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Cables ...................................................................................................................22
Shifters ..................................................................................................................22
Front derailleur ......................................................................................................22
Rear derailleur .......................................................................................................23
To adjust the large cog position ............................................................................23
Brake levers ..........................................................................................................24
Brakes ...................................................................................................................25
Wheels ..................................................................................................................26
Suspension components.......................................................................................28
Accessories...........................................................................................................28
CHAPTER 4: LUBRIFICATION......................................................................................29
Stem......................................................................................................................29
Seatpost................................................................................................................29
Bottom bracket .....................................................................................................29
Pedals ...................................................................................................................29
Derailleurs .............................................................................................................30
Headset.................................................................................................................30
Brakes and brake levers ........................................................................................30
Wheels ..................................................................................................................30
Suspension forks...................................................................................................30
Control cables .......................................................................................................30
CHAPTER 5: CARRYING LOADS WITH YOUR UTILITY BICYCLE...............................31
About carrying a load by bicycle...............................................................................31
Getting to know your Utility Bicycle.......................................................................31
Seating on carrier seat ..........................................................................................31
Children.................................................................................................................31
Use good judgment...............................................................................................31
Pre-ride checklist ......................................................................................................31
Maximum payloads...................................................................................................32
Loading platforms.....................................................................................................32
Carrier : loading platform #1..................................................................................32
Sideloaders : lateral loading platforms #2 .............................................................32
Loading tips ..............................................................................................................32
Bike loading ..........................................................................................................32
Using the kickstand...............................................................................................32
Using a pole ..........................................................................................................33
Carrying longloads (ladder, kayak, solar panel) .....................................................33
Carrying groceries, or shopping ............................................................................33
Carrying passenger and children...........................................................................33
Cam straps............................................................................................................33
For more Information ................................................................................................34
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................34