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Diamondback 06.DB SS OM Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DIAMONDBACK DIAMONDBACK SINGLE-SPEED OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Serial Number Locations...
  • Page 3 This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the fi rst ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: This Manual contains important safety information. For your...

  • Page 4: General Warning

    The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty. Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall.”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4. Tech p. 4 A. Brakes p. 4 B. Wheels p. 4 C. Pedals p. 5 D. Bicycle Suspension E. Tires and Tubes p. 6 5. Service p. 6 p. 7 Appendix A p. 8 Teaching Your Child The Rules p.

  • Page 6: First

    1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.

  • Page 7: First Ride

    D. First ride When you buckle on your helmet and go for your fi rst fa mil iar iza tion ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled en vi ron ment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Never ride barefoot or while wearing sandals. • Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the bicycle or snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail. • Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt, dust and bugs —...

  • Page 9: Off Road Safety

    9. Never carry a passenger, unless it is a small child wearing an approved helmet and secured in a correctly mounted child carrier or a child-carrying trailer.

  • Page 10: Wet Weather Riding

    See also Sec tion 4.A. E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dan ger ous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very diffi cult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night.

  • Page 11: Bicycling In Traffi C

    • Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with cor rect ly po si tioned and securely mounted refl ectors. • Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all regulatory re quire ments and provide ad e quate visibility.

  • Page 12: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    Before installing any component or accessory, including a different size tire, make sure that it is compatible with your bicycle by checking with your dealer. Be sure to read, understand and follow the instructions that accompany the products you pur chase for your bicycle.

  • Page 13: Standover Height

    WARNING: If your bicycle does not fi t properly, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike doesn’t fi t, ask your dealer to ex change it before you ride it. A. Standover height Standover height is the basic el e ment of bike fi t (see fi g. 2).

  • Page 14: Handlebar Height And Angle

    NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with a sus pen sion seat post, pe ri od i cal ly ask your dealer to check it. WARNING: After any saddle ad just ment, be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened before riding.

  • Page 15: Control Position Adjustments

    3. Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes (fi g. 6) and linear-pull brakes (fi g. 7), are extremely powerful. Take extra care in be com ing familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them.
  • Page 16 The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is ac ti vat ed by reversing the ro ta tion of the pedal cranks (see fi g. 5). Start with the pedal cranks in a near ly horizontal po si tion, with the front pedal in about the 4 o’clock po si tion, and apply downward...
  • Page 17 Brake Rotor. Take the bicycle to a dealer for service and ad just ment of the brakes. A rotor may also decrease the clear ance be tween the front wheel and the pedals when the wheel is turned back wards.

  • Page 18: Wheels

    Appendix C for information on how they work. 2. Removing a Bolt-On Front Wheel a. If your bicycle has a front wheel hand brake with quick release, open up the brake shoes (see Section 4.A.2.a. above).
  • Page 19 If your bicycle has a front wheel hand brake with quick release, close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake shoes, and squeeze the brake lever to make sure the brake is func tion ing correctly.

  • Page 20: Pedals

    These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing adhesion between the rider’s shoe and the pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high-performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals’ sharp surfaces.

  • Page 21: Bicycle Suspension

    CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofi tted with some types of suspension systems. Before retrofi tting a bicycle with any sus pen sion, check with the bicycle’s man u fac tur er to make sure that what you want to do is compatible with the...

  • Page 22: Tires And Tubes

    The best and safest way to infl ate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge. WARNING: There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other air com pres sors.

  • Page 23: Service

    Improper adjustment or service may result in dam age to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 24 All other service, main te nance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualifi ed bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specifi ed by the manufacturer. 1. Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard.
  • Page 25 It only means that the bicycle is cov ered subject to the terms of the war ran ty. 5. As required: If either brake lever fails the Me chan i cal Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike.

  • Page 26: Teaching Your Child The Rules

    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 Traffi c (page 10 and Appendix B) and Downhill, Stunt and Com pe ti tion Biking (page 10), kids need to be taught ...
  • Page 27 Riding at Dawn, at Dusk or at Night (See also Section 4.F, page 19). Most car/bicycle accidents happen at night where an overtaking car hits a bike. (An overtaking car is one that comes up from behind and passes the cyclist on the left.) These overtaking accidents can be very serious.

  • Page 28: Bicycling In Traffi C

    Ap pen dix B Bi cy cling in Traf fi c...

  • Page 30: Appendix C Wheel And Seat Post Quick Release Mechanisms

    WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the wheel to wobble or dis en gage from the bicycle, causing serious injury or death to the rider. Therefore, it is essential that you: 1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely.
  • Page 31 — the fork dropouts. The quick-release lever should be on the left side of the bicycle (fi g. 20a & b). If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
  • Page 32 (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 coun ter clock wise one- quarter turn and try tightening the lever again. (6) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance;...
  • Page 33 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 cor rect ly. B. Seatpost Quick Release Some bikes are equipped with a quick-release seat post binder.
  • Page 34 Raleigh America, Inc. bicycle dealership with any questions on use and maintenance. Regardless of the length of the warranty, Raleigh America, Inc. does not infer that the bicycle will last forever or cannot be broken. All Raleigh/Diamondback framesets and bicycles have a fi nite, limited useful product life cycle. The length of this useful life cycle will vary by environment, riding conditions, frame material and construction, riding style, maintenance, and the amount as well as type of use the bicycle or frame is subjected to.
  • Page 35 Protect your new bike with a FREE 6-month National Bike Registry membership! • Loss Prevention. If your bike is lost or stolen, the National Bike Registry (NBR • Simple Activation. Your NBR label is already attached to your bike. To activate your FREE 6-month registration, register online at www.nationalbikeregistry.com.
  • Page 36 Other Other brands considered ? Please Register Your Bike Online At www.diamondback.com If you do not have access to a computer, please complete the form below and return within the next 10 days. Notates required fi elds. What is your bike’s...
  • Page 37 If you have access to a computer, please register your bike online at www.diamondback.com. If you do not have computer access, please complete registration card on back, fold and insert into envelope and mail to: MARKETING SERVICES 6004 S. 190th Street, Suite 101...
  • Page 38 ©2005 Raleigh America, Inc. www.diamondbackbmx.com...

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