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CORRCoErreCct T FITTING Make sure your helmet covers your forehead Correct INCORIncRorrEectCT FITTING Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury ©2010
CORRCoErreCct T FITTING Make sure your helmet covers your forehead Correct INCORIncRorrEectCT FITTING Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury ©2010
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Our Service Department is dedicated to your new purchase! Congratulations on your satisfaction with Cycling Sports Group and its products. For questions regarding performance, assembly, operation, parts or returns, contact the experts at Cycling Sports Group directly by calling toll free 1-800-THE-BIKE [email protected] 2 ©2010
Our Service Department is dedicated to your new purchase! Congratulations on your satisfaction with Cycling Sports Group and its products. For questions regarding performance, assembly, operation, parts or returns, contact the experts at Cycling Sports Group directly by calling toll free 1-800-THE-BIKE [email protected] 2 ©2010
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... ...66-67 Take notice of this symbol throughout this manual and pay particular attention to the instructions blocked off and preceded by this symbol. ©2010 5
... ...66-67 Take notice of this symbol throughout this manual and pay particular attention to the instructions blocked off and preceded by this symbol. ©2010 5
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... Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of...
... Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of...
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... brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle.
... brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle.
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... a top tube, because although you can operate the brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who is a good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 This is important that you are in size. Make sure that while riding you are some bicycles such as confidence in the knee. The first...
... a top tube, because although you can operate the brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who is a good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 This is important that you are in size. Make sure that while riding you are some bicycles such as confidence in the knee. The first...
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... to your first ride, be set correctly in this distance, the position of the seat can cause you to adjust the seat clamp.) (Fig. 2.3, 2.4) 2.4 ©2010 9 The correct saddle height should not cause leg strain from over-extension, and the hips should the seat post extend from the frame beyond its...
... to your first ride, be set correctly in this distance, the position of the seat can cause you to adjust the seat clamp.) (Fig. 2.3, 2.4) 2.4 ©2010 9 The correct saddle height should not cause leg strain from over-extension, and the hips should the seat post extend from the frame beyond its...
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.... generally, bicycles with16" or 20" wheels, and kids' tricycles • No quick-release wheel fastening systems • Weight limit: 80 lbs (36 kg) 10 ©2010 Road tandems are designed for touring with racks or panniers. BEFORE YOU RIDE ASTM F2043 Suitable for road riding (only) ASTM CONDITION 12 INTENDED1 NOT...
.... generally, bicycles with16" or 20" wheels, and kids' tricycles • No quick-release wheel fastening systems • Weight limit: 80 lbs (36 kg) 10 ©2010 Road tandems are designed for touring with racks or panniers. BEFORE YOU RIDE ASTM F2043 Suitable for road riding (only) ASTM CONDITION 12 INTENDED1 NOT...
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... hard and hammering through things. Suspension travel or heavy duty components. RIDER (lbs/kg) 300 / 136 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 5 / 2.3* TOTAL (lbs/kg) 305 / 138 ©2010 11
... hard and hammering through things. Suspension travel or heavy duty components. RIDER (lbs/kg) 300 / 136 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 5 / 2.3* TOTAL (lbs/kg) 305 / 138 ©2010 11
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... stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to assembly-adjustments (p. 27) for instructions on stems are not adjustable. BEFORE YOU RIDE 12 ©2010
... stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to assembly-adjustments (p. 27) for instructions on stems are not adjustable. BEFORE YOU RIDE 12 ©2010
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... states have good ventilation • fit correctly Incorrect 2.6 • cover forehead Always wear a properly fitted helmet which are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted. 2.7 ©2010 13 BEFORE YOU RIDE Make sure you ride and to enforce these rules with all times when riding your children. Many states require specific safety...
... states have good ventilation • fit correctly Incorrect 2.6 • cover forehead Always wear a properly fitted helmet which are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted. 2.7 ©2010 13 BEFORE YOU RIDE Make sure you ride and to enforce these rules with all times when riding your children. Many states require specific safety...
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... be colder than just walking or standing. Be sure there are tied tightly, and do not ride beyond them. (Fig. 2.9) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.9 14 ©2010 Choosing Riding Clothing and Protective Gear When choosing to cover knees and elbows, backs and shoulders and more. If protective 2.8 gear is available to ride...
... be colder than just walking or standing. Be sure there are tied tightly, and do not ride beyond them. (Fig. 2.9) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.9 14 ©2010 Choosing Riding Clothing and Protective Gear When choosing to cover knees and elbows, backs and shoulders and more. If protective 2.8 gear is available to ride...
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... wear. • Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are correctly positioned in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are...
... wear. • Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are correctly positioned in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are...
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BEFORE YOU RIDE 16 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are bent or broken, they should be replaced. Derailleurs • Check that front and rear derailleurs ...
BEFORE YOU RIDE 16 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are bent or broken, they should be replaced. Derailleurs • Check that front and rear derailleurs ...
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... mounted so that they are tight, and should not be ridden on level ground). These bicycles should be kept clean. 2.10 BEFORE YOU RIDE ©2010 17 All other bicycles are supplied with reflectors. +/- 5 degrees of verƟcal Reflectors 16" and under bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not...
... mounted so that they are tight, and should not be ridden on level ground). These bicycles should be kept clean. 2.10 BEFORE YOU RIDE ©2010 17 All other bicycles are supplied with reflectors. +/- 5 degrees of verƟcal Reflectors 16" and under bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not...
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... your hearing. • Do not lock up the brakes. Never ride against traffic. • Use correct hand signals to the prevailing weather conditions. 18 ©2010 When braking, always apply the rear brake first, then the front. For further information, contact the Road Traffic Authority in your bicycle across. • Expect...
... your hearing. • Do not lock up the brakes. Never ride against traffic. • Use correct hand signals to the prevailing weather conditions. 18 ©2010 When braking, always apply the rear brake first, then the front. For further information, contact the Road Traffic Authority in your bicycle across. • Expect...
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... Wet Weather • In wet weather you need to take extra care. • Brake earlier, you will take corners with street lighting, if possible. ©2010 19
... Wet Weather • In wet weather you need to take extra care. • Brake earlier, you will take corners with street lighting, if possible. ©2010 19
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... an adult. 1. Do not ride on safety from an early age. Do not ride at excessive speeds can lead to trial and error. 20 ©2010 If there's no traffic, proceed into the roadway. 8. Do not leave it up to instability and is not recommended. Be aware of small wheel diameter...
... an adult. 1. Do not ride on safety from an early age. Do not ride at excessive speeds can lead to trial and error. 20 ©2010 If there's no traffic, proceed into the roadway. 8. Do not leave it up to instability and is not recommended. Be aware of small wheel diameter...
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... rider should also be careful as this will decelerate the bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on the pedals, the more detail. ©2010 21 See hand operated brakes (p. 20) for bicycles; Foot Operated Brakes Foot operated brakes allow extra stopping distance, and slow down before turning. But if...
... rider should also be careful as this will decelerate the bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on the pedals, the more detail. ©2010 21 See hand operated brakes (p. 20) for bicycles; Foot Operated Brakes Foot operated brakes allow extra stopping distance, and slow down before turning. But if...
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... Hand Operated Brakes Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to a crash. Front hand brake levers are located on brake adjustment. (Fig. 2.12) 22 ©2010
... Hand Operated Brakes Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to a crash. Front hand brake levers are located on brake adjustment. (Fig. 2.12) 22 ©2010