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- Page 1 MONTAGUE ® Bicycle Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Even if you have ridden a bike for years, it is important for you and every rider to read this manual before riding this bicycle.
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Page 2: Warnings
WARNING As with all mechanical components, the bicycle is subjected to wear and high stresses. Different materials and components may react to wear or fatigue in different ways. If the design life of a component has been exceeded, it may suddenly fail possibly causing injuries to the rider. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the Pedals Record Your Serial Number Unfolding your Register Your Bicycle Montague Bicycle Owner’s Responsibility Bicycle Type and Use Conditions To Unfold your Bike Adjusting the Frame Parts of your Bicycle Quick Release Attaching the Front Wheel Before your First Ride... -
Page 4: Section One
(Fig. 1). Record the serial number bicycle. Please read it thoroughly before in this manual below in the event that riding your bicycle. your bicycle is lost or stolen. You may also want to register your serial number WARNING with your local police department. -
Page 5: Owner's Responsibility
“Maintenance should have a minimum of 1.0” clearance Schedule” section of this booklet (page between the boom tube and your body 39) in order to keep the bicycle in good (Fig. 3). operating condition. Note: Montague does not make... -
Page 6: Bicycle Type And Use Conditions
Condition 3 bicycles are made to cover There are many types of bicycles. Each all the riding conditions expressed by bicycle type is made for a specifi ed use conditions 1 and 2 with the addition of or use condition. If your use of a bicycle rough trails, small obstacles, smooth applies more stress than it’s condition... -
Page 7: Parts Of Your Bicycle
PARTS OF YOUR BICYCLE... -
Page 8: Before Your First Ride
Practice using the various features of Make Sure your Bicycle is the your bicycle at slower speeds in a fl at, Correct Size open area before taking the bike on public roads. If your bicycle does not... -
Page 9: Before Every Ride
This is not a comprehensive maintenance program. Montague recommends that you have your bicycle tuned and safely checked by a bicycle technician on a regular basis but no less than annually. If you notice any irregularities in your bike and/or its performance take it to a bicycle dealer before attempting to ride. -
Page 10: Examine Tire Infl Ation
Examine the Brakes Follow the inspection instructions for the When the quick release lever is type of brake equipped on your bicycle: properly adjusted and in the closed position you should not be able to rotate • Hand-rim brake: a cable connects the lever in a circular motion (parallel a hand lever to the brake. -
Page 11: Examine The Steering
Make sure that no cables are pulled or caught on the bicycle when you turn the the brake moves freely handlebar. If the handlebar or stem is and stops loose to turn, bring the bike to a local the bicycle. -
Page 12: Suspension
BEFORE EVERY RIDE CONTINUED Suspension Adjust your suspension for your use, and make sure that no suspension component can “bottom-out”, or be fully compressed while riding. Quick Releases Check that all quick releases (front wheel, frame, seatpost, and on some models rear wheel,caliper brake, and ®... -
Page 13: Riding Safely
RIDING SAFELY The fi rst rule in safe bicycle riding is • Give pedestrians the right of way. to use common sense. A bicycle is Do not ride too close to pedestrians vulnerable; it cannot protect you in a and alert them if you intend to pass crash, impact, or loss of control in the from behind. -
Page 14: Caution Riding In Wet Weather
WARNING Assume motorists are unable to see you and ride in an appropriately cautious manner. Do not ride at night. Your bicycle is equipped with refl ectors, however, • Think about safety when you ride. extreme caution is required when You can prevent many bicycle travelling at dawn or dusk. - Page 15 RIDING SAFELY CONTINUED suddenly, causing loss of control, or serious injury. For more information and a guide for safe on-road and off-road riding, see www.montaguebikes.com/ support.
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Page 16: Riding Instructions
Pulling the index fi nger shift Many models of modern brakes are very lever towards you moves the chain to the powerful; they are made to stop a bicycle next smaller chainring. in wet or muddy conditions. If you think... -
Page 17: Descending
Keep your feet on Use caution when you encounter the pedals and keep the crankarms... - Page 18 CONTINUED object, it is best to either ride around it or dismount and walk around it. Your body and bicycle will have a natural tendency to go where you are looking. If you focus on an obstacle, you may go through it when you really wanted to avoid it.
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Page 19: Assembling Your Montague Bicycle
(Fig. 8). If you have questions or concerns about any of these steps, please see a bicycle Closed dealer or contact Montague’s Customer Support Team at +1 617-491-7200. -
Page 20: Installing The Pedals
Note: The right hand side of the (approximately 15º), reach the pedal bicycle is the side of the bicycle with at its lowest point with the ball of your the chain. foot. - Page 21 350-380 lb •in (40.2-42.9 N•m). Each pedal should fi t tightly against the crank arm. To complete the assembly of your Montague bicycle, continue with the instructions provided in the next section; “Unfolding your Montague Bicycle”.
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Page 22: Unfolding Your Montague Bicycle
• Octagon quick release (Fig.26). Customer Support Team at +1 617-491- 7200. Do not ride your bicycle without all To Unfold your Bike: quick releases securely locked. Undo the Velcro strap holding the There are 6 different types of quick handlebar to the rear wheel. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Frame Quick Release
If you do not fully under- To adjust the quick release. stand how to operate the quick release... -
Page 24: Attaching The Front Wheel
Spinning the the wheel to WOBBLE or DETACH lever in the open position (like a wing from the bicycle causing you to crash. nut) will not fully secure the wheel to Read and follow these instructions to the bike, even if it appears to be tight. -
Page 25: Adjusting Your Front Wheel Quick Release
UNFOLDING YOUR MONTAGUE BICYCLE CONTINUED Hub axle Spring adjusting nut Wide throw quick release lever Locking Does not have Cam follower Standard Hub second spring Fig. 15: The CLIX® Wheel Release System Before riding, gradually tightening lift the front of the... - Page 26 Be sure to squeeze the see a bicycle dealer. Brakes that are brake levers to ensure that the brakes are not properly adjusted may result in...
- Page 27 Therefore, please check position. brakes and gear system each time before riding your bicycle. If a problem is V-Brakes (Fig. 20): identifi ed, refer to the Adjusting Brakes section of this manual or bring your bike to your local dealer.
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Page 28: Folding Your Montague Bicycle
Reattach the Velcro strap from the handlebars to the rear wheel. Standing on the chain side of your... -
Page 29: Proper Maintenance And Adjustment
Twist the handlebar by rotating it before each ride. If there is a problem, forward or backward. Make sure it do not ride the bicycle, but take it to remains in the center of the stem your local bike dealer for inspection (Fig. - Page 30 Stem WARNING Stem clamp bolt A quill stem that is too high can cause damage to the bicycle, Quick release adjustment knob decrease your control, and cause Quick release lever you to fall. Make sure the minimum adjustment...
- Page 31 PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT CONTINUED This system is only on select Close Montague models. To Adjustment change the Open height of your Fig. 27: Open quick handlebars with release lever. Open the Octagon® Fig. 29: Octagon® quick release adjustments stem follow these steps: your hand from pushing it closed.
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Page 32: Seat (Saddle) Adjustments
Saddle angles can be adjusted to meet A seatpost that is too high can cause your preferences. It is recommended damage to the bicycle, decrease your that you fi rst try to ride with the top of the control, and cause you to fall. Make saddle parallel to the ground. -
Page 33: Single Speed Chain Adjustment
Fig. 31: Rear derailleur parts. View from the rear. attached the wheel by lifting the If the gear system is not functioning bicycle, and hitting the top of the tire properly, check to ensure that the rear with a solid blow. The wheel should... -
Page 34: Front Derailleur Adjustment
If the gear system still does not function If the gear system still does not properly, please contact a bicycle retailer function properly, decrease the for assistance. tightness of the cable clamp bolt until... -
Page 35: Brakes
PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT CONTINUED Turn the low-gear adjustment- H-adjustment screw and test shift screw (L in Fig. 32) until the inner again. chain-guide of the derailleur is approximately .5mm from the chain. WARNING Put the cable in the groove found When you apply the brake, the brake near the derailleur-cable-clamp bolt pads remove material from the rims. -
Page 36: Wheels
PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT CONTINUED Closed Quick release Hub axle lever Spring Quick release skewer Open Spring Adjustment Fig. 33: Traditional quick release; diagram of parts. Fig. 34: Positions of a quick release. Turn the barrel adjuster right (inside) brake pad and the disc. counterclockwise to decrease brake pad clearance. - Page 37 If loose or damaged spokes are found, do not A properly closed quick release lever ride the bicycle, take it to your local bike should leave a mark on the palm of dealer for repair.
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Page 38: Fitted Accessories
If the wheel connection fails the test, If your bike requires adjustment to the do these procedures again. If you bearings, take it to your local bicycle can not correctly attach the wheel, dealer. transport your bicycle to your dealer for repair. -
Page 39: Maintenance Schedule
Examine the wheels Every Year • Examine tire infl ation • Examine the brakes • Bring in bicycle for full inspection by • Examine the handlebar and stem your dealer • Examine the saddle and seatpost • Lubricate handlebar stem •... -
Page 40: Warranty
Modifi cation of the frame or components shall void this warranty. © 2010 Montague Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02141 Montague Corporation shall not USA. - Page 42 Montague Corporation P.O. Box 381118 Cambridge, MA 02238 Phone # +1 617-491-7200 www.montaguebikes.com © 2010 Montague Corporation, Cambridge, MA, USA...
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