Whyte 905 Instruction Manual page 39

much stress on your legs and knees. Sit on the bike with both feet on the pedals.
Pedal backwards and stop with your right leg perpendicular to the ground (at this
point the crank is in the 6 O'Clock position. With the ball of the foot centred on the
pedal, the rider should have a slight bend in their right knee. There is a maximum
height that you can extend your saddle to, which is marked on the seatpost - Do
not raise the seatpost beyond this mark.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
All bicycle frames and components have a finite life. How long they last is depend-
ant on use and levels of maintenance. It is essential, especially with a high perfor-
mance bike such as this, that before every ride the bike is inspected for any visible
signs of damage and any problems rectified before use. Check the frame stem and
bars and other components for signs of damage or cracking. Check that both
wheels are securely in place. Make sure the Quick Release mechanism that holds
the seatpost in place is securely fastened. Check your brakes. Roll the bike forward
and squeeze the levers - the pads should grip the disc or the rim without the lev-
ers touching the grips. Check that the wheels and tyres are in good shape. Any
heavily worn tyres should be replaced and any missing or loose spokes replaced
before use. Make sure the wheels run true.
AFTER EVERY RIDE
Keeping your bike clean is an important part of its regular maintenance. Avoid high
pressure jet washes as these can remove grease from bearings and dramatically
reduce the life of components. It's best to clean your bicycle by hand. Gently re-
move mud and dirt with water before proper cleaning otherwise the grit will dam-
age the paintworks.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Regular Maintenance is essential to guarantee the safe operation of your Whyte
bike.
Lubrication: Check all the moving parts of your bike, especially the chain. Check
the chain for wear and damaged or tight links regularly. Keep the chain lubricated
with 3 in 1 oil with PTFE, or similar. Apply the lubricant to the internal parts of the
chain. Avoid contaminating the brake discs or pads with lubricant. This will stop
the brakes working effectively.
Adjustments: Watch your gears for symptoms of shifting problems. If shifting be-
comes noisy or difficult, or dumps the chain off the chainrings, adjustment is nec-
essary. Make sure the derailleurs are correctly aligned and that gear cables are not
kinked or frayed. Get your bike regularly serviced by your dealer - at least one
service every 6 months, or whenever you feel performance reducing.
EVERY TWO YEARS
The lightweight Handlebars supplied on your bike MUST be replaced periodically as
in time they will possibly fail due to fatigue. We recommend a maximum of 2 years
between replacements, less if you ride aggressively.
SAFETY WHEN RIDING
Observe the rules of the road or trail and remember that riding in the wet or on
mud, ice or other loose surfaces greatly increases stopping distances.
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