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O wner ’ s Manual for multi-speed bicycles 7th Edition, 2004 IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, per for mance, and service information.
2 GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance.
3 Contents GENERAL W ARNING p. 1 A special note to parents p. 4 1. First A. Bike Fit p. 5 B. Safety First p. 5 C. Mechanical Safety Check p. 5 D. First ride p. 6 2. Safety A. The Basics p. 7 B. Riding Safety p. 8 C. Off Road Safety p. 9 D. W et W eather Riding p.
4 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 .
5 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.
6 front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check.
7 the controls, features and per for mance of your new bike. Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike (see Section 4.C). T est the brakes at slow speed, putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake rst.
8 • Parked car doors opening. • Pedestrians stepping out. • Children or pets playing near the road. • Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into trafc, catch your wheel or cause you to have an accident.
9 Stunt or Competition Biking , now . Think carefully about your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go with this kind of riding. 12. Don’t weave through trafc or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road.
10 and easier to lose control. To 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.C. E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day.
11 carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light. • Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reectors. While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night: • Ride slowly. • A void dark areas and areas of heavy or fast- moving trafc.
12 • W ear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear • Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty • T ake your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends.
13 take off-road should give you a minimum standover height clearance of two inches (5cm). A bike that you’ll ride on unpaved sur faces should give you a minimum of three inches (7.5cm) of standover height clearance. And a bike that you’ll use off road should give you four inches (10cm) or more of clearance.
14 make this adjustment. 3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little. Y our dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it. Note: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodically ask your dealer to check it.
15 away from the wheel rim when the stem or stem height is changed, the brakes must be correctly adjusted before you ride the bicycle. ! WARNING: The stem’s Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible above the top of the headset.
16 NOTE: If you have a mountain bike equipped with through axle front or rear wheels, make sure that your dealer has given you the manufacturer’s instructions, and follow those when installing or removing a through axle wheel. If you don’t know what a through axle is, ask your dealer.
17 Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike. ! WARNING: Do not remove or disable the secondary retention device.
18 upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position (g. 6 & 7a). The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel. T o apply enough clamping force, you should have to wrap your ngers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand.
19 imprint in the palm of your hand. ! WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel takes considerable force. If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping your ngers around the seatstay or chainstay for leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufcient.
20 wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly. c. Removing A Bolt-on Rear Wheel ! WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel.
21 3. Before you ride the bike, rst check that the seatpost is securely clamped. Adjusting The Seatpost Quick Release Mechanism The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in place.
22 inoperative. Ask your dealer to make sure that you understand the way the brake quick release works on your bike (see gs. 11. 12, 13. 14 & 15) and check each time to make sure both brakes work correctly before you get on the bike.
23 have less cor nering and braking traction and can lock up with less brake force. Moisture or dirt on the brake pads reduces their ability to grip. The way to maintain control on loose or wet sur faces is to go more slowly to begin with. D. Shifting Gears Y our multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain (see 2.
24 pro duce lower gea r ratio s. Usin g them req uire s less ped alin g effo rt, b ut ta kes y ou a sh orte r dis tanc e wit h eac h pedal crank revol utio n. Movi ng the chain fr om a smaller sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket res ults in a dow nshi ft.
25 harder , “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. Shifting from a harder , “faster” gear to an easier , “slower” gear is called a downshift.
26 4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) are another means to keep feet securely in the correct position for maximum pedaling efciency. They have a plate, called a “cleat,” on the sole of the shoe, which clicks into a mating spring-loaded xture on the pedal.
27 characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-free area. Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain.
28 T ire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to defor m sufciently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding sur face.
29 provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance which is not specically described in this manual performed by your dealer.
30 Clean the bike and lightly oil the chain. Wipe off excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. T alk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the 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 and rock the bike forward and back.
31 First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary. Next, check your bike for damage. If you see any damage, don’t ride the bike until it has been repaired. After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check.
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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