10
Note that 14.5 PSI = 1 BAR and 1 BAR = 1kg/cm
2
= 100,000 Pa
• Fitting the wheels: Read the section on using quick connectors.
• How front and back brakes work: Refer to the chapter on the braking system entitled “checking the brakes”.
• Fitting the pedals: Refer to the chapter entitled “mounting the pedals”
• How the lights work:
The lighting system is part of your bicycle’s safety system and must be fitted to your bicycle. Check that your
lighting systems are working and that the batteries are sufficiently charged before setting off. Empty batteries
contain metals that are harmful to the environment (Hg: mercury, Cd: Cadmium, Pb: lead) : they are collected in our
stores to be treated appropriately, do not dispose with household waste. Batteries should be collected separately.
The "crossed-out bin" symbol means that this product and the batteries it contains should not be disposed of
in household waste. They must be separated and recycled specially. Take the batteries and unusable electronic
product to an authorised collection area for recycling. Recycling your electronic waste will protect the environment
and your health.
Warning about automatic pedals:
Automatic pedals are tricky to use and require a period of familiarisation to avoid falling off: engage and disengage your
shoes in the pedals before setting off. The interface between the cleat and the pedal can be affected by a number of
factors including dust, mud, lubrication, spring tension and general wear. When engaging and disengaging, check how
the mechanism works and familiarise yourself with how the pedals feel.
Warning about the frame and fork suspensions:
Refer to the instructions supplied with this manual. At every ride you must check that there is no movement between any
of the different assembled parts. If there is, only consult qualified
personnel and/or your nearest shop, so that they can carry out the
necessary adjustments.
Warning about fork direction (position, brake, etc…):
Rotation direction
STOP
Before every ride you must check that
there is no movement between any of
the different assembled parts!
STOP
STOP
STOP
ADJUSTMENTS AFTER
SEVERAL HOURS OF RIDING
Some parts of your bicycle will require slight modification after 2 to 3 hours’ use, mainly in order to make final adjustments to the
components. Derailer cable tension is to be set: the housings will settle down, requiring new derailer and brake tensions. (See
chapter on adjusting derailer tension). With single-speed bikes, pedaling may seem difficult at first. This is completely normal,
and after a few hours’ use pedaling will become easier: the chain loosens naturally. After your first use of a bike with a 6-piece
bottom bracket, you will need to tighten up the bottom bracket. To do this, please consult a qualified person and/or our technical
workshops.
Your bicycle needs a minimum amount of maintenance and regular services. How often it needs to be serviced depends on
bicycle type (city, racing, mountain), how often you use it, and how you use it. Your bicycle’s maintenance depends on the use
you make of it:
• City and recreational bikes, racers and BMX require regular maintenance: Oil the chain regularly, brush the cogs and chain rings,
periodically place a few drops of oil in the brake and derailer cable housings and remove dust from the brake pads.
• MTBs should be cleaned after riding on muddy or dusty terrain: frame, wheels, chain, chain rings and cogs; then lubricate the
chain using the oil specifically designed for bike drive trains. Should you detect any damage to parts of your bicycle, please
replace the parts concerned.
• Regularly check the tyres and make a note of wear, cuts, cracks, pinching. Replace the tyre if necessary. Check the rims and make
sure there is no excessive wear, loss of shape, knocks, cracks. Consult your retailer if the rim is damaged.
TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOUR BICYCLE
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