Specialized Hotwalk, Owner'S Manual

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1st Edition, 2009
The Hotwalk meets EN 71 Standard.
IMPORTANT:
This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it
before your child takes the first ride on the new Hotwalk, and keep it for reference.
Specialized recommends that all repair and maintenance be performed by an Authorized
Specialized Dealer. A list of Authorized Specialized Dealers, as well as International
Subsidiaries and Distributors is available at www.specialized.com.
If you have any questions or do not understand something, take responsibility for your
child’s safety and consult with your Authorized Specialized Dealer or the Hotwalk’s
manufacturer.
NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance
manual. Please see your Authorized Specialized Dealer for all service, repairs or
maintenance, proper storage and replacement parts. Your Authorized Specialized Dealer
may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or
maintenance.
Thank you for buying a Specialized! We’re proud to be your brand of choice.
Please note all instructions are subject to change and updates without notice.
Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates.
Feedback: techdocs@specialized.com
SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS
15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL WARNING: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
A SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 . FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
A. Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Mechanical Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 . SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A. Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C. Night Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 . FIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A. Saddle position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
B. Handlebar height and angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 . TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A. Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. Wheel Secondary Retention Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Removing and Installing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Tires and Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Tire Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTACT US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8