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Owner’s Manual

for multi-speed bicycles

7th Edition, 2004

IMPORTANT:

This manual contains important safety, 

performance, and service information. 

Read it before you take the first ride 

on your new bicycle,

 

and keep it for reference.

Additional  safety,  performance  and  service  information  for 
specific  components  such  as  suspension  or  pedals  on  your 
bicycle,  or  for  accessories  such  as  helmets  or  lights  that  you 
purchase, may also be available. Make sure that your dealer 
has  given  you  all  the  manufacturers’  literature  that  was 

included with your bicycle or accessories.

If  you  have  any  questions  or  do  not  understand  something, 
take responsibility for your safety and consult with your dealer 

or the bicycle’s manufacturer.

Содержание 7th Edition

Страница 1: ...e and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase may also be available Make sure that your dealer has given you all the manufacturers literature that was included with your bicycle or accessories If you have any questions or do not understand something take responsibility for your safety an...

Страница 2: ... safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or is an alert against unsafe practices The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty Many of the Warnings and Cautions say y...

Страница 3: ...n Adjustments p 15 E Brake Reach p 15 4 Tech A Wheels p 16 1 Wheel Quick Release p 16 2 Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels p 17 3 Removing And Installing Bolt on Wheels p 19 B Seatpost Quick Release p 20 C Brakes p 21 D Shifting Gears p 23 E Pedals p 25 F Bicycle Suspension p 26 G Tires and Tubes p 27 5 Service A Service Intervals p 29 B If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact p 31 NOTE This ...

Страница 4: ...but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling As a parent you should read this manual as well as review its warnings and the bicycle s functions and operating procedures with your child before letting your child ride the bicycle WARNING Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding but also make sure that your child understands that a bicycle hel...

Страница 5: ...bicycle If not before your first ride have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do not understand B Safety First 1 Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care 2 Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment See Section 2 It s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the ...

Страница 6: ...ing surface and check for excess rim wear Brakes Check the brakes for proper operation see Sections 4 C Squeeze the brake levers Are the brake quick releases closed All control cables seated and securely engaged Do the brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full contact with the rim Do the brake pads touch the wheel rim within an inch of brake lever movement Can you apply full braking ...

Страница 7: ... the bicycle Check out the handling and response of the bike and check the comfort If you have any questions or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should be consult your dealer before riding 2 Safety A The Basics WARNING Many states require specific safety devices It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you ride and to comply with all applic...

Страница 8: ...y anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle 10 Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle 11 Don t do stunts wheelies or jumps If you intend bicycle brakes Section 4 C pedals Section 4 E shifting Section 4 D 4 Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of ch...

Страница 9: ...nows where you re going and when you expect to be back 4 Always take along some kind of identification so that people know who you are in case of an accident and take along a couple of dollars in cash for a candy bar a cool drink or an emergency phone call 5 Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals Ride in a way that does not frighten or endanger them and give them enough room so that their u...

Страница 10: ...ken and securely mounted Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks WARNING Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or refle...

Страница 11: ...ce similar hazards and risks Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition Consult with expert riders and race officials on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride Wear appropriate safety gear including an approved full face helmet full finger gloves and body armor Ultimately it is your responsibilit...

Страница 12: ...nd and follow the instructions that accompany the products you purchase for your bicycle WARNING Failure to confirm compatibility properly install operate and maintain any component or accessory can result in serious injury or death CAUTION Changing the components on your bike may void the warranty Refer to your warranty and check with your dealer before changing the components on your bike 3 Fit ...

Страница 13: ...t completely straight your saddle height needs to be adjusted If your hips must rock for the heel to reach the pedal the saddle is too high If your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal the saddle is too low Once the saddle is at the correct height make sure that the seatpost does not project from the frame beyond its Minimum Insertion or Maximum Extension mark fig 4 If your bike has...

Страница 14: ... 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 correctly can cause short term or long term injury to nerves and blood vessels or even impotence If your saddle causes you pain numbness or other discomfort listen to your body and stop riding until you see your deal...

Страница 15: ... relation to the handlebar the bolts are insufficiently tightened D Control position adjustments The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be changed Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you E Brake reach Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers your de...

Страница 16: ...olding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp the wheel safely in the dropouts a Adjusting The Quick Release Mechanism The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut by way of the skewer against the other d...

Страница 17: ...p on type secondary retention device disengage it and go to step 5 If your front fork has an integral secondary retention device loosen the tension adjusting nut enough to allow removing the wheel then go to the next step 5 Raise the front wheel a few inches off the ground and tap the top of the wheel with the palm of your hand to knock the wheel out of the front fork b Installing a Quick Release ...

Страница 18: ...ar sprocket 2 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to open the clearance between the wheel rim and the brake pads see Section 4 C figs 11 through 15 3 Pull the derailleur body back with your right hand 4 Move the quick release lever to the OPEN position fig 7b 5 Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and with the derailleur still pulled back push the w...

Страница 19: ... are operating correctly 3 Removing And Installing Bolt on Wheels a Removing A Bolt on Front Wheel 1 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to open the clearance between the tire and the brake pads see Section 4 C figs 11 through 15 2 Using a correct size wrench loosen the two axle nuts 3 If your front fork has a clip on type secondary retention device disengage ...

Страница 20: ...your right hand 2 Put the chain on to the smallest sprocket Then insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it completely in to the dropouts The axle nut washers should be on the outside between the frame and the axle nut 3 Using the correct size wrench 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 240 300 i...

Страница 21: ...es or worn brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death 2 Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel which could cause you to lose control and fall Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars which may result in serious injury or death 3 Some bicycle brakes such as disc brakes fig 11 and linear pull brakes fig 12...

Страница 22: ...ver pressure required for each wheel at different speeds and on different surfaces To better understand this experiment a little by walking your bike and applying different amounts of pressure to each brake lever until the wheel locks When you apply one or both brakes the bike begins to slow but your body wants to continue at the speed at which it was going This causes a transfer of weight to the ...

Страница 23: ...r derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which will make pedaling easier on a hill make a downshift in one of two ways shift the chain down the gear steps to a smaller gear at the front or up the gear steps to a larger gear at the rear So at the rear gear cluster what is called a downshi...

Страница 24: ...different gear combinations At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your confidence Learn to anticipate the need to shift and shift to a lower gear before the hill gets too steep If you have difficulties with shifting the problem could be mechanical adjustment See your dealer for help WARNING Never shift a derailleur onto the largest o...

Страница 25: ...es come equipped with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip between the rider s shoe and the pedal If your bicycle has this type of high performance pedal you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals sharp surfaces Based on your riding style or skill level you may prefer a less aggressive pedal des...

Страница 26: ...attention and cause you to lose control and fall Practice engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in a place where there are no obstacles hazards or traffic and be sure to follow the pedal manufacturer s setup and service instructions If you do not have the manufacturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the manufacturer F Bicycle Suspension Many bicycles are equipped with suspension syste...

Страница 27: ...rating and on some high performance tires the specific recommended use are marked on the sidewall of the tire see fig 17 The part of this information which is most important to you is Tire Pressure WARNING Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire s sidewall Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim which could cause damage to the bike and i...

Страница 28: ...fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle The Schraeder valve fig 18 is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a Schraeder valve tube remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem To let air out of a Schraeder valve depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object The Presta valve fig 18 has a narrower dia...

Страница 29: ...mething and before you ride the bike just to make sure that you did everything correctly Since that will require the time of a mechanic there may be a modest charge for this service A Service Intervals Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual The following are examples of the type of serv...

Страница 30: ...ube joints the handlebars the stem and the seatpost for any deep scratches cracks or discoloration These are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced WARNING Like any mechanical device a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates ...

Страница 31: ... don t ride the bike until it has been repaired After any crash take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check WARNING A crash or other impact can put extraordinary stress on bicycle components causing them to fatigue prematurely Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically causing loss of control serious injury or death ...

Страница 32: ...erica Inc s liability under this limited warranty shall never exceed the amount of the original purchase To obtain service under this warranty you must 1 Return your fully assembled Raleigh America Inc bicycle to an authorized Raleigh America Inc bicycle dealer within the United States of America A bicycle that has had the components removed can not be evaluated or warranted 2 Provide proof of pur...

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