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Huffy 700c Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
700c Fixed Gear Bicycles
This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation
and maintenance information.
Please read and fully understand this manual
before operation.
Save this manual for future reference.
m0077
HFixed-700c EN 022013
Copyright Huffy Corporation 2013

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual 700c Fixed Gear Bicycles This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and maintenance information. Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. Save this manual for future reference. m0077 HFixed-700c EN 022013 Copyright Huffy Corporation 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Index Introduction • Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record ........... 3 • Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle ............... 3 • Warning and Safety Information ............4 • Refl ectors ....................4 • Rules of the Road .................4/5 • The Owner’s Responsibility ..............5 Components •...

  • Page 3: Owner's Bicycle Identifi Cation Record

    Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. It is not available from Huffy. Each Huffy bicycle has a Serial Number stamped into the frame. The Serial Number can be found on the bottom of the crank housing as shown (1).

  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning and Safety Information Meanings of Warnings: This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which follows it. The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur. The word “WARNING”...

  • Page 5: Rules Of The Road

    Rules of the Road - continued • Make yourself more visible to motorists: • Wear light-colored or refl ective clothing, such as a refl ective vest and refl ec- tive bands for your arms and legs. • Use refl ective tape on your helmet. •...

  • Page 6: Part Assembly View

    Part Assembly View...

  • Page 7: Parts Assembly List

    Parts Assembly List...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles: • Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product. • Follow instructions completely. • If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for sepa- rate “Special Instructions”...

  • Page 9: Assemble The Front Wheel To The Fork

    Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork 1. If the Axle Nuts (16) are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by remov- ing them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench. 2. Set the Wheel into the Front Fork (6) (fi g 04). 3.

  • Page 10: Handlebar And Stem Installation

    Handlebar and Stem Installation WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control, make sure the Stem is installed against the Head Set Spacers (C). NOTES: • Stem may be pre-installed from the Fac- tory. • Make sure Fork and Brake Caliper are pointing FORWARD before installing Stem.

  • Page 11: Testing Stem And Handlebar Tightness

    Handlebar and Stem Installation - continued Steps: 1. Remove Screws (A) and Stem Clamp Half (B). 2. Place Handlebar (28) centered into Stem and install Stem Clamp and Screws hand tight. 3. Position Handlebars so they are comfortable for the rider. 4.

  • Page 12: Seat Installation

    Seat Installation (various models) Bolt/Clamp model: Attach Seat to Seat Post (fi g 09): (pre-assembled on some models) • Loosen nuts on seat clamp (A) and rotate Seat (35) into riding position. • Put the seat post (32) fully through the seat clamp.

  • Page 13: Seat Post Mount

    Seat Installation - continued CAUTION: If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it may be diffi cult to remove it. • Point the Seat (35) forward and put the Seat Post (32) into the Seat Tube (B) (fi...
  • Page 14 Seat Installation - continued CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever (D) by hand only. Do not use a hammer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever. You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” position. If you can easily move the lever to the “close”...

  • Page 15: Testing Seat Clamp And Post Clamp Tightness

    Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp: WARNING: Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure the red refl ector is correctly positioned. • Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down. •...

  • Page 16: Front And Rear Refl Ector Installation

    Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness - continued • If the Seat Post (10) moves in the Seat Tube (B) (Screw Clamp): • Loosen the clamp Screw (A). • Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Screw tighter than before.

  • Page 17: Pedal Installation

    Pedal Installation CAUTION: There is a right pedal marked “R” and a left pedal marked “L”. • The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. Tighten it in a clockwise direc- tion. • The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. Tighten it in a counterclockwise direction (anti-clockwise).
  • Page 18 Switching Rear Wheel Sprocket on Fixed Gear Bicycles Fixed gear bicycles are those that have a direct drive rear hub/wheel. On this model the rear wheel has a sprocket on each side of the rear wheel: • The Freewheel sprocket will let you coast without turning the pedals. •...

  • Page 19: Switching Rear Wheel Sprocket

    Switching Rear Wheel Sprocket - continued Note: The Bicycle comes from the factory with the Freewheel Sprocket in use. Step One: • Begin by loosening the Adjuster Nut (20). Remove Nut and Bracket (19). • Remove the Axle Nut (16) Washer (17) and Adjuster Stud (18). Remove Axle Nut and washer from opposite side.
  • Page 20 Switching Rear Wheel Sprocket - continued Step Two: • Slide wheel forward in frame and remove the chain from the sprocket. • Remove the Wheel from the frame. • Turn the wheel around so that the Fixed Gear Sprocket (21) is on the Right Side. •...

  • Page 21: Chain Adjustment

    Chain Adjustment The chain must be at the correct tightness. If too tight, the bicycle will be diffi cult to pedal. If too loose, the chain can come off the sprockets. When the chain (10) is at the correct tightness, you can rotate the crank freely and you can pull it no more than one-half inch (A) away from a straightedge (B) as shown.

  • Page 22: Rear Axle Kickstand Install

    Chain Adjustment - continued NOTE: If equipped, install the Rear Axle Kickstand at this point (see below). • When the chain is properly tightened, hold the wheel in this position and tighten both axle nuts to 21 ft.-lbs. WARNING: Do not attempt chain repairs. If there is a problem with the chain, have a bicycle service shop make any repairs.

  • Page 23: Brake System Setup

    Brake System Setup WARNING: You must adjust the front brakes before you ride the bicycle. NOTE: FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SETUP IS THE SAME. Step One: Put the brake shoes (B) in the correct position: • Loosen the Screw (A) of each Brake Shoe (B). •...
  • Page 24 Brake System Setup - continued 1. Loosen Cable Nut (1-1) so that the cable is loose. 2. Insert Cable Barrel (2-1) into Brake Lever. 3. Insert Brake Cable (3-1) into Groove as shown. continued >>...
  • Page 25 Brake System Setup - continued 1. Rotate Housing (4-1) Groove away from Cable Groove (4-2) and tighten Housing Nut (4-3). 2. Squeeze Brake Arms (5-1) so that Brake Pads (5-2) are against the Rim. 3. Pull Brake Cable (6-1) tight. •...

  • Page 26: Brake System Setup

    Brake System Setup - continued 4. Make sure the Brake Lever is not loose (7-1). 5. Make sure the cable sheaths are fully inserted into the adjustment housing at the Caliper (8-1) and Hand Lever (8-2).

  • Page 27: Repair And Service

    Repair and Service WARNING: • Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”.

  • Page 28: Tires

    Tires Maintenance: • Frequently check the tire infl ation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires. • Do not use unregulated air hoses to infl ate the inner tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over infl...

  • Page 29: Lubrication

    Lubrication WARNING: • Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will re- duce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be neces- sary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur. •...
  • Page 30 • Used in a manner contrary to the instructions and warnings in this Owner’s Manual Huffy will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage, due directly or indirectly from use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita- tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
  • Page 31 • All other components are warranted for six (6) months from the date of purchase. What will Huffy do? Huffy will replace, without charge to you, the component found to be defective by Huffy. The original owner must pay all labor and transportation charges connected with the repair or warranty work.
  • Page 32 Always read the user manual that comes with your helmet to make sure it is fi tted and attached properly to the wearer’s head according to the fi tting instructions described in the user manual. Check www.Huffy.com for the current contact information H Helmet EN 100212 i0027...

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