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SADDLE AND SEAT POST
The saddle is attached to the seat post with a seat clamp similar to the .
The clamp’s binder bolt must be tight in order to prevent any movement of
saddle while riding. The clamp’s mechanism allows for the saddle
position to be adjusted. Once you adjust the saddle’s nose position for
your maximum riding comfort, you should not need further adjusting.
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with a quick release (closed)
The saddle’s height can be adjusted by loosening the seat post binder
bolt located on the frame’s seat tube. To adjust the saddle height, twist
and pull the seat post up to the desired point and tighten the binder bolt,
making sure that the saddle’s nose is straight. Some models come with a
“quick release” binder bolt. To properly tighten a quick release bolt, first
hand-tighten the nut opposite to the quick release when the lever is in
“open” position. Then move the lever to “close” position.
CAUTION: Do not raise the seat post above the
maximum height stamped on the seat post. If the maximum height
is not marked or not visible, make sure that at least 3” of the post
remains inside the seat tube. Failure to observe the maximum
height may result in serious injury, death, or damage to the bike.
WHEELS, TIRES & TUBES
Your bicycle has 2-26” wheels. The rear wheel has a coaster brake hub.
If a wheel begins to wobble after a few months of use or has gone out of
round, you need to “true” the wheel or replace it. Wobbling may also be
caused by too much load. Truing a wheel is a complicated procedure and
is best performed by experienced bicycle technicians. If you observe a
loose spoke, you can tighten it by using a spoke wrench. Spoke
wrenches are available in different sizes and types. The size of the
wrench depends on the gauge of the spoke. You can buy spokes from
bicycle shops or order from Husky.
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Check the tires by observing any cuts or cracks on the side wall, air
pressure, and amount of wear on the thread. A worn-out tire is not safe
for riding and is more vulnerable to road hazards. Air pressure on the
tires should be between 30 and 45 PSI. Do not exceed the maximum
pressure stamped on the side wall of the tire.
PEDALS
Pedals should spin freely around the center spindle, which is attached to
the crank arms. If pedals fail to spin or the spindle is not tightly attached
to the crank arm, do not ride the bike until the pedal is secured to the
crank arm.
Bicycle pedals, like shoes, have right and left sides.
A right side pedal should not be mounted on the left side of the bike
and vice-versa. Mounting on the wrong side will cause the pedal to
loosen or fall off during ride, resulting in serious injury. Pedal axles
are marked “R” for right and “L” for left side. The thread direction
for left side pedal is reverse (turn counter clockwise to tighten and
clockwise to loosen).
CRANK SET AND BOTTOM BRACKET
The crank set and bottom bracket are the main driving component of a
bicycle. Your bicycle is equipped with a one-piece steel crank. Bottom
bracket parts (bearings, cones and cups) support the cranking action.
The crank and bottom bracket parts must be secure. As with the headset
and fork, the crank should spin on its axle through the bottom bracket
freely and without any friction or resistance. To test the cranking action,
have someone lift the rear end of the bicycle and hold it. You should be
able to crank the bike and spin the rear wheel with one hand.
