Keep this manual with the
bicycle
This manual is considered a part of the bicycle
that you have purchased. If you sell the bicycle,
please give this manual to the new owner.
Register your bicycle
Bicycle registration is the only record we have
of who owns this bicycle. If it is necessary to
give you new instructions, your registration will
provide us with your contact information. If you
choose to not complete the registration, make
sure you check frequently for new information
on the Electra web site. Also, registration and
proof of purchase are necessary to make a
warranty claim.
It is easy to register on the Electra web site.
Choose the web site for your country. If you
cannot find one for your country, use the web
site for the U.S.:
http://www.electrabike.com/support/product-
registration
If you have questions
There are many models of Electra bicycles with
a variety of equipment, so this manual might
contain some instructions that do not apply
to your bicycle. Some illustrations might be
different from your bicycle. For updates to this
manual, visit the Electra website.
If you have questions after you read this manual,
consult your retailer. If you have a question or
problem that your retailer cannot answer or
repair, tell us:
Electra Bicycle Company
Attn: Customer Service
1010 South Coast Highway 101
Suite 101
Encinitas, CA 92024 USA
800.261.1644
Table of Contents
Important: Keep for future reference
Meaning of safety signs and language ............. 1
Foreword: Bicycles, accidents, and safety ....... 1
Chapter 1: Guide to safe on- and
off-road operation
Life span of a bicycle
and its parts ............................................................... 3
Pre ride checklist ......................................................4
Rules to ride safely .................................................. 7
Riding instructions...................................................9
Safeguard your bicycle ..........................................11
Warning about mechanical work .....................12
Townie GO! ...............................................................13
Use conditions ....................................................... 14
Chapter 2: Maintenance
Maintenance schedule .........................................15
Chapter 3: Inspection and adjustment
A word about torque specifications ............... 16
Handlebar and stem ..............................................17
Saddle (seat) and seatpost ................................ 18
Derailleurs ............................................................... 20
Internal gear systems ............................................21
Shift levers ................................................................22
Brake levers ..............................................................22
Brakes .........................................................................23
Wheels ......................................................................26
Reflectors ................................................................. 30
Cables .........................................................................31
Crankarms and bottom bracket ........................31
Headset ......................................................................31
Pedals ..........................................................................31
Chain ..........................................................................32
Luggage carriers .....................................................32
Training wheels .......................................................32
Accessories ..............................................................33
Frameset (frame and fork) .................................33
Chapter 4: Lubrication
..................................35
For more instructions
.......................................36
Warranty
.....................................................................36
