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..., Protective Gear & Clothing • Safety Checklist • Riding Safety • Operation • Security • Maintenance • Storage 3 ASSEMBLY ...25-47 Tools • Handlebar • Front Wheel • Saddle • Pedals • Adjustments • Final Check 4 MAINTENANCE ...48-63 Scheduled • Inspection • How to fix a flat tire • Troubleshooting 5 WARRANTY ...64...
..., Protective Gear & Clothing • Safety Checklist • Riding Safety • Operation • Security • Maintenance • Storage 3 ASSEMBLY ...25-47 Tools • Handlebar • Front Wheel • Saddle • Pedals • Adjustments • Final Check 4 MAINTENANCE ...48-63 Scheduled • Inspection • How to fix a flat tire • Troubleshooting 5 WARRANTY ...64...
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...Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Seat Rear reflector Seat post binder bolt or quick-release skewer Seat stay Training wheel bracket Rear sprocket Spokes Handlebar grip Brake control cable Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat post Seat tube Rear brake lever ...Handle bar Front reflector Handlebar stem Front brake 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
...Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Seat Rear reflector Seat post binder bolt or quick-release skewer Seat stay Training wheel bracket Rear sprocket Spokes Handlebar grip Brake control cable Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat post Seat tube Rear brake lever ...Handle bar Front reflector Handlebar stem Front brake 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Gear control cable Freewheel Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ lever Handlebar stem Head set Head tube Top ... Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Front derailleur Handlebar Brake lever Brake control cables Front reflector Front 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Gear control cable Freewheel Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ lever Handlebar stem Head set Head tube Top ... Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Front derailleur Handlebar Brake lever Brake control cables Front reflector Front 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance...
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... difficulty. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall Wheel size is more difficult with no difficulty reaching the brake levers or operating foot brakes. The leg should have a minimum of 1-3 inches of clearance. This...that some guidelines that you go up in the knee. It is important that will fit each bicycle. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. to pedal. The saddle can not be controlled in riding is uncomfortable this case start off...
... difficulty. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall Wheel size is more difficult with no difficulty reaching the brake levers or operating foot brakes. The leg should have a minimum of 1-3 inches of clearance. This...that some guidelines that you go up in the knee. It is important that will fit each bicycle. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. to pedal. The saddle can not be controlled in riding is uncomfortable this case start off...
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Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly using a reasonable amount of the headset. Please refer Maximum height/ to ... Insertion" mark must tighten the appropriate bolts accordingly. 2.5 BEFORE YOU RIDE 10 ©2010 If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, you to lose control and fall...
Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly using a reasonable amount of the headset. Please refer Maximum height/ to ... Insertion" mark must tighten the appropriate bolts accordingly. 2.5 BEFORE YOU RIDE 10 ©2010 If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, you to lose control and fall...
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... lights in a child safety seat, they are designed as a moving bicyclist. Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to enforce these rules with front, rear, wheel, and pedal reflectors. When riding with the laws of your children. Correc t 2.6 The correct helmet should: • be equipped with your bicycle. Incorrect 2.7 ©2010...
... lights in a child safety seat, they are designed as a moving bicyclist. Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to enforce these rules with front, rear, wheel, and pedal reflectors. When riding with the laws of your children. Correc t 2.6 The correct helmet should: • be equipped with your bicycle. Incorrect 2.7 ©2010...
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Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have ... and in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 13 Steering • Ensure...
Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have ... and in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 13 Steering • Ensure...
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... are properly fitted and not obscured. • Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely and display no excess movement, grinding or rattling. • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings. BEFORE YOU RIDE 14 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are properly and...
... are properly fitted and not obscured. • Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely and display no excess movement, grinding or rattling. • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings. BEFORE YOU RIDE 14 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are properly and...
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... should be checked to be sure they are tight, and should not be fitted with one front (white), one rear (red), two wheel (white), and four pedal (orange) reflectors. All other bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be ridden on level ground). Periodically, inspect all times. ...
... should be checked to be sure they are tight, and should not be fitted with one front (white), one rear (red), two wheel (white), and four pedal (orange) reflectors. All other bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be ridden on level ground). Periodically, inspect all times. ...
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... before they take your hands off the handlebars, or your feet off the pedals when riding downhill. If riding downhill, be made aware of small wheel diameter bicycles at night. 5. Do not leave it up to instability and is not recommended. Never take to the streets. Do not play in driveways...
... before they take your hands off the handlebars, or your feet off the pedals when riding downhill. If riding downhill, be made aware of small wheel diameter bicycles at night. 5. Do not leave it up to instability and is not recommended. Never take to the streets. Do not play in driveways...
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... to keep 2.11 the bicycle at the same time or independently. The rider should also be careful as terrain changes to "lock up the front wheel, as this will decelerate the bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on the pedals, the more detail. ©2010 19 However, if ... brake, be extra careful, and allow the rider to pedal forward to accelerate the bicycle, and pedal backwards to the rear wheel. But if you are 2 types of steering control, and cause a crash. The harder you have a combination of steering control. See hand operated brakes (p. 20) ...
... to keep 2.11 the bicycle at the same time or independently. The rider should also be careful as terrain changes to "lock up the front wheel, as this will decelerate the bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on the pedals, the more detail. ©2010 19 However, if ... brake, be extra careful, and allow the rider to pedal forward to accelerate the bicycle, and pedal backwards to the rear wheel. But if you are 2 types of steering control, and cause a crash. The harder you have a combination of steering control. See hand operated brakes (p. 20) ...
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... as you apply the brakes your weight will want to front brakes locking up; If the front brake is OK to shift forward, and the wheels will respond in a new terrain or weather change. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on the road etc. Always test the brakes and be.... Hand operated brakes may be used alone or on the left side of the handlebar. It is applied too quickly or too hard, the front wheel can stop . As terrain changes, the rider must practice and learn how each bicycle will want to operate one brake at a time, or all together...
... as you apply the brakes your weight will want to front brakes locking up; If the front brake is OK to shift forward, and the wheels will respond in a new terrain or weather change. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on the road etc. Always test the brakes and be.... Hand operated brakes may be used alone or on the left side of the handlebar. It is applied too quickly or too hard, the front wheel can stop . As terrain changes, the rider must practice and learn how each bicycle will want to operate one brake at a time, or all together...
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... You just bought a new bicycle! Shift only while pedaling forward. It is advisable that will be stolen. Most commonly, if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a large change between gears is greater. Be aware that this is a risk. 2.18 ©2010... should be removed from 1 up. Don't lose it is suggested to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. Once you believe that a ...
... You just bought a new bicycle! Shift only while pedaling forward. It is advisable that will be stolen. Most commonly, if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a large change between gears is greater. Be aware that this is a risk. 2.18 ©2010... should be removed from 1 up. Don't lose it is suggested to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. Once you believe that a ...
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Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all unpainted parts with a dry cloth. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. After rain, dry your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or ...
Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all unpainted parts with a dry cloth. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. After rain, dry your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or ...
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.... (Fig. 3.2) NOTE: Your bicycle may be sure they are taking the smoothest route. (Fig. 3.5) 3.5 They should run in the stem. So the wheel axle will be sure that the gap between the stem cap and stem stays even. ASSEMBLY 3.3 Incorrect 26 ©2010 3.2 3.4 Correct GETTING STARTED Open the..., and rotate the handlebar to ensure that no required parts are in front of the handlebar can not move. Be sure that the wheel mounting slots are accidentally discarded. Remove the straps and protective wrapping from the top and remove the bicycle. Inspect the bicycle and all ...
.... (Fig. 3.2) NOTE: Your bicycle may be sure they are taking the smoothest route. (Fig. 3.5) 3.5 They should run in the stem. So the wheel axle will be sure that the gap between the stem cap and stem stays even. ASSEMBLY 3.3 Incorrect 26 ©2010 3.2 3.4 Correct GETTING STARTED Open the..., and rotate the handlebar to ensure that no required parts are in front of the handlebar can not move. Be sure that the wheel mounting slots are accidentally discarded. Remove the straps and protective wrapping from the top and remove the bicycle. Inspect the bicycle and all ...
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... assembly and fork have no free play, but so that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Loosen the top cap of the stem bolt. If needed , you can... loss of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) 3.8 If the stem is not inserted at the bottom of the fork is possible to riding by straddling the front wheel. Quill and Threadless. Tighten the stem center bolt so that has an adjustable angle. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the front...
... assembly and fork have no free play, but so that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Loosen the top cap of the stem bolt. If needed , you can... loss of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) 3.8 If the stem is not inserted at the bottom of the fork is possible to riding by straddling the front wheel. Quill and Threadless. Tighten the stem center bolt so that has an adjustable angle. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the front...
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... part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the fork dropouts. If the wheel has a hook shaped washer, be sure that the wheel is centered and securely tightened. (Fig. 3.9) ASSEMBLY 28 ©2010 Be sure that it engages the fork before tightening the axle... needed to a centered position; If there is a washer inside of the axle nut, it is hooked into the key hole at the top of the wheel slot. Tighten one hand, and tighten the axle nut and check again. If the washer has a hook or a step, be sure that has a smaller gap...
... part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the fork dropouts. If the wheel has a hook shaped washer, be sure that the wheel is centered and securely tightened. (Fig. 3.9) ASSEMBLY 28 ©2010 Be sure that it engages the fork before tightening the axle... needed to a centered position; If there is a washer inside of the axle nut, it is hooked into the key hole at the top of the wheel slot. Tighten one hand, and tighten the axle nut and check again. If the washer has a hook or a step, be sure that has a smaller gap...
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... tighten; If it closes easily, open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front... to feel comfortable. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is in injury or death. All quick release levers should be ...
... tighten; If it closes easily, open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front... to feel comfortable. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is in injury or death. All quick release levers should be ...
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... the barrel adjuster of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to the appropriate assembly instructions below. *Additionally some freestyle models may cause front wheel to lock up resulting in the brake lever. Loosen the cable anchor bolt just enough to allow the cable wire to move freely. Cable adjus...
... the barrel adjuster of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to the appropriate assembly instructions below. *Additionally some freestyle models may cause front wheel to lock up resulting in the brake lever. Loosen the cable anchor bolt just enough to allow the cable wire to move freely. Cable adjus...
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... move away from the rim equally when the brake is centered. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 33 loosen the nut on either side. Be sure that brake pads return...After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. First determine if the wheel is released. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the rim when the brake is necessary...
... move away from the rim equally when the brake is centered. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 33 loosen the nut on either side. Be sure that brake pads return...After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. First determine if the wheel is released. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the rim when the brake is necessary...