folding bike b'twin tilt: user manual

USER MANUAL

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You have decided to purchase a Btwin Tilt folding bike and we

thank you for your custom.

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Before using this bike, read this manual carefully. It will help get

the most out of your Tilt and ensure your safety.

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• DoYouTilt?• OurInnovations• Tilt5• Tilt7• Tilt9• Advice• Beforeriding• Unfolding• Folding• Warranty

WELCOME INTO THE FAMILY

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DO YOU TILT?You have chosen the Btwin Tilt folding bike and we thank you for your custom. At Btwin, we have put all our expertise and enthusiasm into the design of your bike.

Tilt is the result of a dream that was thought up by a small team of enthusiasts. We have met and listened to numerous cyclists throughout the whole world and tested dozens of bikes in order to redefine the way in which we think about urban mobility. As a result we were able to design a range of bikes that belong to a brand new style, so that you can enjoy fun and fast journeys. Imagine: switch from cyclist to pedestrian in 1 second flat!

Btwin Tilts are genuinely versatile urban bikes that run as smoothly as «big» bikes and, before you know it, you feel totally at home using one.

The Tilt range incorporates an ultra-fast folding system, that is unique around the world, thanks to its frame and stem hinges that we call «Pop Up» (patented), some incredibly simple adjustment systems such as our «EasyClamp» seatpost adjustment system that is also patented, the «Light’In» lighting built into the frame, a clean «Cleanride» drive train thanks to the exclusive shape of our frame as well as a belt drive on the Tilt 7 and 9. Lastly, you only have to carry it when absolutely necessary as your bike is designed for rolling folded up like a suitcase. This is the «Fold ‘N’ Roll» frame geometry.

Small is beautiful

Tilt is the realisation of a process that brings together enthusiasm, demanding standards and technical prowess. This is a concept that breaks with the past...

Indeed, the development of the Tilt is unique with bold design features like its taut lines and is amusing frame architecture influenced by the pinball machines of our teenage years. Without doing away with the basics, we wanted to reinvent the way we think about folding bikes in order to make a good-looking, thoroughly modern bike that will help you be ever more mobile.

Check out the Tilt for yourself...

Tilt Team

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OUR INNOVATIONSRevolutionarycomponentstomakewhatcanonlybe

describedasthebestfoldingbikeintheworld.

Revolutionary1-secondfoldingsystem.

Ergonomicallydesignedseatpostadjustment.

Thelubrication-freedrivetrainthat’sclean!

Lightingthatisbuiltintotheframeandabikelock.

Itcanbewheeledalongwhenfoldedsoyoudonothave

tocarryyourbike.Evenmorecomfort.

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OUR INNOVATIONSRevolutionarycomponentstomakewhatcanonlybe

describedasthebestfoldingbikeintheworld.

Revolutionary folding system. Watch out, things are going to go very quickly!

ThePop Upsystemwithitspatentedsemi-automatichingesallowsyoutofoldandunfoldtheframein1secondflat!Thankstoitsleverlocated

underthesaddlethatunlocksthehingeoftheframe,youjustneedafewsecondstofullyfoldthebike.Asinglestepisrequiredtoclose

thestemthatissecuredautomatically.

You won’t have to miss another train!

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OUR INNOVATIONSRevolutionarycomponentstomakewhatcanonlybe

describedasthebestfoldingbikeintheworld.

Ergonomically designed seatpost adjustment.Adjusting your saddle has never been so simple

Onafoldingbike,youhavetochangetheheightofthesaddleeverytimeyoufoldandunfoldit.Itmightaswellbeeasyandfast.TheEasyclampisapatented

tighteningsystemthatallowsyoutoadjusttheheightoftheseatpostveryeasily.Thelasergraduationonthefrontsectionoftheseatpostmeansthatyoucanalwaysadjustyoursaddletotherightheightwithasimplevisualcheck.

Thepostisalsofittedwithalockingsystemfordealingwiththeriskoftheftandthecollarholdsthescrewed,rearlight.

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OUR INNOVATIONSRevolutionarycomponentstomakewhatcanonlybe

describedasthebestfoldingbikeintheworld.

Clean drive train.A bike that won’t make you dirty before you get to work

Drivetrains,andchainsinparticular,arethedirtiestpartofabikeand,what’smore,theyneedregularmaintenance.OntheTilt,thedrivetrainislocated

insidetheframetominimiseanycontactwithyourclothes.

OntheTilt7and9,thechainhassimplybeenreplacedbyacarbonbeltthatneedsnolubricationorgreasing.Notonlyisitcleanerbutalso

lighterandmoredurablethanthegoodoldchain.

The person sitting next to you on the train will appreciate that!

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OUR INNOVATIONSRevolutionarycomponentstomakewhatcanonlybe

describedasthebestfoldingbikeintheworld.

Built-in lighting.And yet that seems to be the obvious solution on a car...

Intown,thetheftofcomponentssuchasclip-onlightsisarealproblem.That’swhytheTiltisequippedwithabuilt-infront

lightthatisscrewedtotheframe.Itcanbeswitchedonbysimplypressingtheswitch.

Therearlightingisalsobuilt-inandscrewedtotheEasyclampcollar.TheLEDlightinghasaverygoodbatterylife.

TheTilt9goesonestepfurtherwithitsShimanofronthubdynamothatpowersthefrontandrearlights.

Steady light: acapacitorkeepstherearlightonfor4minuteswhenstationary.

And then there was light.

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OUR INNOVATIONSRevolutionarycomponentstomakewhatcanonlybe

describedasthebestfoldingbikeintheworld.

Exclusive folding kinematics.The Tilt rolls along when folded, like a suitcase...

WehavedesignedfoldingkinematicsthatallowyoutowheeltheTilteasilywhenfolded.Youonlyneedtocarryitwhenabsolutely

necessarytogoupsomestepsforexample.

Theframegeometryisspeciallyengineeredsothatbothwheelsareperfectlyparalleltoensureahighlevelofstability.Inthisposition,

theframehingeislockedtopreventitfromopeningaccidentally.

TheTilt7isequippedwitha2-speedautoshiftinghub.ThisisanexclusivefeaturemadebySRAMforBTWINthatallows

youtoshiftthegearsautomaticallywhenstationarysothatyoucanrollthefoldedbikebackwardswithoutthecranksspinningandgetting

lockedupwiththefrontwheel.

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OUR INNOVATIONSRevolutionarycomponentstomakewhatcanonlybe

describedasthebestfoldingbikeintheworld.

Vibration absorption.Even more comfort

Tomakeitmorecomfortable,theTiltframewasdesignedtofilterandabsorbpartofthevibrationstransmittedbytherear

wheel:theVirtualDamper.

Asamatteroffact,thespecificdesignofthechainstaysandseatstaysallowstheframetonaturallydistortverticallytherebyabsorbingpartofthevibrations.Thedistortionofthisformoftubeis22.5%greaterthanthatofaconventionalroundtube.

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One second and it’s folded.The fastest folding bike in the world.

Everyonebelievesthatsmallwheelsmeanslowwheelsandpoorefficiency:theTilt5willsurpriseyounotonlywithitsfoldingtimebutalso

itsspeedontheroad.Entertheneweraof«flashmobility».

Saddlewithanergonomically-designedgrip

Pop-Upframefoldinglever

Aluminiumseatpost

Easyclamp

Light-In battery-poweredlighting(LED)

SRAMImotion3hub

Cleanride, anti-corrosionchaindrivetrain

Parkingstand Foldingpedals Single-wallrims,20x1.95tyres

Hi-tensteelfork

Light-Inbattery-powered

lighting(LED,10lux)

Pop-Uphinge(stem)

Stemlockingclip

3-speedshifterAluminiumframe

Pop-Uphinge(frame)

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FEATURES

Weight: 13.9kg.

Frame:in6061aluminiumwiththePop-Upfoldingsystem.

Fork:inHi-Tensteel.

Drive train:anti-corrosionchain,SRAM3-speedIMotion3hubcontrolledwithatwistgripshifter.Developmentinmetresforonecrankrevolution:3.53m,4.84mand6.63m.

Brakes:Vbrake.Aluminiumlevers,steelcallipers.

Crankset:170mmaluminiumcrankswithprotectivetips.

Handlebar / stem / steering: aluminiumhandlebar,Pop-Upaluminiumstemwithanautomaticlockingsystem.

Wheels: Single-wall20»aluminiumrims.

Tyres: 20x1.95.

Saddle / Seatpost: Easyclamptighteningcollar,aluminiumTiltseatpostwithframehingeunlockingcontrol,saddlewithergonomically-designedgripatthefronttosteerthebikewhenfolded,reinforcementsatthesidetowithstandabrasionifthebikeisrestingagainstawall,perforatedfabricforthehandhold.

Pedals:folding

Accessories / equipment:Built-in Light-In:frontLED(10lux)lighting.Batterylife:13hrs.3xR03batteries(AAA).Built-inrearLEDlighting.Batterylife:35hrs.2xCR2032batteries.

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An evil little bike.Not to everyone’s taste.

Minimalist,responsive,wild!Beltdrivetrain,only2gearsthatshiftautomaticallyat20km/h,theTilt7istheidealbike

fortownswitheasygradientslikeNewYorkorParis.Canyoutameit?

Saddlewithanergonomically-designedhandhold

Light-In battery-poweredLEDlighting

Pop-Upframefoldinglever

SRAM hub AutomatixNeutralPosition(2auto-shiftinggears)

Aluminiumseatpost

Cleanride, drivetrainwithacarbonbelt

Easyclamp

Parkingstand Foldingpedals

Singlewallrims,20x1.95tyreswithreflectivestripes

Aluminiumfork

Light-inbattery-poweredlighting(LED,10lux)

Pop-Uphinge(stem)

Stemlockingclip

AluminiumframePop-Uphinge(frame)

Mudguardwithstays

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FEATURES

Weight: 13.5kg.

Frame:6061aluminiumPop-Upfoldingsystem

Fork:6061aluminium.

Drive train:Carbonbelt,SRAMAutomatixNeutralPosition2-speedhub:itautomaticallyshiftsthe2ndgearat19km/h.Whenstationary,thedrivetrainisdisengagedsothatyoucanpushandpullthebikewhenfoldedwithoutthecranksspinningresultingintheleftpedalgettingjammedagainstthefrontwheel.Developmentsinmetresforonecrankrevolution:4.63mand6.34m

Brakes:Vbrake.Aluminiumlevers,steelcallipers.

Crankset: 170mmaluminiumcrankswithprotectivetips.

Handlebar / stem / steering: aluminiumhandlebar,aluminiumstemPop-Up withautomaticlockingsystem.

Wheels: Single-wall20’’aluminiumrims.

Tyres:20x1.95,reflectivestripesonthesides.

Saddle / seatpost: Easyclamptighteningcollar,aluminiumTiltseatpostwithframehingeunlockingcontrol,saddlewithergonomically-designedgripatthefronttosteerthebikewhenfolded,reinforcementsatthesidetowithstandabrasionifthebikeisrestingagainstawall,perforatedfabricforthehandhold.

Pedals: folding

Accessories / equipment: frontandrearmudguardwithstays.Light-In:built-inLED(10lux)frontlight.Batterylife:13hrs.3xR03batteries(AAA).Built-inLEDrearlight.Batterylife:35hrs.2xCR2032batteries.

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The Tilt that has it all.A genuine compact city bike.

Whenyouneedtogooutshoppingoryouaregettingbackhomeafterapartyeveniftherearehillstocontendwith.TheTilt9istheidealall-roundportablecitybike:7speedsinthemarketleadinghub,pannierrackanddynamolightinginthefront

hubandamagnificentfinish.TheTilt9foldsupthewayyouwant.

Saddlewithaleatherandmeshfinish

Mudguardwithstays

Pop-Upframefoldinglever

ShimanoNexushubwith7built-ingears

Travelbag

Cleanride, drivetrainwitha

carbonbelt

Easyclamp

Parkingstand Foldingpedals

Double-wallrims,cream-coloured

20x1.95tyreswithreflectivestripes

Aluminiumfork

Light-Indynamolighting(LED,10lux)

Pop-Uphinge(stem)

Stemlockingclip

Aluminiumframeandseatpost

Pop-Uphinge(frame)

Leather-finishgrips

Shimanodynamohub

Tiltpannierrack,Light-Inlightingwith4mmSteadyLight.

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Features

Weight: 15.9kg.

Frame: 6061aluminiumPop-Upfoldingsystem

Fork:6061aluminium.

Drive train: carbonbelt,SHIMANONexus7-speedhubcontrolledwithatwistgripshifter.Developmentinmetresforonecrankrevolution:2.58m,2.98m,3.48m,4.0m,4.76m,5.40mand6.35m.

Brakes:V-Brake,aluminiumleversandcallipers.

Crankset: 170mmaluminiumcrankswithprotectivetips.

Handlebar / stem / steering:aluminiumhandlebar,aluminiumstemPop-Upwithautomaticlockingsystem.

Wheels: double-wallmachinedaluminiumrims.Shimanodynamohubthatpowersthefrontandrearlights.

Tyres:20x1.95withreflectivestripesonthesides.

Saddle / seatpost: TighteningcollarEasyclampaluminiumTiltseatpostwithframehingeunlockingcontrol,saddlewithergonomically-designedgripatthefronttosteerthebikewhenfolded,perforatedfabricforthehandhold.

Pedals:folding

Accessories / equipment: storagebag,pannierrack(15kgmax),Light-In:built-inLED(10lux)lightatthefront,rearlightbuiltintothepannierrackfittedwitha4-minuteindicatorlight(thelightstayslitfor4minuteswhenstationary).Mudguardwithstays.

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Features

Bike dimensions when folded:

Bike dimensions when unfolded:

80 cm47 cm

66 cm

59 cm

111 cm

150 cm

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ADVICE

Parking stand:TheTiltframe’sexclusivepatenteddesignallows

thebiketostandupverticallywhenfoldedwithouthavingtoaddakickstand.Thisistheparkingstand.Youcanevensitonthebikewhenfoldedtomakeaphonecall.Thisdesignalsoprotectstheuserfromthedrive

trainsothathedoesnotgetdirtywhileriding.

Wheel it when folded!TheTiltbikerangewasdesignedtorollalongwhen

foldedlikeastickbysteeringitwiththesaddle.Thismeansthatyoudonothavetocarryitwhenyou

cannotunfoldit,whileusingpublictransportforexample.Thesaddlehasan

ergonomically-designedhandholdaswellasabrasion-resistantsidereinforcements.

How to carry your Tilt.Ifyouhavetocarryyourbikefolded,togoupaflight

ofstairstogettoyourflatforexample,youcanholdtheframeinabalancedandergonomicallycomfortableway.Inorderfacilitatehandling,thebikestayslockedwhenfoldedattheframehinge,therebyeliminatingtheneedforclip-onandmagnetisedsystemsatthewheelaxles,

thatcanbefragile.

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BEFORE RIDING

Beforeeachuse,checkthatthefrontandrearbrakesareinperfect

workingorder.

Anunder-inflatedtyrewillaffectyourTilt’sperformance.

Recommendedpressure:3.5Bars

TheTiltisrobustbutitisnotaBMX.Itisnotdesignedtodostunts

andothertricks.

Someaddedaccessoriessuchasafrontbasketorapanniercanobstructthe

correctfoldingofthebike.

Keepthesametyrecross-sectionsizeatthefront

andtherear.

Theleversanddrivetrainpartscanonlybereplacedwithidentical

parts.

Donotgreasetheseatpostorthebelt.

Max.userload:120kg.

Cyclistheight:Minimum:145cmMaximum:195cm.

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Videoavailableatbtwin.com

Removing the saddle. Unfolding the handlebar.

Unfolding the frame: to unfold your bike, you must stand on the left hand side of the bike.

3.Lockthesaddlebypushingtheleverdownasfarasitwillgo.

2.Adjusttheheightofthesaddle.

Unfoldthehandlebarupwards.Thelockingsystemisautomatic.

Tighteningleverintheverticalposition.

1.Pulltheredsafetylever,backwards,withyourfinger.

1.Pullthetighteningleverupwards.

2.LifttheentirePOP-UPlevertounlocktheframehinge.

3.OpenthebikebylettinggoofthePOP-UPlever.Handposition:lefthandinthemiddleofthehandlebar,righthandattherearofthesaddle.Thelockingsystemisautomaticwhentheframeisintheunfoldedposition.

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Folding the frame: to fold your bike, you must stand on the left hand side of the bike.

1.Pulltheredsafetylever,backwards,withyourfinger.

2.LifttheentirePOP-UPlevertounlocktheframehinge.

3.StartthefoldingoperationbypushingtheframewiththefootandlettinggoofthePOP-UPlever.Handposition:lefthandinthemiddleofthehandlebar,righthandattherearofthesaddle.Oncefolded,theframelocksitselfautomatically.The2wheelsmustremainonthegroundandbeparalleltooneanother.

Folding the handlebar.

1.Withtherightthumb,pushandholdtheredbuttondown.

2.Withtheleftthumb,pushthegreybuttonasfarasitwillgoandfoldthehandlebar.

3.Clipthehandlebartotheframe.

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WARRANTY

The warranty agreement covers the following:-AnyequipmentormanufacturingdefectrecordedbyaBTWINworkshopteam,thereplacementofdefectivepartswithcompliantpartsofthesameusage,andlabour.

-Unlessotherwiseindicated,allBTWINbrandedproductsareguaranteedfor2yearsundernormalrecommendedconditionsofuse.

-ThisBTWINwarrantydoesnotaffectyourstatutoryrightswithregardshiddendefects.

Application of the warranty:-Noknocks:theproductmustshownosignsofdamageduetoimproperconditionsofuse.

-Theproductmustbeusedinaccordancewithitsoperatinginstructionsandregularlyservicedbyourworkshops.

-Originalpartshavenotbeenreplacedbyunauthorisedparts.

The warranty does not cover: -Damageengagingtheliabilityofathirdpartyorresultingfromanintentionalfault.-Damageresultingfrommaintenanceandusenotinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’srecommendationsornegligence.

-Partssubjecttowearandtear(bulbs,cablesandhousings,brakepads,chainrings,chain,belt,rims,cogs,tyres,innertubes,anti-jumppulleys,etc)andreplacementlabour.

-Wheretheproductisthesubjectofmodificationsperformedoutsideourworkshops.Originalpartsreplacedwithunauthorisedparts.

-Damageresultingfromfire,lightning,storms,vandalismorunsecuredtransport.

Term of the warranty:5 years for the frame and 2 years for parts and labour.

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