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Summary of Contents for Multi-Speed Bicycles

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Page 3: ...anual for multi speed bicycles 6th Edition IMPORTANT This manual contains important safety performance and service information Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle and keep it fo...

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Page 5: ...justments 13 E Brake reach 13 4 Tech A Wheels 14 1 Wheel Quick Release 14 2 Removing and Installing Quick Release Wheels 15 3 Removing and Installing Bolt On Wheels 17 B Seatpost Quick Release 18 C Br...

Page 6: ...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 C...

Page 7: ...but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling As a parent you should read this manual as well as review its warnings and the bicycle s functions and operating procedures with your...

Page 8: ...on 3 D and 3 E for details 6 Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle If not before your first ride have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do not understand B Safe...

Page 9: ...the brakes to work effectively Wheel truing is a skill which requires special tools and experience Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge experience and tools needed to do the jo...

Page 10: ...e chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle and may cause you to lose control and fall Check out the handling and response of the bike and check the comfort If you have any questions or if you fee...

Page 11: ...ked car doors opening Pedestrians stepping out Children or pets playing near the road Pot holes sewer grating railroad tracks expansion joints road or sidewalk construction debris and other obstructio...

Page 12: ...you may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult terrain 2 Wear safety gear appropriat...

Page 13: ...serious injury or death Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect street lights and car lights in a way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist CAUTION Check re...

Page 14: ...ate safety gear including an approved full face helmet full finger gloves and body armor Ultimately it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions WARNING...

Page 15: ...ur 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 m...

Page 16: ...an adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort Only one directional change at a time and only a small change...

Page 17: ...p of the headset If the stem is extended beyond the Minimum Instertion Mark the stem may break or damage the fork s steerer tube which could cause you to lose control and fall Your dealer can also cha...

Page 18: ...hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp the wheel safely in the dropouts a Adjusting the quick release mechanism The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick...

Page 19: ...ot to damage the disk caliper or brake pads when re inserting the disk into the caliper Never activate a disk brake s control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper See also Sectio...

Page 20: ...Shift the rear derailleur to high gear the smallest outermost rear sprocket 2 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to open the clearance between the wheel rim and...

Page 21: ...ke sure that the brakes are operating correctly 3 Removing and Installing Bolt On Wheels a Removing a Bolt On Front Wheel 1 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to...

Page 22: ...derailleur still pulled back push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the rear dropouts d Installing a Bolt On Rear Wheel 1 Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position and pull th...

Page 23: ...lose the quick release without wrapping your fingers around 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 t...

Page 24: ...smoothly without locking up a wheel The technique is called progressive brake modulation Instead of jerking the brake lever to the position where you think you ll generate appropriate braking force s...

Page 25: ...etrain see 3 below or in some special cases a combination of the two 1 How a derailleur drivetrain works If your bicycle has a derailleur drivetrain the gear changing mechanism will have a rear casset...

Page 26: ...tios Using them requires less pedaling effort but takes you a shorter distance with each pedal crank revolution Moving the chain from a smaller sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket result...

Page 27: ...r the conditions a gear which is hard enough for quick acceleration but easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the...

Page 28: ...flex action but always make sure that there is sufficient tension to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal WARNING Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes specifically made to...

Page 29: ...w bike you feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design The size pressure rating and on some high performance tires the sp...

Page 30: ...nd the Presta Valve The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle The Schraeder valve fig 23 is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a Schraeder valv...

Page 31: ...cycle repair courses in your area Regardless of which option you select we recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride...

Page 32: ...r thumb and index finger Do they all feel about the same If any feel loose have your dealer check the wheel for tension and trueness Check the frame particularly in the area around all tube joints the...

Page 33: ...r a complete checkup B If your bicycle sustains an impact First check yourself for injuries and take care of them as best you can Seek medical help if necessary Next check your bike for damage and fix...

Page 34: ...ts to or from an authorized Motobecane USA Inc bicycle dealer 5 Warranty replacement frames must be fully assembled by an authorized dealer to maintain the warranty coverage The warranty for the repla...

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