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Страница 1: ...owner smanual single and multi speed ...

Страница 2: ...______________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date ______________________________________________________________________________ Color _____________________________________________________________________________________ Size ______________________________________________________________________________________ Lock your bicycle securely whenever it is out of you...

Страница 3: ...something it is your responsibility for your own safety to consult with your dealer or the bicycle s manufacturer NOTE This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use service repair or maintenance manual Please see your dealer for all service repairs or maintenance Your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes clinics or books on bicycle use service repair or maintenance AN IMPORTANT MES...

Страница 4: ... Brake Reach P 15 4 Technical Information A Wheels P 16 1 Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices P 17 2 Wheels with Cam Action Systems P 18 3 Removing and Installing Wheels P 18 B Seat Post Cam Action Clamp p 22 C Brakes p 22 D Shifting Gears p 24 E Pedals p 27 F Bicycle Suspension p 28 G Tires and Tubes p 28 5 Service A Service Intervals p 30 B If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact p 32 Appendix A ...

Страница 5: ...s impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions There are risks associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided and which are the sole responsibility of the rider A special note for parents As a parent or guardian you are responsible for the ac...

Страница 6: ...re 2 Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment See Section 2 It s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws 3 Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels Check Section 4 A to make sure Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from...

Страница 7: ...l Replace damaged tires before riding the bike Wheels true Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly or rubs against or hits the brake pads take the bike to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued CAUTION Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work effectively Wheel truing is a skill which requires special tools and exp...

Страница 8: ... and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle be sure to pick a controlled environment away from cars other cyclists obstacles or other hazards Ride to become familiar with the controls features and performance of your new bike Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike see Section 4 C Test the brakes at slow speed putting your weight toward the rear and gently appl...

Страница 9: ... Most serious bicycle injuries involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn an appropriate helmet WARNING Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death 2 Always do the 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...

Страница 10: ...approved helmet and secured in a correctly mounted child carrier or a child carrying trailer 10 Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle 11 Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle 12 Don t do stunts wheelies or jumps If you intend to do stunts wheelies jumps or go racing w...

Страница 11: ...ns 1 Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dramatically reduced and your tires don t grip nearly as well This makes it harder to control speed and easier to lose control To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would un...

Страница 12: ...ive stripes on your helmet flashing lights attached to your body and or your bicycle any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists pedestrians and other traffic Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and...

Страница 13: ...cises and slowly develop your skills before trying more difficult or dangerous riding Use only designated areas for stunts jumping racing or fast downhill riding Wear a full face helmet safety pads and other safety gear Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty Take your bicycle to your de...

Страница 14: ...two inches 5cm A bike that you ll ride on unpaved surfaces should give you a minimum of three inches 7 5cm of standover height clearance And a bike that you ll use off road should give you four inches 10cm or more of clearance 2 Step through frame bicycles Standover height does not apply to bicycles with step through frames Instead the limiting dimension is determined by saddle height range You mu...

Страница 15: ...e tip of your finger without inserting your finger beyond its first knuckle Also see NOTE above and fig 5 WARNING If your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube as described in B 1 above 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 dealer to...

Страница 16: ...ddle is still uncomfortable you may need a different saddle design Saddles like people come in many different shapes sizes and resilience Your dealer can help you select a saddle which when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style will be comfortable WARNING Some people have claimed that extended riding with a saddle which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not support your pelvic area...

Страница 17: ...ontrol and fall Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions WARNING An insufficiently tightened stem binder bolt handlebar binder bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt may compromise steering action which could cause you to lose control and fall Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar stem assembly If you can twis...

Страница 18: ...are inserted into slots called dropouts in the fork and frame but some suspension mountain bikes use what is called a through axle wheel mounting system NOTE If you have a mountain bike equipped with through axle front or rear wheels make sure that your dealer has given you the manufacturer s instructions and follow those when installing or removing a through axle wheel If you don t know what a th...

Страница 19: ...ctly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts 1 Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device to reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly secured Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your front wheel Secondary retention devices fall in...

Страница 20: ...wheel on any bicycle other than the one for which your dealer adjusted it 3 Removing and Installing wheels WARNING If your bike is equipped with a hub brake such as a rear coaster brake front or rear drum band or roller brake or if it has an internal gear rear hub do not attempt to remove the wheel The removal and re installation of most hub brakes and internal gear hubs requires special knowledge...

Страница 21: ...d toward the wheel To apply enough clamping force you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand b Withathrough boltorbolt onsystem tightenthefastenerstothetorquespecifications in Appendix D or the hub manufacturer s instructions NOTE If on a traditional cam action system the lever cannot be pushed all the...

Страница 22: ...On a single speed bike remove the chain from the front sprocket so that you have plenty of slack in the chain Put the chain on the rear wheel sprocket 4 Then insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts 5 On a single speed or an internal gear hub replace the chain on the chainring pull the wheel back in the dropouts so that it is straight in the frame and the...

Страница 23: ...the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork use the correct size wrench to tighten the axle nuts enough so that the wheel stays in place then use a wrench on each nut simultaneously to tighten the nuts to 180 240 inch pounds 3 Re engage the brake quick release mechanism to restore correct brake pad to rim clearance spin the...

Страница 24: ... Before you ride the bike first check that the seatpost is securely clamped Adjusting The Seatpost Cam Action Mechanism The action of the cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in place The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clam...

Страница 25: ... cool 6 See the brake manufacturer s instructions for installation operation and care of your brakes If you do not have the manufacturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the brake manufacturer 7 If replacing worn or damaged parts use only manufacturer approved genuine replacement parts 1 Brake Controls And Features It s very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake...

Страница 26: ...ld send you flying over the handlebars A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pressure So as you apply brakes and your weight is transferred forward you need to shift your body toward the rear of the bike to transfer weight back on to the rear wheel and at the same time you need to both decrease rear bra...

Страница 27: ...e shifter while pedaling backward nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the shifter This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle b Shifting The Rear Derailleur The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter The function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear sprocket to another The smaller sprockets on the gear cluster produce highe...

Страница 28: ...etrain is simply a matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position for the desired gear After you have moved the shifter to the gear position of your choice ease the pressure on the pedals for an instant to allow the hub to complete the shift b Which Gear Should I Be In The numerically lowest gear 1 is for the steepest hills The numerically largest gear depending on the number of speeds of ...

Страница 29: ...for use with toeclips Your dealer can explain how toeclips and straps work Shoes with deep treaded soles or welts which might allow the foot to be trapped should not be used with toeclips and straps WARNING Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and straps requires skill which can only be acquired with practice Until it becomes a reflex action the technique requires concentration which can d...

Страница 30: ...ndling and braking characteristics of your bicycle Never change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system manufacturer s instructions and recommendations and always check for changes in the handling and braking characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard free area Suspension can increase control an...

Страница 31: ...d the riding surface CAUTION Pencil type automotive tire gauges can be inaccurate and should not be relied upon for consistent accurate pressure readings Instead use a high quality dial gauge Ask your dealer to recommend the best tire pressure for the kind of riding you will most often do and have the dealer inflate your tires to that pressure Then check inflation as described in Section 1 C 3 so ...

Страница 32: ...sks require special knowledge and tools Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle until you have learned from your dealer how to properly complete them Improper adjustment or service may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike you have three options 1 Ask your deale...

Страница 33: ...e wheel rim squarely Time to have the dealer adjust or replace them Carefully check the control cables and cable housings Any rust Kinks Fraying If so have your dealer replace them Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel between your thumb and index finger Do they all feel about the same If any feel loose have your dealer check the wheel for tension and trueness Check to...

Страница 34: ...cycle Sustains An Impact First check yourself for injuries and take care of them as best you can Seek medical help if necessary Next check your bike for damage If you see any damage don t ride the bike until it has been repaired After any crash take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check Carbon composite components including frames wheels handlebars stems cranksets brakes etc which have sus...

Страница 35: ... over more frame weight and a longer frame life 4 you are choosing light weight over more dent resistant or rugged frames that weigh more All frames that are very light need frequent inspection These frames are likely to be damaged or broken in a crash They are not designed to take abuse or be a rugged workhorse See also Appendix B Seat Bag Handlebar Bag Only General Purpose Riding CONDITION 2 Bik...

Страница 36: ...jumping hucking high speeds or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces or landing on flat surfaces However this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame fork or parts If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain you should take appropriate safety precautions such as more frequent bike inspections and replacement of equipment You sh...

Страница 37: ...in the front is much shorter Cyclo cross CONDITION 2 Bikes designed for riding Condition 1 plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact INTENDED For cyclo cross riding training and racing Cyclo cross involves riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces including dirt or mud surfaces Cyclo cross bikes also work well for all weather rou...

Страница 38: ... basic guidelines on how to maintain and inspect it We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your bicycle and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bicycle to your dealer for professional care and attention WARNING Frequent inspection of your bike is important to your safety Follow the Mechanical Safety Check in Section 1 C of this Manual before eve...

Страница 39: ...rack forms in a highly stressed area As the load is repeatedly applied the crack grows At some point the crack becomes visible to the naked eye Eventually it becomes so large that the part is too weak to carry the load that it could carry without the crack At that point there can be a complete and immediate failure of the part One can design a part that is so strong that fatigue life is nearly inf...

Страница 40: ...fibers gives engineers a powerful tool to create strong light bicycles Engineers may also orient fibers to suit other goals such as comfort and vibration damping Carbon fiber composites are very corrosion resistant much more so than most metals Think about carbon fiber or fiberglass boats Carbon fiber materials have a very high strength to weight ratio What Are The Limits Of Composites Well design...

Страница 41: ...Coaster Brakes 1 How the coaster brake works The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle s rear wheel hub The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks see fig 19 Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position with the front pedal in about the 4 o clock position and apply downward foot pressure on the pedal that is to the rear About 1 ...

Страница 42: ...ithout Warning Another major accident type involves cyclists who make unexpected left turns They neither look behind for traffic nor do they signal The key factor here is neglecting to look to the rear If the cyclist had looked he she would have seen the danger coming up from behind What can you do Of course you ought to teach your child not to ride across busy streets at least until the child has...

Страница 43: ...t in a lane marked as Right Turn Only Choose best way to turn left There are two ways to make a left turn 1 Like an auto Signal move into the left lane and turn left 2 Like a pedestrian Ride straight to the far side crosswalk Dismount and walk your bike across Don t pass on the right Motorists may not look for or see a bicycle passing on the right Go slow on sidewalks Pedestrians have the right of...

Страница 44: ...tighten the bolts to the proper torque 2 Pads Handlebar stem pads front view Top tube pads Please install pads as shown in the photos above then cinch pad cover using hook loop fasteners 3 Streamers Insert plug end of streamers into grip as shown in the photo above PLEASE NOTE NOT ALL MODELS COME WITH THESE PARTS ACCESSORIES Stem pads Handlebar pads ...

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Страница 46: ...ny additional costs associated with the incompatibility of existing parts and the replacement frame or fork These costs are the responsibility of the consumer Warranty replacement frames must be fully assembled by a Diamondback Bicycles Authorized Dealer to maintain the warranty coverage The warranty for the replacement frame shall be the warranty offered for the equivalent bicycle s frame of that...

Страница 47: ...experience with brand Sales person s recommendation Diamondback s Reputation Other Other brands considered 00 Your First Name Middle Initital Your Last Name Gender Male Female Primary phone Marital status Married Single Street Address Street Apt No City Date of birth Month Day Year Email Address State Zip Code Country Please register your bike online at www diamondback com or www diamondbackbmx co...

Страница 48: ... 2013 diamondback bicycles inc kent WA www diamondback com www diamondbackbmx com printed in china ...

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