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WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL.

Even if you’ve been riding a bike all your life, you probably need to update your cycling knowledge. Bicycles
recently have gone through some pretty dramatic changes in their technology, which affects their performance.
This manual will help you get the best from your new bike. It’s important to understand your new bike, its features
and its operation.

YOUR BIKE.

1. 

Frame

2. 

Fork

3. 

Tyre

4. 

Rim

5. 

Spoke

6. 

Hub

7. 

Crank

8. 

Chain

9. 

Pedal

10. 

Handlebar stem

11. 

Handlebar

12. 

Seat post

13. 

Saddle

14. 

Brake

15. 

Seat binder

16. 

Brake lever

INDEX

Summary of Contents for HALFWAY 2001

Page 1: ...s 4 4 Quick releases 4 5 Handlebar and saddle alignment 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 Riding safety and responsibility 5 1 Before you start a ride 6 How things work 6 1 Brake 6 2 Wheels...

Page 2: ...ty dramatic changes in their technology which affects their performance This manual will help you get the best from your new bike It s important to understand your new bike its features and its operat...

Page 3: ...sen the frame release Step 4 Fold the frame Step 5 Pedal folding turn to the backside of the pedal then you can fold it by rotating the switch 90 degrees Step 6 Place the bike inside the travel bag Re...

Page 4: ...e almost straight If not your saddle height needs adjusting To adjust the saddle height loosen the seat post fixing bolt see Section 6 4 for details and move the seat post up or down as required Then...

Page 5: ...oth directions without the brake cables catching or binding on anything It is essential to thoroughly check that your bars and stem are tight and cannot be moved after you have made any adjustments 3...

Page 6: ...bstruct a reflector or light While riding at dusk or at night Ride slowly Avoid areas of heavy traffic dark areas and roads with speed limits over 35 mph Avoid road hazards If possible ride on routes...

Page 7: ...n the tyre tread or side wall Replace damaged tyres before riding Spin each wheel If a wheel wobbles side to side get the wheel trued before riding see Section 6 2 for details 4 3 Brakes Check to see...

Page 8: ...ront of you or turning onto the road Parked cars opening doors in front of you Pedestrians stepping out Pot holes drains railway tracks and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve Never carr...

Page 9: ...10 Nm 3 Replace the plastic cap c Removing a Mono Blade rear wheel Adjust the chain to a loose position refer to Section Chain tension adjustment Open up the rear brake shoes refer to Section Brake 1...

Page 10: ...tion the saddle or seat post may ram into the carrier so please make sure to adjust the carrier to the appropriate position not too much forward see section 6 6 The saddle won t move when the seat pos...

Page 11: ...en Bolt B the top plate can be moved on the beam tighten the bolt after adjusting it to a proper position 3 You can use a 5 mm Allen Key to loosen Bolt A then you can remove the carrier How to take fu...

Page 12: ...he wedge in place and tighten the black knob well NOTICE Make sure the handlebar stem has been fixed well before cycling 6 8 Correct tyre pressure This kind of tyre can take air pressure to a maximum...

Page 13: ...loosen the fixing bolt B on the front brake The fixation process is similar Follow the same procedure but in reversed order How to remove fix the rear fender Step 1 There are three fixing screws for t...

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