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BICYCLE OWNER’S GUIDE &

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WWW.RALEIGH.CO.UK

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Page 1: ...BICYCLE OWNER S GUIDE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WWW RALEIGH CO UK PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE RIDING...

Page 2: ...at the saddle height and fore and aft adjustment are correctly matched to the customer 5 Check handlebar height and handlebar angle are correctly matched to the customer 15 Check that any extra cost e...

Page 3: ...and Without his inspirational foresight and huge leaps of imagination we wouldn t have had classic Raleighs like the All Steel Roadster the Superbe and Clubman Nor for that matter would we have had ic...

Page 4: ...e of use for which bike is designed Permissible total weight of rider luggage BS EN 14764 Trekking Bikes Riding on roads and tracks Not for off road or rough terrain 120 Kg 19 stone BS EN 14766 Mounta...

Page 5: ...simple operation to re assemble these parts however if you do not feel competent to do this you should ask someone who is as it is important that these simple tasks are done correctly for the integral...

Page 6: ...sh Standard covering bicycles but many others are recommendations 1 Chain wheel set 2 Front gear mechanism 3 Rear gear mechanism 4 Handlebar stem 5 Seat post 6 Multiple sprockets 7 Top tube 8 Seat tub...

Page 7: ...re tighten See page 15 1 Loosen top nut turn the handlebar and set at 90 degrees to the front wheel 2 Re tighten the nut fully so there is no movement There are two types of handlebar attachment in g...

Page 8: ...ing from between the disc pads making sure that the pads are not displaced Fit the wheel in place with the rotor plate between the 2 pads Follow previous instructions for tightening quick release and...

Page 9: ...afety reasons it is very important that these are fitted correctly as the photograph below Depending on the type supplied the front reflector may be fitted to the handlebar or fork and the rear fitted...

Page 10: ...en you buy a cycle helmet it s important to check that it s manufactured to a proper standard The minimum legal requirement for any helmet sold in the UK and the rest of Europe is that they are CE cer...

Page 11: ...atteries in particular need changing frequently so keep spares at home and at work When replacing bulbs especially halogen ones don t touch the glass at all You can also fit reflective material to the...

Page 12: ...riding up the inside of traffic queues Make use of cycle lanes where they are provided Always concentrate and keep a good grip on the handlebars at all time in case you suddenly need to steer out of h...

Page 13: ...t they ride in front of you so that you can see and control everything that s happening Don t shout continual instructions as that will only confuse and annoy the kids Be ready to jump off your bike a...

Page 14: ...eel if you move anything else If there s any free play in the steering bearings you ll get brake judder judder over bumps and steering wobble as well Tight steering may also be a problem These are pot...

Page 15: ...s no play To relieve tight steering turn the screwed race D anti clockwise a little Once adjusted re tighten the top head locknut and test the steering You may need to repeat the above procedure until...

Page 16: ...e check which side they fit on One pedal is marked L for the left hand crank and the other R for the right hand crank Don t try to fit them the wrong way round Toe clips are fitted to prevent your foo...

Page 17: ...esn t get stuck between them To do this onV style brakes press the brake pads onto the rim with one hand while you pull the metal cable pipe away from the brake arm with the other With other cantileve...

Page 18: ...r head back at an uncomfortable angle As for saddle angle keep it more or less parallel to the ground If your bike is fitted with a shockpost that moves up and down to absorb bumps adjust the saddle a...

Page 19: ...th the pedal at its lowest point If the first time you use this riding position you feel that the muscles in the back of your leg are too stretched lower the saddle a few millimetres at a time until y...

Page 20: ...t for the sake of safety always leave three full threads in the brake Ensure slots are not all in line in order to keep cable secure This should be checked regularly Check pad alignment and pad wear a...

Page 21: ...gap between the pad and the rim on either side If there isn t adjust the gap using the tiny adjuster screws at the pivots V style brakes are very efficient and only need a very light pull on the leve...

Page 22: ...he pad reaches the rim smoothly without juddering or snatch Sometimes a pip of rubber at the back of the pad helps you to gauge the 1 to 2 mm toe in normally recommended In other cases a special gauge...

Page 23: ...re from the brake arm Loosen the nut at the back of the pad holder using a hexagon key to stop it turning round and round Turn the pad clamp so that the brake pad faces away from the rim Pull the worn...

Page 24: ...olutely straight and true So don t ever kick it let it bind on a rock or get damaged in any other way If the disc does go out of true it ll rub much more heavily on the pad and must be replaced withou...

Page 25: ...g them there with the springs However they don t hold the pads in place very firmly and the pins on the pad holder are a tight fit in the holes in the caliper body so be careful 5 6 7 8 Adjusting brak...

Page 26: ...uble getting these adjustments right consult your retailer To fit new brake pads to calipers check with your retailer for the correct type and size Then remove the old pads by undoing the fixing bolt...

Page 27: ...be kept very tight We recommend using a torque wrench but a long hexagon key will do You won t be able to tighten them enough with a standard one If you ever hear a creaking noise from the bottom brac...

Page 28: ...rt of multi purpose lube over the exterior of the moving parts and then wipe off the surplus As for rotational changers leave both lubrication and fault finding entirely to your retailer Indexing adju...

Page 29: ...a firm grip on the inboard end of the hand grip drop your wrist clicking the changer once for every gear that you want to change through on the right The LH may be a friction shifter To change down l...

Page 30: ...ailer to check if the cables need replacing and that the gear mechanisms and frame are not damaged in any way Remember at the rear wheel The smaller the sprocket the higher the gear So adjust the scre...

Page 31: ...aves the biggest sprocket and where it first touches the top jockey wheel Adjust the B screw if necessary Finalise adjustment as in pictures 3 and 4 on page 30 1 2 1 2 L H Stiff link Sometimes you may...

Page 32: ...full suspension make sure you adjust both legs equally If you don t the legs will wear unevenly and become distorted As for riding technique try to develop a smooth pedalling style to stop the bike b...

Page 33: ...clockwise Keep testing and adjusting the spring until you get the amount of sag right The heart of the rear suspension is the pivot Raleigh use a large pivot with built in protection against the wet B...

Page 34: ...To adjust a Sturmey Archer gear if it slips or jumps when you re pedalling or when refitting the back wheel turn the whole control chain clockwise It must be screwed into the gear as far as it will go...

Page 35: ...chain is automatically tensioned on models fitted with derailleur gears The gear change on a Shimano Nexus hub gear is made in one piece with the brake lever You change gear by clicking up and down wi...

Page 36: ...sters screw into a loose plate at the top of the headset with the nipples located in the middle plate A second pair of cables connects to the middle and lower plates but join into one again before rea...

Page 37: ...ort as possible Alternatively a simple cable adjuster may be fitted at the end When front or rear pegs are fitted you ll have to use a socket set with a 250mm or 300mm extension to tighten up or undo...

Page 38: ...t three as mountain bikes do Clipless pedals are fitted to all top sports and racing bikes and to top mountain bikes They re more efficient for racing and fast riding generally because the cleat on th...

Page 39: ...le of inches below the level of the saddle Then using this position as a starting point experiment until you find a good personal compromise between speed and comfort Carbon Fibre FrameS Forks Please...

Page 40: ...r Hubs are running smoothly Every 12 months Before you start make sure your bike is thoroughly clean and degreased Unless you have a good knowledge of bikes we suggest that you take your bike to your...

Page 41: ...by keeping them regularly inflated If storing for some time protect chrome parts by smearing them lightly with grease Keep grease off plastic parts Fitting Mudguards Badly fitted mudguards are a major...

Page 42: ...y or fortnightly squirt with a high quality aerosol like Dry Chain Lube is vital Don t let the lubricant run onto the wheel rims brake pads or tyres and wipe up any that does If you ve been plunging t...

Page 43: ...rotors wheel rims and drive systems Grease for packing hub and bottom bracket bearings Waterproof but inclined to thicken up over time Do not ever use on rotary gear changes WEEKLY Multi Purpose Spray...

Page 44: ...and which stays liquid until you get a puncture A small amount of Slime is then forced out through the puncture which then solidifies and seals the puncture Flat tyres can also be caused by poor repa...

Page 45: ...car type and Presta which has a valve nut and needs to be hand tightened Most pumps can be used on both types SCHRADER PRESTA Tyre choice 1 DBX tyre the most versatile BMX tyre available in different...

Page 46: ...jackets and overtrousers made from specialist materials that allow sweat out without letting water in There are still some cycling shoes around that can be used with ordinary pedals and toe clips and...

Page 47: ...tion but under liners do the same sort of job and can be worn under leisure clothing Rear carriers can be used for mounting luggage panniers or some specific fitting child seats Bike Security Thousand...

Page 48: ...splitter will allow you to sort broken links and to fit and shorten new chains cassette and freewheel removers are used to replace these items as they wear and are required if spokes need replacing i...

Page 49: ...L MODEL COLOUR FRAME SIZE SERVICE ONE DATE MECHANIC DEALER STAMP WORK CARRIED OUT FURTHER WORK RECOMMENDED SERVICE TWO DATE MECHANIC DEALER STAMP WORK CARRIED OUT FURTHER WORK RECOMMENDED SERVICE THRE...

Page 50: ...TES USEFUL REFERENCE DATA Frame Number Distinguishing marks Accessories fitted Tyre size Found on tyre side wall Tyre pressure maximum Tyre pressure minimum COMPUTER RECORDS 1 DATE MILEAGE 2 DATE MILE...

Page 51: ...itionally reasonable labour charges incurred within one year of the date of original sale will be borne by thedistributor provided that proof of purchase is supplied and an approved dealer has process...

Page 52: ...D COLLECT in store RaleighBikes_UK RaleighBikesUK WWW RALEIGH CO UK RALEIGH UK LTD Church Street Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3HT Telephone 01773 532600 Did you know We re much more than just a bike brand...

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