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     • Parked 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 

obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic, 

catch your wheel or cause you to have an accident.

    •  The  many  other  hazards  and  distractions  which 

can occur on a bicycle ride.
  4. Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike 
paths  or  as  close  to  the  edge  of  the  road  as  possible, 

in  the  direction  of  traffic  flow  or  as  directed  by  local 

governing laws.

  5. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights;  slow down and 

look both ways at street intersections. Remember that a 
bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so 
be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.
  6. Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.

  7.  Never  ride  with  headphones.  They  mask  traffic 

sounds and emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from 
concentrating  on  what’s  going  on  around  you,  and 
their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle, 
causing you to lose control.
  8.  Never  carry  a  passenger,  unless  it  is  a  small  child 
wearing an approved helmet and secured in a correctly 
mounted child carrier or a child-carrying trailer.
  9.  Never  carry  anything  which  obstructs  your  vision 
or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could 
become entangled in the 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  our  advice  not  to,  read  Section  2.F,  Downhill, 

  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. 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.
 

B.  Riding Safety
 

  1.  You  are  sharing  the  road  or  the  path  with  others 

—  motorists,  pedestrians  and  other  cyclists.  Respect 
their rights.
  2. Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not 
see you.
   3. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid:

     • Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or 

your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you. 

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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