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Contents
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GENERAL WARNING ....................................................
2
A special note to parents............................................................
3
1. First
A. Bike fit....................................................................................
4
B. Safety first .............................................................................
4
C. Mechanical Safety Check.................................................
5
D. First ride .................................................................................
6
2. Safety
A. The Basics .............................................................................
6
B. Riding Safety.........................................................................
7
C. Off Road Safety...................................................................
8
D. Wet Weather Riding
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19
E. Night Riding.........................................................................
19
F. Downhill or Competition Biking
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10
G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories
........... 10
3. Fit
A. Standover height...............................................................
11
B. Saddle position...................................................................
11
C. Handlebar height and angle...........................................
12
D. Control Position Adjustments................................................
13
E. Brake reach.............................................................................
13
4. Tech
A. Wheels ................................................................................
14
1. Wheel Quick Release
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14
2. Removing and Installing Quick Release Wheels
........ 15
3. Removing and Installing Bolt-On Wheels
.................... 17
B. Seatpost Quick Release
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18
C. Brakes .................................................................................
19
D. Shifting gears......................................................................
21
E. Pedals ..................................................................................
23
F. Bicycle Suspension..............................................................
24
G. Tires and Tubes ..................................................................
25
5. Service
A. Service Intervals .................................................................
27
B. If your bycicle sustains an impact....................................
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NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use,
service, repair or maintenance manual. Please see your
dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer
may also be able to refer you to classes,clinics or books
on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance.