Contents - Orbea ALMA Instruction And Maintenance Manual

CONTENTS

MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 36
CONGRATULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 36
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 36
CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 37
GUIDE TO USING YOUR BICYCLE ..................................................................................... 38
1. Before your first ride ................................................................................................... 38
2. Before each ride: check your bike ............................................................................... 38
Check that the wheels are trued ............................................................................... 38
Check tire pressure .................................................................................................. 38
Check your brakes ................................................................................................... 38
Check that both wheels are secured ......................................................................... 39
Check the handlebar and stem for signs of fatigue or increased tension ............................ 39
Check the adjustment of the suspension .................................................................. 39
Check the lighting system ........................................................................................ 39
Check the handlebar ................................................................................................ 39
Check the saddle ..................................................................................................... 39
3. Riding safely ............................................................................................................... 39
Wear a helmet ......................................................................................................... 39
Be aware of local traffic laws for bicycles .................................................................. 39
Do not perform stunts or other unsafe activities with your bike ................................. 39
Ride defensively ....................................................................................................... 39
Watch the road ........................................................................................................ 39
Watch the cars you are going to pass ....................................................................... 40
Be careful when riding in low-light conditions ........................................................... 40
Avoid letting water enter any bearings ...................................................................... 40
Use caution when braking ........................................................................................ 40
Be careful when riding in wet conditions .................................................................. 40
Be especially careful when riding off the asphalt ....................................................... 40
Keep your bicycle in perfect conditions .................................................................... 40
Be careful ................................................................................................................ 40
4. General recommendations .......................................................................................... 40
Keep your bike clean ................................................................................................ 40
Store your bike in an appropriate place .................................................................... 40
Protect your bicycle from thieves ............................................................................. 41
Protect your bicycle from possible bumps ................................................................ 41
Use the proper technique when shifting gears .......................................................... 41
Prevent the handlebar from striking the frame .......................................................... 41
Never change the fork, frame or components ...................................................................... 41
5. Children ...................................................................................................................... 41
Training wheels ........................................................................................................ 41
INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT AND LUBRICATION OF YOUR BICYCLE ............................. 42
1. Handlebar, bar ends and stems ................................................................................... 42
2. Saddle and seatpost .................................................................................................... 43
3. Pedals ......................................................................................................................... 44
4. The drivetrain: Pedals, Chainring, Chain and Cassette ................................................ 45
5. Gear shifter ................................................................................................................. 46
Traditional drivetrain ................................................................................................ 46
Internal gear hub drivetrain ...................................................................................... 49
6. Fork and headset ........................................................................................................ 49
Braking system ........................................................................................................ 50
Rim braking systems ................................................................................................ 50
Hydraulic disc brakes ............................................................................................... 52
Mechanical disc brakes ............................................................................................ 53
Drum brakes ............................................................................................................ 54
Coaster brakes ......................................................................................................... 55
7. Wheels ........................................................................................................................ 55
Removing and installing wheels with gear shifting mechanisms................................. 57
Schrader and Presta valves ...................................................................................... 57
Tubeless wheels ....................................................................................................... 57
Installing the tire ...................................................................................................... 58
8. Reflectors ................................................................................................................... 59
9. Suspension systems .................................................................................................... 59
Suspension systems: Forks ....................................................................................... 59
Suspension systems: rear suspension ....................................................................... 59
10. Caring for your frame and fork .................................................................................. 60
11. Accessories ............................................................................................................... 60
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................................................................. 62
ORBEA RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................... 63
ADDITIONAL QUALITY GUARANTEE ................................................................................. 63
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