Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the B'TWIN FOLD 560 folding bike. This manual provides essential information to ensure you have the best experience with your new bicycle. Discover tips for setup, folding, unfolding, and important technical details.
Before You Ride
Before each ride, it is crucial to perform a few checks:
- Ensure both front and rear brakes are functioning perfectly.
- Maintain recommended tire pressure (4 bars) for optimal performance.
- This bike is designed for everyday use and is not intended for acrobatics or tricks.
- Avoid adding accessories like front baskets or pannier bags that may interfere with the folding mechanism.
- Always maintain the same tire width on both the front and rear wheels.
- Replace levers and drivetrain components only with identical models.
- Do not oil the seat post.
- Maximum user load is 100 kg.
- For optimal stability when folded, use the left pedal slightly tilted back.
- Recommended cyclist height is between 145 cm and 185 cm.
Folding and Unfolding
Detailed step-by-step instructions and diagrams are provided within the document to guide you through the folding and unfolding process of your FOLD 560.
Technical Description
The FOLD 560 features a comfortable saddle with memory foam, an EOH frame hinge, and a stem hinge. It includes an integrated front LED light compliant with road regulations, an aluminum frame and forks, a frame stand, and an anti-theft, anti-swivel aluminum seat post. The bike is equipped with Shimano SORA 9-speed gearing and twin-wall rims with puncture-resistant tires and reflective bands.
Specifications include:
- Weight: 12.2 kg
- Frame: 6061 aluminum (lifetime warranty excluding hinge)
- Fork: 6061 aluminum (lifetime warranty)
- Drive train: 9-speed, 11/28, 52-tooth chainring
- Brakes: V-brake with black aluminum calipers
- Crankset: Aluminum, 170mm cranks
- Handlebar/stem: Semi-riser aluminum handlebars, fixed Ahead aluminum stem set
- Wheels: 20" aluminum twin-wall rims
- Tires: 20" with puncture-resistant reinforcement and reflective bands
- Seat/seat post: Quick-release clamp, 31.6 mm aluminum seatpost with anti-theft system
- Pedals: Folding
- Accessories: Mudguards, stand, chain guard, battery-operated front and rear lighting (bolted to reduce theft risk). Compatible with B'TWIN carry case and folding bike carrier rack.
- Folded Dimensions: L 78 cm, H 66 cm, W 34 cm
- Unfolded Dimensions: L 148 cm, H 110 cm, W 59 cm
Additional Information
This manual also contains information in French, providing a bilingual resource for users.
