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Bicycle Owner's Manual
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. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this
manual and information provided by a component manufacturer, always follow
the component manufacturer's instructions.
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.
NOTE:
This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance
manual. Please see your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer
may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service,
repair or maintenance.

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  • Page 1 Bicycle Owner’s Manual 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 2: Table Of Contents

    A. Service Intervals p. 46 B. Riding Safety p. 12 C. Off Road Safety p. 13 B. If your bicycle sustains an impact p. 48 D. Wet Weather Riding p. 14 E. Night Riding p. 14 Appendix A: Intended Use p.
  • Page 3: Bicycle Component Locator

    3. Headset 4. Fork 5. Front Brake 6. Frame 7. Tires 8. Rear Brake 9. Pedal 10. Wheels 11. Chain 12. Rear Derailleur 13. Front Derailleur 14. Bottom Bracket 15. Saddle Bicycle Component Locator Focus Bicycles - Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4: General Warning

    — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and the child;...
  • Page 5: First Ride

    Correctly tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional 1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on you large or too small for you, you may lose control and fall.
  • Page 6: Safety

    If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals, practice getting in and out of the Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation (see Sections 4.C). Squeeze pedals.
  • Page 7: Riding Safety

    3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle: brakes (Section 4.C.); their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle, causing you to lose pedals (Section 4.E.); shifting (Section 4.D.) control.
  • Page 8: Wet Weather Riding

    While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night: Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children • Ride slowly.
  • Page 9: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    Have your bicycle and purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, p. 35 and B, p. 41. equipment carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition.
  • Page 10: Saddle Position

    If your bicycle has such a sight hole, use it instead of the “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum Extension” mark...
  • Page 11: Handlebar Height And Angle

    If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If your bicycle has your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different saddle design. an adjustable angle stem, ask your dealer to show you how to adjust if. Do not Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes and resilience.
  • Page 12: Tech

    It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. We urge you to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself, and that you have your dealer check your work before you ride the bike.
  • Page 13: Secondary Retention Devices

    WARNING: Riding with an improperly secured wheel can allow the controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle, which can cause serious injury clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force;...
  • Page 14 (2) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release lever, if there is one, should be on rider’s left side of the bicycle (fig. 8a & b). mechanism to increase the clearance between the wheel rim and the brake If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
  • Page 15: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp

    If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the seat stay or chain stay for There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes, which operate by leverage, the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your squeezing the wheel rim between two brake pads;...
  • Page 16 Adjusting the brakes 2. How brakes work Your bicycle’s brakes have been correctly adjusted in the factory or by your dealer. The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the The gap between the brake block and the wheel rim is approx. 1 – 1.5 mm.
  • Page 17 Carry out a braking test after each adjustment by pushing the bicycle strongly whilst pulling the brake lever. Only use your bicycle when it can be safely braked. Carry out a braking test after each adjustment by pushing the bicycle Disc brakes require a ‘braking-in’...
  • Page 18: Shifting Gears

    Avoid pulling the brake lever, as long as the bicycle is • a rear cassette or freewheel sprocket cluster placed upside down. • a rear derailleur If the bicycle is used in this condition, there is a risk of brake failure which could • usually a front derailleur lead to serious accident. • one or two shifters • one, two or three front sprockets called chainrings...
  • Page 19 The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter.The function of the rear If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain, the gear changing mechanism derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear sprocket to another. The will consist of: smaller sprockets on the gear cluster produce higher gear ratios.
  • Page 20 A must be avoided when lever stroke rear sprocket. Example: Shifting actuating lever B. The simultaneous actuation from 3rd to 6th gear. of both levers results in no gear shift. Click position Stroke actually Click position performed Tech Focus Bicycles - Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Chain position Chain Chain (contact) smaller rear smaller rear sprockets sprockets Tech Focus Bicycles - Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22: Pedals

    If your bicycle has this type of the pedal manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the high-performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid serious injury manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the manufacturer.
  • Page 23: Tires And Tubes

    Instead, use a high quality dial gauge. what you want to do is compatible with the bicycle’s design. Failing to do so can result in catastrophic frame failure. 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.
  • Page 24: Service

    Improper adjustment or service may result in damage • S queeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and back. Everything feel to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death. solid? If you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset.
  • Page 25: Intended Use Of Your Bicycle

    While the materials and workmanship of your bicycle or of individual components may be No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you covered by a warranty for a specified period of time by the pick the “right tool for the job”...
  • Page 26: All Mountain

    Freeride bikes and must not be used for more extreme riding and terrain. marathon equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are light-weight, favoring nimble speed over brute force. Suspension travel is relatively short since the bike is intended to move quickly on the ground. Appendix A Focus Bicycles - Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27: Dirt Jump

    5 / 2.3 305 / 138 surfaces. However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may * Seat Bag Only overload the frame, fork, or parts. If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain, you should take appropriate safety...
  • Page 28: Appendix B: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components

    Choose terrain with the abilities of both the Tandem’s captain and stoker in mind. cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your bicycle; and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bicycle to your MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT dealer for professional care and attention.
  • Page 29 Metals vary widely in their resistance to corrosion. Steel must be protected or understand that fatigue has nothing to do with time or age. A bicycle in a garage rust will attack it. Aluminum and Titanium quickly develop an oxide film that does not fatigue.
  • Page 30 Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but here are some general isotropic), carbon fibers can be placed in specific orientations to optimize the factors to help you and your dealer determine how often your bicycle should be structure for particular loads. The choice of where to place the carbon fibers inspected.
  • Page 31 Either a crack or delamination can cause creaking noises while riding. Think about such a noise as a serious warning signal. A well maintained bicycle will be very quiet and free of creaks and squeaks. Investigate and find the source of any noise.
  • Page 32: Appendix C: Coaster Brakes

    Coaster Brake 1. How the coaster brake works The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks (see fig. 5). Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position, with the front pedal in about the 4 o’clock position, and apply downward foot pressure...
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Total permissible weight of the bicycle Have the following The total permissible weight of the bicycle comprises the weight of the bicycle, components adjusted: the weight of the rider and the weight of the luggage. headset...
  • Page 34: Appendix E: Tightening Torques/Tire Pressure/Lighting Systems

    Inner bearing (BB) BB cup right and left 50 Nm Clamp, handlebar - fork shaft 4 Nm* *We recommend the use of plastic mounting paste under the components Appendix E - Tightening Torques/Tire Pressure/Lighting Systems Focus Bicycles - Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 50 psi 47mm 3.5 Bar 50 psi 50mm 3.0 Bar 45 psi 54mm 2.5 Bar 35 psi 57mm 2.2 Bar 32 psi 60mm 2.0 Bar 30 psi Appendix E - Tightening Torques/Tire Pressure/Lighting Systems Focus Bicycles - Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Copyright © 2009 Derby Cycle Werke GmbH Reprinting, also of extracts, only with the permission of Derby Cycle Werke GmbH. Printing errors, mistakes and technical changes reserved Focus Bicycles - Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

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