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Page 3: General Warning
Owner’s Manual for multi-speed bicycles 7th Edition, 2004 IMPORTANT: 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. Additional safety, performance and service information for...
Page 4 GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the condition which can occur while riding, this Manual makes responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under to practice —...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents GENERAL WARNING p. 1 A special note to parents p. 4 4. Tech 1. First A. Wheels p. 16 A. Bike Fit p. 5 1. Wheel Quick Release p. 16 Safety First p. 5 2. Removing And Installing C. Mechanical Safety Check p.
Page 6: A Special Note For Parents
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 fi tted to the child; making sure that the bicycle is properly fi tted to the child; making sure that the bicycle is properly fi tted to the child that it is in good repair and safe operating condition;...
Page 7: First
1. First B. Safety First 1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its for fi t, use and care. entirety before your fi rst ride. At the very least, read and 2.
Page 8: First Ride
front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then securely engaged? Do the brake pads contact the let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look wheel rim squarely and make full contact with the rim? loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole Do the brake pads touch the wheel rim within an inch of bike.
Page 9: Safety
2. Safety the controls, features and performance of your new bike. Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike (see Section 4.C). Test the brakes at slow speed, putting A. The Basics your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake fi rst.
Page 10: Riding Safety
4. Be careful to keep body parts and other objects • Parked car doors opening. away from the sharp teeth of chainrings, the moving • Pedestrians stepping out. chain, the turning pedals and cranks, and the spinning • Children or pets playing near the road. wheels of your bicycle.
Page 11: Off Road Safety
Stunt or Competition Biking, now. Think carefully about bar, a cool drink or an emergency phone call. your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go 5. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride with this kind of riding. in a way that does not frighten or endanger them, and 12.
Page 12: Night Riding
and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can tighten any that are bent or loose. slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more The mounting brackets of front and rear refl ectors are slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches than you would under normal, dry conditions.
Page 13: Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding
carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector inspected by a qualifi ed mechanic and be sure it is or light. in perfect condition. Consult with expert riders and • Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with race offi cials on conditions and equipment advisable correctly positioned and securely mounted refl ectors.
Page 14: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories
• Wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear CAUTION: Changing the components on your bike • Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed may void the warranty. Refer to your warranty, and on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage check with your dealer before changing the components parts of the bicycle and void the warranty on your bike.
Page 15: Saddle Position
take off-road should give you saddle is too low. Fig.2 a minimum standover height Once the saddle is at the clearance inches correct height, make sure that the (5cm). A bike that you’ll ride seatpost does not project from on unpaved surfaces should the frame beyond its “Minimum give you a minimum of three Insertion”...
Page 16: Handlebar Height And Angle
make this adjustment. cause short-term or long-term injury to nerves and blood vessels, or even impotence. If your saddle causes you 3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders like the saddle nose pain, numbness or other discomfort, listen to your body and stop riding until you see your dealer about saddle angled up or down just a little.
Page 17: Control Position Adjustments
E. Brake reach away from the wheel rim when the stem or stem height is changed, the brakes must be correctly adjusted before Many bikes have brake levers which can be you ride the bicycle. adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or fi nd it diffi cult to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fi t shorter WARNING: The stem’s Minimum Insertion Mark must...
Page 18: Wheel Quick Release
NOTE: If you have a mountain bike equipped with WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed through axle front or rear wheels, make sure that your to clamp the wheel securely. Holding the nut with one dealer has given you the manufacturer’s instructions, hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other and follow those when installing or removing a through hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not...
Page 19: Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels
Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary (5) Raise the front wheel a few retention device on your bike. inches off the ground and tap the top of the wheel with the palm of your hand to knock the wheel out of the WARNING: Do not remove or disable the secondary front fork.
Page 20 upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position (fi g. (3) Pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. 6 & 7a). The lever should now be parallel to the fork (4) Move the quick-release lever to the OPEN position blade and curved toward the wheel.
Page 21: Removing And Installing Bolt-On Wheels
imprint in the palm of your hand. a. Removing A Bolt-on Front Wheel (1) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s WARNING: Securely clamping quick-release mechanism to open the clearance the wheel takes considerable between the tire and the brake pads (see Section 4.C, force.
Page 22: Seatpost Quick Release
(3) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism axle nut. to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the (3) Using the correct size wrench, tighten the axle nuts wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and enough so that the wheel stays in place; then use a wrench clears the brake pads;...
Page 23: Brakes
clamping your seat post quick release. 1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn 3. Before you ride the bike, fi rst check that the seatpost brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury is securely clamped. or death. 2.
Page 24 brake quick release is in the open squeeze the lever, progressively increasing the braking position, the brakes are inoperative. force. If you feel the wheel begin to lock up, release Ask your dealer to make sure that you pressure just a little to keep the wheel rotating just short of understand the way the brake quick lockup.
Page 25: Shifting Gears
“steps” to a larger gear at the rear. So, at the rear gear cluster, what is called a downshift looks like an upshift. Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur The way to keep things straight is to remember that drivetrain (see 2.
Page 26 each revolution of the pedal cranks. The larger sprockets shifting where there are no obstacles, hazards or other produce lower gear ratios. Using them requires less traffi c, until you’ve built up your confi dence. Learn to pedaling effort, but takes you a shorter distance with anticipate the need to shift, and shift to a lower gear each pedal crank revolution.
Page 27: Pedals
Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to a 2. Some bicycles come equipped with pedals that harder, “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces. These Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower” surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip gear is called a downshift.
Page 28: Bicycle Suspension
in traffi c with your toe straps tight. the pedal manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see 4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) your dealer or contact the manufacturer. are another means to keep feet securely in the correct position for maximum pedaling effi ciency.
Page 29: Tires And Tubes
always check for changes in the handling and braking of this information which is most characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment important to you is Tire Pressure. by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-free area. WARNING: Never infl ate a tire Suspension can increase control and comfort by beyond the maximum pressure allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain.
Page 30: Service
loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. let air out of a Schraeder Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding valve, depress the pin in conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the the end of the valve stem tire to deform suffi ciently to pinch the inner tube between the with the end of a key or...
Page 31: Service Intervals
pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything manual to provide all the information required to properly correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic, repair and/or maintain your bicycle.
Page 32 exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: tube joints; the handlebars; the stem; and the seatpost Clean the bike and lightly oil the chain. Wipe off excess for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration. These are oil.
Page 33: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
B. If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact: 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.
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 ) could help you get it back. ® Simple Activation. Your NBR label is already attached to your bike. To activate your FREE 6-month registration, •...
Page 36 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. Middle What is your bike’s Date of model year?
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...

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