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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual

9th edition, 2007
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  • Page 1 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 This manual meets AS/NZS Standard 1927:1998 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 4 It is essential that you read this owner’s manual thoroughly before riding your bicycle—we know you’re anxious, but trust us, it will only take a few minutes, and then you can unleash the full potential of your Specialized bicycle.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    A. Service Intervals ......... 33 B. If your bicycle sustains an impact: ....... 35 APPENDIX A .

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle;...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Mechanical Safety Check

    A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on you bicycle. If you choose to work on your own bicycle, you must use a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque specifications from the bicycle or component manufacturer or from your dealer.

  • Page 10: First Ride

    D. First ride When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Riding Safety

    6. Don’t jump with your bike. Jumping a bike, particularly a BMX or mountain bike, can be fun; but it can put huge and unpredictable stress on the bicycle and its components. Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to themselves.

  • Page 13: Off Road Safety

    16. Observe and yield the right of way. 17. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 18. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired.

  • Page 14: Wet Weather Riding

    Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect car lights and street lights in a way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.

  • Page 15: Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding

    Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may not be suitable for all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’s manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before engaging in extreme riding.

  • Page 16: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    Be sure to read, understand and follow the instructions that accompany the products you purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, p. 35 and B, p. 42. WARNING: Failure to confirm compatibility, properly install, operate and...

  • Page 17: Fit

    Making the adjustments to 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; or, if you have the experience, skill and tools, have your dealer check your work before riding.

  • Page 18: Saddle Position

    Correct saddle adjustment is an Fig. 3 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. Up and down adjustment. To check for correct saddle height (fig.
  • Page 19 Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt, causing you to lose control and fall. NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, the suspension mechanism may require periodic service or maintenance. Ask your...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Height And Angle

    Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. To find your best saddle position, make only one adjustment at a time. WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly seated and tightened before riding.

  • Page 21: Control Position Adjustments

    Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If your bicycle has an adjustable angle stem, ask your dealer to show you how to adjust if. Do not attempt to make the adjustment yourself, as changing stem angle may also require adjustments to the bicycle’s controls.

  • Page 22: 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 23 Hex nuts or hex key bolts which are threaded on to or into the hub axle (bolt-on wheel, fig. 10) Fig. 10 Your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel. Discuss the wheel securing method for your bicycle with your dealer.

  • Page 24: Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices

    (fig. 8a) and the cam-and-cup system (fig. 8b). Both use an over-center cam action to clamp the bike’s wheel in place. Your bicycle may have a cam-and-cup front wheel retention system and a traditional rear wheel cam action system.

  • Page 25: Removing And Installing Wheels

    Adjusting the cam-and-cup mechanism (fig. 8b) The cam-and-cup system on your front wheel will have been correctly adjusted 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 the one for which your dealer adjusted it.
  • Page 26 The cam lever, if there is one, should be on rider’s left side of the bicycle (fig. 8a & b). If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
  • Page 27 (2) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release mechanism to increase the clearance between the wheel rim and the brake pads (see Section 4.C, figs. 11 through 15). (3) On a derailleur gear system, pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. (4) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick-release lever to the OPEN position (fig.

  • Page 28: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp

    WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes considerable force. If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the seat stay or chain stay for leverage, the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, and the serrations on the wheel fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the dropouts, the tension is insufficient.

  • Page 29: Brakes

    All three can be operated by way of a handlebar mounted lever. On some models of bicycle, the internal hub brake is operated by Fig. 13 pedaling backwards. This is called a Coaster Brake and is described in Appendix C.
  • Page 30 2. How brakes work The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the braking surfaces. 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, lubricants, waxes or polishes.

  • Page 31: Shifting Gears

    D. Shifting gears Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain (see 1. below), an internal gear hub drivetrain (see 2. below) or, in some special cases, a combination of the two.
  • Page 32 Take the bike to your dealer to have it adjusted. 2. How an internal gear hub drivetrain works If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain, the gear changing mechanism will consist of: •...

  • Page 33: Pedals

    On any bicycle, this technique will also prevent the inside pedal from striking the ground in a turn.
  • Page 34 2. Some bicycles come equipped with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces. 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’...

  • Page 35: Bicycle Suspension

    Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. 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.

  • Page 36: Tires And Tubes

    The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge.

  • Page 37: Tire Valves

    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. The Schraeder valve (fig. 18a) is like the valve on a car tire. To inflate a Schraeder valve tube, remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem.

  • Page 38: Service

    We recommend that significant mechanical repairs should be carried out by a qualified bicycle mechanic. 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: 1.
  • Page 39 3. After every long or hard ride; if the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly lubricate the chain’s rollers with a good quality bicycle chain lubricant. Wipe off excess lubricant with a lint-free cloth. Lubrication is a function of climate.

  • Page 40: 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.

  • Page 41: Appendix A

    Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous. No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick the “right tool for the job” and help you understand its limitations. There are many types of bicycles and many variations within each type.
  • Page 42 High-Performance Road • CONDITION 1: Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact. • INTENDED: To be ridden on paved roads only. • NOT INTENDED: For off-road, cyclocross, or touring with racks or panniers. For riding on pavement •...
  • Page 43 General Purpose Riding • CONDITION 2: Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. • INTENDED: For paved roads, gravel or dirt roads For riding on that are in good condition, and bike paths.
  • Page 44 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, For riding on and so are some lightweight rear suspension models.
  • Page 45 All Mountain • CONDITION 4: Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1, 2, and 3, plus rough technical areas, moderately sized obstacles, and small jumps. • INTENDED: For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles are: (1) more heavy duty than cross country For riding on bikes, but less heavy duty than Freeride bikes, (2) lighter rough trails...
  • Page 46 However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, For extreme or parts. If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain,...

  • Page 47: Kids

    However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, For extreme or parts. If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain,...

  • Page 48: Appendix B

    We 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 dealer for professional care and attention.
  • Page 49 A. Understanding metals Steel is the traditional material for building bicycle frames. It has good characteristics, but in high performance bicycles, steel has been largely replaced by aluminum and some titanium. The main factor driving this change is interest by cycling enthusiasts in lighter bicycles.
  • Page 50 A crude, often-used example is bending a paper clip back and forth (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 fatigue. Fatigue happens only through use.
  • Page 51 Fatigue Is Not A Perfectly Predictable Science Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but here are some general factors to help you and your dealer determine how often your bicycle should be inspected. The more you fit the “shorten product life” profile, the more frequent your need to inspect.
  • Page 52 different components or materials. You’ve heard the term “carbon fiber bike.” This really means “composite bike.” Carbon fiber composites are typically a strong, light fiber in a matrix of plastic, molded to form a shape. Carbon composites are light relative to metals. Steel weighs 7.8 grams/cm3 (grams per cubic centimeter), titanium 4.5 grams/ cm3, aluminum 2.75 grams/cm3.
  • Page 53 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 54: Appendix C

    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 below). 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 55: Appendix D

    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 56 CRANKS (continued) in-lbf Shimano Single-sided (non-drive-side pinch attachment) 12.0 Shimano Single-sided with large adjuster nut 44.3 Chainring bolts Alloy Bottom bracket Threaded 49.9 STEMS in-lbf Stem @ handlebar (4-bolt) Carbon or alloy, 31.8mm / 26.0mm / 25.4mm Stem @ handlebar (2-bolt) Carbon or alloy, 31.8mm / 26.0mm / 25.4mm Stem @ steerer tube Demo stem @ handlebar...
  • Page 57 BRAKES in-lbf Disc brake caliper IS mount, caliper to adapter bolts (Shimano) Disc brake caliper IS mount, caliper to adapter bolts (Hayes) 12.4 Disc brake caliper Post mount bolts (Shimano) Disc brake caliper Post mount bolts (Avid, Hayes) Disc brake rotor Shimano Disc brake rotor Avid...

  • Page 58: International Subsidiaries & Distributors

    Taillight Turbo S Kickstand Turbo S 10.1 Fender mounting bolts INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES & DISTRIBUTORS WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle Morgan Hill, CA 95037 U.S.A. Tel: +408 779-6229 Visit http://www.specialized.com/distributors for the latest list of subsidiaries and distributors.

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