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Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
Page 2 Make sure that RO USE BICYCLES h as given yo u all the man ufacturers’ lit erature th at was in cluded with yo ur bicycle or accessories.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL WARNING: ..........................5 A special note for parents: .......................... 5 1. FIRST..............................6 A. Bike Fit ............................6 B. Safety first............................6 C. Mechanical Safety Check ....................... 7 D. First Ride............................9 2. SAFETY ............................10 A.
Page 4 D. Brakes............................27 E. Shifting Gears..........................30 F. Pedals ............................32 5. SERVICE.............................. 37 A. Service Intervals........................... 38 B. If your bicycle sustains an impact:....................40 Appendix A............................41 Appendix B ............................42 Appendix C ............................47 Appendix D............................48...
Page 5: General Warning
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;...
Page 6: 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 ROUSE BICYCLES to exchange it before you ride it.
Page 7: Mechanical Safety Check
A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on your bicycle. If you choose to work on your own bicycle, you must use a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque speci- fications from component manufacturer or from ROU SE BICYCLES. If you need to make a n adjustment at home or in the field, we urge you to exercise care, and to have the fasteners you worked o n checked by a profe ssional bicycle mechanic as soon as possible.
Page 8 WARNING: Bic ycle wheel rims are subject to wear. Ask a pr ofessional bicycle mechanic abou t w heel rim wear. Some wheel rims hav e a rim wear indicato r which bec omes visible as the rim’s bra king surface wears.
Page 9: First Ride
D. First Ride When you bu ckle on your helmet and g o for your first fam iliarization ride on yo ur new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other ha zards. Ride to become fam iliar with the controls, features and performance of your new bike.
Page 10: Safety
2. Always perform the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) before you get on a bike. 3. Be thorou ghly familiar with the control s of your bicycle: bra kes (Sectio n 4.D. ); pedal s (Se ction 4.F.); shifting (Section 4.E.) 4.
Page 11: Riding Safety
 Make sure that shoe laces cannot get into moving parts, and never ride barefoot or in sandals.  Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the bicycle or snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail.
Page 12: Off Road Safety
6. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and look both ways at street intersections. Remember that a bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.
Page 13: Wet Weather Riding
may develop also increases your risk of 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.
Page 14: Night Riding
Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect car lights and street lights in a way that may help you to b e seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
Page 15: Competition Riding
 Make sure y our clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a refle ctor or light.
Page 16: Aerobars
When riding fast downhill, you can reach speeds achieved by motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and e quipment carefully in spected by a qualified mechanic a nd b e su re it i s i n perfect condition.
Page 17: Fit
Alway s have a p rofessional bi cycle me chanic make the a djustments o n your bicycle; or, if you have the experience, skill and tools, have a professional bicycle mechanic check your work before riding.
Page 18: Saddle Position
Ask a professional bicycle mechanic to set the saddl e for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this adjustment. If you choose to make your own saddle height adjustment: ...
Page 19 2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be adjusted forward or back to help you get the optimal position on the bike. Ask a professio nal bicycle mechanic to set the saddle for your optima l riding po sition and to sh ow you how to m ake this adjustment.
Page 20: Handlebar Height And Angle
Your bike is equipped with a “threadless” stem, which clamps on to the outside of the steerer tube. A professional bicycle mechanic may be able to change handlebar height by moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem, or vice versa. Otherwise, you’ll have to get a stem of different length or rise. Consult a professional bicycle mechanic.
Page 21: D.control Position Adjustments
The a ngle of the brake a nd shift co ntrol levers a nd their p osition on th e ha ndlebars can be chan ged. Ask a professional bicycle me chanic to make the adju stments fo r you. If you choo se to ma ke yo ur o wn control lever angle adjustment, be sure to re-tighten the clamp fasteners to the recommended torque (Appendix B).
Page 22: Wheels
B. Wheels Bicycle wheels are designed to be removable for easier tr ansportation and for repair of a ti re puncture. In most cases, the wheel axles are in serted into sl ots, called “d ropouts” in the fo rk a nd fra me, b ut some susp ension mountain bikes use what is called a “through axle”...
Page 23: Secondary Retention Devices
Your bicycle may have a cam-and-cup front wheel retention system and a traditional rear wheel cam action system. a. Adjusting the traditional cam action mechanism The wheel hub is clam ped in place by the force of the over-center cam pu shing against one d ropout and p ulling the ten sion a djusting nut, by way of th e ske wer, a gainst the other d ropout.
Page 24: Removing And Installing Wheels
(4) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top of the fork dropouts. The cam lever, if there is one, should be on rider’s left side of the bicycle. If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
Page 25 a cam-and-cup system: the nut and cup will have snapped into the recessed area of the fork dropouts and no adjustment should be required. (6) While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork: (a) With a cam action system, move the cam lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position.
Page 26 (8) 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. Removing a Rear Wheel (1) If you have a multi-speed bike with a derailleur gear system: shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest, outermost rear sprocket).
Page 27: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp
WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the saddle to tu rn or mov e and cause you to lose control and fall. Therefore: 1. Ask a professional bicycle mechanic to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp your seat post.
Page 28 3. See the brake manufacturer’s instructions for operation and care of your brakes, and for when brake pads must be replaced. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see a professional bicycle mechanic or contact the brake manufacturer. 4. If replacing worn or damaged parts, use only manufacturer-approved genuine replacement parts.
Page 29 Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just to stop the bike. Maximum braking force for each wheel occurs at the point just before the wheel “locks up” (stops rotating) and starts to skid. Once the tire skids, you actually lose most of your stopping force and all directional control.
Page 30: Shifting Gears
There a re several different types and styles of shifti ng contro ls: levers, t wist grips, triggers, combination shift/brake controls and push-buttons. Ask a professional bicycle mechanic to explain the type of shifting controls that are on your bike, and to show you how they work.
Page 31 CAUTION: Never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle. b. Shifting the Rear Derailleur The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter. The function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear sprocket to another.
Page 32: Pedals
This is common on small-framed bicy cles, and is avoided by keeping the i nside pedal u p and the out side pedal down when ma king sharp turns. On a ny bicycle, this...
Page 33 If your bicycle has this type of high-performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals’ sharp surfaces. Based on your riding style or skill level, you may prefer a less aggressive pedal design, or chose to ride with shin pads.
Page 34 If, once you’ve gained experience with your new bike, you feel that a different tire might bet ter suit you r riding ne eds, a professional bicycle m echanic can help you select the most appropriate design.
Page 35 Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire o ff the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders. 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 36 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.
Page 37: Service
If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike: 1. Ask ROUSE BICYCLES f or copies of the man ufacturer’s in stallation an d service i nstructions fo r th e components on your bike, or contact the component manufacturer.
Page 38: Service Intervals
We recommend that you ask a professional bicycle mechanic to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic, there may be a modest charge for this service.
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.
Page 40: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment. See a professional bicycle mechanic. 6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your bike to a professional bicycle mechanic for a complete checkup.
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 bicycle s and many variations within each type. There a re many types of mountain, road, racing, hybrid, touring, and cyclo-cross bicycles.
Page 42: Appendix B
All aspects of use bei ng identical, lightweight bicycles and their components will usually have a sho rter life than heavier bicycles an d their comp onents. In selectin g a lightwei ght bicycle o r components you are m aking a tradeoff, favoring the higher performance that comes with light er weight ov er longevity.
Page 43 We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service you r bicycle; and that is why we r epeatedly urge you to take your bi cycle to a profe ssional bicycle mechanic for professional care and attention.
Page 44 For your safety, understanding and communication with your mechanic, we urge you to rea d this Ap- pendix in its entire ty. T he materials used to m ake your bike determine ho w and how frequently to inspect. Ignoring this WARNING can lead to frame, fork or other component failure, which can result in serious injury or death.
Page 45 Inspection of Composite Frame, Fork, and Component Cracks: Inspect for cracks, broken, or splintered areas. Any crack is serious. Do n ot ride any bicycle or compo nent that has a crack of any size. Delamination: Delamination is serious damage. Composites are made from layers of fabric. Delamination means that the layers of fabric are no longer bonded together.
Page 46 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. It may not be a crack or delamination, but whatever is causing the noise must be fixed before riding.
Page 47: Appendix C
Original Equipment Components Bicycle and component manufacturers test the fatigu e life of the components that are original equipment on your bike. Thi s mean s that they have met test crite ria and have rea sonable fatigue life. It does not mean that the original components will last forever.
Page 48: Appendix D
This can only be done by a professional painter that is familiar with carbon fiber. ROUSE BICYCLES can refer you to an approved painter or you can call ROUSE for a list of approved painters.
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