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Page 1: ...K SINGLE SPEED OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...e and keep it for reference AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS This Manual contains important safety information For your child s safety it is your responsibility to review this information with your child and make sure that your child understands all warnings cautions instructions and safety topics We recommend that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this Manual with younger ri...

Page 4: ...sume the responsibility for that risk so you need to know and to practice the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury This Manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices The combinatio...

Page 5: ... G Downhill Stunt or Competition Biking p 9 H Changing Components or Adding Accessories p 10 3 Fit A Standover Height p 11 B Saddle Position p 11 C Handlebar Height And Angle p 12 D Control Position Adjustments p 13 E Brake Reach p 13 4 Tech A Brakes p 13 B Wheels p 16 C Pedals p 18 D Bicycle Suspension p 19 E Tires and Tubes p 20 5 Service p 21 Appendix A Teaching Your Child The Rules p 24 Append...

Page 6: ...ear an approved helmet when riding your bike and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care of your helmet 2 Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment See Section 2 It s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws 3 If your bike has wheel quick releases do you know how...

Page 7: ...Releases If your bike has front wheel rear wheel or seat post quick releases make sure they are properly adjusted and in the locked position See Section Appendix B Handlebar and saddle alignment Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can t twist them out of alignment See Section 3 B and 3 C If not align and tighten them H...

Page 8: ...g of bicycles riding on sidewalks laws regulating bike path and trail use and so on Observe helmet laws and special bicycle traffic laws It s your responsibility to the suspension responds to brake application and rider weight shifts See paragraph B 5 above and Section 4 F Check out the handling and response of the bike and check the comfort If you have any questions or if you feel anything about ...

Page 9: ... secured in a correctly mounted child carrier or a child carrying trailer 10 Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle 11 Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle 12 Don t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road 13 ...

Page 10: ...reaks 3 Don t ride alone in remote areas Even when riding with others make sure that someone knows where you re going and when you expect to be back 4 Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off road and respect private property 5 You may be sharing the trail with others hikers equestrians other cyclists Respect their rights 6 Yield right of way to pedestrians and anima...

Page 11: ...t moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists pedestrians and other traffic Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light 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 F Bicycling in Traffic Be pr...

Page 12: ... Ultimately avoiding injury is your responsibility your responsibility your H Changing Components or Adding Accessories There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort performance and appearance of your bicycle However if you change components or add accessories you do so at your own risk The bicycle s manufacturer may not have tested that component or accessory for comp...

Page 13: ...f clearance WARNING If you plan to use your bike for jumping or stunt riding read Section 2 G again B Saddle position Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle If the saddle position is not comfortable for you see your dealer who has the tools and skill to change it The saddle can be adjusted in three directions 1 Up and down 2 F...

Page 14: ...absolutely sure which type of stem your bike has ask your dealer If your bike has a threadless stem your dealer may be able to change handlebar height by moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem or vice versa Otherwise you ll have to get a stem of different length or rise Consult your dealer Do not attempt to do this yourself as it requires special knowledge If your b...

Page 15: ...ave your dealer check your work before you ride the bike If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual talk to your dealer A Brakes Your bicycle is equipped either with a coaster brake described in paragraph 1 below or with hand brakes described in paragraph 2 below Be sure that you understand how your bicycle s brakes work before you tak...

Page 16: ...part of the bicycle s rear wheel hub The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks see fig 5 Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position with the front pedal in about the 4 o clock position and apply downward foot pressure on the pedal that is to the rear About 1 8 turn rotation will activate the brake The more downward pressure you apply the more braking for...

Page 17: ...pecial knowledge and skill Do not attempt to adjust the front brake of a bicycle equipped with a Brake Rotor Take the bicycle to a dealer for service and adjustment of the brakes A rotor may also decrease the clearance between the front wheel and the pedals when the wheel is turned backwards 3 Braking technique Brakes are designed to control your speed not just to stop the bike Maximum braking for...

Page 18: ...der heavy braking with hand brakes around the front wheel hub which could send you flying over the handlebars A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pressure So as you apply brakes and your weight shifts forward you need to shift your body toward the rear of the bike to transfer weight back on to the rea...

Page 19: ... 4 Removing a Bolt On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake a Open the rear brake shoes see Section 4 A 2 a above b If the wheel is equipped with chain tension adjusters fig 14 loosen the nuts on the adjusters by turning both counterclockwise with a correctly sized open end or adjustable wrench an equal number of turns This allows you to move the wheel as required by step 4 below c With a correctly sized soc...

Page 20: ...inside pedal up and the outside pedal down when turning WARNING Toe Overlap could cause you to lose control and fall If you have toe overlap exercise extra care when turning A brake rotor see Section 4 A 2 b may also decrease the clearance between the front wheel and the pedal when the wheel is turned backwards 2 Some higher performance bicycles come equipped with pedals that have abrasive and pot...

Page 21: ...structions see your dealer or contact the manufacturer WARNING Failure to maintain check and properly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction which may cause you to lose control and fall If your bike has suspension the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of injury For example when braking the front of a suspended bike dips You could lose control and f...

Page 22: ...in or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but also produces the harshest ride High pressures work best on smooth dry pavement 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 su...

Page 23: ...ntrol and fall Replace a patched tube as soon as possible 5 Service WARNING Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex and the pace of innovation is increasing It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and or maintain your bicycle In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury it is criti...

Page 24: ...time you work on something and before you ride the bike just to make sure that you did everything correctly Since that will require the time of a mechanic there may be a modest charge for this service A Service Intervals Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner and requires no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual The following are examples...

Page 25: ...do and to the treatment to which you subject the bicycle The bicycle s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever It only means that the bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty 5 As required If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check Section 1 C don t ride the bike Have your dealer check the brakes 6 Every 25 hard off road t...

Page 26: ...child can t use the driveway as a launching pad But the most important thing you can do is teach your child about driveway safety Take your child outside to the driveway and have him her practice the following steps 1 Stop before entering the street 2 Look left right and left again for traffic 3 If there s no traffic proceed into the roadway b Running the Stop Sign Car bike crashes can happen when...

Page 27: ...hould keep your youngster from riding at dawn dusk or at night It requires special skills and equipment Few children have either Secondly make sure your child understands that if he she gets caught out at dusk or after dark on a bike the thing to do is to call you for a ride home One suggestion is to tape a phone number and money to the bike so that in an emergency the child will be able to call h...

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Page 30: ...l safely in the dropouts a Adjusting the quick release mechanism The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut by way of the skewer against the other dropout The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from r...

Page 31: ...rake s control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper See also Section 4 A 1 Move the quick release lever so that it curves away from the wheel fig 20b This is the OPEN position 2 With the steering fork facing forward insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top of the slots which are at the tips of the fork blades the fork dropouts The quic...

Page 32: ...nserting the disk into the caliper Never activate a disk brake s control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper 1 Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position 2 Pull the derailleur body back with your right hand 3 Move the quick release lever to the OPEN position see fig 20a b The lever should be on the side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets 4 ...

Page 33: ...ease looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other the quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post see fig 19 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 appl...

Page 34: ...te the bicycle was sold fully assembled and adjusted by an authorized Raleigh America Inc dealer within the United States of America Sales where the bicycle was delivered in a carton to the end user e g mail order or Internet sales void the warranty This warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to 1 Accidents alteration abuse neglect 2 Materials fatigue normal wear and tear 3 Improper asse...

Page 35: ...Protect your bike for 10 years Extend your free 6 month NBR registration to 10 years for just 10 00 You ll receive a BONUS Lost Found Key Tag at no charge This special offer is available only by calling 1 800 226 6648 To order Please call today and have your credit card ready For more information go to www NationalBikeRegistry com The National Bike Registry is an official licensee of the National ...

Page 36: ...on s recommendation Sales person s recommendation Diamondback s Reputation Diamondback s Reputation Other Other Other brands considered 00 First Name Middle Initital Last Name Gender Male Female Male Female Daytime phone Evening phone Marital status Married Single Married Single Street Address Street Apt No City Date of birth Month Day Year Email Address State Zip Code Country Della Cruz 24 Jr Vip...

Page 37: ...computer please register your bike online at www diamondback com If you do not have computer access please complete registration card on back fold and insert into envelope and mail to MARKETING SERVICES 6004 S 190th Street Suite 101 Kent WA 98032 ...

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