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Babboe Curve Assembly Instruction Manual
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Contents
Intro Inspection Inspection Inspection Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5.1: Step 5.2: Step 5.3: Step 6: Step 7.1: Step 7.2: Step 7.3: Step 7.4: Step 7.5: Step 7.6: Step 7.7: Step 7.8: Step 8.1: Step 8.2: Step 8.3: Step 9: Step 10: Step 11: ! ! !
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Warnings Box I, II and III Tools and Instructions Attaching the fenders Mounting the front wheels Connecting the front and rear frame Attaching the steering damper Mounting the steering tube Securing the steering stem Attaching the saddle Attaching the brake cables Attaching the bottom plate Attaching the rear panel Attaching the connection profiles (rear) Attaching the side panels Attaching the steps to the side panels Attaching the connection profiles (front) Attaching the bottom section of the front panel Attaching the top section of the front panel Installing the cargo box seats Attaching the seat belts Attaching the bars inside the cargo box Attaching the pedals Attaching the front lights Assembling the lock Tips for use Warranty Maintenance history
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Intro Congratulations on the purchase of your Babboe Curve cargo bike. This instruction manual will assist you with the assembly of the bike. Inspect the contents of the boxes, make sure that you have the right tools at hand and carefully follow the steps in this manual. Soon you will be able to enjoy riding your Babboe Curve! This manual also provides information about the use of the Babboe Curve bike and the warranty.
Front wheels: Rear wheel: Total length: Width:
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20-inch 26-inch 215 cm 88 cm
Important! Make sure that you do not begin assembling the Babboe Curve bike inside the house –the Babboe Curve can fit through (outside) doors that are 90 cm wide, but generally cannot fit through inside doors (which are typically 80 cm wide).
We hope you will enjoy your new bike! Babboe Customer Service department For questions please contact your local Babboe distributor, contact details can be found on www.bakfietsen.com. If you do not find the right contact details, please contact Babboe in the Netherlands via [email protected] or give us a call on +31.33.7410742. 3
Inspection
Warnings
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Warning! Always stick to the specified order for bolts, nuts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way. Incorrect assembly can lead to safety risks.
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Important! The left and right sides of the bike are shown in this manual as they would be seen by you if you were sitting on the bike facing forward.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the assembly of the Babboe Curve cargo bike, please contact your local Babboe distributor. Contact details can be found on www.bakfietsen.com. If you do not find the right contact details, please contact Babboe in the Netherlands via [email protected] or give us a call on +31.33.7410742. To simplify assembly, we have classified the instructions into separate steps. For each step: • • •
the bike section involved is clearly indicated the required tools and parts are clearly specified if applicable, the correct order for assembly of bolts, nuts and washers is illustrated
If the steps in this manual are followed, the full warranty will be in effect as provided by the local Babboe distributor. Check www.bakfietsen.com for the specific contact details. Proper assembly of this cargo bike is of crucial importance and does not fall under the responsibility of Babboe BV. Babboe BV shall not accept any liability for incorrect assembly nor for any consequences resulti ng therefrom.
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Inspection
Box I, II and III
Inspect the contents of boxes I, II and III. Note: The contents of the boxes have been carefully determined. Should any parts be missing after all, please contact Babboe’s Customer Service department. Box I contents (hwwx-991) • Front frame • 2 front wheels (20-inch) • 2 fenders • 2 steps • 2 bars for in the cargo box
Box III contents (hwwx-922) • Panels for the cargo box: • 2 sections for the front panel • Rear panel • Bottom panel • Side panel (left) • Side panel (right) • 2 seats
Box II contents (hwwx-990) • Rear frame incl. rear wheel (26-inch) • Box with saddle, saddle pin, pair of pedals and rubber strip • Box with the profiles for attaching the cargo box • Box with: • Tool set • 4 sets of seat belts • Attachment fittings for the seats • 2 front lights • Sachets A through N
Tips to consider before assembly:
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Important! When cutting open the boxes with a knife, be careful not to damage the parts inside.
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Tip: Cut open and fold out the boxes on the ground to use as a surface on which to assemble the bike.
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Tip: Have a garbage bag at hand for disposing of the protective packaging material and other debris.
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Tip: Use a plastic container to empty the sachets of nuts, bolts and washers into.
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Inspection
Tools and Instructions
Tools needed
Ring/open-ended spanners # 8-10-11-13-15-30
Philips screwdriver (Philips 3)
Allen keys 5-6 mm
Bahco/ Adjustable spanner (optional)
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Important! A simple, light-duty tool set comes with the cargo bike in the event that you do not have the required tools at your disposal (except for the Philips screwdriver or the Bahco key).
Note: In order to indicate the proper order of assembly for bolts, nuts and washers etc., this manual will contain figures like the one shown here throughout the manual.
Bolt Ring Ring Spring washer Nut
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Step 1:
Attaching the fenders
Tools needed: Parts needed: - Philips screwdriver - 2x fenders (Box I) - 2x steps to be mounted on the fenders (Box I) - Front frame (Box I) - Sachet A (4x M5 bolts, 4x M5 spring washers, 4x M5 washers, 2x M6 bolts, 2x M6 spring washers, 2x M6 washers)
1.
Get the front frame and fenders out of the box and remove the protective packaging and materials.
A.
B.
1. 2.
Carefully place the front frame onto the central axis of the frame. (See Figure 1)
3.
Attach both fenders to the underside of the front frame, as illustrated in detail picture A, using two M5 bolts, washers and spring washers from sachet A for each fender.
4.
Attach both steps to the tops of the fenders, as illustrated in detail picture B, using the two M6 bolts, washers and spring washers from sachet A.
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Step 2:
Mounting the front wheels
Parts needed: - 2x front wheels (20-inch) (Box I)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 15
1.
Remove the two nuts/washers from the wheel axle. You will need these again soon, so keep them at hand.
2.
Gently place the front frame on its side.
C.
2. 3.
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Place the wheel into the front frame as shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the protruding end of the brake lever/hub first falls into the corresponding attachment ring (see detail picture C). Important! This attachment point is located in different places on the two wheels, so the braking mechanism is always situated to the left of the wheel axle.
D.
3. 4.
Screw the nuts back into the wheel axle. Use an open-end spanner to tightly secure the nuts (see detail picture D).
5.
Repeat the previous steps for the other wheel.
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Step 3: Parts needed: - The rear frame (Box II) - The front frame
Connecting the front and rear frame Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 30 / Bahco / adjustable spanner
Note: Ask for assistance from someone for this step. It will be a lot easier if you do. 1.
Get the rear frame out of the box and remove the protective packaging materials.
2.
Position the front frame onto the wheels, allowing it to rest on the tilt guards.
4. 3.
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The rear frame includes an attachment piece with a large bolt (see Fig. 4). This bolt has been pre-tightened for transport purposes only; remove the bolt. Keep the removed bolt, nut and washer at hand for later.
5. 4.
Slide the attachment piece over the cylinder onto the front frame as shown in Figure 5.
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2 5 5
6.
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5.
Then place the washers (5) between the attachment piece (1) and the cylinder (2) as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Then re-insert the bolt (3) through the attachment piece and the cylinder.
6.
Next, fit the nut (4) onto the bolt and use a # 30 open-end spanner or a Bahco hex key to screw it as tightly as possible. A blockage at the top (head) of the bolt means that it will stay in place when screwing the nut on (you don’t have to hold the bolt head in place). 11
Step 4:
Attaching the steering damper Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 13 - Allen key # 6
This step involves attachment of the steering dampers. These are already premounted onto the rear frame (see Figure 8). 1.
Remove the specified (1) nuts and bolts from the steering dampers (2). Keep the removed nuts, bolts and washers at hand for later.
2.
Next, extend the damper so the attachment hole of the damper lines up with the attachment hole in the front frame (see Fig. 9).
3.
Securely attach the dampers to the front frame using the nuts, bolts and washers from earlier (see Figure 9 for the correct order).
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Step 5.1:
Mounting the steering tube
Parts needed: - Sachet B (2x M8 bolts, 2x M8 lock nuts, 4x M8 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 13 - Allen key # 5
The steering tube is mounted onto the front frame during this step. The steering tube is already connected to the rear frame by means of the gear and brake cable.
E.
10. 1.
Position the steering tube against the front frame as shown in Figure 10.
2.
Insert the two M8 bolts into the attachment holes. Screw on and firmly tighten the nuts to the underside. If this is problematic, gently tap the bolt through the hole with a hammer or the handle of a screwdriver.
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Important! Adhere to the correct order for the nut, bolt and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture E).
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Step 5.2:
Securing the steering stem Tools needed: - Allen keys # 5 and 6
The stem is already inserted into the steering tube, but still has to be adjusted and secured into the correct position.
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Tip: Only adjust the position of the steering stem loosely at this point; you will determine the definite position later on during assembly. Also tighten the Allen (hex) bolts at the top of the steering tube.
11. 1.
Unscrew the Allen (hex) bolt at the top of the steering pin using Allen key # 5 (see Figure 11).
2.
Set the steering stem/handlebars to an appropriate position.
3.
Hand-tighten the stem/handlebars by retightening the Allen (hex) bolt at the top of the steering pin.
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12. 1.
If you want to adjust the angle of the stem, untighten the two hex bolts at the front of the steering pin using Allen key # 6 (see Figure 12).
2.
Set the stem to the desired position and then retighten the hex bolts.
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Step 5.3:
Attaching the saddle Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 13 - Allen key # 5
Parts needed: - Saddle and saddle pin
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Important! Adhere to the specified order of sub-steps for this part of the assembly. If you attach the saddle pin first, you run the risk of the saddle pin falling down into the saddle tube. Therefore, make sure to start with attaching the saddle onto the saddle pin first.
For the sake of the steps to follow, it is useful to secure the saddle now (final positioning will take place after the assembly is finished).
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2.
Attach the saddle to the narrow end of the separate saddle pin using open-end spanner # 13 (see Fig. 13). The attachment fittings are already fitted to the underside of the saddle (see detail picture F).
F.
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Slide the saddle pin into the saddle tube approximately up to the desired height (see Fig. 14). Hand-secure the saddle pin by tightening the hex bolt at the top of the saddle tube (see detail picture G).
G.
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Step 6:
Attaching the brake cables
The front brake cables are the only cables that have not been fully pre-mounted. These cables have been pre-mounted onto the steering stem (handlebars), but still have to be attached at the wheels.
H.
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15. 1.
First, guide a cable from the left brake lever on the handlebars via the guide points on the left side of the steering tube and the underside of the front frame (indicated with arrows in Figure 15) to the left front wheel. Insert the inner cable (2) through the slot in the guide point (1) on the underside of the front frame. Next, also guide the outer cable (3) through here (see detail picture H).
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Insert the cap on the end of the steel brake cable into the upper brake lever, as shown in Figures 16 and 17.
16.
17. 3.
Place the brake cable into the groove of the brake (indicated with arrows in Fig. 18).
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Next, hook the cable around the noodle (indicated with an arrow in Fig. 19).
19. 5.
Then lift the lower lever up to attach the last adjustment clamp there (see Fig. 20). The brake cable is now installed (see Fig. 21).
20. 6.
Repeat these steps for the right front wheel and the right brake cable.
21.
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Important! The brake cable should be properly adjusted by the manufacturer on delivery. If this is not the case, adjust the adjustment clamps at the handlebars or at the brake lever on the front wheel.
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Step 7.1:
Attaching the bottom plate
Parts needed: - Bottom plate (found in the bottom of Box III) - Sachet C (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
Step 7 involves mounting the cargo box. This step is divided into a number of sub-steps. These will be described in the following sections. For all the steps for mounting the cargo box, all of the nuts and bolts must be hand-tightened (temporarily secured). Everything will be properly tightened and secured once the cargo box is complete. This will allow the cargo box to be properly positioned for optimum comfort and use.
I.
22. 1.
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Place the bottom plate on the front frame as shown in Figure 22 and mount the bottom plate onto the frame using the nuts, bolts and washers from sachet C. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture I).
Step 7.2:
Attaching the rear panel
Parts needed: Tools needed: - Two steel plates for attachment of rear panel to the steering - Open-end spanner # 10 tube - Philips screwdriver - Rear panel (large curved panel with cord holes, found in Box III) - Sachet D (4x M6 Philips-head bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
J.
23. 1.
Place the rear panel of the cargo box against the steering tube, as shown in Figure 23. Make sure that the attachment holes in the rear panel line up with those on the steering tube.
2.
Secure the rear panel of the cargo box to the steering tube using the steel plates and the bolts, nuts and washers from sachet D. Use the cap nuts on the outside of the cargo box (see detail picture J); this way children won’t be bothered by them as they sit on the cargo seats. The rear panel should only be temporarily (loosely) secured now, because this way the cargo box as a whole can be properly fitted.
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture J).
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Step 7.3:
Attaching the connection profiles (rear)
Parts needed: - 2x connection profiles (the longest steel profiles in Box II) - Sachet E (2x M6 bolts (short), 4x M6 bolts (long), 6x M6 cap nuts, 6x M6 spring washers, 12x M6 washers, 2x tube pieces)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
K.
L. M. 1
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Attach both connection profiles (rear) to the back plate by inserting a short bolt in the upper hole (see Figure 24, detail picture K).
2.
Use the longer bolts for the middle hole (detail picture L) and the bottom hole (detail picture M). A tube must be attached to the exposed end of the middle bolt (see detail picture L)(1). This tube can be used later on for attachment of features like the rain cover, rain tent or other accessories.
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers etc. (see detail pictures K, L and M).
Step 7.4:
Attaching the side panels
Parts needed: - 2x side panels - Sachet F (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers, 2x tube pieces)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
N.
O.
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Important! When attaching the side panels, make sure that the labelling on the side panels is on the outside of the cargo box. Attach both side panels to a connection profile (rear) by means of a bolt inserted in the bottom hole (detail picture O) and a bolt with tube piece in the middle hole (detail picture N). The holes at the top of both panels will stay unused for now. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers etc. in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail pictures N and O). 23
Step 7.5:
Attaching the steps to the side panels
Parts needed: - Sachet G (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 spring washers, 4x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Philips screwdriver
The steps on the fenders must be connected to the side panels.
P.
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Screw both side panels onto the steps using two bolts and washers (see Figure 26). The nuts are already attached to the step for easier attachment. Important! Adhere to the specified order for bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture P).
Step 7.6:
Attaching the connection profiles (front)
Parts needed: - 2x connection profiles (shortest steel profiles in Box II) - Sachet H (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers, 2x tube pieces)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
R.
Q.
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Attach both connection profiles (front) to the side panels by inserting a bolt in the bottom hole (detail picture Q) and a bolt with tube piece in the middle hole (detail picture R). The holes at the top of both panels will stay unused for now. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers etc. in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail pictures Q and R). 25
Step 7.7:
Attaching the bottom section of the front panel
Tools needed: Parts needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Bottom section of front panel (printed part) (Box III) - Sachet I (2x M6 bolts (long), 3x M6 bolt (short), 5x M6 cap nuts, - Philips screwdriver 5x M6 spring washers, 10x M6 washers, 2x plastic washers) - Rubber strip (Box II)
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28.
T.
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Tip: If you also have a rain tent, retrieve the instruction manual for it and perform the steps for attachment of the rain tent now. It will be a lot easier to do this at this stage than after the cargo bike is completely assembled.
1.
Attach the bottom section of the front panel to the subframe using a short bolt (see Figure 28 and detail picture S), placing the two plastic washers (1) between the front panel and the connection point of the subframe.
2.
Next, attach the front panel to the connection profiles (front) using 2 short bolts in the middle holes of the profiles and 2 long bolts in the bottom holes of the profile. (see Figure 29 and detail picture T).
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail pictures S and T).
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Secure the rubber strip onto the edge of the bottom panel, as illustrated in Figure 30, making sure to firmly press down on the strip at all points in order to secure it properly. Important! If the rubber strip is too long, secure the strip and cut off the excess length.
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Step 7.8:
Attaching the top section of the front panel
Parts needed: - Top section of front panel (Box III) - Sachet J (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
U.
31. 1.
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Attach the top section of the front panel to the connection profiles (front) using the nuts, bolts and washers from sachet J (see detail picture U). Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture U).
Step 8.1:
Installing the cargo box seats
Parts needed: Tools needed: - Holders for seats at the front and rear of cargo box (in Box II) - Open-end spanner # 10 - 2x seats (identical) (Box III) - Philips screwdriver - Sachet L (3x M6 bolts (short), 1x M6 bolt (long), 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
V.
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Attach the holder for the front seat to the bottom section of the front panel with a long bolt and to the top section of the front panel with a short bolt (see detail picture V). Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture V).
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W.
33. 2.
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Next, attach the holder for the rear seat using the two short bolts, as shown in detail picture W.
34.
X.
35. 3.
Slide the front and rear seats along the guides in the connection profiles (see Figure 34) and securely “click” the seats into place on the mounted holders. (see detail picture X). 31
Step 8.2:
Attaching the seat belts
Parts needed: - 4 sets of 3-point seat belts - Sachet M (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers) -Sachet N (8x rubber rectangle)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
Y.
AB.
Z. AA.
36. 1.
Pull the buckles at the ends of the seat belt through a rubber rectangle from sachet N (see detail picture Y). Then pull the buckles through the the holes in the rear panel, as illustrated in detail picture Z.
2.
Then turn the buckles 90o so they are positioned as illustrated in detail picture AA. The seat belt is now firmly and securely in place.
3.
Next, attach the other end of the seat belt to the seat as shown in detail picture AB.
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way. Repeat these steps for the other 3-point seat belts.
Step 8.3:
Attaching the bars inside the cargo box
Parts needed: - 2x bars, (Box I) - Sachet K (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
AC.
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Attach both bars using the nuts, bolts and washers from sachet K in the unused holes of the side panels in the cargo box, as illustrated in Figure 37 and detail picture AC. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture AC).
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Step 9:
Attaching the pedals
Parts needed: - Left pedal (marked “L”) (Box II) - Right pedal (marked “R”) (Box II)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 15
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AE.
38. 1.
Tighten the axle of the right pedal (clockwise) in the crank using open-end spanner # 15 (see detail picture AD).
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Tighten the axle of the left pedal (counter-clockwise) in the crank using openend spanner # 15. (see detail picture AE).
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Step 10:
Attaching the front lights
Parts needed: - 2 front lights (Box II)
The delivered front lights must be attached underneath the steps at the front of the cargo box.
39.
AF.
1.
Slide the clamp of the light over the section of frame tubing under the step, as illustrated in Figure 39.
2.
Use the adjuster on the bottom of the clamp to firmly secure the holder to the frame tube (see detail picture AF).
3.
Finally, slide the light itself onto the holder.
Note: The lights can be operated via the hole in the step.
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Step 11: Parts needed: - Lock
Assembling the lock Tools needed: - Philips screwdriver
Note: This step only applies if you received the lock separately.
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Important! To protect the finish of your Babboe Curve cargo bike, we recommend that you apply masking tape or something similar to the fender at vulnerable locations.
40. 1.
Place the lock over the fender and wheel as shown in Figure 40. This must be done carefully in order to avoid damage. If necessary, let some air out of the tires in order to make it fit around the wheel.
2.
Use the included bolts to attach the lock at both sides of the frame.
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Tips for use
Riding the cargo bike Riding a 3-wheel cargo bike may take some ge tting used to at first, since steering is different than with a regular bicycle. It is in fact the cargo box that is steered from left to right in a single motion (the handlebars are, after all, attached to the cargo box). Make sure to stay upright when riding the bike, also when turning corners. Avoid “leaning into” the bend too much and keep both hands on the handlebars as much as possible. For more information and instructions please check www.bakfietsen.com or contact your local Babboe distributor. Tire pressure In order to be able to ride your bike comfortably and lightly, the tire pressure must be maintained at a value of 3.5 to 4 bars. The harder the tires, the more comfortable and light the Babboe Curve cargo bike will feel as you ride it. Lights The Babboe Curve cargo bike is equipped with LED lighting on batteries both at the front and rear of the bike. The front lights are operated by means of a button on top of the lights, through the hole at the front of the cargo box’s steps. The light can be set to flash or give a continuous beam. We recommend that you always use the continuous mode. Available accessories Various accessories are available for the Babboe Curve. Babboe is always looking for functional and fun accessories. In addition to fun and useful accessories, like side bags or a child carrier holder, there are also other accessories available which can extend the life of your cargo bike, such as for example a protective cover for the entire bike. Please check the availability of accessories at your local Babboe distributor. Use of the rain tent The Babboe Curve’s rain tent is designed specifically for this Babboe cargo bike model. Attachment of the rain tent requires it to be connected at several points to the cargo box. Refer to the rain tent’s instructions for the proper attachment and use of the rain tent. Attachment and use of the baggage carrier The Babboe Curve is not standard-equipped with a baggage carrier. If you would like a baggage carrier, these are available as an optional accessory. The baggage carrier is pre-fitted and therefore already equipped for attachment of a Bobike child seat at the back. The total permitted load is 25 kg. 37
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Warranty
Warranty conditions To preserve your warranty, you are obligated to have your cargo bike serviced aft er a period of 3 months following the date of purchase. You can have this inspecti on performed by your local bicycle mechanic or by a technician from Babboe. You can request servicing by Babboe via our website. Make sure to carefully save the servicing report so you can submit these when you need to prove the validity of your warranty. Frame number Should you need a frame number for insurance purposes, the frame number of your Babboe Curve cargo bike can be found on the underside of the frame near the pedals, on the curve of the bottom bracket. Maintenance Even though the Babboe Curve cargo bike is constructed from high-quality components, maintenance is always important. Make sure to lubricate moving parts when necessary and make sure that the cables always move freely (for instance when it’s freezing). The back of this booklet provides a space where you can record your maintenance data. Make sure to keep receipts for maintenance and servicing work, so you can submit these when you need to prove the validity of your warranty. Maintenance of the wooden cargo box The wooden cargo box is well suited to the Dutch climate. Nevertheless, we recommend that you always use a rain cover, rain tent or bike cover. This will protect the cargo box against weather conditions. The cargo box can become damaged because of rambunctious children climbing in and out of the box or due to other causes. Damage to the box’s varnish can make the wood vulnerable to moisture. If the surface of the cargo box becomes damaged (scratches, nicks), treat these areas with a clear coat of weather-resistant varnish. This will prevent moisture from seeping into the wood.
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Maintenance history
Bike’s owner: Frame number: Date of purchase: Babboe order number: Date:
Maintenance activities performed:
Performed by:
If you have any questions or comments regarding the assembly of the Babboe Curve cargo bike, please contact your local Babboe distributor. Contact details can be found on www.bakfietsen.com. If you do not find the right contact details, please contact Babboe in the Netherlands via [email protected] or give us a call on +31.33.7410742.
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Contents
Intro Inspection Inspection Inspection Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5.1: Step 5.2: Step 5.3: Step 6: Step 7.1: Step 7.2: Step 7.3: Step 7.4: Step 7.5: Step 7.6: Step 7.7: Step 7.8: Step 8.1: Step 8.2: Step 8.3: Step 9: Step 10: Step 11: ! ! !
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Warnings Box I, II and III Tools and Instructions Attaching the fenders Mounting the front wheels Connecting the front and rear frame Attaching the steering damper Mounting the steering tube Securing the steering stem Attaching the saddle Attaching the brake cables Attaching the bottom plate Attaching the rear panel Attaching the connection profiles (rear) Attaching the side panels Attaching the steps to the side panels Attaching the connection profiles (front) Attaching the bottom section of the front panel Attaching the top section of the front panel Installing the cargo box seats Attaching the seat belts Attaching the bars inside the cargo box Attaching the pedals Attaching the front lights Assembling the lock Tips for use Warranty Maintenance history
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Intro Congratulations on the purchase of your Babboe Curve cargo bike. This instruction manual will assist you with the assembly of the bike. Inspect the contents of the boxes, make sure that you have the right tools at hand and carefully follow the steps in this manual. Soon you will be able to enjoy riding your Babboe Curve! This manual also provides information about the use of the Babboe Curve bike and the warranty.
Front wheels: Rear wheel: Total length: Width:
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20-inch 26-inch 215 cm 88 cm
Important! Make sure that you do not begin assembling the Babboe Curve bike inside the house –the Babboe Curve can fit through (outside) doors that are 90 cm wide, but generally cannot fit through inside doors (which are typically 80 cm wide).
We hope you will enjoy your new bike! Babboe Customer Service department For questions please contact your local Babboe distributor, contact details can be found on www.bakfietsen.com. If you do not find the right contact details, please contact Babboe in the Netherlands via [email protected] or give us a call on +31.33.7410742. 3
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Warnings
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Warning! Always stick to the specified order for bolts, nuts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way. Incorrect assembly can lead to safety risks.
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Important! The left and right sides of the bike are shown in this manual as they would be seen by you if you were sitting on the bike facing forward.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the assembly of the Babboe Curve cargo bike, please contact your local Babboe distributor. Contact details can be found on www.bakfietsen.com. If you do not find the right contact details, please contact Babboe in the Netherlands via [email protected] or give us a call on +31.33.7410742. To simplify assembly, we have classified the instructions into separate steps. For each step: • • •
the bike section involved is clearly indicated the required tools and parts are clearly specified if applicable, the correct order for assembly of bolts, nuts and washers is illustrated
If the steps in this manual are followed, the full warranty will be in effect as provided by the local Babboe distributor. Check www.bakfietsen.com for the specific contact details. Proper assembly of this cargo bike is of crucial importance and does not fall under the responsibility of Babboe BV. Babboe BV shall not accept any liability for incorrect assembly nor for any consequences resulti ng therefrom.
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Box I, II and III
Inspect the contents of boxes I, II and III. Note: The contents of the boxes have been carefully determined. Should any parts be missing after all, please contact Babboe’s Customer Service department. Box I contents (hwwx-991) • Front frame • 2 front wheels (20-inch) • 2 fenders • 2 steps • 2 bars for in the cargo box
Box III contents (hwwx-922) • Panels for the cargo box: • 2 sections for the front panel • Rear panel • Bottom panel • Side panel (left) • Side panel (right) • 2 seats
Box II contents (hwwx-990) • Rear frame incl. rear wheel (26-inch) • Box with saddle, saddle pin, pair of pedals and rubber strip • Box with the profiles for attaching the cargo box • Box with: • Tool set • 4 sets of seat belts • Attachment fittings for the seats • 2 front lights • Sachets A through N
Tips to consider before assembly:
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Important! When cutting open the boxes with a knife, be careful not to damage the parts inside.
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Tip: Cut open and fold out the boxes on the ground to use as a surface on which to assemble the bike.
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Tip: Have a garbage bag at hand for disposing of the protective packaging material and other debris.
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Tip: Use a plastic container to empty the sachets of nuts, bolts and washers into.
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Tools and Instructions
Tools needed
Ring/open-ended spanners # 8-10-11-13-15-30
Philips screwdriver (Philips 3)
Allen keys 5-6 mm
Bahco/ Adjustable spanner (optional)
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Important! A simple, light-duty tool set comes with the cargo bike in the event that you do not have the required tools at your disposal (except for the Philips screwdriver or the Bahco key).
Note: In order to indicate the proper order of assembly for bolts, nuts and washers etc., this manual will contain figures like the one shown here throughout the manual.
Bolt Ring Ring Spring washer Nut
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Step 1:
Attaching the fenders
Tools needed: Parts needed: - Philips screwdriver - 2x fenders (Box I) - 2x steps to be mounted on the fenders (Box I) - Front frame (Box I) - Sachet A (4x M5 bolts, 4x M5 spring washers, 4x M5 washers, 2x M6 bolts, 2x M6 spring washers, 2x M6 washers)
1.
Get the front frame and fenders out of the box and remove the protective packaging and materials.
A.
B.
1. 2.
Carefully place the front frame onto the central axis of the frame. (See Figure 1)
3.
Attach both fenders to the underside of the front frame, as illustrated in detail picture A, using two M5 bolts, washers and spring washers from sachet A for each fender.
4.
Attach both steps to the tops of the fenders, as illustrated in detail picture B, using the two M6 bolts, washers and spring washers from sachet A.
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Step 2:
Mounting the front wheels
Parts needed: - 2x front wheels (20-inch) (Box I)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 15
1.
Remove the two nuts/washers from the wheel axle. You will need these again soon, so keep them at hand.
2.
Gently place the front frame on its side.
C.
2. 3.
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Place the wheel into the front frame as shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the protruding end of the brake lever/hub first falls into the corresponding attachment ring (see detail picture C). Important! This attachment point is located in different places on the two wheels, so the braking mechanism is always situated to the left of the wheel axle.
D.
3. 4.
Screw the nuts back into the wheel axle. Use an open-end spanner to tightly secure the nuts (see detail picture D).
5.
Repeat the previous steps for the other wheel.
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Step 3: Parts needed: - The rear frame (Box II) - The front frame
Connecting the front and rear frame Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 30 / Bahco / adjustable spanner
Note: Ask for assistance from someone for this step. It will be a lot easier if you do. 1.
Get the rear frame out of the box and remove the protective packaging materials.
2.
Position the front frame onto the wheels, allowing it to rest on the tilt guards.
4. 3.
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The rear frame includes an attachment piece with a large bolt (see Fig. 4). This bolt has been pre-tightened for transport purposes only; remove the bolt. Keep the removed bolt, nut and washer at hand for later.
5. 4.
Slide the attachment piece over the cylinder onto the front frame as shown in Figure 5.
3 5 1
2 5 5
6.
7.
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5.
Then place the washers (5) between the attachment piece (1) and the cylinder (2) as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Then re-insert the bolt (3) through the attachment piece and the cylinder.
6.
Next, fit the nut (4) onto the bolt and use a # 30 open-end spanner or a Bahco hex key to screw it as tightly as possible. A blockage at the top (head) of the bolt means that it will stay in place when screwing the nut on (you don’t have to hold the bolt head in place). 11
Step 4:
Attaching the steering damper Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 13 - Allen key # 6
This step involves attachment of the steering dampers. These are already premounted onto the rear frame (see Figure 8). 1.
Remove the specified (1) nuts and bolts from the steering dampers (2). Keep the removed nuts, bolts and washers at hand for later.
2.
Next, extend the damper so the attachment hole of the damper lines up with the attachment hole in the front frame (see Fig. 9).
3.
Securely attach the dampers to the front frame using the nuts, bolts and washers from earlier (see Figure 9 for the correct order).
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8.
9.
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Step 5.1:
Mounting the steering tube
Parts needed: - Sachet B (2x M8 bolts, 2x M8 lock nuts, 4x M8 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 13 - Allen key # 5
The steering tube is mounted onto the front frame during this step. The steering tube is already connected to the rear frame by means of the gear and brake cable.
E.
10. 1.
Position the steering tube against the front frame as shown in Figure 10.
2.
Insert the two M8 bolts into the attachment holes. Screw on and firmly tighten the nuts to the underside. If this is problematic, gently tap the bolt through the hole with a hammer or the handle of a screwdriver.
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Important! Adhere to the correct order for the nut, bolt and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture E).
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Step 5.2:
Securing the steering stem Tools needed: - Allen keys # 5 and 6
The stem is already inserted into the steering tube, but still has to be adjusted and secured into the correct position.
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Tip: Only adjust the position of the steering stem loosely at this point; you will determine the definite position later on during assembly. Also tighten the Allen (hex) bolts at the top of the steering tube.
11. 1.
Unscrew the Allen (hex) bolt at the top of the steering pin using Allen key # 5 (see Figure 11).
2.
Set the steering stem/handlebars to an appropriate position.
3.
Hand-tighten the stem/handlebars by retightening the Allen (hex) bolt at the top of the steering pin.
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12. 1.
If you want to adjust the angle of the stem, untighten the two hex bolts at the front of the steering pin using Allen key # 6 (see Figure 12).
2.
Set the stem to the desired position and then retighten the hex bolts.
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Step 5.3:
Attaching the saddle Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 13 - Allen key # 5
Parts needed: - Saddle and saddle pin
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Important! Adhere to the specified order of sub-steps for this part of the assembly. If you attach the saddle pin first, you run the risk of the saddle pin falling down into the saddle tube. Therefore, make sure to start with attaching the saddle onto the saddle pin first.
For the sake of the steps to follow, it is useful to secure the saddle now (final positioning will take place after the assembly is finished).
1.
2.
Attach the saddle to the narrow end of the separate saddle pin using open-end spanner # 13 (see Fig. 13). The attachment fittings are already fitted to the underside of the saddle (see detail picture F).
F.
13.
Slide the saddle pin into the saddle tube approximately up to the desired height (see Fig. 14). Hand-secure the saddle pin by tightening the hex bolt at the top of the saddle tube (see detail picture G).
G.
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Step 6:
Attaching the brake cables
The front brake cables are the only cables that have not been fully pre-mounted. These cables have been pre-mounted onto the steering stem (handlebars), but still have to be attached at the wheels.
H.
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15. 1.
First, guide a cable from the left brake lever on the handlebars via the guide points on the left side of the steering tube and the underside of the front frame (indicated with arrows in Figure 15) to the left front wheel. Insert the inner cable (2) through the slot in the guide point (1) on the underside of the front frame. Next, also guide the outer cable (3) through here (see detail picture H).
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Insert the cap on the end of the steel brake cable into the upper brake lever, as shown in Figures 16 and 17.
16.
17. 3.
Place the brake cable into the groove of the brake (indicated with arrows in Fig. 18).
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4.
Next, hook the cable around the noodle (indicated with an arrow in Fig. 19).
19. 5.
Then lift the lower lever up to attach the last adjustment clamp there (see Fig. 20). The brake cable is now installed (see Fig. 21).
20. 6.
Repeat these steps for the right front wheel and the right brake cable.
21.
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Important! The brake cable should be properly adjusted by the manufacturer on delivery. If this is not the case, adjust the adjustment clamps at the handlebars or at the brake lever on the front wheel.
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Step 7.1:
Attaching the bottom plate
Parts needed: - Bottom plate (found in the bottom of Box III) - Sachet C (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
Step 7 involves mounting the cargo box. This step is divided into a number of sub-steps. These will be described in the following sections. For all the steps for mounting the cargo box, all of the nuts and bolts must be hand-tightened (temporarily secured). Everything will be properly tightened and secured once the cargo box is complete. This will allow the cargo box to be properly positioned for optimum comfort and use.
I.
22. 1.
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Place the bottom plate on the front frame as shown in Figure 22 and mount the bottom plate onto the frame using the nuts, bolts and washers from sachet C. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture I).
Step 7.2:
Attaching the rear panel
Parts needed: Tools needed: - Two steel plates for attachment of rear panel to the steering - Open-end spanner # 10 tube - Philips screwdriver - Rear panel (large curved panel with cord holes, found in Box III) - Sachet D (4x M6 Philips-head bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
J.
23. 1.
Place the rear panel of the cargo box against the steering tube, as shown in Figure 23. Make sure that the attachment holes in the rear panel line up with those on the steering tube.
2.
Secure the rear panel of the cargo box to the steering tube using the steel plates and the bolts, nuts and washers from sachet D. Use the cap nuts on the outside of the cargo box (see detail picture J); this way children won’t be bothered by them as they sit on the cargo seats. The rear panel should only be temporarily (loosely) secured now, because this way the cargo box as a whole can be properly fitted.
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture J).
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Step 7.3:
Attaching the connection profiles (rear)
Parts needed: - 2x connection profiles (the longest steel profiles in Box II) - Sachet E (2x M6 bolts (short), 4x M6 bolts (long), 6x M6 cap nuts, 6x M6 spring washers, 12x M6 washers, 2x tube pieces)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
K.
L. M. 1
24. 1.
Attach both connection profiles (rear) to the back plate by inserting a short bolt in the upper hole (see Figure 24, detail picture K).
2.
Use the longer bolts for the middle hole (detail picture L) and the bottom hole (detail picture M). A tube must be attached to the exposed end of the middle bolt (see detail picture L)(1). This tube can be used later on for attachment of features like the rain cover, rain tent or other accessories.
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers etc. (see detail pictures K, L and M).
Step 7.4:
Attaching the side panels
Parts needed: - 2x side panels - Sachet F (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers, 2x tube pieces)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
N.
O.
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Important! When attaching the side panels, make sure that the labelling on the side panels is on the outside of the cargo box. Attach both side panels to a connection profile (rear) by means of a bolt inserted in the bottom hole (detail picture O) and a bolt with tube piece in the middle hole (detail picture N). The holes at the top of both panels will stay unused for now. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers etc. in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail pictures N and O). 23
Step 7.5:
Attaching the steps to the side panels
Parts needed: - Sachet G (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 spring washers, 4x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Philips screwdriver
The steps on the fenders must be connected to the side panels.
P.
26. 1.
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Screw both side panels onto the steps using two bolts and washers (see Figure 26). The nuts are already attached to the step for easier attachment. Important! Adhere to the specified order for bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture P).
Step 7.6:
Attaching the connection profiles (front)
Parts needed: - 2x connection profiles (shortest steel profiles in Box II) - Sachet H (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers, 2x tube pieces)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
R.
Q.
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Attach both connection profiles (front) to the side panels by inserting a bolt in the bottom hole (detail picture Q) and a bolt with tube piece in the middle hole (detail picture R). The holes at the top of both panels will stay unused for now. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers etc. in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail pictures Q and R). 25
Step 7.7:
Attaching the bottom section of the front panel
Tools needed: Parts needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Bottom section of front panel (printed part) (Box III) - Sachet I (2x M6 bolts (long), 3x M6 bolt (short), 5x M6 cap nuts, - Philips screwdriver 5x M6 spring washers, 10x M6 washers, 2x plastic washers) - Rubber strip (Box II)
S.
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28.
T.
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Tip: If you also have a rain tent, retrieve the instruction manual for it and perform the steps for attachment of the rain tent now. It will be a lot easier to do this at this stage than after the cargo bike is completely assembled.
1.
Attach the bottom section of the front panel to the subframe using a short bolt (see Figure 28 and detail picture S), placing the two plastic washers (1) between the front panel and the connection point of the subframe.
2.
Next, attach the front panel to the connection profiles (front) using 2 short bolts in the middle holes of the profiles and 2 long bolts in the bottom holes of the profile. (see Figure 29 and detail picture T).
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail pictures S and T).
30. 3.
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Secure the rubber strip onto the edge of the bottom panel, as illustrated in Figure 30, making sure to firmly press down on the strip at all points in order to secure it properly. Important! If the rubber strip is too long, secure the strip and cut off the excess length.
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Step 7.8:
Attaching the top section of the front panel
Parts needed: - Top section of front panel (Box III) - Sachet J (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
U.
31. 1.
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Attach the top section of the front panel to the connection profiles (front) using the nuts, bolts and washers from sachet J (see detail picture U). Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture U).
Step 8.1:
Installing the cargo box seats
Parts needed: Tools needed: - Holders for seats at the front and rear of cargo box (in Box II) - Open-end spanner # 10 - 2x seats (identical) (Box III) - Philips screwdriver - Sachet L (3x M6 bolts (short), 1x M6 bolt (long), 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
V.
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Attach the holder for the front seat to the bottom section of the front panel with a long bolt and to the top section of the front panel with a short bolt (see detail picture V). Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture V).
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W.
33. 2.
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Next, attach the holder for the rear seat using the two short bolts, as shown in detail picture W.
34.
X.
35. 3.
Slide the front and rear seats along the guides in the connection profiles (see Figure 34) and securely “click” the seats into place on the mounted holders. (see detail picture X). 31
Step 8.2:
Attaching the seat belts
Parts needed: - 4 sets of 3-point seat belts - Sachet M (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers) -Sachet N (8x rubber rectangle)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
Y.
AB.
Z. AA.
36. 1.
Pull the buckles at the ends of the seat belt through a rubber rectangle from sachet N (see detail picture Y). Then pull the buckles through the the holes in the rear panel, as illustrated in detail picture Z.
2.
Then turn the buckles 90o so they are positioned as illustrated in detail picture AA. The seat belt is now firmly and securely in place.
3.
Next, attach the other end of the seat belt to the seat as shown in detail picture AB.
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Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way. Repeat these steps for the other 3-point seat belts.
Step 8.3:
Attaching the bars inside the cargo box
Parts needed: - 2x bars, (Box I) - Sachet K (4x M6 bolts, 4x M6 cap nuts, 4x M6 spring washers, 8x M6 washers)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 10 - Philips screwdriver
AC.
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Attach both bars using the nuts, bolts and washers from sachet K in the unused holes of the side panels in the cargo box, as illustrated in Figure 37 and detail picture AC. Important! Adhere to the specified order for nuts, bolts and washers in order to secure everything in the best possible way (see detail picture AC).
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Step 9:
Attaching the pedals
Parts needed: - Left pedal (marked “L”) (Box II) - Right pedal (marked “R”) (Box II)
Tools needed: - Open-end spanner # 15
AD.
AE.
38. 1.
Tighten the axle of the right pedal (clockwise) in the crank using open-end spanner # 15 (see detail picture AD).
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Tighten the axle of the left pedal (counter-clockwise) in the crank using openend spanner # 15. (see detail picture AE).
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Step 10:
Attaching the front lights
Parts needed: - 2 front lights (Box II)
The delivered front lights must be attached underneath the steps at the front of the cargo box.
39.
AF.
1.
Slide the clamp of the light over the section of frame tubing under the step, as illustrated in Figure 39.
2.
Use the adjuster on the bottom of the clamp to firmly secure the holder to the frame tube (see detail picture AF).
3.
Finally, slide the light itself onto the holder.
Note: The lights can be operated via the hole in the step.
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Step 11: Parts needed: - Lock
Assembling the lock Tools needed: - Philips screwdriver
Note: This step only applies if you received the lock separately.
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Important! To protect the finish of your Babboe Curve cargo bike, we recommend that you apply masking tape or something similar to the fender at vulnerable locations.
40. 1.
Place the lock over the fender and wheel as shown in Figure 40. This must be done carefully in order to avoid damage. If necessary, let some air out of the tires in order to make it fit around the wheel.
2.
Use the included bolts to attach the lock at both sides of the frame.
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Tips for use
Riding the cargo bike Riding a 3-wheel cargo bike may take some ge tting used to at first, since steering is different than with a regular bicycle. It is in fact the cargo box that is steered from left to right in a single motion (the handlebars are, after all, attached to the cargo box). Make sure to stay upright when riding the bike, also when turning corners. Avoid “leaning into” the bend too much and keep both hands on the handlebars as much as possible. For more information and instructions please check www.bakfietsen.com or contact your local Babboe distributor. Tire pressure In order to be able to ride your bike comfortably and lightly, the tire pressure must be maintained at a value of 3.5 to 4 bars. The harder the tires, the more comfortable and light the Babboe Curve cargo bike will feel as you ride it. Lights The Babboe Curve cargo bike is equipped with LED lighting on batteries both at the front and rear of the bike. The front lights are operated by means of a button on top of the lights, through the hole at the front of the cargo box’s steps. The light can be set to flash or give a continuous beam. We recommend that you always use the continuous mode. Available accessories Various accessories are available for the Babboe Curve. Babboe is always looking for functional and fun accessories. In addition to fun and useful accessories, like side bags or a child carrier holder, there are also other accessories available which can extend the life of your cargo bike, such as for example a protective cover for the entire bike. Please check the availability of accessories at your local Babboe distributor. Use of the rain tent The Babboe Curve’s rain tent is designed specifically for this Babboe cargo bike model. Attachment of the rain tent requires it to be connected at several points to the cargo box. Refer to the rain tent’s instructions for the proper attachment and use of the rain tent. Attachment and use of the baggage carrier The Babboe Curve is not standard-equipped with a baggage carrier. If you would like a baggage carrier, these are available as an optional accessory. The baggage carrier is pre-fitted and therefore already equipped for attachment of a Bobike child seat at the back. The total permitted load is 25 kg. 37
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Warranty
Warranty conditions To preserve your warranty, you are obligated to have your cargo bike serviced aft er a period of 3 months following the date of purchase. You can have this inspecti on performed by your local bicycle mechanic or by a technician from Babboe. You can request servicing by Babboe via our website. Make sure to carefully save the servicing report so you can submit these when you need to prove the validity of your warranty. Frame number Should you need a frame number for insurance purposes, the frame number of your Babboe Curve cargo bike can be found on the underside of the frame near the pedals, on the curve of the bottom bracket. Maintenance Even though the Babboe Curve cargo bike is constructed from high-quality components, maintenance is always important. Make sure to lubricate moving parts when necessary and make sure that the cables always move freely (for instance when it’s freezing). The back of this booklet provides a space where you can record your maintenance data. Make sure to keep receipts for maintenance and servicing work, so you can submit these when you need to prove the validity of your warranty. Maintenance of the wooden cargo box The wooden cargo box is well suited to the Dutch climate. Nevertheless, we recommend that you always use a rain cover, rain tent or bike cover. This will protect the cargo box against weather conditions. The cargo box can become damaged because of rambunctious children climbing in and out of the box or due to other causes. Damage to the box’s varnish can make the wood vulnerable to moisture. If the surface of the cargo box becomes damaged (scratches, nicks), treat these areas with a clear coat of weather-resistant varnish. This will prevent moisture from seeping into the wood.
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Maintenance history
Bike’s owner: Frame number: Date of purchase: Babboe order number: Date:
Maintenance activities performed:
Performed by:
If you have any questions or comments regarding the assembly of the Babboe Curve cargo bike, please contact your local Babboe distributor. Contact details can be found on www.bakfietsen.com. If you do not find the right contact details, please contact Babboe in the Netherlands via [email protected] or give us a call on +31.33.7410742.
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