MONTAGUE DIRECT CONNECT, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings 2
Table of Contents 3
Introduction 4
Record Your Serial Number 4
Register Your Bicycle 4
Owner’s Responsibility 5
Bicycle Type and Use Conditions 6
Parts of your Bicycle 7
Before your First Ride 8
Make Sure your Bicycle is
the Correct Size 8
Know How your Bike Operates 8
Check your Brakes, Steering,
and Quick Releases 8
Prevent Toe Overlap 8
Hot Spots, Moving Parts, Sharp
Areas, and Pinch Points 9
Frame or Fork Problem 9
Life Span of a Bicycle 9
Before Every Ride 10
Before Each Ride Checklist 10
Carbon Fiber Composite 10
Examine the Frame and Fork 11
Examine the Wheels 11
Examine Tire Inflation 12
Examine the Brakes 12
Examine the Steering 13
Saddle and Seatpost 13
Suspension 14
Quick Release 14
Lights and Reflectors 14
General 14
Riding Safely 15
Caution: Wet Weather Riding 16
Be Seen (Especially at Night) 16
Think Safety 17
Riding Instructions 18
Using your Brakes 18
Changing Gears Correctly 18
Descending 19
Obstacles and Impacts 20
Assembling your Bicycle 21
Packing List 21
Assembly 21
Installing the Seatpost 21
Installing the Pedals 22
Installing the handlebars 23
Installing the Front Fender 24
Operating RackStand 25
Unfolding your Bicycle 26
To Unfold your Bike 26
Adjusting the Frame
Quick Release 27
Front Fender 28
Attaching the Front Wheel 28
Adjusting your CLIX Front Wheel
Quick Release 29
Securing the Front Brake 30
Folding your Bicycle 32
Installing RackStand 33
Proper Maintenance
and Adjustment 35
Torque Specifications 35
Handlebars 35
Stems 36
Octagon 37
Seat (Saddle) Adjustments 38
Pedals 39
Single Speed Chain Adjustment 39
Control Cables 40
Rear Derailleur Adjustment 40
Front Derailleur Adjustment 41
Internal Gear Systems / Belt Drive 42
Brakes 42
Wheels 43
Fitted Accessories 45
Bearing Adjustments 46
Lubrication 46
Maintenance Schedule 47
Warranty 48
Registration Card Insert
Section One
Section Two
Section Three