Diamondback SHEPPARD CYCLES Owner's Manual page 14

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cable into the hand brake lever. Loosen the cable eyebolt on the left hand brake arm.
Thread the cable through both brake arms, positioning the curved outer casing runner
through the right arm, and the inner wire through the eyebolt on the left arm. Squeeze
the brake arms together, pull the cable wire through the eyebolt, and tighten it.
Adjust the brake pads and tighten with appropriate 10mm spanner or Allen key so they
contact squarely with and are aligned parallel to the rim surface. Firmly squeeze the control
lever and check the brake pads are 1.5mm to 2mm away from the rim each side after lever is
released. If clearance needs adjusting loosen the eyebolt, hold the brake arms in position so
the pads just touch the rim, pull the cable tight, then re-tighten the eyebolt. Firmly squeeze the
lever again and re-check clearance. Adjust again as above if clearance excessive, or fine tune
by turning the cable adjusters at the lever. Ensure end cap is fitted to cable to prevent
fraying. Connecting and adjusting rear brakes follows similar procedures as for the front.
For more details refer to Brakes section under Detailed Maintenance further on in the manual.
Do not ride the bicycle until the brakes are functioning properly. To test,
apply the brakes while trying to push the bike forward to make sure they
will stop the bicycle.
8. Gears
Gears are preset at the factory and normally will not require further adjustment before
riding. However before testing them check that the 10mm anchor bolts which clamp the
front and rear derailleur control cables are firmly fastened. Only then test the gears
ensuring the drive chain moves freely into each position when the control levers are
activated. If further adjustment is needed, refer to the Derailleur Systems section under
Detailed Maintenance further in this manual.
9 . Finally
If your bike is supplied with a water bottle and cage, the cage should now be
attached to the frame as illustrated using the Allen head bolts supplied. Check
tyre pressure is inflated to the range recommendation on the tyre sidewalls.
Attach the orange reflectors to the spokes of both wheels directly opposite the
valve stem and within 76mm of the rim. Attach the white reflector to the front
reflector bracket, and the red reflector to the rear reflector bracket using an
8mm spanner or Phillips head screwdriver. Attach the bell to the left handlebar
near the grip. Check and adjust the gears if necessary before riding.
Before riding ensure all nuts, bolts and fittings on the bicycle have been
correctly tightened.
Correct maintenance of your bicycle will ensure many years of happy and safe
riding. Service your bicycle regularly yourself, by referring to the relevant sections of
this manual, OR take it to your specialist bicycle shop.