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Page 2: ...DA 1 SPRADA 2 STORM RACE STORM VIDA 1 VIDA 2 VIDA 3 VIDA 4 TWO NINE HIGH PERFORMANCE ROAD CONDITION 1 CROSS COUNTRY MARATHON HARDTAILS REVO SEVEN 100 CROSS COUNTRY MARATHON DUAL SUSPENSION CROSS COUNT...

Page 3: ...ZA 2 TWO SEVEN FIVE TWO FOUR PROFESSIONAL ENTHUSIAST RECREATIONAL TWO SIX CROSS COUNTRY MARATHON HARDTAILS ALL MOUNTAIN TRAIL GENERAL PURPOSE RIDING CROSS COUNTRY GENERAL PURPOSE RIDING GENERAL PURPOS...

Page 4: ...the full potential of your Silverback bicycle Please pay special attention to the safety information and cautions located throughout this owner s manual as they are in place to help you avoid serious...

Page 5: ...re 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...

Page 6: ...d 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 CAUTION used without the saf...

Page 7: ...erate your new bicycle If not before your first 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 bik...

Page 8: ...y Too much force and the fastener can strip threads stretch deform or break Either way incorrect tightening force can result in component failure which can cause you to loose control and fall Make sur...

Page 9: ...bar If not your brakes need adjustment Do not ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic Wheel retention system Make sure the front and rear wheels are cor...

Page 10: ...se you to lose control and fall Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks up If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals practice getting in and out of the pedals See paragraph...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...7 Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping 8 Never ride with headphones They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens distract you from concentrating on what s going on around you an...

Page 13: ...p may not be close 7 Before you attempt to jump do stunt riding or race with your bike read and understand Section 2 F Off Road respect Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off ro...

Page 14: ...designed as brake straddle cable safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks WARNING Do not remove the front or rear re...

Page 15: ...your bicycle before engaging in extreme riding When riding fast down hill you can reach speeds achieved by motorcycles and therefore face similar hazards and risks Have your bicycle and equipment car...

Page 16: ...t have tested that component or accessory for compatibility reliability or safety on your bicycle Before installing any component or accessory including a different size tire make sure that it is comp...

Page 17: ...le adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle If the saddle position is not comfortable for you see your dealer The saddle can be adjusted in three...

Page 18: ...the seat post may break which could cause you to lose control and fall 2 Front and back adjustment The saddle can be adjusted forward or back to help you get the optimal position on the bike Ask your...

Page 19: ...be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly seated and tightened before riding A loose saddle clamp or seat post clamp can cause damage to the seat post or can cause you to lose control an...

Page 20: ...djustment yourself as changing stem angle may also require adjustments to the bicycle s controls C Handlebar height and angle Your bike is equipped either with a threadless stem which clamps on to the...

Page 21: ...ntrol over the bicycle You will have a diminished ability to steer You will also need to reset your hands to operate the brakes which means your response to braking will take longer D Control position...

Page 22: ...nsportation and for repair of a tire puncture In most cases the wheel axles are inserted into slots called dropouts in the fork and frame but some suspension mountain bikes use what is called a throug...

Page 23: ...a different securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel Discuss the wheel securing method for your bicycle with your dealer It is very important that you understand the type of wheel s...

Page 24: ...adjustment If the wheel is not secured correctly the secondary retention device can reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork Removing or disabling the secondary retention device may als...

Page 25: ...se a Removing a disk brake or rim brake Front Wheel 1 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to increase the clearance between the tire and the brake pads See Sectio...

Page 26: ...your fingers around the fork blade for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand b With a through bolt or bolt on system tighten the fasteners to the torque specifi...

Page 27: ...caliper Never activate a disk brake s control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper 1 With a cam action system move the cam lever to the OPEN position see fig 7 a b The lever shou...

Page 28: ...rks exactly like the traditional wheel cam action fastener Section 4 A 2 While a cam action binder looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other the binder uses an over center...

Page 29: ...uld cause you to lose control and fall Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars which may result in serious injury or death 3 Some bicycle brakes such...

Page 30: ...you get on the bike 2 How brakes work The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the braking surfaces To make sure that you have maximum friction available keep your wheel...

Page 31: ...aking force This is even more important on descents because descents shift weight forward Two keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight transfer This we...

Page 32: ...t s happening at the front derailleur is the opposite of what s happening at the rear derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur bel...

Page 33: ...harder an upshift d Which gear should I be in The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears fig 15 is for the steepest hills The smallest rear and largest front combination is for the great...

Page 34: ...easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different gears At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles...

Page 35: ...can only be acquired with practice Until it becomes a reflex action the technique requires concentration which can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall Practice the use of to...

Page 36: ...performance All maintenance and repairs should be performed by your Authorized Silverback dealer WARNING Failure to maintain check and properly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension ma...

Page 37: ...ompatible with the bicycle s design Failing to do so can result in catastrophic frame failure A REAR SHOCK CONTROLS Installing Your Shock If you are installing your shock on a bike in which the shock...

Page 38: ...e if the sag is not to specification 2 Locate the Schrader air valve on the shock and remove the air valve cap 3 Screw the High Pressure Pump onto the air valve until the pump shows pressure on the ga...

Page 39: ...natural and sensitive than a traditional fork Turn Lock A hydraulic cartridge damping system with compression adjustment and lock out Rebound Adjust A hydraulic adjustable cartridge that lets you exte...

Page 40: ...AND SHOCK Optimized low speed compression setting for the perfect balance of control and plushness for steep aggressive descents SEATPOST Extends to the highest travel setting for full leg extension...

Page 41: ...der Safety Bolts do lose tension during riding and it is important to check ii We also advise that bolt Torque tension get checked every 2 months Please ad here to the Torque spec advised below iii Bo...

Page 42: ...ounts Seat Tube Pivot Mount REVO Upper Linkage Assembly Item number Description 1 Pivot Bolt x 4 2 Bearing 6900 x 4 3 Upper Bearing spacer x 4 4 Rear shock mounting bolts x 2 5 Rear Triangle 6 IDS Upp...

Page 43: ...ot Assembly Item number Description 1 Chainstay Pivot Bolt 2 DS Axle Bearing Spacer 3 Bearing 6808 x 2 4 IDS BB Spacer x 2 5 IDS Lower Linkage Bolts x 6 6 IDS BB Linkage Right and Left 7 IDS BB Axle 8...

Page 44: ...but also pro duces the harshest ride High pressures work best on smooth dry pavement Very low pressures at the bottom of the recommended pressure range give the best perfor mance on smooth slick terra...

Page 45: ...ems on your bicycle The Schraeder valve fig 17a is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a Schraeder valve tube remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem To let...

Page 46: ...work on your bike 1 Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike or contact the component manufacturer 2 Ask your dealer to re...

Page 47: ...k the bike forward and back Everything feel solid If you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the bike you probably have a loose headset Have your dealer check it Lift the front whee...

Page 48: ...read Appendix A Intended Use of your bicycle and Appendix B The lifespan of your bike and its components starting on page 43 5 As required If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check Secti...

Page 49: ...or example there are road racing bikes with triple cranks These bikes have the low gearing of a touring bike the quick handling of a racing bike but are not well suited for carrying heavy loads on a t...

Page 50: ...rough trails small obstacles and smooth technical areas including areas where momentary loss of tire contact with the ground may oc cur NOT jumping All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condi...

Page 51: ...ing hard and hammering through obstacles TRADE OFF Cross Country bikes are lighter faster to ride uphill and more nimble than All Mountain bikes Cross Country and Marathon bikes trade off some ruggedn...

Page 52: ...User caution advised INTENDED For riding that includes the most difficult terrain that only very skilled riders should attempt Gravity Freeride and Downhill are terms which describe hardcore mountain...

Page 53: ...ke over the obstacle and then remount Cyclo cross bikes are not intended for mountain bike use The relatively large road bike size wheels are faster than the smaller mountain bike wheels but not as st...

Page 54: ...rke Sub 1 Starke Sub 2 Starke 1 Starke 2 High Performance Road Condition 1 Scalera Pro Scalera 1 Scalera 2 Scalera 3 Space 1 Space 2 Space 3 Strela 1 Strela 2 Strela 3 Cross Country Marathon Hardtails...

Page 55: ...e higher performance that comes with lighter weight over longevity So If you choose lightweight high performance equipment be sure to have it inspected frequently You should have your bicycle and its...

Page 56: ...cycling enthusiasts in lighter bicycles Properties of Metals Please understand that there is no simple statement that can be made that characterizes the use of different metals for bicycles What is t...

Page 57: ...folded metal It is now common for the main frame to be made of metal and the fork of carbon fiber See Section B Understanding composites below The relative ductility of metals and the lack of ductilit...

Page 58: ...cted The more you fit the shorten product life profile the more frequent your need to inspect The more you fit the lengthen product life profile the less frequent your need to inspect ONCE A CRACKS ST...

Page 59: ...tes The term composites refers to the fact that a part or parts are made up of different components or materials You ve heard the term carbon fiber bike This really means composite bike Carbon fiber c...

Page 60: ...s on many complex factors But we can tell you that if the impact is hard enough the fork or frame may be completely broken Note the significant difference in behavior between carbon and metal See Sect...

Page 61: ...xperience to inspect and service today s high tech high performance bicycles and their components Aftermarket Super Light components Think carefully about your rider pro le as outlined above The more...

Page 62: ...manufacturer s instructions on the correct way to set and use the torque wrench for accurate results FASTENER COMMON TORQUE WHEELS Axle Nuts Front 24 29 NM Rear 29 NM 35 NM QR Force from 90D until fu...

Page 63: ...own in the drawing at the bottom of this page Please record your bicycle s serial number in the 22 spaces at the bottom for your own records and to complete your warranty registration Warranty registr...

Page 64: ...onsibility of the dealer to inspect frame and report to Silverback Technologies Any external surface damage like dents chips factures gouges and fraying could be an indication of damage to the composi...

Page 65: ...egarding torque Once you have that information use the torque wrench to tighten each bolt on your stem where it connects to your handlebar as well as where it connects to your steerer tube You don t h...

Page 66: ...covered by the stated warranty of their original manufacturers Conditions 1 This warranty is against defects in materials and workmanship in the bicycle frame and is expressly limited to the repair o...

Page 67: ...lacement program valid for 2 years from date of purchase for the original owner providing the consumer a frame at a reduced price Dealer Responsibility 1 Damage to carbon products can be difficult to...

Page 68: ...label barcoded on the underside of the bottom bracket Your Serial number is also printed on the Warranty Card label applied to the inside back cover of your Silverback Bicycle Owners Manual Please reg...

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