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First 

First ride

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 “Saddle position” on page 19 

and “Handlebar height and angle” on 

page 21. 

Handlebar ends and grips

 

Make sure the handlebar grips are 

secure and in good condition. If not, have 

your dealer replace them. Make sure 

the handlebar ends and extensions are 

plugged. If not, have your dealer plug 

them before you ride. If the handlebars 

have bar end extensions, make sure 

they are clamped tight enough so you 

can’t twist them.

Loose or damaged handlebar grips or 

extensions can cause you to lose control 

and fall. Unplugged handlebars or exten-

sions can cut you and cause serious 

injury in an otherwise minor accident.

VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: 

Please also read and become thoroughly 

familiar with the important information 

on the lifespan of your bicycle and its 

components on page 64.

First ride

When you buckle on your helmet and 

go for your first familiarization ride on your 

new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled 

environment, away from cars, other cyclists, 

obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become 

familiar with the controls, features and per

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formance of your new bike.

Familiarize yourself with the braking 

action of the bike (see “Brakes” on page 

30). Test the brakes at slow speed, put

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ting your weight toward the rear and gen

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tly applying the brakes, rear brake first. 

Sudden or excessive application of the 

front brake could pitch you over the han-

dlebars. Applying brakes too hard can lock 

up a wheel, which could cause you to lose 

control and fall. Skidding is an example of 

what can happen when a wheel locks up.

If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless 

pedals, practice getting in and out of the 

pedals. See the paragraph about toeclips 

on page 5 and the paragraph about 

clipless pedals on page 37.

If your bike has suspension, familiarize 

yourself with how the suspension responds 

to brake application and rider weight shifts. 

See the paragraph about suspension on 

page 5 and “Bicycle suspension” on 

page 37.

Practice shifting the gears (see “Shift-

ing gears” on page 33). Remember to 

never move the shifter while pedaling back

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ward, nor pedal backwards immediately 

after having moved the shifter. This could 

jam the chain and cause serious damage 

to the bicycle.

Check out the handling and response of 

the bike; and check the comfort. 

If you have any questions, or if you feel 

anything about the bike is not as it should be, 

consult your dealer before you ride again.

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Page 2: ...may also be available Make sure that your dealer has given you all the manufactur ers literature that was included with your bicycle or accessories In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer always follow the component manufacturer s instructions If you have any questions or do not understand something take responsibility for ...

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Page 4: ...akes 6 Wheel retention system 6 Seatpost 6 Handlebar and saddle alignment 7 Handlebar ends and grips 7 First ride 7 Section 2 Safety 8 The basics 8 Riding safety 9 Off road safety 10 Off road respect 10 Off road electric bicycles 11 Electric bike safety 11 Wet weather riding 11 Night riding 11 Vehicle racks 13 Extreme stunt or competition riding 13 Changing components adding accessories 14 After a...

Page 5: ...ront Wheel Secondary Retention Devices 25 Wheels with cam action systems 25 Removing and Installing wheels 26 Seatpost cam action clamp 29 Adjusting the seatpost cam action mechanism 30 Brakes 30 Brake controls and features 32 How brakes work 33 Shifting gears 33 How a derailleur drivetrain works 34 How an internal gear hub drivetrain works 35 Pedals 36 Bicycle suspension 37 Tires and tubes 39 Tir...

Page 6: ... 48 Range 49 Hills 49 Weather conditions 49 Riding an off road electric bicycle 50 Riding a high speed electric bicycle 50 Riding a center drive bike 50 Electric bike care 51 Electric bike service 52 Section 6 Service 54 Service intervals 55 If your bicycle sustains an impact 57 Appx A Intended use of your electric bicycle 58 High Performance Road 59 Condition 1 59 General Purpose Riding 59 Condit...

Page 7: ...65 Understanding components 68 Appx C Fastener Torque Specifications 70 Headset Handlebar Seat area 70 Crankset Bottom Bracket Pedal area 70 Derailleur Shift lever area 70 Rack area 71 Wheel area 71 Brakes 71 Appx D High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger 72 Charging a battery 72 After charging 72 Charge indicator LED 72 Troubleshooting 73 ...

Page 8: ...otentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or is an alert against unsafe practices The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which if not avoided cou...

Page 9: ...ling As a parent you should read this manual as well as review its warnings and the bicycle s functions and operating procedures with your child before letting your child ride the bicycle Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when rid ing but also make sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicycling only and must be removed when not riding A helm...

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Page 11: ...e 19 Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any direction See Saddle position on page 19 Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you If not see Handlebar height and angle on page 21 Can you comfortably operate the brakes If not you may be able to adjust their angle and reach See Control position adjustments on page 22 and ...

Page 12: ...el and component the correct tighten ing force or torque cannot be generalized To make sure that the many fasteners on your bicycle are correctly tightened refer to Fastener Torque Specifications on page 70 of this manual or to the torque speci fications in the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the component in question Correctly tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench...

Page 13: ...wear indicator marking is not visible at any point on the wheel rim Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear Ask your dealer about wheel rim wear Some wheel rims have a rim wear indi cator which becomes visible as the rim s braking surface wears Avisible rim wear indicator on the side of the wheel rim is an indication that the wheel rim has reached its maximum usable life Riding a wheel that is at t...

Page 14: ...nt away from cars other cyclists obstacles or other hazards Ride to become familiar with the controls features and per formance of your new bike Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike see Brakes on page 30 Test the brakes at slow speed put ting your weight toward the rear and gen tly applying the brakes rear brake first Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pit...

Page 15: ...r a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death Be sure to read the Electric Bikes sec tion on page 42 for important safety information related to electric bikes Always do the Mechanical Safety Check Mechanical safety check on page 5 before you get on a bike Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle brakes Brakes on page 30 pedals Pedals on page 36 shifting Shifting gea...

Page 16: ...cycle ride Ride in designated bike lanes on desig nated bike paths or as close to the edge of the road as possible in the direction of traffic flow or as directed by local gov erning laws Stop at stop signs and traffic lights slow down and look both ways at street intersections Remember that a bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle so be prepared to yield even if you have the rig...

Page 17: ...others make sure that someone knows where you re going and when you expect to be back Always take along some kind of identifi cation so that people know who you are in case of an accident and take along some cash for food a cool drink or an emergency phone call Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals Ride in a way that does not frighten or endanger them and give them enough room so that thei...

Page 18: ...road is dra matically reduced and your tires don t grip nearly as well This makes it harder to con trol speed and easier to lose control To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under nor mal dry conditions See also Brakes on page 30 Wet weather may lessen the grip of the rider s feet on t...

Page 19: ...ity check and be sure you com ply with all local laws about night riding and take the following strongly recommended additional precautions Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility Wear light colored reflective clothing and accessories such as a reflective vest reflective arm and leg bands reflec t...

Page 20: ...led on a bicycle that is mounted on a vehicle may be damaged by water intrusion suffer an impact to the battery housing or even fall off the bike and become a projectile Extreme stunt or competition riding Whether you call it Aggro Hucking Freeride North Shore Downhill Jump ing Stunt Riding Racing or something else if you engage in this sort of extreme aggressive riding you will get hurt and you v...

Page 21: ...fety pads and other safety gear Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty Take your bicycle to your dealer if any thing breaks or bends Do not ride your bicycle when any part is damaged If you ride downhill at speed do stunt riding or ride in competition know the lim its of your skill and ...

Page 22: ...understand and comply with the drive system user manual Do not disassemble or attempt to service components unless explicitly allowed by the manufacturer Check the rechargeable battery If the rechargeable battery is no longer prop erly in its holder or shows any damage do not use your bike any longer at least not in assistance mode Switch off the motor and the battery separately if nec essary A da...

Page 23: ...of the front derailleur as a displaced front derailleur can throw off the chain thus suddenly interrupting the drive of the bike For more information see Shifting gears on page 33 Make sure the saddle is not out of align ment using the top tube or the bottom bracket shell as a reference If necessary open the clamp realign the saddle and re tighten the clamp For more information see Seatpost cam ac...

Page 24: ...of aluminum can break without previous warning They may not be repaired i e straightened as the immi nent risk of breakage will remain This applies in particular to the fork the han dlebars the stem the cranks the seat post and the pedals When in doubt it is always recommendable to have these components replaced as your safety comes first Ask your bicycle dealer for help ...

Page 25: ...ck for correct standover height straddle the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which you ll be riding and bounce vigorously on your heels If your crotch touches the frame the bike is too big for you Don t even ride the bike around the block A bike which you ride only on paved surfaces and never take off road should give you a minimum standover height clearance of two inches 5 cm A bike that ...

Page 26: ... your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal the saddle is too low Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this adjustment If you choose to make your own saddle height adjustment Loosen the seatpost clamp Raise or lower the seatpost in the seat tube Make sure the saddle is straight fore and aft Re tighten the seatpost clamp to the...

Page 27: ...eople prefer a horizontal saddle but some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little Your dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it If you choose to make your own saddle angle adjustment and you have a single bolt saddle clamp on your seatpost it is critical that you loosen the clamp bolt sufficiently to allow any ser rations on the mechanism to disengage before cha...

Page 28: ...ur pelvic area correctly can cause short term or long term injury to nerves and blood vessels or even impotence If your saddle causes you pain numb ness or other discomfort listen to your body and stop riding until you see your dealer about saddle adjustment or a dif ferent saddle Handlebar height and angle Your bike is equipped either with a threadless stem which clamps on to the outside of the s...

Page 29: ... move and fatigue Either mis take can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt causing you to lose control and fall Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions An insufficiently tightened stem clamp bolt handlebar clamp bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt may compro mise steering action which could cause you to lose control and fall Place the front wheel of the bic...

Page 30: ...Brake reach The shorter the brake lever reach the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes so that full braking power can be applied within available brake lever travel Brake lever travel insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control which may result in serious injury or death ...

Page 31: ... thru axle wheel mounting system If you have a mountain bike equipped with thru axle front or rear wheels make sure that your dealer has given you the manufacturer s instructions and follow those when installing or removing a thru axle wheel If you don t know what a thru axle is ask your dealer Wheels are secured in one of three ways 1 A hollow axle with a shaft skewer running through it which has...

Page 32: ...ice to reduce the risk of the wheel disengag ing from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly secured Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your front wheel Secondary retention devices fall into two basic categories 1 The clip on type is a part which the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or front fork 2 The integral type is molded cast or machined into the out...

Page 33: ...ler to check the adjustment every six months Do not use a cam and cup front wheel on any bicycle other than the one for which your dealer adjusted it Removing and Installing wheels If your bike is equipped with a hub brake such as a rear coaster brake front or rear drum band or roller brake or if it has an internal gear rear hub do not attempt to remove the wheel The removal and re installation of...

Page 34: ... clip on type secondary retention device engage it 3 If you have a traditional cam action mechanism holding the cam lever in the ADJUST position with your right hand tighten the tension adjusting nut with your left hand until it is finger tight against the fork dropout fig 4 1 If you have a cam and cup system the nut and cup fig 4 2 will have snapped into the recessed area of the fork dropouts and...

Page 35: ...ke has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to increase the clearance between the wheel rim and the brake pads see Brakes on page 30 fig 4 5 through fig 4 9 3 On a derailleur gear system pull the derailleur body back with your right hand 4 With a cam action mechanism move the quick release lever to the OPEN posi tion fig 4 2 With a through bolt or bolt on mechanism loosen the f...

Page 36: ...Then turn the tension adjusting nut counter clockwise one quarter turn and try tightening the lever again Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes consid erable force If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fin gers around the seat stay or chain stay for leverage the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand and the serrations on t...

Page 37: ...il everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp the seatpost safely If you can fully close the cam lever with out wrapping your fingers around the seatpost or a frame tube for leverage and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand the tension is insufficient Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again Brakes There are thr...

Page 38: ...brake lever force more gentle progressively increasing force until full force is achieved If your bike is equipped with a brake force modulator take extra care in becoming familiar with its performance characteristics Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use Be careful not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool See the brake manufacturer s instruc tions for operat...

Page 39: ...queeze the brake levers comfortably If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably consult your dealer before riding the bike The lever reach may be adjustable or you may need a different brake lever design Most rim brakes have some form of quick release mechanism to allow the brake pads to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled When the brake quick release is in the ...

Page 40: ...dy wants to continue at the speed at which it was going This causes a transfer of weight to the front wheel or under heavy braking around the front wheel hub which could send you flying over the handlebars Awheel 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 is transferre...

Page 41: ...t the rear So at the rear gear cluster what is called a downshift looks like an upshift The way to keep things straight is to remember that shifting the chain in towards the centerline of the bike is for accelerating and climbing and is called a downshift Moving the chain out or away from the centerline of the bike is for speed and is called an upshift Whether upshifting or downshifting the bicycl...

Page 42: ...s hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your confidence Learn to anticipate the need to shift and shift to a lower gear before the hill gets too steep If you have difficulties with shifting the prob lem could be mechanical adjustment See your dealer for help Never shift a derailleur onto the largest or the smallest sprocket if the derailleur is not shifting smoothly The derailleur may be ...

Page 43: ...his is common on small framed bicycles and is avoided by keeping the inside pedal up and the outside pedal down when making sharp turns On any bicycle this technique will also prevent the inside pedal from striking the ground in a turn Toe Overlap could cause you to lose con trol and fall Ask your dealer to help you determine if the combination of frame size crank arm length pedal design and shoes...

Page 44: ...ust the amount of force needed to engage or disengage the foot Follow the pedal manufacturer s instruc tions or ask your dealer to show you how to make this adjustment Use the easi est setting until engaging and disengag ing becomes a reflex action but always make sure that there is sufficient tension to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal Clipless pedals are intended for use wi...

Page 45: ...turer s instructions and recommendations and always check for changes in the handling and brak ing characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard free area Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster but you must not confuse the enhanced ...

Page 46: ...anders The best and safest way to inflate a bicy cle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built in pres sure gauge There is a safety risk in using gas sta tion air hoses or other air compressors They are not made for bicycle tires They move a large volume of air very rapidly and will raise the pressure in your tire very rapidly which could cause the tube to explode Tire ...

Page 47: ...opriate to the valve stems on your bicycle The Schrader valve fig 4 12 is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a Schrader valve tube remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem To let air out of a Schrader valve depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object The Presta valve fig 4 13 has a narrower diameter and i...

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Page 49: ...el without any drag Gearless motors generally reach higher speeds than geared motors are quieter some are completely silent can be rated for higher wattage and are capable of regenerative braking see Does it charge the battery when I pedal on page 43 They also produce less torque especially at low speed and have some inherent drag when freewheeling Center drive motors Centrally mounted motors whic...

Page 50: ... together Throttles Most electric bikes sold in the United States are equipped with a throttle Like on a motorcycle throttles are designed to let the user apply 0 100 of the motor s power at will Depending on the bike the throttle either acts independently or in tan dem with a pedal assist sensor Brakes The brakes on an electric bike are the same as on a normal bike with one excep tion most have i...

Page 51: ...r load Battery care safety Failure to properly use charge and store your battery as instructed will void the warranty and may cause a hazard ous situation Before using your battery for the first time read this section of the manual in its entirety If you have any questions about this bat tery or its usage please contact Currie Tech s customer service department at 800 377 4532 Proper maintenance a...

Page 52: ...0 750 cycles A partial charge discharge counts fractionally against those numbers running the battery down halfway then recharging it completely uses up one half of a charge cycle End of useful life refers to the point at which a battery can no longer supply 70 of its original rated capacity in ampere hours After this point the aging process will accelerate and the battery will need to be replaced...

Page 53: ... the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to...

Page 54: ...ere injury or death and property damage Never disassemble the battery or open the battery case There is a risk of electric shock and damage to the battery Never short circuit the discharge ter minals of the battery A short circuit will damage the battery and could cause a fire resulting in severe injury or death and property damage When handling the battery outside the bicy cle be aware of conduct...

Page 55: ...e unsafe for the given conditions Keep your hands on the brake levers and remember that they will always slow or stop the bike if pulled Even on bikes without brake inhibit switches see Brakes on page 43 the brakes are always more powerful than the motor Heavy electric bikes take longer to slow down leave extra space for stopping safely Electric bikes are considerably heavier than normal bicycles ...

Page 56: ...late the tires to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall Have your bicycle serviced periodically to ensure that the bearings turn freely and the brakes do not rub the rims or rotors for a disc brake when they are not applied Minimize the weight that you carry Ride at slower speeds Accelerate gently Assist the system by pedaling as you accelerate to your cruis ing speed As your battery a...

Page 57: ...s capable of reaching high speed does not mean you must ride it at high speed Make sure you consider how you are perceived by other road users Cars pedestrians and other cyclists will often underestimate your speed and make decisions assuming you are traveling slower than you are Be especially vigi lant around driveways and intersections or anywhere with cross traffic Use extra caution when overta...

Page 58: ...your battery s range will increase Extending the life of your drivetrain Acenter drive motor can put extra stress on drivetrain components such as the chain cassette derailleur and derailleur hanger if not ridden with care The best way to avoid excess wear on the drivetrain is to avoid shifting under load Shifting under load means to shift the derailleur while the motor or rider is pulling hard on...

Page 59: ...call the Currie Tech tech nical and customer service department at 800 377 4532 Do not ride a bike you suspect may not be functioning fully To find a Currie Tech dealer in your area check the Dealer Locater on www CurrieTech com There are no user serviceable elements incorporated into the motor motor con troller battery battery charger throttle or wiring harness of your electric bicycle DO NOT ATT...

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Page 61: ...injury or death Before performing ANY service inspec tion or maintenance on your electric bicycle you should first remove the bat tery Failure to remove the battery could lead to the bicycle turning on unexpect edly causing serious damage or injury If you have to perform maintenance that requires the battery to be installed you must be sure that even if the bicycle wheel chain or other drivetrain ...

Page 62: ...ours of on road or more casual off road use But if you think something is wrong with the bike take it to your dealer before riding it again Before every ride Mechanical Safety Check page 5 After every long or hard ride if the bike has been exposed to water or grit or at least every 100 miles Clean the bike first consult the drive system manufac turer s user manual for specific clean ing instructio...

Page 63: ...r fatigue from stress at different rates and have dif ferent life cycles If a component s life cycle is exceeded the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail caus ing serious injury or death to the rider Scratches cracks fraying and discolor ation are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced While the materials and wo...

Page 64: ... a complete checkup If your bicycle sustains an impact For information on necessary service after an accident see The lifespan of your bike and its components on page 64 and After an accident on page 15 A crash or other impact can put extraor dinary stress on bicycle components causing them to fatigue prematurely Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastroph ically caus...

Page 65: ...owing pages we generally outline the intended uses of various types of bikes Industry usage conditions are gener alized and evolving Consult your dealer about how you intend to use your bike MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Bicycles Maximum weight1 Non folding bicycles 110 kg 242 lbs Folding bicycles 100 kg 220 lbs Bicycles with carbon fiber wheels3 100 kg 220 lbs Accessories Maximum ca...

Page 66: ...re choosing light weight over more dent resistant or rugged frames that weigh more All frames that are very light need frequent inspection These frames are likely to be damaged or broken in a crash They are not designed to take abuse or be a rugged workhorse See also Intended use of your electric bicycle on page 58 General Purpose Riding Condition 2 Bikes designed for riding Condition 1 plus smoot...

Page 67: ... aggressive over intermediate terrain e g hilly with small obsta cles like roots rocks loose surfaces and hard pack and depressions Cross country and marathon equipment tires shocks frames drive trains are light weight favoring nimble speed over brute force Suspension travel is relatively short since the bike is intended to move quickly on the ground NOT INTENDED For Hardcore Freeriding Extreme Do...

Page 68: ...nts that fit the intermediate intended use 5 cover a fairly wide range of intended use and within this range are models that are more or less heavy duty Talk to your retailer about your needs and these models NOT INTENDED For use in extreme forms of jumping riding such as hardcore moun tain Freeriding Downhill North Shore Dirt Jumping Hucking etc No large drop offs jumps or launches wooden structu...

Page 69: ...is is extreme riding and the terms describing it are constantly evolving Gravity Freeride and Downhill bikes are 1 heavier and have more suspension travel than All Mountain bikes allowing them to be ridden in more difficult terrain over larger obstacles and larger jumps 2 the longest in suspension travel and use compo nents that fit heavy duty intended use While all that is true there is no guaran...

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Page 71: ...ight bicycles and their components will usually have a shorter life than heavier bicycles and their components In selecting a lightweight bicycle or components you are making a tradeoff favoring the higher performance that comes with lighter weight over longevity So If you choose lightweight high performance equipment be sure to have it inspected frequently You should have your bicycle and its com...

Page 72: ... titanium The main factor driving this change is interest by cycling enthusiasts in lighter bicycles Properties of Metals Please understand that there is no simple statement that can be made that charac terizes the use of different metals for bicy cles What is true is how the metal chosen is applied is much more important than the material alone One must look at the way the bike is designed tested...

Page 73: ...ed lasts forever The more you use something and the harder you use it and the worse the conditions you use it in the shorter its life Fatigue is the term used to describe accumulated damage to a part caused by repeated loading To cause fatigue dam age the load the part receives must be great enough A crude often used exam ple is bending a paper clip back and forth repeated loading until it breaks ...

Page 74: ... CREATE START ING POINTS FOR CRACKS Think about the cut surface as a focal point for stress in fact engineers call such areas stress ris ers areas where the stress is increased Perhaps you have seen glass cut Recall how the glass was scored and then broke on the scored line SIMPLE RULE 4 Do not scratch gouge or score any surface If you do pay frequent attention to this area or replace the part SOM...

Page 75: ...ent Do not ride a bicycle or component with any crack bulge or dent even a small one Riding a cracked frame fork or component could lead to complete fail ure with risk of serious injury or death Understanding components It is often necessary to remove and dis assemble components in order to properly and carefully inspect them This is a job for a professional bicycle mechanic with the spe cial tool...

Page 76: ...ve 69 Currie Tech Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Appendix Lifespan indd The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective and have reasonable fatigue life It does not mean that the original components will last forever They won t ...

Page 77: ...ts In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer consult with your dealer or the manufacturer s customer service representative for clarification RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUE COMPONENT IN LB NM Headset Handlebar Seat area Seat fixing bolt seat rail binder 174 347 19 7 39 2 Stem handlebar binder bolts 2 174 260 19 7 29 4 Stem wedge bi...

Page 78: ...railleur mounting bolt 70 86 7 9 9 7 Shift lever MTB thumb type 22 26 2 5 2 9 Shift lever SRAM grip shift type 17 1 9 Rack area Bicycle rack to frame 6mm bolts 88 5 10 Wheel area Wheel axle nuts to frame fork 360 390 29 4 44 1 Brakes Brake cable pinch bolt linear pull 53 69 6 0 7 8 Brake caliper linear pull to frame fork 45 60 5 1 6 8 Brake lever MTB type to handlebar 53 69 6 0 7 8 Brake pad to ca...

Page 79: ...connect the power cord from the wall or from the back of the charger 2 Disconnect the charge cord from the battery pack If the charger is plugged into the wall before being plugged into the battery it will not be able to sense the battery and will not charge Charge indicator LED LED STATUS MEANING Flashing amber Pre charge Charger is pre conditioning the battery Steady amber CC mode Charging at co...

Page 80: ...gged into the battery Unplug the charger from the wall and from the battery Wait about 10 seconds then connect to the battery followed by the wall outlet If the indicator LED still flashes red there may be a problem with the battery or the charger Flashes amber The battery voltage is low and the charger is attempt ing to raise it back to normal voltage with a low current charge Leave the charger c...

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