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CONTENTS
GENERAL WARNING ....................................................................................................................p. 3
A special note to parents ............................................................................................................p. 3
1. First
A. Bike Fit .......................................................................................................................... P. 4
B. Safety First ..................................................................................................................... P. 4
C. Mechanical Safety Check ............................................................................................... P. 4
D. First Ride ........................................................................................................................ P. 6
2. safety
A. The Basics ..................................................................................................................... P. 7
B. Riding Safety .................................................................................................................. P. 8
C. Off Road Safety .............................................................................................................. P. 8
D. Wet Weather Riding ........................................................................................................ P. 9
E. Night Riding ................................................................................................................... P. 9
F. Extreme, Downhill, Stunt, Or Competition Riding ........................................................... P. 10
G. Changing Components Or Adding Accessories .............................................................. P. 11
3. Fit
A. Standover Height .......................................................................................................... P. 12
B. Saddle Position............................................................................................................. P. 12
C. Handlebar Height And Angle ......................................................................................... P. 14
D. Control Position Adjustments ........................................................................................ P. 15
E. Brake Reach................................................................................................................. P. 15
4. Technical Information
A. Wheels
........................................................................................................................ P. 16
1. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices .............................................................. P. 17
2. Wheels with Cam Action Systems .......................................................................... P. 18
3. Removing and Installing Wheels .............................................................................. P. 18
B. Seat Post Cam Action Clamp ........................................................................................p. 22
C. Brakes ........................................................................................................................p. 22
D. Shifting Gears ..............................................................................................................p. 24
E. Pedals ........................................................................................................................p. 27
F. Bicycle Suspension.......................................................................................................p. 28
G. Tires and Tubes ............................................................................................................p. 28
5. service
A. Service Intervals...........................................................................................................p. 30
B. If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact ................................................................................p. 32
Appendix A: Intended Use ........................................................................................................p. 33
Appendix B: Lifespan of your bike and its components ............................................................p. 36
Appendix C: Coaster Brakes ....................................................................................................p. 39
Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications .............................................................................p. 39
Appendix E: Teaching Your Child the Rules ..............................................................................p. 40
Appendix F: Bicycling In Traffic ................................................................................................p. 41
Appendix G: Training Wheel & Accessory Installation ................................................................p. 42
