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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2 - drivetrain 2.1 rear derailleur 2.2 front derailleur 2.3 Brakes 2.4 WHeels You have just acquired a Lapierre bike and we 3 - recommendations 3.1 torques sPecifications would like to take this opportunity to thank 3.2 susPension forks you for your purchase. Lapierre, based in Dijon,...
  • Page 2: I - Welcome

    DO NOT USE YOUR BIKE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN FIxED. When you purchase a lapierre bike, you are buying the highest quality product that we can offer you. CHECK YOUR BIKE BEFORE thank you for your trust, and we look forward to accompanying you on many rides.
  • Page 3 I - WELCOME 2 - DEFINITIONS FRAME 1- top tube 2- down tube 3- seat tube 4- Head tube 5- chain stays 6- seat stays 7- Bottom bracket 8- fork 9- rear shock absorber (only on full-suspension mtB) DRIVETRAIN 10- front / rear derailleur 11- cranks 12- chainrings 13- chain...
  • Page 4 100kg (220 lbs). exceeding this weight limit could cancel the terms of the guarantee.
  • Page 5: Safety And Usage

    needs.
  • Page 6: Setting

    II - SETTINgS 1 RIDINg POSITION 1.1 SADDLE HEIgHT WARNINg every human body is unique, which means that the ratio between your torso, arm length and leg length can vary between people even of the same height. it is important to adjust your saddle to your needs. FOR YOUR SAFETY, NEVER if the saddle is too high, your hips will rock from side to side in order to pedal, which can cause back pain.
  • Page 7: Stem And Handlebars

    1.4 HEADSET the headset is composed of two bearings and races placed at each end of the head tube. lapierre bikes use one of two types of headsets: classic (when the front fork, which has screw threads, is secured by a...
  • Page 8: Drivetrain

    possible.
  • Page 9: Front Derailleur

    WARNINg: if you cannot achieve smooth and quiet gear shifting using these steps, please consult your Lapierre authorized dealer, who can check the different elements as well as the derailleur hanger. 2.2 FRONT DERAILLEUR as with the rear derailleur, the front derailleur has also been adjusted before you acquire your bike.
  • Page 10: Brakes

    - Hydraulic brakes - Hydraulic disc brakes on all lapierre bikes, the left brake lever corresponds to the front brake, and the right lever corresponds to the rear brake. ( except for united kingdom, japan, australia and new Zeland) caliper brakes can be adjusted with the barrel adjuster, by turning the lever counter-clockwise. for cantilever brakes, turn the barrel adjuster on the brake lever to adjust.
  • Page 11: Recommendations

    • Periodically visit your authorized lapierre dealer so he can inspect your bike. • in case of any serious accidents, have your bike examined by an authorized lapierre dealer before riding it again. • avoid using grease on your seat tube as certain ones can be harmful to the resin and deteriorate it.
  • Page 12: Raid Fx

    QUESTIONS, DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIzED LAPIERRE in order to set up the suspension, the shock absorber has a red lever that must be tightened to slow down, DEALER.
  • Page 13: X-Control (Fps2)

    III - SPECIFIC MODELS 3 - x-CONTROL (fPs2) the fPs (full Power suspension) is based on an equilibrium point, and it is thus necessary to set the SET-UP pressure of the shock absorber properly to get the best results. to do so, all fPs2 models are equipped with an indicator on the swing arm.
  • Page 14: Zesty/Spicy/Froggy (Ost/Ost+)

    III - SPECIFIC MODELS Steps to follow: 1 - sit on the bike, with your feet on the pedals and in riding position (leaning your elbow on the wall helps). WARNINg 2 - once you are in balance, the indicator should point to the equilibrium position (hatched area). there are two possibilities: - if the indicator is pointed between «zero»...
  • Page 15 • Having someone check the position of the indicator for you will help you get the best setting, since there LAPIERRE CANNOT BE HELD may be an angle mistake when you are seated on the saddle. RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAgE •...
  • Page 16: Thru Axle Adjustment

    8.2 - CHANgINg THE HEAD ANgLE Steps to follow for DH 2011 and 2012 1 - remove the eccentric laPierre pressed cups. 2 - turn the two cups in the frame 1/2 a turn to change the head angle, then insert the cups.
  • Page 17: Ads

    SET-UP Steps to follow for DH 2013 1 - remove reducers supplied with your laPierre dH. (angle 0 °) 2 - select the pair of cups of your choice (angle 0.5 ° - 1 ° or 1.5 °). sold separately.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    3 - Every six months (depending on how often you ride and the type of riding) closely inspect the frame for any tiny cracks. check for play in the crankset. We recommend taking your bike to a lapierre authorized dealer for an in-depth inspection and tune-up. 4 - Every year replace the stem and handlebars.
  • Page 19: Cleaning Your Bike

    parts:...
  • Page 20 3 years after the date of purchase of the bike.
  • Page 21 company.
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