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Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
Page 3 Congratulations! ® You have purchased a BREEZER , a bicycle with a rich heritage and legendary performance. Since 1974 Joe Breeze has been designing and building bicycles with an emphasis on mechanical efficiency and excellent handling qualities. Your bicycle was designed by Joe Breeze and has been carefully handcrafted by expert machinists and welders to give you years of cycling enjoyment.
Page 4 Bicycle Owner’s Manual 9th Edition, 2007 This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781. 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.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents B. Seat post cam action clamp p.22 GENERAL WARNING C. Brakes p.23 A special note to parents D. Shifting gears p.25 1. First E. Pedals p.28 A. Bike fit F. Bicycle Suspension p.30 B. Safety first G. Tires and Tubes p.31 C.
Page 6: General Warning
GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bic ycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury.
Page 7: 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 bic ycle is proper ly fitted to the ch ild; that it is in go od repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bic ycle;...
Page 8: Safety First
B.Safety first 1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care. 2. Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? See Section 2. It’s your response- bility to familia rize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
Page 9 secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check. 　□Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated (see Section 4.G.1). Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated;...
Page 10: First Ride
have bar end extensions, make sure they are clamped tight enough so you can’t twist them. WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident. VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important information on the lifespan of your bicycle and its components in Appendix B on Page 43.
Page 11: Riding Safety
Observe all local bicycle law s and regulations. Observe regulations about bicycle lighting, licensing of bicycles, riding on sidewalks, laws regulating bike path and trail use, helmet laws, child carrier laws, special bicycle traffic laws. It’s your responsibility to know and obey the laws. 1.
Page 12: Off Road Safety
• Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you. • Parked car doors opening. • Pedestrians stepping out. • Children or pets playing near the road. • Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic, catch your wheel or cause you to have an accident.
Page 13: Wet Weather Riding
losing control and falling. Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult terrain. 2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do. 3. Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, make sure that some one knows where you’re going and when you expect to be back.
Page 14 helps reduce that risk. Consult your dealer about night riding safety equipment. WARNING: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights. Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility without an adequate bicycle lighting system and without reflectors is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.
Page 15: Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding
• Ride slowly. • Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic. • Avoid road hazards. • If possible, ride on familiar routes. If riding in traffic: • Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements.
Page 16: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories
We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if you choose to take the risk, at least: • Take lessons from a competent instructor first • Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before trying more difficult or dangerous riding •...
Page 17: Standover Height
WARNING: If y our bicycle does not f it properly, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike doesn’t fit, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it. A. Standover height 1. Diamond frame bicycles Standover hei ght is the basic el ement of bike fit (see ). It is the dist ance from the ground to the top of the bic ycle’s frame at that point where your crotch is w hen straddling the bike.
Page 18 the knee with your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low. Ask your d ealer t o set the sadd le for your optimal ridi ng position an d to sho w you h ow to e this adjustment. If you choose to make your own saddle height adjustment: □loosen the seat post clamp □raise or lower the seat post i n the seat tube...
Page 19: Handlebar Height And Angle
adjustment and you have a singl e bolt sad dle clamp on your seat post, it is critical t hat you loos en the clam p bolt sufficiently to allow any s errations on the mechanism to dise ngage bef ore chan ging the sadd le’s an gle, and th en that the serrati ons full y re-engage before you tighten the clamp bolt to the recommended torque (Appendix D or the manufacturer’s instructions).
Page 20 whic h clamps inside the steerer tube b y way of an expanding binder bolt. If y ou aren’t absolutely sure which type of stem your bike has, ask your dealer. If y our bike h as a “threadles s” stem (fig. 6 ) your d ealer ma y b e abl e to chan ge ha n dlebar heig ht by moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem, or vice versa.
Page 21: Control Position Adjustments
the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently tightened. D. Control position adjustments The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask your dealer to make adjustments for you.
Page 22 • A hollow axle with a shaft (“skewer”) running through it which has an adjustable tension nut on one end and an over-center on the other (cam action system, fig.8 a & b) • A hollow axle with a shaft (“skewer”) running through it which has a nut on one end and a fitting for a hex key, lock lever or othe r tightening device on the other (through bolt, fig.
Page 23: Secondary Retention Devices
Ask your dealer to instruct you in correct wheel removal and installation, and ask him to give you any available manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING: Riding with an improperly secured wheel can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle, which can cause serious injury or death.
Page 24: Removing And Installing Wheels
adjusting nut. Turning the tensio n adjusting nut clock wise while keeping the cam lever from rot ating increases clamping force; turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force.
Page 25 b. Installing a disk brake or rim brake Front Wheel CAUTION: If y our bike is equ ipped with a fro nt d isk b rake, b e caref ul not to d amage th e d isk, caliper o r b rake pads when re-in serting th e d isk in to th e calip er.
Page 26 again. See also the first WARNING in this Section, p. 18. (6) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism in 3. a. (1) above, re-engage it to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance. (7) 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.
Page 27: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp
(5) On a single speed or an internal gear hub, replace the chain on the chainring; pull the wheel back in the dropouts so that it is straight in the frame and the chain has about 1/4 inches of up-and-down play. (6) With a cam action s ystem, move the cam lever up wards and swing it into the CLOSED posit ion (fig.
Page 28: Brakes
Adjusting the seat post cam action mechanism The action of the cam squ eezes the seat collar around the seat post to ho ld the seat post securely in place. The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force;...
Page 29 5. Disc b rakes can get extremely hot with extended use. Be car eful not to to uch a disc brake until it h as had plenty of time to cool. 6. See the brake manufacturer’s instructions for operation and care of your brakes, and for when brake pads must be replaced.
Page 30: Shifting Gears
2. How brakes work The braking action of a b icycle is a fu nction of the fricti on bet ween th e brakin g surfa ces. To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your wheel rims and brake pads or the disk rotor and caliper clean and free of dirt, l ubricants, or waxes polishes.
Page 31 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 • a rear derailleur • usually a front derailleur • one or two shifters •...
Page 32 gear cluster to a larger sprocket results in a downshift. Moving the chain from a larger sprocket to a smaller sprocket results in an upshift. In order for the derailleur to move the chain from one sprocket to another, the rider must be pedaling forward. c.
Page 33: Pedals
• a 3, 5, 7, 8, 12 speed or possibly an infinitely variable internal gear hub • one, or sometimes two shifters • one or two control cables • one front sprocket called a chainring • a drive chain a. Shifting internal gear hub gears Shifting with an internal gear hub dr ivetrain is simply a matter of moving th e shifter to the indic ated position for the desir ed gear ratio.
Page 34 Whether you have overlap or not, you must keep the inside pedal up and the outside pedal down when making sharp turns. 2. Some bic ycles come e quipped with p edals that have sharp a nd p otentially da ngerous surfaces. These surfaces are designed to add safet y b y increasing gri p bet ween th e rider ’s sh oe and the pe dal.
Page 35: Bicycle Suspension
Practice is re quired to le arn to engage and disengage the foot safely. Until engaging and disengaging the foot bec omes a reflex action, the techni que requ ires conc entration which can distract your attention an d cause you to lose control and fall. Practice engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in a p lace where there are n o obstacles, hazards or traffic;...
Page 36: Tires And Tubes
G. Tires and Tubes 1. Tires Bicycle tires ar e avai lable i n man y des igns and sp ecifications, rang ing from gen eral-purpose d esigns to tires desig ned to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained experience with your new bike, you feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs, your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design.
Page 37 Ask your dealer to recommend the best tire pressure for the kind of riding you will most often do, and have the dealer inflate your tires to that pressure. Then, check inflation as described in Section 1.C so you’ll know how correctly inflated tires should look and feel when you don’t have access to a g auge.
Page 38: Service
5. Service WARNING: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or ma intenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer.
Page 39 1. Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard. Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new bike is first used and may require readjustment by your dealer. Your Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) will help you identify some things that need readjustment.
Page 40: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and it s components are subject to wear and stress. Different materials an d mech anisms wear o r fatig ue fro m stre ss at d ifferent rate s an d h ave d ifferent life c ycles. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded, the component can sudde nly and cat astrophically fail, cau sing serious injury or death to the rider.
Page 41: Appendix A: Intended Use
Appendix A Intended use of your bicycle WARNING: Unde rstand y our bik e a nd its inte nded us e. Choos ing t he wrong bicycle for y our purpos e c an be hazardous. Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous. No on e t ype o f bic ycle is suit ed for all p urposes.
Page 42 MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg 275 / 125 10 / 4.5 285 / 129 * Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only General Purpose Riding CONDITION 2 Bikes des igned for ridin g Co ndition 1, pl us smooth gravel roads a nd im proved trails with moder ate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact.
Page 43 Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails CONDITION 3 Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1 and 2, plus rough trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical areas, including areas where momentary loss of tire contact with the ground may occur. NOT jumping. All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condition 3, and so are some lightweight rear suspension models. INTENDED F or cross-countr y ridin g an d rac ing which r anges from mild t o aggr essive o ver interme diate terrain ( e.g., hi lly with smal l obstacles lik e roots, rocks, lo ose surfac es a nd h ard pack and depressions).
Page 44 the intermediate intended use, (5) cover a fairl y wide range of intended use, and within this ran ge are models that are more or less heavy duty. Talk to your retailer about your needs and these models. NOT INTENDED For use in extreme forms of jumping/riding such as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North Shore, Dirt Jumping, Huckin g etc.
Page 45 easily result in an accident, where you could be seriously injured, paralyzed or killed. NOT INTENDED To be an excuse to try anything. Read Section 2. F, p. 10. TRADE OFF Freeride bikes are more rug ged tha n All-M ountain bik es, for ridin g more difficult terrai n. F reeride bik es are heavier and harder to ride uphill than All-Mountain bikes.
Page 46 Cyclo-cross CONDITION 2 Bikes d esigned for ridi ng Condition 1, p lus smooth gr avel roads and imp roved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. INTENDED For cyclo-cross riding, training and racing. Cyclo-cross involves ri ding on a var iety of t errain an d surfaces i ncluding dirt or mu d sur faces. C yclo-cross bikes also work well for all weather rough road riding and commuting.
Page 47 Mountain Tandems CONDITION 2 Bikes designed for riding C ondition 1, plus smooth gravel roads a nd improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. INTENDED The challenges of mountain biking are o bvious. The added challenges of t andem riding mean that you should limit off-road tandem riding to easy-moderate terrain.
Page 48: Appendix B: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components
Appendix B The lifespan of your bike and its components 1. Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Your Bike. When the useful life of your bike or its components is over, continued use is hazardous. Every bicycle and its component parts have a finit e, limited useful life. The length of t hat life will vary with the co nstruction and materials used in the fra me and compo nents;...
Page 49 WARNING: Frequent inspection of your bike is important to your safety. Follow the Mechanical Safety Check in Section 1.C of this Manual before every ride. Periodic, more detailed inspection of your bicycle is important. How often this more detailed inspection is needed depends upon you.
Page 50 lead to failure. It is very important that you read The basics of metal fatigue below. Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car , a nother c yclist or other object . At any speed above a fast walk, your body will continue to move forward, momentum carrying you over the front of the bike.
Page 51 tradeoff: the wonderful, lightweight performance we want requires that we inspect the structure. What to look for • ONCE A CRACKS ST ARTS IT CAN GR OW AND GR OW FAST. Think SIMPLE RULE 1 : If you fin d crack, repl ace the about the crack as forming a path- way to failure.
Page 52 Factors that shorten product life: □Hard, harsh riding style 　 □“Hits”, crashes, jumps, other “shots” to the bike 　 □High mileage 　 □Higher body weight 　 □Stronger, more fit, more aggressive rider 　 □Corrosive environment (wet, salt air, winter road salt, accumulated 　...
Page 53 The composite s with th e best strength-to- weight ratios ar e made of carb on fiber in a ma trix of ep oxy plastic. The epo xy matrix bonds the carbon fibers together, transfers load to other fibers, and provides a smooth outer surface. The carbon fibers are the “skeleton”...
Page 54 the layers of fa bric are no longer bonded together. Do not ride any bicycle or c omponent that has any delamination. These are some delamination clues: 1. A cloudy or white area. This kind of area looks different from the ordinary undamaged areas. Undamaged areas will look glassy, shiny, or “deep,”...
Page 55: Appendix C: Coaster Brakes
Appendix C Coaster Brake 1. How the coaster brake works The coaster b rake is a sealed mecha nism which is a p art of the bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pe dal cr anks (see fig. 5).
Page 56: Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications
Appendix D Fastener Torque Specifications Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety. Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer, consult with your dealer or the manufacturer’s customer service representative for clarification.
Page 57: Appendix E Carbon Care
Warning: Burrs of sharp edges can damage the steerer tube. Any deep scratches or gouges in the fork can weaken the component resulting in failure, causing serious injury or death. NOTE: Internal wedge clamp style stems, if not properly installed, can cause damage to the steerer tube. Breezer recommends using an external slotted clamp. (See fig. 1) 2.
Page 58 If seat post has been involved in a crash or impact, even if there is no visible damage, Breezer or an authorizedFuji dealer should inspect the product.
Page 59 2. SEAT POST SIZING All posts: Breezer carbon seat posts are 27.2mm in diameter. T o ensure that the diameter of the s eat post conforms to the diameter of the seat tube, check to make sure that there is no play while the seat post is inside the frame. If there is pla y or the seat post lowers into the frame with no resistance, have an authorized Breezer dealer verify the fit tolerance.
Page 60 If sea po st has been i nvolved i n a crash or i mpact, even i f t here is no vi sible dam age, Breezer or an auth orized Breezer de aler...
Page 61: Bottom Bracket
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. Your Breezer frame does not require any pre-installation preparation to the bottom bracket or head tube. Surfaces are prepared at the factory. Grease will still need to be placed on the bottom bracket threads and the head set cups. If necessary, you may need to chase the bottom bracket threads.
Page 62: Headset Installation
Before each ride and after every crash, you should carefully inspect your bicycle for any dents, gouges, fraying, scratches through the paint, chipping, bending, or any other signs of damage. It is recommended by Breezer Bikes that you take your bike to a Breezer dealer for a complete inspection if it shows any of these signs.
Page 63: Record Of Purchase
Bike shops do not always have records of serial numbers. Please use the space below to record this information. We also suggest that you register your bicycle with your local police department. Serial Number Breezer Model Name Size Date of Purchase Dealer Name...
Page 64 “NO FAULT” WARRANTY: If your Breezer frame or fork is damaged in a way not covered by the foregoing warranty, ASI/Breezer will work with your local Breezer dealer to replace it at a reduced cost. Please check with your local dealer regarding the latest pricing, policy guidelines and availability.