2. FIRST USE
To help you get to grips with your new ride, here are some tips on using your NCR for the first time:
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VAN RYSEL NCR CF SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS
2023
Welcome to the support page for your NCR CF. It's the entry-level bike in VAN RYSEL's RACE range.
Available in two colours in this configuration, the NCR is also the perfect bike for anyone looking for some fun on two wheels and for the versatility offered by a carbon frame.
This page contains all our very best advice for using, maintaining and repairing your NCR CF.
1. UNBOXING
VAN RYSEL NCR CF SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS: user guide, repairs
VAN RYSEL NCR CF SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS: user guide, repairs
TYRE PRESSURE
The first time you take your bike out, choose the tyre pressure carefully, taking into account the weather conditions and your weight. Here are our recommendations for 28 mm tyres:
- Front: 5.5 bar (80 psi)
- Rear: 6 bar (90 psi)
BEDDING IN THE BRAKE PADS
Bedding in the brake pads is vital when using a bike for the first time.It's even more vital with an e-bike.
To bed them in properly, we recommend braking 20 to 30 times from a speed of 25 km/h, without locking the wheel.
TORQUE SETTINGS
Please respect the torque settings, especially the settings for the stem/handlebars (please see the user guide), which can cause a fall if they are not tightened properly.
To set your position properly on the bike, carry a multi-tool set of Allen keys with you.
3. GO TUBELESS WITH YOUR NCR
Step 1
Use a repair kit to remove the tyre from one side of the rim so that you can then take out the inner tube from your NCR.
Step 2
Once you've loosened the tyre from the rim, fit the tubeless valve in the space on the rim.
Inject a sealant and turn the wheel round and round so that the liquid is evenly distributed on the inside of it.
Step 3
Once the sealant is evenly distributed, put the tyre back in place and inflate it until it "snaps tight" against the rim.
Turn the wheel to make sure the sealant is applied evenly right around the tyre.
Go tubeless with your NCR
4. MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your bike is essential if you want to expand its lifecycle. That starts with regularly cleaning your bike, the frame and drive train.
Step 1
Apply a degreaser to your drive train. Place a cloth on top of the brake discs to prevent them from being covered with degreaser.
Step 2
Clean your drive train with the aid of a brush. Apply a suitable cleaning product to your frame.
Step 3
Drying your bike and lubricating your drive train.
Essential tools for your workshop.
Adjusting and tightening the seatpost
To make sure your saddle is set correctly, you must make sure it is properly tightened. A loose seat post can easily drop down when you're out and about on your bike.
If you tighten it up too much, however, you run the risk of crushing the seat post and damaging your bike.
The best way to tighten a seat post is to use a torque wrench. It should be tightened to between 6 and 7 Nm.
NB: Do not exceed the maximum height indicated on the seat post.
Changing your chain
The chain is a vital part of your bike's drive train. The following are tell-tale signs that you need to change it:
- The chain starts jumping.
- The chain has been on for more than 5,000 kilometres.
- Gear changes are not smooth.
To find out more read our article:
Changing your brake pads
The following are all signs that you might need to change your brake pads:
- You don't have the same responsiveness as when you bought your NCR and there's a lack of grip.
- Your bike makes a strange noise when you brake sharply.
- The thickness of the pad is below 0.5 mm.
This article tells you how to change your brake pads:
Changing your brake discs
Although disc brakes are designed to wear out the brake pads and not the disc, the disc will eventually wear out where there is heavy use.
It can be dangerous to ride with a worn brake disc. It could break when braking sharply and hard.
The maximum wear value of the thickness of the disc is around 10% of its original value. We strongly recommend you change it when the wear exceeds that figure.
Greasing the bearings on your bike
To ensure your frame lasts longer, grease the bearings and abrasive parts of your NCR bike regularly. You should be keeping a close eye on the following:
- Bottom bracket.
- Steerer tube.
- Wheel bearings.
- Seat post.
Degreasers, lubricants, etc.
Chains, cassette, pedals
Brake pads, brake discs, housings, etc.
Tyres, inner tubes, patches, etc.
5. FEATURES
VAN RYSEL NCR CF FRAME:
Two colours: BLUE AND GREY
XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL
Weight (Size M): 1203 g.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
In this section, we've listed the most common problems encountered with the NCR. To extend the life of your bike's components and avoid having to work on them, we recommend the following:
MAINTAINING/CLEANING YOUR BIKE
To extend the life cycle of every part on your bike and its drive train, you must clean them regularly.
Please refer to the section above to find out what to do.
WEAR
Your bike's wear parts all have a shelf life. If you don't replace them when necessary, it might cause other parts to wear more quickly or cause them to break:
- Chain: 5,000 km
- Cassette: 10,000 km
- Check the teeth on your chainrings and derailleur pulleys for wear.
TORQUE SETTINGS
To ensure you don't put too much strain on the various parts of your NCR bike, please respect the torque settings that we recommend.
If the torque settings are too high, they can cause parts to break, increasing the risk of you falling.
CHANGING YOUR PEDALS
Are your pedals broken? Do you want to change your pedals to clipless ones? Here's our advice.
NB: please note that the screw thread on the left pedal is inverted and that the pedal thus screws on in an anti-clockwise direction. The right pedal has a standard thread.
Make sure to use the correct tool to remove your pedals as you will need to use some force to unscrew them.
Changing your tyre
If you suffer a puncture, watch our video tutorial to find out how to change your conventional or tubeless tyre:
CHANGING YOUR HANDLEBAR TAPE
The tape on your handlebar will wear over time and you'll need to change it occasionally.
Your bike isn't braking as well as it used to
There are several things you can do if your brakes aren't working as well as they used to:
- Use a degreaser to clean the disc.
- Check the brake pads for wear.
- Check the tension of the cable.
If your brake pads are worn, you must change them. Watch the following video tutorial.
YOUR DISC BRAKES ARE MAKING A NOISE
If your disc is making a noise:
- Check that your wheel is properly centred. To do this, loosen the wheel and tighten it up again.
- Check that the brake calliper is in the right position.
- Check the brake pads for wear.
- Check the tension of your brake cables.
Your derailleur isn't able to shift gears any more
If your derailleur is no longer responding to your gear changes, you may have to replace the cables and housings on the derailleur.
Watch our video tutorial to find out how:
YOUR GEARS ARE SKIPPING
If the gears are skipping, you should check the following:
- The wear on your drive train.
- The tension of the cables.
If the problem lies elsewhere, then you should adjust your derailleur.
THE DERAILLEUR HANGER IS BROKEN OR BENT
If the drive train is not working properly and the derailleur hanger is twisted.
Watch the video tutorial to find out how to change it.
CHANGING YOUR CHAIN
Changing your bike cassette
To find out if your cassette is worn just count the number of teeth on it. If the chain jumps or the cassette has more than 10,000 kilometres on it, it's time to change it.
Watch our video tutorial to find out how to change it:
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR CHAINRINGS
Are your chainrings worn? Do you want to change your gear ratio?
Watch our tutorial video to find out how to do it.
How to change your rear derailleur
Watch the following video to learn how to change your rear derailleur:
7. SPARE PARTS
VAN RYSEL NCR - BLUE
SRAM RIVAL AXS
Assistance
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8. INSTRUCTIONS
Bike instructions
VAN RYSEL NCR CF SRAM RIVAL AXS
Drive train
SRAM RIVAL AXS
OUR PLEDGE
VAN RYSEL offers a 5-year warranty on your NCR CF's frame.
All other parts have a 2-year warranty.