Whyte 905, Instruction Manual

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General Instruction Manual
Take care of your bike
Keep your bicycle clean. To work properly, your bicycle must be cleaned with a soft,
damp cloth and bike cleaner. Avoid using pressure washers as they can force water
past sealed joints, causing premature mechanical wear. For reflectors and lights to
work effectively, they must be cleaned regularly.
Avoid leaving your bicycle out in the weather. When not riding, store your bike
where it will be protected from rain, snow, sun, etc. Rain or snow may cause the
metal on your bicycle to corrode. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun may fade the
paint, or crack any rubber or plastic on the bicycle.
Use proper storage for your bicycle . Before storing your bike for an extended period
of time, clean and lubricate it, and polish the frame with a polishing protectant.
Hang the bicycle off the ground with the tyres at the minimum pressure on the side-
wall. Do not store the bike near electric motors. These generate ozone which de-
generates rubber and paint. Before riding the bicycle again, be certain it is in good
working order by carrying out the pre-ride check on page 8. If there is any doubt
about whether it is safe to ride, take it to your Whyte dealer for inspection.
Protect your bicycle from theft. Your new bicycle will be very attractive to bike
thieves. To help protect yourself from theft:
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Register the bicycle with your local police department.
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Make sure you register your bike online at www.whytebikes.com, see page 9. We
will keep the serial number of your bike on file. Also, keep a record of the serial
number in a safe place. The serial number is stamped into the outside of the
bottom bracket shell, for frames not made from carbon fibre. See figure 31. For
frames made from carbon fibre, the serial number is on a label that is affixed in
the same region of the frame.
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Purchase and use a lock. A good lock is effective against
bolt cutters and saws. Follow the recommended locking
procedures. Use your lock; never leave your bike un-
locked while unattended, not even for a minute.
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With wheels located with quick-release skewer - reference
figure 10 on page 15, or a through axle - reference figure
9 on page 15, lock both of your wheels as well as your
frame.
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If you have a quick-release seatpost clamp, when locking
your bike you should remove your seat and seatpost to
prevent theft. However, avoid allowing water to enter your bicycle frame through
the open seat tube of your bike.
Protect your bike from accidental damage . Here are just a few of the potential haz-
ards you and your bike may encounter:
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Park or store your bike in a place where it will be out of the way.
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Do not lay the bike on its rear-derailleur, as that could bend it.
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Don’t let the bike fall down, as this may damage the handlebars, the grips,
the pedals or the seat.
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Incorrect use of bike racks may bend your wheels, as can riding over some
obstacles.
Fig. 31