Raleigh 2008 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Owner’s Manual

for single-speed bicycles

3

rd

 Edition, 2003

 

This manual contains important safety,

 performance and service information.

Read it before you take the first ride 

on your new bicycle

and keep it for reference.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: 

This  Manual  contains  important  safety  information.  For  your 

child's safety, it is your responsibility to review this information 

with  your  child  and  make  sure  that  your  child  understands 

all  warnings,  cautions,  instructions  and  safety  topics.  We 

recommend  that  you  periodically  review  and  reinforce  the 

information in this Manual with younger riders.

Summary of Contents for 2008

Page 1: ...ep it for reference AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS This Manual contains important safety information For your child s safety it is your responsibility to review this information with your child and m...

Page 2: ...ume the responsibility for that risk so you need to know and to practice the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces r...

Page 3: ...G Downhill Stunt or Competition Biking p 9 H Changing Components or Adding Accessories p 10 3 Fit A Standover Height p 11 B Saddle Position p 11 C Handlebar Height And Angle p 12 D Control Position Ad...

Page 4: ...first 1 Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care of your helmet 2 Do you have all the other required and recommended...

Page 5: ...eleases If your bike has front wheel rear wheel or seat post quick releases make sure they are properly adjusted and in the locked position See Section Appendix B Handlebar and saddle alignment Make s...

Page 6: ...of bicycles riding on sidewalks laws regulating bike path and trail use and so on Observe helmet laws and special bicycle traffic laws It s your responsibility to the suspension responds to brake app...

Page 7: ...secured in a correctly mounted child carrier or a child carrying trailer 10 Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle or which could become entangled in...

Page 8: ...eaks 3 Don t ride alone in remote areas Even when riding with others make sure that someone knows where you re going and when you expect to be back 4 Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and...

Page 9: ...moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists pedestrians and other traffic Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or li...

Page 10: ...experience Ultimately avoiding injury is your responsibility H Changing Components or Adding Accessories There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort performance and app...

Page 11: ...clearance WARNING If you plan to use your bike for jumping or stunt riding read Section 2 G again B Saddle position Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance an...

Page 12: ...bsolutely sure which type of stem your bike has ask your dealer If your bike has a threadless stem your dealer may be able to change handlebar height by moving height adjustment spacers from below the...

Page 13: ...ve your dealer check your work before you ride the bike If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual talk to your dealer A Brakes Your bicy...

Page 14: ...which is a part of the bicycle s rear wheel hub The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks see fig 5 Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position with the fron...

Page 15: ...special knowledge and skill Do not attempt to adjust the front brake of a bicycle equipped with a Brake Rotor Take the bicycle to a dealer for service and adjustment of the brakes A rotor may also dec...

Page 16: ...er heavy braking with hand brakes around the front wheel hub which could send you flying over the handlebars A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup a wheel wit...

Page 17: ...Removing a Bolt On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake a Open the rear brake shoes see Section 4 A 2 a above b If the wheel is equipped with chain tension adjusters fig 14 loosen the nuts on the adjusters by t...

Page 18: ...nside pedal up and the outside pedal down when turning WARNING Toe Overlap could cause you to lose control and fall If you have toe overlap exercise extra care when turning A brake rotor see Section 4...

Page 19: ...tructions see your dealer or contact the manufacturer WARNING Failure to maintain check and properly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction which may cause you to lose contr...

Page 20: ...in or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but also produces the harshest ride High press...

Page 21: ...trol and fall Replace a patched tube as soon as possible 5 Service WARNING Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex and the pace of innovation is increasing It is...

Page 22: ...ime you work on something and before you ride the bike just to make sure that you did everything correctly Since that will require the time of a mechanic there may be a modest charge for this service...

Page 23: ...o and to the treatment to which you subject the bicycle The bicycle s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever It only means that the bicycle is covered...

Page 24: ...hild can t use the driveway as a launching pad But the most important thing you can do is teach your child about driveway safety Take your child outside to the driveway and have him her practice the f...

Page 25: ...ould keep your youngster from riding at dawn dusk or at night It requires special skills and equipment Few children have either Secondly make sure your child understands that if he she gets caught out...

Page 26: ...26 Appendix B Bicycling in Traffic...

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Page 28: ...fely in the dropouts a Adjusting the quick release mechanism The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut b...

Page 29: ...ake s control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper See also Section 4 A 1 Move the quick release lever so that it curves away from the wheel fig 20b This is the OPEN position 2 W...

Page 30: ...serting the disk into the caliper Never activate a disk brake s control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper 1 Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position 2 Pull the dera...

Page 31: ...ase looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other the quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post see fig 19 WARNING Riding with an improperly tightened seat...

Page 32: ...s liability under this limited warranty shall never exceed the amount of the original purchase To obtain service under this warranty you must 1 Return your fully assembled Raleigh America Inc bicycle...

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