Contents
GENERAL WARNING
p. 3
A special note for parents
p. 3
1. First
A. Bike Fit
p. 4
B. Safety
First
p.
4
C. Mechanical Safety Check
p. 5
D. First Ride
p. 7
2. Safety
A. The Basics
p. 8
B. Riding
Safety
p.
9
C. Off Road Safety
p. 10
D. Wet Weather Riding
p. 10
E. Night
Riding
p.
11
F. Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding
p. 12
G. Changing Components Or Adding Accessories
p. 13
3. Fit
A. Standover Height
p. 14
B. Saddle
Position
p.
15
C. Handlebar Height And Angle
p. 17
D. Control Position Adjustments
p. 18
E. Brake Reach
p. 18
4. Technical
A. Wheels
p.
19
1. Wheel Quick Release
p. 19
2. Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels p. 20
3. Removing And Installing Bolt-On Wheels
p. 23
B. Seatpost Quick Release
p. 24
C. Brakes
p. 25
D. Shifting Gears
p. 27
E. Pedals
p.
29
F. Bicycle
Suspension
p.
30
G. Tyres and Tubes
p. 31
5. Servicing
A. Service Intervals
p. 33
B. If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
p. 34
A. Special Instructions
Appendix A:
Life Expectancy Of Your Bike And Its Components
p. 35
NOTE:
This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance
manual. Please see your
local 13 dealer
for all service, repairs or maintenance.
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