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Bicycle Owner's Manual
This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781.
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
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.
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,
9th Edition, 2007
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reference.
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
30 G. Tires and Tubes p. 30 5. Service A. Service Intervals p. 32 B. If your bicycle sustains an impact p. 35 Appendix A: Intended Use p. 35 Appendix B: Lifespan of your bike and its components p. 42... -
Page 3: General Warning
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, 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. -
Page 4: A Special Note To Parents
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 WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it. -
Page 5: Mechanical Safety Check
If you have rim brakes, do the brake torque wrench should torque the fasteners on you bicycle. If you choose to work pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full contact with the rim? Do the... -
Page 6: Safety
6. Don’t jump with your bike. Jumping a bike, particularly a BMX or mountain and Section 4.F. bike, can be fun; but it can put huge and unpredictable stress on the bicycle and Practice shifting the gears (see Section 4.D). Remember to never move the its components. -
Page 7: Off Road Safety
16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. -
Page 8: Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding
• If possible, ride on familiar routes. • Take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends. Do not ride your If riding in traffic: bicycle when any part is damaged. -
Page 9: Saddle Position
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most you to lose control and fall. performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not comfortable for you, see your dealer. 2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be adjusted forward or back to The saddle can be adjusted in three directions: help you get the optimal position on the bike. -
Page 10: Handlebar Height And Angle
Place or a different saddle. 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 handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end C. -
Page 11: Brake Reach
It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how other (through bolt, fig. 9) 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 12: Secondary Retention Devices
The cam-and-cup system on your front wheel will have been correctly adjusted surfaces of the dropouts. for your bicycle by your dealer. Ask your dealer to check the adjustment every six months. Do not use a cam-and-cup front wheel on any bicycle other than 1. - Page 13 (see Section 4.C, figs. 11 through 15). if there is one, should be on rider’s left side of the bicycle (fig. 8a & b). If your (3) On a derailleur gear system, pull the derailleur body back with your right bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
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Page 14: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp your seat post. There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes, which operate by 2. Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your seat squeezing the wheel rim between two brake pads;... - Page 15 2. How brakes work powerful. Take extra care in becoming familiar with The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the braking these brakes and exercise particular care when surfaces. To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your using them.
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Page 16: Shifting Gears
2. How an internal gear hub drivetrain works b. Shifting the Rear Derailleur If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain, the gear changing The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter. mechanism will consist of: The function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear •... -
Page 17: Pedals
These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing pedal manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the grip between the rider’s shoe and the pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high- manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the manufacturer. -
Page 18: Bicycle Suspension
— too many to deal with individually in the tire’s sidewall. Exceeding this Manual. If your bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to the recommended maximum read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If pressure may blow the tire off you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the... -
Page 19: Service
Schraeder valve tube, remove the valve cap and clamp 3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area. the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem. To let air out of a... -
Page 20: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick cycles. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded, the component can the “right tool for the job”... - Page 21 High-Performance Road Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails CONDITION 1 CONDITION 3 Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1 and 2, plus rough not lose ground contact. trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical areas, including INTENDED To be ridden on paved roads only.
- Page 22 However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload * Seat Bag Only the frame, fork, or parts. If you choose to ride in Condition 5...
- Page 23 Cyclo-cross Choose terrain with the abilities of both the Tandem’s captain and stoker in mind. CONDITION 2 MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact.
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Page 24: Appendix B: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components
You cannot and will not stay on the bike, your bicycle; and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bicycle to your and what happens to the frame, fork and other components is irrelevant to what dealer for professional care and attention. - Page 25 (repeated loading) until it breaks. This simple definition will help you understand that fatigue has nothing to do with time or age. A bicycle in a garage does not In most cases a fatigue crack is not a defect. It is a sign that the part has been fatigue.
- Page 26 Either a crack or delamination can cause creaking noises while riding. Think Carbon fiber composites are very corrosion resistant, much more so than most about such a noise as a serious warning signal. A well maintained bicycle will metals. be very quiet and free of creaks and squeaks. Investigate and find the source Think about carbon fiber or fiberglass boats.
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Page 27: Appendix C: Coaster Brakes
1. How the coaster brake works A useful slogan to discuss with your dealer if you contemplate The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle’s rear changing components is “Strong, Light, Cheap –pick two.”... -
Page 28: 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 29: Appendix F: Ticino Handlebar Brake Lever Instalation And Set-Up
Appendix E Appendix F Ticino Handlebar Brake Lever Installation and Setup Applies to Ticino 20D, 18D, 16D, 8D, LUX CAUTION! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE RIDING When setting up the bar-end brake levers on the Ticino models identifed above, ensure that the levers are positioned almost straight down under the handlebar... - Page 30 Appendix G...
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