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Part 2
Table of Contents
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Section C.
Mountain Bike Riding . . . . . . 125
Off-Road Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Bike Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Freeriding & Downhill riding . . . . 126-127
Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Jumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Stay In Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Downhill and Lift-Serviced Riding . . . . 128
Section D.
Inspect for Safety . . . . . . . 129
Understanding Metals . . . . . . . 130-136
Understanding
Composites(Carbon Fiber) . . . . . 137-140
Understanding Components . . . . 141-144
Bicycle Lifespan. . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Useful Life of
Light-weight Frames . . . . . . . . . . 144
Section E.
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 145
Importance of a
Maintenance Routine. . . . . . . . . . 145
Basics of a Good
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 146
Cleaning Your Bike . . . . . . . . . . 149
Tightening Torques . . . . . . . . . . 150
Bicycle Repair/
Workstands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Section F. . . . . . . . . . . 152
Water Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Carbon Bikes/
Temperature Extremes . . . . . . . . . 152
Riding Through Water . . . . . . . . . 153
Shifting Gears
While Pedaling . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Bicycle Car Racks . . . . . . . . . 154-156
Using Bicycle Trainers . . . . . . . . . 157
Applying Frame Protection . . . . . 158-160
Limited Warranty . . . . . 216--218
