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2. SAFETY

A.  The Basics

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laws

 

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helmet

 

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An important note to parents:

 

Appendix E of this Manual contains some rules and lessons 

which adults are already expected to know, but which children need to be taught and to have 
frequently reinforced. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with Appendix E as well as 
with the information below, and to teach these rules to your child before you let your child 
ride unsupervised.

1.  Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the latest certification standards and is 

appropriate for the type of riding you do. Always follow the helmet manufacturer’s 
instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet. Most serious bicycle injuries 
involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn an 
appropriate helmet. 

WARNING:

 

 

f

ailure

 

to

 

wear

 

a

 

helmet

 

when

 

riding

 

may

 

result

 

in

 

serious

 

injury

 

or

 

death

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2.  Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) before you get on a bike.
3.  Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle: brakes (Section 4.C.); pedals (Section 

4.E.); shifting (Section 4.D.)

4.  Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of chainrings, the 

moving chain, the turning pedals and cranks, and the spinning wheels of your bicycle. 

5.  Always wear: 

•  Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals.  Make sure that shoe laces cannot 

get into moving parts, and never ride barefoot or in sandals. 

•  Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the bicycle or snagged by 

objects at the side of the road or trail. 

•  Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt, dust and bugs — tinted when the sun is 

bright, clear when it’s not.

6.  Don’t jump with your bike. Jumping a bike, particularly a BMX or mountain bike, can be fun; but 

it can put huge and unpredictable stress on the bicycle and its components. Riders who insist on 
jumping their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to themselves. Before you 
attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your bike, read and understand Section 2.F.

7.  Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions. Increased speed means higher risk.
 

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Summary of Contents for Bike

Page 1: ...something it is your responsibility for your own safety to consult with your dealer or the bicycle s manufacturer NOTE This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use service repair or maintenance...

Page 2: ...Brake Reach P 15 4 Technical Information A Wheels P 16 1 Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices P 17 2 Wheels with Cam Action Systems P 18 3 Removing and Installing Wheels P 18 B Seat Post Cam Action...

Page 3: ...impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions There are risks associate...

Page 4: ...e 2 Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment See Section 2 It s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride and to comply with all...

Page 5: ...Replace damaged tires before riding the bike Wheels true Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly or rubs against or hits th...

Page 6: ...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 contro...

Page 7: ...Most serious bicycle injuries involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn an appropriate helmet WARNING Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury...

Page 8: ...pproved helmet and 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 b...

Page 9: ...s 1 Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dramatically reduced and your tires don t grip nearly as well This makes it harde...

Page 10: ...ve stripes on your helmet flashing lights attached to your body and or your bicycle any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists pedestrian...

Page 11: ...ises and slowly develop your skills before trying more difficult or dangerous riding Use only designated areas for stunts jumping racing or fast downhill riding Wear a full face helmet safety pads and...

Page 12: ...wo inches 5cm A bike that you ll ride on unpaved surfaces should give you a minimum of three inches 7 5cm of standover height clearance And a bike that you ll use off road should give you four inches...

Page 13: ...tip of your finger without inserting your finger beyond its first knuckle Also see NOTE above and fig 5 WARNING If your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube as described in B 1 above the seat p...

Page 14: ...dle is still uncomfortable you may need a different saddle design Saddles like people come in many different shapes sizes and resilience Your dealer can help you select a saddle which when correctly a...

Page 15: ...ntrol and fall Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions WARNING An insufficiently tightened stem binder bolt handlebar binder bolt or bar end extension clamping bol...

Page 16: ...re inserted into slots called dropouts in the fork and frame but some suspension mountain bikes use what is called a through axle wheel mounting system NOTE If you have a mountain bike equipped with t...

Page 17: ...tly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts 1 Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device to reduce the risk...

Page 18: ...heel on any bicycle other than the one for which your dealer adjusted it 3 Removing and Installing wheels WARNING If your bike is equipped with a hub brake such as a rear coaster brake front or rear d...

Page 19: ...toward the wheel To apply enough clamping force you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand b Withathro...

Page 20: ...n a single speed bike remove the chain from the front sprocket so that you have plenty of slack in the chain Put the chain on the rear wheel sprocket 4 Then insert the wheel into the frame dropouts an...

Page 21: ...he wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork use the correct size wrench to tighten the axle nuts enough so that the wheel stay...

Page 22: ...Before you ride the bike first check that the seatpost is securely clamped Adjusting The Seatpost Cam Action Mechanism The action of the cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the s...

Page 23: ...cool 6 See the brake manufacturer s instructions for installation operation and care of your brakes If you do not have the manufacturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the brake manufacturer...

Page 24: ...d send you flying over the handlebars A wheel 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 bra...

Page 25: ...shifter while pedaling backward nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the shifter This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle b Shifting The Rear Derailleur The rear...

Page 26: ...train is simply a matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position for the desired gear After you have moved the shifter to the gear position of your choice ease the pressure on the pedals for a...

Page 27: ...or use with toeclips Your dealer can explain how toeclips and straps work Shoes with deep treaded soles or welts which might allow the foot to be trapped should not be used with toeclips and straps WA...

Page 28: ...dling and braking characteristics of your bicycle Never change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system manufacturer s instructions and recommendations and a...

Page 29: ...the riding surface CAUTION Pencil type automotive tire gauges can be inaccurate and should not be relied upon for consistent accurate pressure readings Instead use a high quality dial gauge Ask your...

Page 30: ...ks require special knowledge and tools Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle until you have learned from your dealer how to properly complete them Improper adjustment or service may...

Page 31: ...wheel rim squarely Time to have the dealer adjust or replace them Carefully check the control cables and cable housings Any rust Kinks Fraying If so have your dealer replace them Squeeze each adjoini...

Page 32: ...ycle 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 If you see any damage don t ride the bike...

Page 33: ...over more frame weight and a longer frame life 4 you are choosing light weight over more dent resistant or rugged frames that weigh more All frames that are very light need frequent inspection These f...

Page 34: ...umping hucking high speeds or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces or landing on flat surfaces However this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may...

Page 35: ...n the front is much shorter CYCLO CROSS CONDITION 2 Bikes designed for riding Condition 1 plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact I...

Page 36: ...basic guidelines on how to maintain and inspect it We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your bicycle and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bicy...

Page 37: ...ack forms in a highly stressed area As the load is repeatedly applied the crack grows At some point the crack becomes visible to the naked eye Eventually it becomes so large that the part is too weak...

Page 38: ...ibers gives engineers a powerful tool to create strong light bicycles Engineers may also orient fibers to suit other goals such as comfort and vibration damping Carbon fiber composites are very corros...

Page 39: ...ster Brakes 1 How the coaster brake works The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle s rear wheel hub The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks s...

Page 40: ...thout Warning Another major accident type involves cyclists who make unexpected left turns They neither look behind for traffic nor do they signal The key factor here is neglecting to look to the rear...

Page 41: ...in a lane marked as Right Turn Only Choose best way to turn left There are two ways to make a left turn 1 Like an auto Signal move into the left lane and turn left 2 Like a pedestrian Ride straight t...

Page 42: ...ighten the bolts to the proper torque 2 Pads Handlebar stem pads front view Top tube pads Please install pads as shown in the photos above then cinch pad cover using hook loop fasteners 3 Streamers In...

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Page 44: ...cals removed 3 Frames forks wheels axles handlebars and stems which are bent from just riding along can be a sign of misuse or abuse and are not covered under this warranty 4 Personal transportation c...

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