Congratulations / If You Need Help; A Word On Safety / Your Tools - Bike Friday Silk User Manual

Welcome to the Community
Congratulations!
You have just purchased the finest travel bicycle available today.
Your bike has been carefully designed and constructed for your
personal travel needs. All of our bikes are manufactured in our
Eugene, Oregon factory by real cyclists who care about our cus-
tomers and our products.
Please take your time reviewing this manual and, if possible,
watch the video before you assemble your new Bike Friday. You
will find your new bicycle simple and reliable anywhere you go!
If You Need Help . . .
If you need technical assistance with any Green Gear® Cycling
product, or are unclear on the proper operation of your Bike
Friday, please call us and a Service Technician will help you get
back on the road. Our toll-free number in the US and Canada is
800-777-0258; international is +1-541-687-0487. Normal business
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturdays, Pacific Time. You can also email service ques-
tions to service@bikefriday.com.
Because we understand the needs of world travelers, we offer
24-hour technical support in emergencies. If necessary, please call
our regular number and our answering service can forward you to
a Service Technician on call.
Extra Accessories
We also sell an extensive line of bicycle and travel accessories.
Whether you are riding the local back roads or venturing into
foreign lands we have the gear you need. Call us for information
on spare tires, tubes, replacement parts, fenders, racks, bags,
or other items to complete your Travel System. You can purchase
these products from our online store:
store.bikefriday.com
More Information
To check out our products, find other useful information, dis-
cover Bike Friday events and Yak with other Bike Friday owners
on the bulletin board, go to our main website at:
www.bikefriday.com
Blue skies and happy trails from the team at Green Gear Cycling
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A Word on Safety
Bicycles are a lot of fun, but improper use can result in
harm. Please, always ride safely!
• Always wear a helmet.
• Follow the rules of the road, and be courteous.
• Use front and rear lights after dark.
• Dress appropriately for the weather, the season, and lighting-
conditions. Be seen!
• Always carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump and a tool kit.
• Keep your bicycle in good shape.
• Check your tire pressure before every ride.
• Make sure all quick releases are secure.
• Have your bicycle routinely serviced for trouble-free travels.
Your Tools
All Bike Friday bicycles are delivered with a combi-
nation 5/6mm S-wrench [right] that is attached to
your water bottle cage. This wrench should get your
new bike on the road (along with your own pedal
wrench). Leave it in your bottle cage so that you
always have it handy.
All bikes ordered with
a TravelCase™ suitcase
also come with a tool
pouch [right]. In the
tool pouch you will find
some cotton gloves to
keep your hands clean,
a folding tool set, and
a 4mm ball-end driver.
The ball-end driver is
perfect for mounting
bottle cages, racks, and
other accessories.
We also sell more extensive tool kits for home repair work. We
encourage you to learn how to work on your own bike. If you
are not familiar with bicycle maintenance, consider taking a local
class. It will improve your confidence and self-sufficiency as you
venture across the globe.
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