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- Page 1 BIKEMANUAL For more information on warranty and MEC.CA/BIKE other bike services visit mec.ca/bikes...
- Page 2 ANd ThANKs for INvEsTINg IN AN AcTIvITy During its first year your bike may require minor adjustments. You can bring your bike to an MEC store with a bike shop for free adjustments ThAT’s pArT of A MorE sUsTAINABLE fUTUrE.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix B Lifespan of your bike and its components ....50... -
Page 4: General Warning
Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and which are the sole responsibility of the rider. MEC BIKE MANUAL... -
Page 5: Prep
Fastener Torque Specifications in Appendix D of this or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike is not the manual or to the torque specifications in the instructions provided by the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it. -
Page 6: D First Ride
Check out the handling and response of the bike; and check the comfort. See Section 4B. If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it Handlebar and saddle alignment Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem should be, consult your dealer before you ride again. -
Page 7: Safety
12 Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to do stunts, wheelies, serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to themselves. jumps or go racing with your bike despite our advice not to, read Section 2F, Downhill, Stunt or Competition Biking, now. Think carefully about your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go with this kind of riding. -
Page 8: C Off Road Safety
Have your may not be close. dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your bike, bent or loose. read and understand Section 2F. -
Page 9: F Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding
– wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear – if possible, ride on familiar routes. – understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of If riding in traffic: activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty –... -
Page 10: Fit
WARNING If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike doesn’t fit, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it. A Standover height Diamond frame bicycles Standover height is the basic element of bike fit (see Figure 2). - Page 11 The saddle can be adjusted forward or back to help you get the optimal – place one heel on a pedal; position on the bike. Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding – rotate the crank until the pedal with your position and to show you how to make this adjustment.
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Page 12: C Handlebar Height And Angle
If you If your bike has a “threadless” stem (Fig. 6) your dealer may be able to change can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation... -
Page 13: Tech
If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual, talk to your dealer. - Page 14 – the integral type is molded, cast or machined into the outer faces of the front fork dropouts. WARNING If your bike is equipped with a hub brake such as a rear coaster Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike.
- Page 15 If your bike has cam action front wheel retention, move the cam lever so that If you have a multi-speed bike with a derailleur gear system: shift the rear it curves away from the wheel (fig. 8b). This is the OPEN position. If your bike derailleur to high gear (the smallest, outermost rear sprocket).
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Page 16: B Seat Post Cam Action Clamp
Therefore: (ii) On a derailleur bike, make sure that the rear derailleur is still in its outermost, – ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp high gear, position;... -
Page 17: C Brakes
All three can be operated by way of a handlebar mounted lever. On some which brake, front or rear, engages. -
Page 18: D Shifting Gears
“steps” to a larger gear at the rear. So, at the rear gear cluster, what is toward the rear of the bike, to transfer weight back on to the rear wheel; and called a downshift looks like an upshift. The way to keep things straight is to... -
Page 19: E Pedals
Take the bike to your dealer to have it adjusted. WARNING Toe Overlap could cause you to lose control and fall. Ask your... -
Page 20: F Bicycle Suspension
WARNING Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and straps requires your risk of injury. For example, when braking, the front of a suspended bike dips. skill which can only be acquired with practice. Until it becomes a reflex action, You could lose control and fall if you do not have experience with this system. - Page 21 There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schraeder Valve and tire off the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate and bystanders.
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Page 22: Service
In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible... -
Page 23: B If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
Please be sure to read Appendix A, bikes with triple cranks. These bikes have the low gearing of a touring bike, the Intended Use of your bicycle and Appendix B, The lifespan of your bike and quick handling of a racing bike, but are not well suited for carrying heavy loads its components. -
Page 24: All Mountain
355 /161 (2) lighter and more nimble than freeride bikes, (3) heavier and have more suspension travel than a cross country bike, allowing them to be ridden in more difficult terrain, over larger obstacles and moderate jumps, (4) intermediate in... -
Page 25: Dirt Jump
Dirt jumping bikes are used much like heavy duty BMX bikes. you should take appropriate safety precautions such as more frequent bike A dirt jumping bike does not give you skills to jump. Read Section 2F. inspections and replacement of equipment. You should also wear comprehensive NOT INTENDED For terrain, drop offs or landings where large amounts of safety equipment such as a full-face helmet, pads, and body armor. -
Page 26: Mountain Tandems
Cyclo-cross bikes are not intended Maximum weight limit for mountain bike use. The relatively large road bike size wheels are faster than the smaller mountain bike wheels, but not as strong. Rider... -
Page 27: The Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components
Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car, another cyclist or other object. At any speed above a fast walk, your body will continue to move forward, momentum carrying you over the front of the bike. You cannot and will not stay on the bike, MEC BIKE MANUAL APPENDIX... - Page 28 With that important note, we can tell you that if the impact is hard enough the means that any crack is potentially fork or frame may be bent or buckled. On a steel bike, the steel fork may be dangerous and will only become more severely bent and the frame undamaged.
- Page 29 You cannot and will not stay on the bike B Understanding composites and what happens to the frame, fork and other components is irrelevant to All riders must understand a fundamental reality of composites.
- Page 30 Bicycle and component manufacturers tests the fatigue life of the components Delamination means that the layers of fabric are no longer bonded together. that are original equipment on your bike. This means that they have met test Do not ride any bicycle or component that has any delamination. These are criteria and have reasonable fatigue life.
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Page 31: Appendix D Fastener Torque Specifications
Wheels (QR) 7 Nm Wheels (nutted) 40 Nm 29.5 WARNING If your bike has only a coaster brake, ride conservatively. A single Pedals 40 Nm 29.5 rear brake does not have the stopping power of front-and-rear brake systems. Seat Post Clamp 17 Nm 12.5... - Page 32 Notes Jan 2014 MEC BIKE MANUAL...
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