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TYRE CARE AND WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

To  obtain  maximum  life  and  full  benefit  from  your  tyres,  it  is  essential  to  maintain  the 

recommended pressure indicated on the tyre sidewall.

Unnecessary hard braking and skidding greatly reduces tyre life. Make sure your tyres do not 

come into contact with oil, petrol, paraffin or other rubber solvents.

Make  sure  that  your  wheels  run  true  and  are  in  correct  alignment  to  avoid  chafing  the  tyre 

sidewall against the bicycle frame or fork tubes.

Tyres should regularly be inspected for wear and cuts. Check that the tyre tread pattern is clearly 

showing all around the outside edge of the tyre. Check there are not any breaks, cuts or uneven 

wear in the tyre. Tyres should be replaced if damaged.

Tyre punctures can be caused by careless riding over sharp stones, holes in the road, or by 

hitting curbstones

If you are storing your bicycle for a long period of time, it is advisable to store the machine with 

the tyres off the ground to prevent them from becoming distorted.

To inflate tyres, a foot pump or normal bicycle inflator fitted with a suitable valve connector should 

be used along with an accurate tyre pressure gauge.

Wheels should be checked regularly for spoke tension. Perform this check more frequently if the 

bicycle is used on rough roads.

STANDARD REAR WHEEL - ADJUSTMENT AND REMOVAL

To Remove Wheel

Move the chain onto the smallest rear sprocket. Disengage the brake quick release lever if your 

bicycle is so equipped. Loosen both axle nuts by turning in a counter clockwise direction. Pull the 

derailleur mechanism gear for additional clearance. Remove the rear wheel by sliding forward 

and out of the frame.

To install wheel, locate the top section of the chain on the small sprocket and replace the wheel 

into the frame by pushing back and centralising between the chainstays. While holding the wheel 

in this position, tighten the axle nuts in a clockwise direction.

The wheel should turn freely and have very little side play.

Reset rear brake quick release mechanism and check brake for proper operation.

Quick Release Rear Wheel

Removal and installation of rear wheel fitted with quick release mechanism. Use same procedure 

as for standard rear wheel, with the exception of loosening axle nuts. Operate the quick release 

lever by pulling away from the wheel and turning release lever 180° to release the wheel.

When installing the rear wheel, use the same closing and adjusting procedure as outlined for 

quick release front wheel.

Check quick release lever is in the correct and fully locked position before each ride.

Reset rear brake quick release mechanism and check brake for proper operation.

Front wheel

Remove axle nuts, washers, and axle retention 

device if fitted. The axle cone bearing adjustment 

should  permit  smooth  rotation  of  wheel.  Cone 

locknut  should  be  securely  fastened  against 

axle  cone  to  prevent  loosening.  Place  the 

front  wheel  between  the  fork  blades  with  axle 

retention  device  and  the  projecting  prongs  of 

the retention device securely fitting the slot in the 

fork or with standard washers securely placed in 

position on to the wheel axle in the place of the 

retention washer.

Replace locking washers and nuts at both ends 

gradually  and  alternately  in  order  to  keep  the 

wheel centered.

CAUTION:

Front  wheel  must  be  installed  with  retention 

devices securely placed into slots of fork blades 

or  washers  if  fitted.  This  will  ensure  positive 

locking of front wheel to front fork.

Retention device or standard washer

Nut

Nut

Axle

Nut

Front Hub

Cone

Front Fork

Retention 

washer

(if fitted)

Cone Locknut

Содержание CYCLES

Страница 1: ...ase of defective components and does not cover the effects of normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident abuse excessive loads neglect improper assembly alteration of original specification imp...

Страница 2: ...ntee Included in this manual are details on how to prepare your bicycle for riding how to maintain your bicycle to keep it roadworthy information on accessories and recommendations and tips for a safe...

Страница 3: ...a soft cloth T 3 A Headset Remove clean and regrease bearings yearly checking if replacements required B Stem Nuts Ensure stem nuts and bolts are tight See page 7 C Handlebars Check handlebar bolt is...

Страница 4: ...safe stopping Ride slower than normal and apply your brakes well in advance of anticipated stops CAUTION Night Riding We recommend you minimise the time you ride after dark If you should have to be ou...

Страница 5: ...nsion frames Take care when inserting seat pillar that the protruding end cannot interfere with the frame suspension unit during use If in doubt consult you dealer about adjustment CYCLING POSITION Se...

Страница 6: ...portion of handlebars horizontally and securely tighten the binder bolt Note On models equipped with stem mounted gear levers the levers may be moved up or down to the rider s most comfortable positi...

Страница 7: ...the handlebars The right lever controls the front brake and the left lever controls the rear brake To stop with safety 1 Operate the rear brake left lever slightly before the front brake right lever...

Страница 8: ...adjust brakes that have central Caliper adjuster simply turn screw as shown until brakes centralise BRAKE MAINTENANCE Caliper brakes To maintain cable brakes in efficient working order regularly chec...

Страница 9: ...re you use your cycle The notes that follow are not exhaustive If you need further assistance please refer to the disc brake leaflet that should accompany the cycle If you do not have such a leaflet p...

Страница 10: ...he pads bed in If your cycle came from or has recently been overhauled by a professional repair shop you B Fig 2 Smaller keyhole inside main hole C Fig 3 BRAKE PAD WEAR AND REPLACEMENT When you check...

Страница 11: ...minute DERAILLEUR GEAR MAINTENANCE To help ensure that your derailleur gear works efficiently and to prolong its life it must be kept clean and free from excess dirt build up and should be properly l...

Страница 12: ...W GEAR GUIDE PULLEY TOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW TOP GEAR OUTER SLIDE GUIDE PULLEY COUNTER CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE CABLE ADJ BARREL 1 2 2 Next with the chain on the 2nd gear increase the inner cable tension while...

Страница 13: ...ire lever uses two push levers mounted conveniently under the bar in front of the thumb Using lever A you can shift one gear at a time or shift down the entire block with a full stroke push Using leve...

Страница 14: ...ance between the chain and the inside left hand side of the chain guide When it is pulled once there is a shift of one gear from a large chainwheel to a smaller chainwheel Example from largest chainwh...

Страница 15: ...viewed from below Installation of the brake cables Use the 1 6 mm diameter inner cable and the 5 mm diameter outer casing 1 Insert the cable barrel nipple through the brake lever body 2 Mount the nipp...

Страница 16: ...Shift approved cable only Thread new cable through housing cable inlet hole Around tube Spring Cavity Cable Groove Cable Inlet Hole Housing Spring Grip Cover All Detente Notches Cable Grooves GRIP 7 L...

Страница 17: ...ont lever top position for the rear lever 2 Loosen the lever fixing bolt and then rotate the lever until the cover fixing bolt can be turned Fig 1 After this remove the cover fixing bolt and then remo...

Страница 18: ...he top section of the chain on the small sprocket and replace the wheel into the frame by pushing back and centralising between the chainstays While holding the wheel in this position tighten the axle...

Страница 19: ...ast 1 16 4 The wheel should turn freely and have very little side play 5 Check quick release lever is correct and fully locked position before each ride FITMENT OF BELL 1 Remove screw from bell clamp...

Страница 20: ...e ends of the pedals to show which side the pedal needs to be fitted to 1 Fit to non chainside of cycle 2 The pedal has a special thread to tighten in a anti clockwise direction 3 Locate thread by han...

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