RAAW JIBB Mountain Bikes User Manual

OWNERS BOOK

Foreword

Cheers! This is a toast to good times and to many kilometres on your new bike! Thank you very much for flying with us. It truly means a lot to us that you decided to purchase a RAAW. Whatever it was that convinced you to make the decision, I’m sure we are on the same page when it comes to taste and priorities in bikes!
In an ever-growing industry driven by massive sales numbers and market shares, we prefer to sit in a little corner with the simple goal of enjoying bikes. Both riding and working with bikes is what motivates us. We’re not driven by shareholders or demanding sales channels. We’re here to make the bikes we ride and want you to know that we’ve got your back whenever you need support. In this owner‘s book you can find everything you need to know about your new bike, plus we have an extensive knowledge-base online.
If there is anything you need help with, or you are simply interested in learning more, feel free to get in touch.

Enjoy the ride!
Ruben

GOOD TO KNOW

General Information
This user manual provides you with all the necessary information for initial start-up, intended use and regular maintenance.
However, these instructions cannot cover all aspects or replace expert knowledge. If you have any questions or individual points remain unclear, it is absolutely necessary to contact our customer support.
Any assembly, repair and maintenance work must be done by a professional mechanic or a specialist with comparable qualifications and using the appropriate tools.
The bike may only be assembled with components that are suitable according to the technical specifications. At regular intervals the frame as well as all components must be checked for proper functioning in order to avoid damage or unusual wear.
Wearing a helmet, kneepads and protective clothing during riding is strictly recommended to minimize the risk of injury. The rider is always fully responsible for his own riding.
Our products may only be assembled and maintained by professional mechanics. All bolts must be tightened to the specified torque settings and checked regularly before each ride. All components should be checked for cracks and deformations before each ride.
After a crash or accident, all components must be checked before continuing to ride and damaged components must be replaced. Our products may only be used in the specified field of application.
Failure to observe these instructions can result in serious injury or death.

Torque Settings
All frame bolts require a specific torque setting that are shown in the image below.
Under- or over-tightening bolts may result in damage to the components. The brake mount bolts need to be assembled with medium thread-locker. The frame bolts require grease on the contact surfaces and a small amount of medium thread locker on the threads. The cable guide bolts should be greased before assembly.

1. Main Axle 50 Nm
2. Frame Pivot Bolts 12 Nm
3. Brake Mount Bolts 12 Nm
4. Dropout Bolt 5 Nm
5. Cable Guides 3 Nm
6. Seat Post Clamp 5 Nm
7. Rear Wheel Axle 15 Nm

Cable Routing
The cable routing is completely external to simplify the installation and maintenance of the brake, seatpost and rear derailleur.
However, there are several details to pay attention to during assembly to guarantee unrestricted movement of the rear suspension and avoid damage or rubbing to the frame or components.
If the rear brake is mounted on the right side of the handlebar, we recommend the following arrangement of the cable routing down to the bottom bracket. The gear cable crosses only at the very bottom, in front of the bottom bracket. (Image 3)

• Left – Gear Cable
• Middle – Brake Hose
• Right – Seat Post Cable

If the rear brake is mounted on the left side of the handlebar, we recommend to only swap the two front cable guides so that the brake hose can be routed on the right side of the head tube, next to the seatpost cable.
To avoid damage and rubbing of the cables on the frame, make sure that the cables and hose are assembled without being twisted.

The brake hose and gear cable must form a small S-bend above the bottom bracket and at the rear. This is necessary to ensure complete freedom of movement of the rear triangle. We recommend mounting the cables and hose with the shock disassembled in order to be able to check the freedom of movement of the rear triangle. (Image 4/5)
For the best cable and hose routing in the narrow bottom bracket area, mountings for zip ties are provided on both sides. (Image 6)

„Check the freedom of movement of the brake hose and gear cable with the shock removed and through the full travel of the suspension.“
Improper cable routing can cause damage to components as well as crashes and injuries. If you are unsure about the correct routing, please send us an email at hello@raawmtb.com.

Geometry & Suspension

135 /150 (+10)
Reach| 420| 445| 470| 495
Stack| 608| 622| 636| 649
Chainstay Length| 440| 440| 445| 450
BB Drop| 35
BB Height| 335-340
Seat Tube Length| 395| 420| 445| 470
Virtual Seat Tube Angle| 77.5
Actual Seat Tube Angle
Seat Tube BB Offset| 74.5
35
Horizontal Top Tube| 561| 589| 619| 648
Head Tube Length| 100| 115| 130| 145
Head Tube Angle| 65.5
Fork Length| 560
Fork Offset| 44
Wheelbase| 1172| 1203| 1240| 1276
Body Height in an| 158-170| 167-180| 177-190| 186-199
Recommended Stem Length| 35-50
Recommended Crank Length| 170

*(all dimensions are in mm except for angles, which are in degrees)

RIDING SAFETY
The Jibb is a mountain bike designed to ride up and down mountains and can be used for all types of trails, including bikeparks.
Riding your bike is at your own risk and you are always fully responsible for your own actions. RAAW Mountain Bikes is not liable for any personal injury or property damage associated with the use of the bike. We recommend that you always wear a helmet, knee pads and protective clothing and ride within the limits of your skills and experience.
It’s also worth noting that your Jibb might not be legal to ride on public roads in some countries without the necessary reflectors and safety equipment on the bike.

Damage caused by improper use is excluded from warranty such as:

• Use of incompatible components
• Not following the assembly instructions and torque settings
• Exceeding the maximum system-weight
• Lack of maintenance
• Improper assembly
• Structural modifications to the frame
• Modification of the frame surface, such as a new paint job

Maximum Permitted Weight
The correct function and stability of the frame and components are only guaranteed up to a maximum system-weight of 130 kg. The system weight is the sum of the bike, rider and additional accessories such as a backpack.
Exceeding the maximum weight can lead to exceptional stress and a shorter life time. In addition, unforeseeable material failures are not excluded.

Warranty
Our frames are produced by one of the world’s best frame manufacturers, Genio Bikes in Taiwan. The frames are tested to ISO and additional in-house standards.
We guarantee a high quality and provide a warranty service for five years for the first and second owners.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us: hello@raawmtb.com

The warranty policy covers manufacturing and material failure.
Further conditions are:

• The warranty service applies to the first and second owners with the original purchasing date being the start of the warranty period. We recommend creating a sales contract  hen selling your RAAW to prove second ownership and supplying the original invoice to the second owner.
• The original invoice is mandatory for warranty services, also for the second owner.
• Costs for third party components that require replacement are not covered by RA AW.
• RAAW does not cover costs from third parties in the warranty process, such as assembly by a bike shop.
• RAAW reserves the right to offer equivalent products as replacements, such as newer models or differing colors.
• The defective components become property of RAAW after replacement.
• A warranty exchange does not extend the warranty period.
• Compensation in any form during the warranty process isn’t provided by RAAW.
• Shipping costs are covered by RAAW, with the exception of express shipping.

What is excluded from, or voids the warranty:

• Exceeding the maximum permitted weight and improper use voids warranty.
• Deformation of the frame surface is excluded from warranty, but might be applicable for our crash replacement program.
• Usage of components that aren’t approved void the warranty.
• Paint is excluded from the warranty.
• Damage caused by a crash, a lack of maintenance, wear and corrosion are excluded from warranty.
• Structural modifications, grinding and changes to the surface such as painting void warranty.
• The warranty period for bearings and seals is one year.
• Damage to derailleur hangers is excluded from the warranty.

Crash Replacement
Bad things can happen and crashes are a part of our sport. If you happen to damage your Jibb frame, we offer a crash replacement program over a period of five years.
Our crash replacement program is an additional program we offer to support you when things don’t go your way. The crash replacement is valid on frames that are damaged up to the  point where it becomes a threat to your safety. It is upon us to judge if this is the case or not. Intentionally caused damage is excluded from our policy.
If you have a damaged frame and would like to use our crash replacement program, please send us good quality photos and a description of the incident causing the damage.
We also need the original invoice, but you don’t need to be the first owner.
If your case is within our policy we will send you an offer that roughly translates in a 35% discount on the part of the frame that is damaged. This way you will only have to replace the damaged parts. The damaged frame has to be sent back to us.
We have stock of frames and hardware for warranty and crash replacement, but we keep the right to offer the best alternative if a certain model, color or size is not available.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us: hello@raawmtb.com

GETTING READY

Before the Ride
Before use, especially when using the bike for the first time, it is important to check all the basic functions. You should take a little time and familiarize yourself with the functions of the bike. It is important that tyre pressure, suspension setup, saddle and cockpit are adjusted to you.
During riding individual screws can loosen and components can get damaged. You should periodically check all bolts with the specified torque settings. Tyres should also be checked for damage and generally the frame and all components should be checked for abnormalities.

Before you go ride, make sure to check that:

• both wheel axles are tightened
• the air pressure in the tyres is correct
• the wheels rotate without friction and play
• the brakes work properly and the brake pads have sufficient thickness
• you can’t see any cracks, dents, deformations or other signs of material failure
• all bolts are tightened to the required torque

If all is good and ready to go, then go ride!

Bike Setup
Saddle
The saddle height should be adjusted so that your leg is not overstretched when pedaling.
When changing the saddle height the corresponding cable guide parts must be loosened up so that the seat post cable can be adjusted.
We recommend mounting the saddle so that the front section of the saddle is horizontal.

Cockpit
The angle and height of the handlebars can be adjusted according to personal preference. To change the angle the clamp on the stem should be loosened slightly. To change the height spacers can be added or removed under the stem. If the handlebars are tilted further back the position of the hands tends to be more comfortable. If the bars are tilted further forward the position of the hands becomes better for a more active riding style. Finding the happy medium is a very individual process.
The alignment of the brakes can also be made according to personal preference. As a starting position we recommend a straight line from the arm to the brake finger in a seated position.

When mounting the handlebars and stem the torque settings specified by the respective manufacturer must be used. The screws must be tightened evenly and incrementally in an X-pattern.

Tyres
Tyre pressure is very crucial and depends on many factors. On the one hand the tyre itself but also the rider, riding style and the terrain. We can not make a general recommendation for tyre pressure, but invite you to experiment with the pressure and find what is best for you.

Technical Specifications

Travel front/ back
135/150 (+10) Wheel size
29” (740–755 mm) Max tyre width
2.6” (66 mm) Tyre clearance
84 mm

Rear hub
148*12

Shifting
One-by only, boost, 36t max

BB
73 mm BSA / ISCG05

Brake
203 mm Postmount

Seat tube diameter
31.6 mm inside, 35 mm outside

Internal seatpost routing
yes

Seatpost max insert
S 205 mm / M 230 mm /
L 255 mm / XL 280 mm

| Headset
44 / 56 Zero stack Cable routing
All external Tyre to seat tube clearance
10–18 mm (depending on size and tyre) Shock hardware
Ball bearings and hardware included

Bearings main pivot
2 x 61808-2RS1 (52407)

Bearings other pivots
10 x 91903-2RS1 (28157)

Recommended fork dimensions
ATC 560 mm – Offset 44 mm

Shock dimensions
185*55 – Trunnion

Weight
3.6kg
(incl. all hardware, w/o shock, size M)

Material
AL 6066 T6

Colors
Matt Black and raw with matt clear coat

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Compatibility of Components
The components chosen to build up the frame need to fit according to the technical specifications.
Shocks from many of the manufacturers will fit the Jibb. However, we can not guarantee that all shocks with large and wide piggybags will fit, especially in size small and medium.
You can find an overview of non-compatible components in our online knowledge base. support.raawmtb.com

Shock Assembly
All hardware needed to assemble the shock is provided with the frame and replaces all hardware delivered by the shock manufacturer. That includes pre- installed bushings.
The top mount of the shock is the so-called ‘trunnion’ mount and only requires the sealed caps (#14) to be in place on the rocker link to then assemble the two 10 mm bolts (#10) delivered with the frame. Please make sure to grease the contact surfaces of the bolts and use a small amount of medium strength threadlocker on the threads then torque the bolts up to 12 nm.
The lower shock mount requires the sealed caps (#14) to be in place on the frame bearings. The shock spacers (#12) should be pressed into the eyelet of the shock, after removing any hardware from the shock’s eyelet. The lower shock mount assembly is completed by inserting the shock axle (#13) and assembling the 10 mm bolt (#10). Please make sure to grease the contact surfaces of the shock axle and bolt and use a small amount of medium strength threadlocker on the thread and torque the bolt up to 12 nm.
When you have successfully assembled the shock, please check the free movement of the suspension by letting the air out completely, or undoing the top shock mount.
See ‘Cable Routing’ for more details.

Shock Setup
In this chapter you will find the basic information about the setup of your shock. The specific information about the shock you purchased can be found in our online Knowledge Base. In this part we talk about the air pressure of an air shock, but it is also valid for the spring rate of a coil shock.

• The amount of air pressure you use in your shock defines the amount of sag.
• Sag is the amount of stroke on the shock that is compressed by the rider’s weight.
• More air pressure will result in less sag.

Defining the air pressure that fits you depends on a few factors.

• The air pressure depends on the design of the suspension. The same rider will need different air pressure on different bikes. You cannot simply transfer the air pressure from bike A to bike B.
• The air pressure mainly depends on the rider’s weight. The weight should include all riding gear that you wear.
• Your riding style also influences the air pressure that fits you best. Adding air pressure will result in less sag, which means:
• You will effectively use less travel
• The geometry of the bike will be a bit more ‘up-right’, with a little higher BB
• The chance to bottom out is smaller
• Reducing the air pressure will result in more sag, which means:
• You will effectively use more travel
• The geometry of the bike will be a bit more ‘slack’, with a little lower BB
• The chance to bottom out is bigger

The compression damping and the rebound damping are also very important in setting up the shock correctly. If, for example, you’re a racer and have a very aggressive / efficient riding style, you might want to go up in air pressure, but you can also play with the compression.
“Never compress the shock while having a pump attached to avoid collision with the frame.”

GIVING BACK SOME LOVE

Cleaning & Maintenance
Your bike needs a break from time to time and requires care and a good clean so that your pride and joy lasts as long as possible. Regular care can additionally reduce damage and unusual wear. Make sure you follow the component manufacturer‘s guidelines and care for all components as described in the manual. Cleaning should be done with lukewarm water, mild soap and a brush. We strongly discourage the use of high pressure cleaners.
Through use components such as the drivetrain and brake pads will show wear and need to be replaced in a timely manner. The ball bearings in the frame are very durable thanks to the additional seals and size, but will also need to be replaced at some point.
We recommend checking the ball bearings every six months for proper function.
Creak Troubleshoot Having a quiet bike is something we’re obsessed with. The only thing we want to hear is the sound of the tires in the dirt and the suspension doing its job. But, there are many noises that can ruin a ride. Many of the details on our bikes help in having a quiet bike. One is the cable routing that bypasses the internal mysteries. Others are the design of the pivots, the threaded BB and the shape of the chain stays. But the reality is that there remains plenty of sources for unwanted little creaky noises.
First of all, it is good to understand that noises will always come from two surfaces that are in contact. With specific forces on the two surfaces, they will start rubbing and generate noise. So, the general solution is to grease these contact surfaces and tighten the connection. It is also good to know that a tight hardware fit will be quieter for a longer period of time than a loose fit. A tight fit is a good fit. We have listed the possible sources from our frames below. But noises can also come from one of the many components on your bike. The best thing to do is go through your bike step by step until the noise is gone and learn where the noise came from.

Main Pivot
A source of noise to check can be the main pivot. The main pivot has large contact surfaces that can get noisy if they are dry and not tightened properly. Getting the axle out is very straightforward, as well as reassembling. Give the axle, main frame, and chainstay surfaces a good clean, grease all the contact surfaces properly and tighten the axle to 50 nm after adding a little midstrength Loctite to the thread.

Rocker Pivot
A second source of noise on the frame can be the rocker pivot. The high forces and large movement demand a lot of the axle and can create noises if the axle is dry and not tightened properly. The best solution is to disassemble the axle, clean it, as well as the main frame and rocker link surfaces, and reassemble it with these contact surfaces greased. Don’t forget a little midstrength Loctite on the thread and tighten the axle to 12 Nm.

Rear Wheel Axle
Our RAAW Rear Wheel Axle is responsible for many jobs and creates a rigid connection between the two seat stays from its keyway shape. The whole axle, nut, and insert on the drive side need to be clean and wellgreased on all contact surfaces to avoid noise. The rear wheel axle nut needs to be tightened to 15 Nm.

Bearing Change
All bearings in the frame have a limited lifetime that are affected by external environmental influences such as water and mud or cleaning supplies. With additional sealing caps on all pivot points the bearings should run smoothly for a long time. It is recommended to check the function, smoothness and wear of the bearings from time to time and to replace them if necessary. All bearing seats on the Jibb frame are designed with two small recesses behind the outer race of the bearings. The bearings can be knocked out through these recesses using a hammer and a punch. The Jibb does not require specific tools for the assembly of new bearings. Any tools for pressing in bearings are suitable provided that the appropriate adapter for the bearing size is used (28mm and 52mm).
Please note that the bearing should always be pressed in via the outer race to prevent damage to the bearing.

Spare Parts
Bad luck, you’ve bent your derailleur hanger! And now? To make sure you’re back on the trails as soon as possible, we have all frame-specific parts available on our web-site. Having an additional derailleur hanger in your toolbox could also really save your holidays!

RAAW RIDERS

At RAAW we strive to offer you more than just great mountain bikes. Your new frame or bike is also an exclusive ticket to the growing worldwide community of RAAW riders.
With this community we want to celebrate our shared love of mountain biking, nurture new friendships and give back to everyone who supported us by buying a RAAW.
Your brand-new frame or bike is also a ticket to the worldwide community of RAAW riders. Register at riders.raawmtb.com, to claim your welcome package and get access to the latest insider news, member- only deals, group rides and more. (frame number required.)

SETUP NOTES

Fork Rebound Clicks
(counted from closed)| | | |
Fork Compression Clicks
(counted from closed)| | | |
Shock Pressure| | | |
Shock Rebound Clicks
(counted from closed)| | | |
Shock Compression Clicks
(counted from closed)| | | |
Tyre Pressure front| | | |
Tyre Pressure Rear| | | |

Ideas For Your Bucket List
Compete in a Race

• Learn to wheelie
• Go do a jib-session with your friends
• Visit Whistler
• Go ride with your family
• Hike your bike up a mountain
• Let your best riding buddy give it a try
• Go bikepacking
• Mount downhill casing tyres for bikepark action
• Do a 75 km ride
• Start your ride before sunrise
• Learn basic maintenance skills
• Finish your ride with drinks and friends

Contact
RAAW Mountain Bikes GmbH
Fritz-Karl-Henkel-Str. 14 (Halle 16)
67454 Haßloch
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)6324-936 918 0
E-Mail:hello@raawmtb.com

References

• RAAW Riders Community - RAAW Mountain Bikes
• RAAW Mountain Bikes - Knowledge Base & Support (DE)
• RAAW Mountain Bikes - Knowledge Base & Support

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