Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2008 Raleigh
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Owner’s Manual for single-speed bicycles 3 rd Edition, 2003 This manual contains important safety, per formance and service infor mation. Read it before you take the rst ride on your new bicycle , and keep it for reference. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: This Manual contains important safety information.
2 A special note for parents: As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly tted to the .
3 Contents GENERAL W ARNING p. 2 A special note for parents p. 2 1. First A. Bike Fit p. 4 B. Safety First p. 4 C. Mechanical Safety Check p. 4 D. First Ride p. 5 2. Safety A. The Basics p. 6 B. Riding Safety p. 6 C. Off Road Safety p. 7 D. W et W eather Riding p.
4 1. First NOTE: All operators must read and understand all sections of this owner’s manual before their initial operation of the bicycle. If after reading this manual in its entirety you have any questions, please contact your authorized dealer for clarication or an explanation of specic topics that you are unsure about.
5 Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inated (see Sectio n 4.G.1). Check by puttin g one hand on the saddle, one on the inte rsect ion of the handl ebars and stem , then bounc ing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection.
6 which might have been avoided if the rider had wor n an appropriate helmet. ! WAR NING : Failu re to wear a helm et when riding may resul t in serious injury or death. 2. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) before you get on a bike. 3.
7 know and obey the laws. 2. Y ou are sharing the road or the path with others — motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. Respect their rights. 3. Ride defensively.
8 T o make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under nor mal, dry conditions. See also Section 4.A. E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous tha n rid ing duri ng the da y.
9 ! WARNING: Do not remove the front or rear reectors or reector brackets from your bicycle. They are an integral part of the bicycle’s safety system. Remov ing the re ecto rs may red uce your vis ibil ity to other s using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death.
10 W e recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if you ignore this recommendation, at least: • T ake lessons from a competent instructor rst • Do st unts, raci .
11 ! WARNING: If your bicycle does not t properly, you may los e contro l and fall . If you r new bike does n’t t, ask your deal er to exchange it before you ride it. A. Standover height Stand over heigh t is the basic elemen t of bike t (see g.
12 NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodically ask your dealer to check it. ! WARN ING: Af ter any s addle ad justment , be su re that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened before riding.
13 you r legs and att empt to twis t the hand leb ar/ ste m ass emb ly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the h an dl eb ar s in re l at io n to th e st em , or tu rn th e ba r e nd ex te ns io ns in relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufciently tightened.
14 lever controlling the front brake. NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with both front and rear brakes, most effective braking is achieved by using both brakes and apply them simultaneously.
15 released position, the brakes are inoperative . Ask your dealer whether you have a quick release on your brakes; and if you do, make sure that you understand the way the brake quick release works, and check each time to make sure both brakes work correctly before you get on the bike.
16 ret ent ion dev ices ar e not a subst itut e for correct wheel clamping. Secon dary reten tion devices fall into three basic categories (see gs. 12a, b & c): a . Th e c li p- on t y pe i s a p a rt which the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or front fork (g.
17 adjustable wrench, loosen the two axle nuts. c. If your front fork has a clip‑on type secondary retention device, disengage it and go to step (4). If your front fork has an integral or a washer type secondar y retention device, loosen the axle nuts enough to allow removal of the wheel; then go to step (4).
18 6. Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Coaster Brake a . Disengage the coaster brake ar m from its frame bracket (see g. 15). b. With a corr ectl y siz ed socke t, box, open end or adjustable wrench, loosen the two axle nuts. c. Push the wheel forward to slacken the chain, and remove the chain from the chainring and wheel sprocket.
19 becomes a reflex action, but always make sure that there is sufficient tension to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal. ! WARNING: Clipl ess pedals are intended for use with shoes specically made to t them and are designed to rmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal.
20 E. Tires and Tubes 1. Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires designed to per for m best under very specic weather or terrain conditions.
21 2. Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schraeder V alve and the Presta V alve. The bicycle pump you use must have the tting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. The Schraeder valve (g. 17) is like the valve on a car tire.
22 recommended lubrication frequency for your area. 4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding: • Squeeze the front brake (if you have one) and rock the bike forwa rd and back. Everyt hing feel solid ? If you feel a clun k with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset.
23 ! WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its compo nents are subject to wear and stress. Diff erent mater ials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have different life cycles.
24 Appendix A Teaching your Child the Rules In addition to The Basics (page 6), Riding Safely (page 7), Off Road Safety (page 8), Wet Weather Riding (page 9), Night Riding (page 9), Bicycling in Trafc (page 10 and Appendix B) and Downhill, Stunt and Competition Biking (page 10), kids need to be taught .
25 do they signal. The key factor here is neglecting to look to the rear. If the cyclist had looked, he/she would have seen the danger coming up from behind. What can you do? Of cou rse, you oug ht to teach you r child not to ride across busy streets - at least until the child has had some advanced training and is old enough to understand trafc.
26 Appendix B Bicycling in Trafc.
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28 Appendix C Wheel and Seat Post Quick Release Mechanisms A. Quick Release Wheels 1. How a Wheel Quick Release Works ! WARN IN G: Rid ing with an imp rop erl y adj ust ed whee l qui ck release can allow the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, causing serious injury or death to the rider.
29 a matching hole in the front fork dropout (g. 12c). A sk y o ur d ea l e r t o e x p la i n t h e p a rt i cu l a r s e co n d ar y retention device on your bike. ! WARNIN G: Rem ovin g or disabl ing the secon dary rete ntio n device is extremely dangerous and may lead to serious injury or death.
30 (5) If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one- quarter turn and try tightening the lever again.
31 ! WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the seatpost securely. Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp the seatpost safely.
32 RALEIGH bicycles are distributed by Raleigh America, Inc. Raleigh America, Inc. Bicycle Limited W arranty It is the owner’s responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the owner ’s manual and regularly examine the product to determine the need for professional, authorized service or replacement.
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