DAHON - 2010, Owner'S Manual

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Contents
First ................................................................................... 4
Bike Fit ......................................................................................4
Safety First ................................................................................4
This Manual ...............................................................................4
Safety ................................................................................ 5
The Basics .................................................................................5
Riding Safety .............................................................................5
Wet Weather Riding ..................................................................5
Night Riding ...............................................................................6
Fit ...................................................................................... 7
Saddle Position .........................................................................7
Handlebar Height and Angle .....................................................7
Tech .................................................................................. 8
Wheels ......................................................................................8
Installing A Quick Release Front Wheel ................................8
Installing A Quick Release Rear Wheel .................................8
Brakes: Rim Brakes & Disc Brakes ...........................................9
Brake Controls and Features ................................................9
How Brakes Work ..................................................................9
Shifting Gears ..........................................................................10
How a Derailleur Drive Train Works ....................................10
Shifting Gears ......................................................................10
Shifting the Rear Derailleur .................................................10
Shifting the Front Derailleur .................................................10
What Gear Should I Be In? .................................................11
How an Internal Gear Hub Drive Train Works ......................... 11
Shifting Internal Hub Gears .................................................11
What Gear Should I Be In? .................................................11
Chains .....................................................................................12
Pedals .....................................................................................12
Transporting Your Bike ............................................................13
Service ............................................................................ 14
Service Intervals ......................................................................14
Break-in Period ....................................................................14
After Every Long Hard Ride ................................................14
After Every Long Hard Ride or After 10 to 20 Hours of Riding .14
Warranty ......................................................................... 16
Torque Values ................................................................ 17
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