
TheSilvioFramesetcomesmostlyunassembled.Pleasetakethefollowingapproach
tocompletingtheassembly.TheseinstructionsmakereferencetotheSilvioParts
Diagram.
Preparation
Unpacktheitemsandunwrapthem,exceptfortubeprotectionwhichmaybe
retaineduntilthebikeisreadytoberidden.
Identifytheheadsetbearings,
donotunpackthem.Ifthedetailsofaheadsetsare
newtoyou,twoofmanyusefullinksexplainingthemareSheldonBrown's
authoritativeglossaryandthisgeneraldescriptionwithdiagramsthatdescribethe
IntegratedHeadsetasfoundonSilvio.

Summary

General Notes on Assembly

Frame Assembly Overview

General instructions and warnings for assembling the Silvio frame.

Frame Assembly Steps

Un-box and Evaluate Frame

Initial step to unpack and verify all frame and major parts.

Preparation

Preparing the frame for assembly and fitting protective elements.

Fit Cushions and Protective Strip

Attaching velcro strips and cushions to the seat back and pan.

Prepare Seat Stay Assembly

Bolting the titanium leaf spring between the seat stay and mounting place.

Fit Rear Triangle

Sliding the rear chainstay into the main frame mounting slot.

Prepare Pivot Clamp Assembly

Placing bushings into the pivot clamp and connecting stem sleeve.

Fit the Fork

Assembling the fork, headset bearings, and pivot clamp.

Prepare Boom Assembly

Fitting BB ring clamps and front chainstay to the boom.

Fit Front Triangle

Passing the long stem through the stem sleeve and main boom.

Component Adjustments

Arm and Leg Adjustments

Procedure for adjusting leg length or arm reach on the Silvio.

Front Derailleur Installation

Proper installation of the front derailleur for optimum function.

Final Adjustments and Riding

Suspension Adjustment

Adjusting air pressure in the airhead suspension fork.

Riding Instructions

Guidance on learning to ride the Cruzbike Silvio.

CRUZBIKE Silvio Specifications

General

Brand	CRUZBIKE
Model	Silvio
Category	Bicycle Accessories
Language	English