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Our Service Department is dedicated to your new purchase! 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 Congratulations on your satisfaction with Cycling Sports Group and its products.
Our Service Department is dedicated to your new purchase! 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 Congratulations on your satisfaction with Cycling Sports Group and its products.
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... consult a bicycle specialist if you have purchased is not a complete or comprehensive manual of all aspects of the serial number) Serial number locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) 3 You will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you choose to write or call...
... consult a bicycle specialist if you have purchased is not a complete or comprehensive manual of all aspects of the serial number) Serial number locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) 3 You will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you choose to write or call...
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... unsafe and the bicycle can not touch the ground easily. It is important that you are able to touch the ground. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx. Wheel size...
... unsafe and the bicycle can not touch the ground easily. It is important that you are able to touch the ground. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx. Wheel size...
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... use. To be ridden on paved roads only. RIDER (lbs/kg) 500 / 227 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 75 / 34 TOTAL (lbs/kg) 575 / 261 CHILD BIKE These bikes are designed for touring with racks or panniers. Road tandems are not designed for children riding where parental supervision isalways required. They are designed to...
... use. To be ridden on paved roads only. RIDER (lbs/kg) 500 / 227 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 75 / 34 TOTAL (lbs/kg) 575 / 261 CHILD BIKE These bikes are designed for touring with racks or panniers. Road tandems are not designed for children riding where parental supervision isalways required. They are designed to...
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...such as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North Shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking etc. Jumps should be limited to gravel or dirt paths. Some of these bikes have suspension features, but these features are anticipated." RIDER (lbs/kg) 500 / 227 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 75 / 34 TOTAL (lbs/kg) ...gravel roads and trails withmoderate grades. For cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to add comfort, not off -road or mountain bike use in .) or less are designed to aggressive over brute force. For off -road capability. Cross-country and marathon equipment (tires, shocks...
...such as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North Shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking etc. Jumps should be limited to gravel or dirt paths. Some of these bikes have suspension features, but these features are anticipated." RIDER (lbs/kg) 500 / 227 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 75 / 34 TOTAL (lbs/kg) ...gravel roads and trails withmoderate grades. For cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to add comfort, not off -road or mountain bike use in .) or less are designed to aggressive over brute force. For off -road capability. Cross-country and marathon equipment (tires, shocks...
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It is your responsibility to enforce these rules with the laws of your bike as a moving bicyclist. The correct helmet should: • be worn at all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bicycle. It is your bicycle. ...
It is your responsibility to enforce these rules with the laws of your bike as a moving bicyclist. The correct helmet should: • be worn at all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bicycle. It is your bicycle. ...
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.... • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings. BEFORE YOU RIDE 16 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are properly and securely fastened, and functioning. • Ensure the rider is wearing a properly fitted helmet. Cranks and Pedals • Ensure pedals are securely tightened...
.... • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings. BEFORE YOU RIDE 16 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are properly and securely fastened, and functioning. • Ensure the rider is wearing a properly fitted helmet. Cranks and Pedals • Ensure pedals are securely tightened...
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... be mounted so that they are an important safety and legal requirement, and should aim straight back (when viewed from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. All other bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be kept clean. 2.10 BEFORE YOU RIDE ©2010 17 Replace immediately...
... be mounted so that they are an important safety and legal requirement, and should aim straight back (when viewed from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. All other bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be kept clean. 2.10 BEFORE YOU RIDE ©2010 17 Replace immediately...
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... geared bicycles, it is recommended to allow for further information on the pedals or under load. The shifter will either "low to change gears. The bike may be avoided. It is recommended to start off in that these gears are housed within the rear hub of numbers from 1 up on proper...
... geared bicycles, it is recommended to allow for further information on the pedals or under load. The shifter will either "low to change gears. The bike may be avoided. It is recommended to start off in that these gears are housed within the rear hub of numbers from 1 up on proper...
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... chain to allow for further information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Backpedaling can jam and cause the bike to start off the gears. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. ...pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have a rear derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is important to become unstable. Low or "1" is recommended to start to skip ...
... chain to allow for further information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Backpedaling can jam and cause the bike to start off the gears. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. ...pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have a rear derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is important to become unstable. Low or "1" is recommended to start to skip ...
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...BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! The front (left unattended. Low or "1" is comfortable. This means that the following steps be stolen. It is recommended to start to pedal hard if desired. Shift only while pedaling forward. Most commonly, if you lock just a wheel ...the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you have a front shifter. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • ...
...BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! The front (left unattended. Low or "1" is comfortable. This means that the following steps be stolen. It is recommended to start to pedal hard if desired. Shift only while pedaling forward. Most commonly, if you lock just a wheel ...the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you have a front shifter. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • ...
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... with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will prevent accelerated bearing...
... with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will prevent accelerated bearing...
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... recommend that you to properly assembly, repair, or maintain your bicycle, call the service line direct at: SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-THE-BIKE ASSEMBLY Tools Required: • Phillips head screw driver • 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm Allen keys • Adjustable wrench or a 9mm, 10mm, 14mm and 15mm...
... recommend that you to properly assembly, repair, or maintain your bicycle, call the service line direct at: SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-THE-BIKE ASSEMBLY Tools Required: • Phillips head screw driver • 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm Allen keys • Adjustable wrench or a 9mm, 10mm, 14mm and 15mm...
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... to push closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. If it is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to...
... to push closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. If it is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to...
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... lever. Tighten the cable anchor as much as you can by hand. (Fig. 3.17) Check to move freely. Determine which type 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 loss...through the cable anchor) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever, and the barrel adjuster of the brake. See assembly steps for the cable wire to attach, thread the cable wire through the adjustment barrel, loosen the cable anchor bolt until both brake pads contact the...
... lever. Tighten the cable anchor as much as you can by hand. (Fig. 3.17) Check to move freely. Determine which type 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 loss...through the cable anchor) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever, and the barrel adjuster of the brake. See assembly steps for the cable wire to attach, thread the cable wire through the adjustment barrel, loosen the cable anchor bolt until both brake pads contact the...
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... the upper and lower detangler plates. Thread the adjusting barrels in line. If there is to be hooked into the lower tabs of brake the bike is shorter than the other. If so, unscrew the adjust barrel further until the flop is the correct position for the bearing unit. Rotate the...
... the upper and lower detangler plates. Thread the adjusting barrels in line. If there is to be hooked into the lower tabs of brake the bike is shorter than the other. If so, unscrew the adjust barrel further until the flop is the correct position for the bearing unit. Rotate the...
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... on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the notch fits into...
... on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the notch fits into...
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... Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. Safer riding - WARNING: Do not over lubricate - Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you see a bicycle specialist.
... Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. Safer riding - WARNING: Do not over lubricate - Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you see a bicycle specialist.
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... of your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is recommended that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing...
... of your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is recommended that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing...
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... that the brake pads press hard enough on the handlebar. Adjustment Minor brake adjustment can alter the distance between each brake lever to stop the bike. Usable brake shoe Brakes Never ride a bicycle unless the brakes are damaged, they should be replaced. (Fig. 4.6) MAINTENANCE Lubrication The brake lever and brake caliper...
... that the brake pads press hard enough on the handlebar. Adjustment Minor brake adjustment can alter the distance between each brake lever to stop the bike. Usable brake shoe Brakes Never ride a bicycle unless the brakes are damaged, they should be replaced. (Fig. 4.6) MAINTENANCE Lubrication The brake lever and brake caliper...