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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 first ride
on your new bicycle,
and keep it for reference.
Additional safety, performance and service information for
specific components such as suspension or pedals on your
bicycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you
purchase, may also be available. Make sure that your dealer
has given you all the manufacturers' literature that was
included with your bicycle or accessories.
If you have any questions or do not understand something,
take responsibility for your safety and consult with your dealer
or the bicycle's manufacturer.
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Page 1: General Warning
Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available. Make sure that your dealer has given you all the manufacturers’ literature that was included with your bicycle or accessories. - Page 2 • The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty. Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall”.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Please see your dealer for all p. 14 service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, p. 15 repair or maintenance. p. 15 p. -
Page 4: 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 fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition;... -
Page 5: First
A. Bike Fit 1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it. -
Page 6: First Ride
Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident. D. First Ride When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick... -
Page 7: Safety
Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks up. If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals, practice getting in and out of the pedals. See paragraph B.4 above and Section 4.E.4. -
Page 8: Riding Safety
Never ride barefoot or in sandals. • Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the bicycle or snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail. • Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt, dust and bugs —... -
Page 9: Off Road Safety
13. Observe and yield the right of way. 14. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 15. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. -
Page 10: Night Riding
See also Section 4.C. E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. -
Page 11: Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected. • If you plan to ride in traffic often, ask your dealer about traffic safety classes or a good book on bicycle traffic safety. F. Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding... -
Page 12: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories
NOTE: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to Adding your bicycle which result in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle;... -
Page 13: Saddle Position
B. Saddle Position Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not comfortable for you, see your dealer. The saddle can be adjusted in three directions: 1. -
Page 14: Handlebar Height And Angle
Your dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it. Note: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodically ask your dealer to check it. Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. -
Page 15: Control Position Adjustments
Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the... -
Page 16: Wheels
WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle, which can cause serious injury or death. Therefore, it is essential that you: 1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely. -
Page 17: Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels
— the fork dropouts. The quick-release lever should be on the left side of the bicycle (fig.7a & b). If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it. - Page 18 the wheel rim in the fork, move the quick-release lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position (fig. 6 & 7a). The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel. To apply enough clamping force, you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand.
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Page 19: Removing And Installing Bolt-On Wheels
Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again. The rear wheel must be secured to the bicycle frame with sufficient force so that it cannot be pulled forward by the chain, even under the greatest pedaling force. If the wheel moves under pedaling force, the tire can touch the frame, which can cause you to loose control and fall. -
Page 20: Seatpost Quick Release
to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly. c. Removing A Bolt-on Rear Wheel WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel. -
Page 21: Brakes
3. Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes (fig. 11) and linear-pull brakes (fig.12), are extremely powerful. Take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them. - Page 22 2. How Brakes Work The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the brake surfaces — usually the brake pads and the wheel rim. To make...
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Page 23: Shifting Gears
(see 3. below) or, in some special cases, a combination of the two. 1. How A Derailleur Drivetrain Works If your bicycle has a derailleur drivetrain, the gear- changing mechanism will have: • a rear cassette or freewheel sprocket cluster •... - Page 24 2. How An Internal Gear Hub Drivetrain Works If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain, the gear changing mechanism will consist of: • a 3, 5, 7 or possibly 12 speed internal gear hub •...
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Page 25: Pedals
These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip between the rider’s shoe and the pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high-performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals’ sharp surfaces. -
Page 26: Bicycle Suspension
There are many different types of suspension systems — too many to deal with individually in this Manual. If your bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact... -
Page 27: Tires And Tubes
WARNING: There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other air compressors. They are not made for bicycle tires. They move a large volume of air very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your tire very rapidly, which could cause the tube to explode. -
Page 28: Service
2. Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. -
Page 29: Service Intervals
Improper adjustment or service may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death. If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike, you have three options: 1. -
Page 30: B. If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
The bicycle’s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty. 5. As required: If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. -
Page 31: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. WARNING: A crash or other impact can put extraordinary stress on bicycle components, causing them to fatigue prematurely. Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically, causing loss of control, serious injury or death. - Page 32 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 finite, 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.