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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL Performance Lifestyle WWW.FELTBICYCLES.COM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
19 This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. B. Seat post cam action clamp p. 22 Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for C. Brakes p. 23 reference. -
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
As a parent, you should read this 1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too manual, as well as review its warnings and the bicycle’s functions and operating large or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. -
Page 5: First Ride
Some wheel rims have a rim wear indicator If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals, practice getting in and out of the which becomes visible as the rim’s braking surface wears. -
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
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic. • Take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends. Do not ride your • Avoid road hazards. -
Page 9: Saddle Position
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most 2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not adjusted forward or back to help you get the optimal comfortable for you, see your dealer. -
Page 10: Handlebar Height And Angle
Place C. Handlebar height and angle 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 Your bike is equipped either with a “threadless”... -
Page 11: Control Position Adjustments
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 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 The cam lever, hand. if there is one, should be on rider’s left side of the bicycle (fig. 8a & b). If your (4) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick-release lever to the bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
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Page 14: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp
WARNING in this Section, p. 18. There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes, which operate by squeezing the wheel rim between two brake pads; disc brakes, which operate (8) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism in 3. c. (2) above, by squeezing a hub-mounted disc between two brake pads;... -
Page 15: Shifting Gears
D. Shifting gears 2. How brakes work Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain (see 1. below), The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the an internal gear hub drivetrain (see 2. below) or, in some special cases, a friction between the braking surfaces. -
Page 16: E. Pedals
This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle. 2. How an internal gear hub drivetrain works If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain, the gear changing b. Shifting the Rear Derailleur mechanism will consist of: The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter. -
Page 17: Bicycle Suspension
These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the manufacturer. 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 18: Tires And Tubes
Presta adapter (available at your bike shop) which The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with screws on to the valve stem once you’ve freed up the valve. The adapter fits a bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge. -
Page 19: Service
100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly lubricate the chain’s rollers manual performed by your dealer. Equally important is that your individual with a good quality bicycle chain lubricant. Wipe off excess lubricant with a lint- maintenance requirements will be determined by everything from your free cloth. -
Page 20: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
It only means that the bicycle is covered subject No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick to the terms of the warranty. Please be sure to read Appendix A, Intended the “right tool for the job”... -
Page 21: General Purpose Riding
General Purpose Riding MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL CONDITION 2 Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. 300 / 136 5 /2.3 305 / 138... -
Page 22: Dirt Jump
However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous obstacles and terrain where riders need and use skill and bike control, rather and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload than suspension. Dirt Jumping bikes are used much like heavy duty BMX bikes. -
Page 23: Appendix B: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components
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 24 One that fatigue has nothing to do with time or age. A bicycle in a garage does not must look at the way the bike is designed, tested, manufactured, supported along fatigue.
- Page 25 The epoxy matrix bonds the carbon fibers factors to help you and your dealer determine how often your bicycle should be together, transfers load to other fibers, and provides a smooth outer surface. The inspected.
- Page 26 Either a crack or delamination can cause creaking noises while riding. Think sible and to prevent any damage to the components or frame, follow all torque about such a noise as a serious warning signal. A well maintained bicycle will specifications. Please refer to the specific owner’s manuals for correct torque be very quiet and free of creaks and squeaks.
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Page 27: Appendix C: Coaster Brakes
If you are in the slightest bit unsure... If you have any doubts about the integrity of a part, do not ride the bicycle. Be very careful when handling carbon fiber parts WARNING: Before riding, make sure that the brake is working that are suspected of damage. -
Page 28: Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications
English threaded Bottom Bracket, so there is no need to machine them age. Do not ride if your bicycle shows any of these signs. After any crash, again. With the exception of greasing the bottom bracket threads, your Felt and before you ride any further, take your bicycle to an authorized Felt frame does not require any Bottom Bracket pre-install preparation. -
Page 29: Warranty
Felt bicycle to the authorized Felt dealer from whom you bought it for a • Any damage, failure or loss caused by abuse, neglect, improper repair, improper... - Page 30 OWNERS MANUAL 12 Chrysler Irvine, Ca. 92618, USA WWW.FELTBICYCLES.COM...
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