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Mountain Tandems

CONDITION 2

Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads

and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not

lose ground contact.

INTENDED The challenges of mountain biking are obvious. The

added challenges of tandem riding mean that you should limit off-

road tandem riding to easy-moderate terrain.

NOT INTENDED For very aggressive mountain bike riding. Mountain tandems

are most definitely NOT for Downhill, Freeriding, North Shore. Choose terrain

with the abilities of both the Tandem’s captain and stoker in mind.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT

Rider (lb/kg)

Luggage (lb/kg)

Total (lb/kg)

500 / 227

75 / 34

575 / 261

Cyclo-cross

CONDITION 2

Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads

and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not

lose ground contact.

INTENDED For cyclo-cross riding, training and racing. Cyclo-

cross involves riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces including

dirt or mud surfaces. Cyclo-cross bikes also work well for all

weather rough road riding and commuting.

NOT INTENDED For off road or mountain bike use, or jumping. Cyclo-cross

riders and racers dismount before reaching an obstacle, carry their bike over

the obstacle and then remount. Cyclo-cross bikes are not intended for mountain

bike use. The relatively large road bike size wheels are faster than the smaller

mountain bike wheels, but not as strong.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT

Rider (lb/kg)

Luggage (lb/kg)

Total (lb/kg)

300 / 136

30 / 13.6

330 / 150

Road Tandems

CONDITION 1

Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do

not lose ground contact.

INTENDED Are designed to be ridden on paved roads only. They

are not designed for mountain biking or off-road use.

NOT INTENDED Road tandem should not be taken off-road or

used as a mountain tandem.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT

Rider (lb/kg)

Luggage (lb/kg)

Total (lb/kg)

500 / 227

75 / 34

575 / 261

Summary of Contents for Bicycle

Page 1: ...Owner s Instruction Manual Bicycle Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...7 This manual meets EN Standards 14764 14766 and 14781 IMPORTANT This manual contains important safety performance and service information Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle and keep it for reference Additional safety performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you...

Page 3: ...f the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or is an alert against unsafe practices The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty Many of the Warnings and Cautions ...

Page 4: ...your dealer to exchange it before you ride it 2 Is the saddle at the right height To check see Section 3 B If you adjust your saddle height follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in Section 3 B 3 Are saddle and seat post securely clamped A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any direction See Section 3 B 4 Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you If not se...

Page 5: ... control and fall Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks up C Mechanical Safety Check Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride Nuts bolts screws other fasteners Because manufacturers use a wide variety of fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials often differing by model and component the correct tightening force or torque cannot be gener...

Page 6: ...stunts wheelies or jumps If you intend to do stunts wheelies jumps or go racing with your bike despite our advice not to read Section 2 F 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 If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals practice getting in and out of the pedals See paragraph B 4 above ...

Page 7: ...arrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors 13 Don t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road 14 Observe and yield the right of way 15 Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 16 If possible avoid...

Page 8: ...r height straddle the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which you ll be riding and bounce vigorously on your heels While riding at dawn at dusk or at night Ride slowly Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast moving traffic Avoid road hazards If possible ride on familiar routes If riding in traffic Be predictable Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements Be alert Ride de...

Page 9: ...e bolt causing you to lose control and fall Note If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post the suspension mechanism may require periodic service or maintenance Ask your dealer for recommended service intervals for your suspension seat post If your crotch touches the frame the bike is too big for you Don t even ride the bike around the block A bike which you ride only on paved surface...

Page 10: ...hing in this section of the Manual talk to your dealer See also Appendix A B C and D Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort To find your best saddle position make only one adjustment at a time WARNING After any saddle adjustment be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly seated and tightened before riding A loose saddle clamp or seat ...

Page 11: ...ed wheel must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts 1 Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device to A Wheels Bicycle wheels are designed to be removable for easier transportation and for repair of a tire puncture In most cases the wheel axles are inserted into slots called dropouts in the fork and frame but some suspension ...

Page 12: ...k a With a cam action system move the cam lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position fig 8a b The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly secured Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your front wheel Secondary retention devices fall into two basic categories a T...

Page 13: ...center cam action to firmly clamp the seat post see fig 8a curved toward the wheel To apply enough clamping force you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand b With a through bolt or bolt on system tighten the fasteners to the torque specifications in Appendix D or the hub manufacturer s instructions NO...

Page 14: ... not just to stop WARNING Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall Therefore 1 Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp your seat post 2 Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your seat post 3 Before you ride the bike first check that the seat post is securely clamped Adju...

Page 15: ...front combination is for the greatest speed It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence Instead find the starting gear which is right for your level of ability a gear which is hard enough for quick acceleration the bike Maximum braking force for each wheel occurs at the point just before the wheel locks up stops rotating and starts to skid Once the tire skids you actually lose most of your stop...

Page 16: ... can only be acquired with practice Until it becomes a reflex action the technique requires concentration which can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall Practice the use of toeclips and straps where there are no obstacles hazards or traffic Keep the straps loose and don t tighten them until your technique and confidence in getting in and out of the pedals warrants it Neve...

Page 17: ...s into a mating spring loaded fixture on the pedal They only engage or disengage with a very specific motion which must be practiced until it becomes instinctive Clipless pedals require shoes and cleats which are compatible with the make and model pedal being used Many clipless pedals are designed to allow the rider to adjust the amount of force needed to engage or disengage the foot Follow the pe...

Page 18: ...if Very low pressures at the bottom of the recommended pressure range give the best performance on smooth slick terrain such as hard packed clay and on deep loose surfaces such as deep dry sand Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding su...

Page 19: ...n the bike and lightly lubricate the chain s rollers with a good quality bicycle chain lubricant Wipe off excess lubricant with a lint free cloth Lubrication is a function of climate Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area 4 After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike f...

Page 20: ...38 Appendix A Intended use of your bicycle WARNING Understand your bike and its intended use Choosing the wrong bicycle for your purpose can be hazardous Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes Your retailer can help you pick the right tool for the job and help you understand its limitations There are many types of bicycles and many variations w...

Page 21: ...s are 1 more heavy duty than cross country bikes but less heavy duty than Freeride bikes 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 suspension travel and use components that fit the intermediate intended use 5 cover a...

Page 22: ...yclo cross riding training and racing Cyclo cross involves riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces including dirt or mud surfaces Cyclo cross bikes also work well for all weather rough road riding and commuting NOT INTENDED For off road or mountain bike use or jumping Cyclo cross riders and racers dismount before reaching an obstacle carry their bike over the obstacle and then remount Cyclo cr...

Page 23: ...tility of metals and the lack of ductility of carbon fiber means that in a crash scenario you can expect some bending or bucking in the metal but none in the carbon Below some load the carbon Appendix B The lifespan of your bike and its components 1 Nothing Lasts Forever Including Your Bike When the useful life of your bike or its components is over continued use is hazardous Every bicycle and its...

Page 24: ...to a part caused by repeated loading To cause fatigue damage the load the part receives must be great enough A crude often used example is bending a paper clip back and forth repeated loading until it breaks This simple definition will help you understand that fatigue has nothing to do with time or age A bicycle in a garage does not fatigue Fatigue happens only through use So what kind of damage a...

Page 25: ...sites with the best strength to weight ratios are made of carbon fiber in a matrix of epoxy plastic The epoxy matrix bonds the carbon fibers together transfers load to other fibers and provides a smooth outer surface The carbon fibers are the skeleton that carries the load Why Are Composites Used Unlike metals which have uniform properties in all directions engineers call this isotropic carbon fib...

Page 26: ...brake systems 2 Adjusting your coaster brake Coaster brake service and adjustment requires special tools and special knowledge Do not attempt to disassemble or service your coaster brake Take the bicycle to your dealer for coaster brake service Appendix D Fastener Torque Specifications Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety Always tighten fasteners to the ...

Page 27: ...Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied limited warranty lasts therefore the above limitation and exclusions may not apply to you THE CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR SOLE...

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