NOTE:
Left and right are determined from riding position on the bicycle.
4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
V-BRAKES (FIG. 6):
To release the brakes:
1.
Pinch the brake arches together
with one hand.
2.
Pull the cable guide out and up
while pushing the cable hook
unit
down.
3.
Release the brake arches,
allowing them to fall open on
either side of the wheel.
To attach the brakes:
Use one hand to pinch the brake arches together and level the cable hook unit.
With the other hand, squeeze the end cap into the hook unit.
Release the brake arches and the hook unit will lock into place
Squeeze the brake lever a few times to ensure the brakes are secured in
place.
Brakes and Gear System:
The brakes and gear system are factory set.
However, new brake and gear cables may stretch. Therefore, please check
brakes and gear system before riding your bicycle. If necessary, adjustments
to brakes and gear system can be made by you (refer to the “Operation of
Gear System’ and “Inspection and Maintenance” sections of this manual ) or
by a bicycle mechanic.
4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
Front Wheel Installation (FIG. 7):
1.
Remove the front wheel quick release unit from the small parts box.
2.
Unscrew the adjusting nut from the quick release unit, and remove it and
the corresponding spring from the quick release axle.
3.
Insert the quick release unit through the wheel hub with the lever on the
left side of the wheel.
Note:
Left and right are determined from riding position on the
bicycle and can be found in one of the following ways:
•
If an arrow is embossed or printed on the sidewall of the
tire, the wheel should be positioned so the arrow points in
the direction of rotation while riding the bicycle.
•
If the manufacturer’s labels are on the tire, the wheel should
be positioned so they are on the right side of the tire.
4.
Put the spring back on the quick release unit and loosely screw on the
adjusting nut, leaving room on either side of the hub for the axle to fi t into
the front fork.
5. Position the wheel in the center of the front fork, keeping the opened
quick release lever on the left side of the bicycle.
6.
Guide the axle into the fork slots, being careful not to knock the brake
shoes loose.
7.
With axle inserted all the way into the fork slots, center the wheel between
the fork blades.
8.
Tighten the adjusting nut until you feel a defi nite resistance in the quick
release lever when you push it ½ the way to closed position.
9. Push the lever all the way to the closed position to lock the wheel
securely in place.
Fig. 6:
Assembly of Front V-brakes
Brake
Arch
Metal Cable Guide
End Cap
Cable
Hook
Unit
9.
10.
Always inspect the brakes before riding to be sure they are function-
ing properly. If you are not comfortable with the assembly instructions,
please see a bicycle mechanic or call for assistance. Brakes that are not
properly adjusted may result in loss of control and serious personal injury
or death.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO RIDE A BICYCLE WITHOUT PROPERLY
FUNCTIONING BRAKES.
WARNING
Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the
wheel to wobble or disengage from the bike, causing damage to the
bicycle, and serious injury or death to the rider.
WARNING
