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A special note for parents: 

  As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the 
activities and safety of your minor child, 

and that includes 

making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child

that  it  is  in  good  repair  and  safe  operating  condition; 
that  you  and  your  child  have  learned  and  understand 
the safe operation of the bicycle; and that you and your 
child  have  learned,  understand and  obey  not only  the 
applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, 
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 child, before letting 
your child ride the bicycle. 

!

  WARNING:  Make sure that your child always wears 

an approved bicycle helmet when riding; but also make 

sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is 

for bicycling only, and must be removed when not riding. 

A helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas, 

on  playground  equipment,  while  climbing  trees,  or  at 

any time while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this 

warning could result in serious injury or death.

Summary of Contents for None

Page 1: ...and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase may also be available Make sure that your d...

Page 2: ...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 CAUTI...

Page 3: ...n Adjustments p 15 E Brake Reach p 15 4 Tech A Wheels p 16 1 Wheel Quick Release p 16 2 Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels p 17 3 Removing And Installing Bolt on Wheels p 19 B Seatpost Quick...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...irst ride have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do not understand B Safety First 1 Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike and follow the helmet manufacturer s inst...

Page 6: ...e Sections 4 C Squeeze the brake levers Are the brake quick releases closed All control cables seated and securely engaged Do the brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full contact with t...

Page 7: ...have any questions or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should be consult your dealer before riding 2 Safety A The Basics WARNING Many states require specific safety devices It is your...

Page 8: ...moving parts of the bicycle 10 Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle 11 Don t do stunts wheelies or jumps If you intend to do stunts wheelies jumps or go racing with your bike despite o...

Page 9: ...people know who you are in case of an accident and take along a couple of dollars in cash for a candy bar a cool drink or an emergency phone call 5 Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals Ride i...

Page 10: ...hten any that are bent or loose The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire...

Page 11: ...a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition Consult with expert riders and race officials on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride Wear appropriate saf...

Page 12: ...to confirm compatibility properly install operate and maintain any component or accessory can result in serious injury or death CAUTION Changing the components on your bike may void the warranty Refe...

Page 13: ...pedal the saddle is too high If your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal the saddle is too low Once the saddle is at the correct height make sure that the seatpost does not project fro...

Page 14: ...which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not support your pelvic area correctly can cause short term or long term injury to nerves and blood vessels or even impotence If your saddle causes you pain...

Page 15: ...tened D Control position adjustments The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be changed Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you E Brake reach M...

Page 16: ...d and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other 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 w...

Page 17: ...and go to step 5 If your front fork has an integral secondary retention device loosen the tension adjusting nut enough to allow removing the wheel then go to the next step 5 Raise the front wheel a fe...

Page 18: ...brake s quick release mechanism to open the clearance between the wheel rim and the brake pads see Section 4 C figs 11 through 15 3 Pull the derailleur body back with your right hand 4 Move the quick...

Page 19: ...on Wheels a Removing A Bolt on Front Wheel 1 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to open the clearance between the tire and the brake pads see Section 4 C figs 11...

Page 20: ...in on to the smallest sprocket Then insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it completely in to the dropouts The axle nut washers should be on the outside between the frame and the axle nut...

Page 21: ...s or worn brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death 2 Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel which could cause you to lose control and fall Sudden or exce...

Page 22: ...er pressure required for each wheel at different speeds and on different surfaces To better understand this experiment a little by walking your bike and applying different amounts of pressure to each...

Page 23: ...derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which will make pedaling easier on a hill make a...

Page 24: ...ifferent gear combinations At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your confidence Learn to anticipate the need to shift and shift to a l...

Page 25: ...s come equipped with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip between the rider s shoe and the pedal If your bicycle has t...

Page 26: ...ttention and cause you to lose control and fall Practice engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in a place where there are no obstacles hazards or traffic and be sure to follow the pedal manufacture...

Page 27: ...ating and on some high performance tires the specific recommended use are marked on the sidewall of the tire see fig 17 The part of this information which is most important to you is Tire Pressure WAR...

Page 28: ...itting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle The Schraeder valve fig 18 is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a Schraeder valve tube remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto...

Page 29: ...ething 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 A Service Intervals...

Page 30: ...be joints the handlebars the stem and the seatpost for any deep scratches cracks or discoloration These are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and...

Page 31: ...don t ride the bike until it has been repaired After any crash take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check WARNING A crash or other impact can put extraordinary stress on bicycle components cau...

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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