1. Step 1

    Attach the handlebars

    Slide the stem onto the fork, line it up straight with the front wheel, and tighten the bolts evenly a little at a time. Angle the brake levers so they're easy for small hands to reach.

    Tip: Stand in front of the bike to check the handlebars are straight with the wheel.
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  2. Step 2

    Attach the pedals

    Pedals are marked L and R. Screw the right pedal in clockwise and the left pedal in anticlockwise. Start by hand, then tighten with the spanner.

    Tip: The left pedal tightens the opposite way to normal. If it feels stiff, stop and check you're turning it anticlockwise.
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  3. Step 3

    Set the saddle height

    With your child sitting on the saddle, they should be able to touch the ground with their tiptoes. Tighten the seat clamp firmly.

    Tip: Never raise the seat post above the minimum insertion mark.
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  4. Step 4

    Final checks

    Squeeze each brake lever and push the bike: the wheel shouldn't turn. Check the tyres are firm, the handlebars don't twist, and the wheels spin freely.

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