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Important: Keep for Keep this manual with the bicycle This manual is considered a part of the bicycle future reference that you have purchased. If you sell the bicycle, please give this manual to the new owner. Even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for EVERY person to read Meaning of safety signs and language Chapter 1 before riding this bicycle! In this manual, the Safety Alert symbol, a This manual shows how to ride your new triangle with an exclamation mark, shows a bicycle safely. Parents should speak about hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Chapter 1 to a child or person who might not could cause injury. The most common cause understand this manual, especially regarding of injury is falling off the bicycle. Even a fall safety issues such as the use of a coaster brake. at slow speed can cause severe injury or This manual also shows you how to do death, so avoid any situation with the special basic maintenance. Some tasks should only markings of a grey box, safety alert symbol, be done by your retailer, and this manual and these signal words: identifies them. ‘CAUTION’ indicates the About the CD possibility of mild or moderate This manual includes a CD (compact disc), injury. which provides more comprehensive ‘WARNING’ indicates the information. Please view the CD to see possibility of serious injury or death. information that is specific to your bicycle. If you do not have a computer at home, view the This manual complies with these standards: CD on a computer at school, work, or the public • ANSI Z535.6 library. If your CD does not operate, the same • AS/NZS 1927:1998 information is on our web site. The address for • BS 6102 : Part 1: 1992 the web site is on the cover of this manual. • CEN 14764, 14765, 14766, 14781, 14872, Register your bicycle 16054 • CPSC 16 CFR 1512 Bicycle registration is the only record we have • ISO 4210 Parts 1-9 and ISO 8098 of who owns this bicycle. If it is necessary to give you new instructions, your registration If you have questions will provide us with your contact information. There are many models of Trek bicycles with If you choose to not complete the registration, a variety of equipment, so this manual might make sure you go to the web site frequently. contain some instructions that do not apply Also, registration and proof of purchase are to your bicycle. Some illustrations might be necessary to make a warranty claim. different from your bicycle. For updates to this It is easy to register on the Trek web site. Choose manual, visit the Trek website. the web site for your country. If you cannot If you have questions after you read this find one for your country, use the web site for manual, consult your retailer. If you have a the U.S.: question or problem that your retailer can not • On the CD, click the link “Register.” answer or repair, tell us: • Go to the web address on the cover of this Attn: Customer Service manual and click the links. 801 W. Madison Street Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594 920.478.4678 i Trek Bicycle Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Foreword: Bicycles, Chapter 1: Guide to safe accidents, and safety on- and off-road operation A bicycle can be fun when used for Before a first ride ......................................... 1 transportation, recreation, exercise, or Life span of a bicycle and its parts .............. 2 competition. But a bicycle can also be Before each ride: Checklist .......................... 3 dangerous, especially if you try to ride beyond Rules to ride safely ....................................... 6 the limits of your bicycle or the limits of your Riding instructions ....................................... 8 ability. The skill or ability of a bicycle rider can Safeguard your bicycle ..............................10 vary greatly, just like the skill of an automobile Warning about mechanical work .............11 driver or a skier. Do not ride in a manner that Carbon composite .....................................12 exceeds your ability. Use conditions ..........................................13 Each bicycle also has limits because of many properties. This is a partial list: Chapter 2: Maintenance • Design and materials of the bicycle Maintenance schedule ..............................15 • Maintenance of the bicycle Chapter 3: Inspection and • Use of the bicycle: surface, speed, etc. • Surface of the road or trail adjustment A word about torque specifications ......... 16 A bicycle cannot protect you Handlebar and stem ..................................17 Saddle (seat) and seatpost ........................19 in an accident Derailleurs ..................................................21 Bicycles are not designed to withstand Internal gear systems.................................23 every situation. In a crash or impact, it is not Shift-levers ..................................................23 uncommon for the bicycle to have damage Brake-levers ................................................24 and for you to fall. If you fall, your bicycle can Brakes .........................................................25 not prevent injury. Cars have bumpers, seat Wheels ........................................................28 belts, air bags, and crumple zones. Bicycles do Training wheels ..........................................35 not, so even a small crash at slow speed can Cables .........................................................35 cause injury or death. Headset ......................................................35 If your bicycle is involved in any kind of Crankarms and bottom bracket ................35 impact, crash, or accident, have it inspected Pedals ..........................................................35 thoroughly by your retailer before you ride Chain ...........................................................36 it again. Reflectors ....................................................36 Suspension .................................................36 Think safety Luggage carriers ........................................36 Always “Think Safety” and avoid dangerous Accessories .................................................37 situations, which are usually obvious. However, Frameset (frame and fork) ........................37 not all dangerous situations are obvious. Many of those are shown in this manual; read at least Chapter 1 before you ride. Chapter 4: Lubrication ................ 40 Some of the high-risk stunts and jumps seen in magazines or videos are very dangerous; For more instructions ................. 42 even skilled athletes get severe injuries when Warranty ............................................42 they crash (and they do crash). ii your bicycle, especially brakes and steering Chapter 1: Guide to safe components. Practice the first use of your bicycle on- and off-road operation at slower speeds in a flat, empty parking area. Practice again after any change to your bicycle. This chapter explains important things you should know before a first ride, including If your bicycle does not operate as you need, safety information that is important to follow or if different parts are necessary for the safe on every ride. operation of your bicycle, it may be possible to customize it. Consult your retailer. Before a first ride ‘Toe Overlap’ This information should be read by anyone Some modern, high-performance bicycles, before their first ride of this bicycle. especially smaller sizes, use a short-wheelbase Bicycle fit design with the front wheel close to the pedals. Your retailer will help you find a bicycle that When the handlebar is turned during very slow has the correct dimensions for your body. speeds, your foot or toe-clips could overlap or There should be a minimum standover touch the front wheel or fender (Figure 1.2). At clearance of at least 1” (25 mm) between the average speeds, the handlebar does not turn top tube and you when you stand over your sufficiently for contact to occur. When you ride bicycle (Figure 1.1). For a mountain bicycle, slowly with the handlebar turned, do not pedal. we recommend 2-3” (50-75 mm) clearance. This overlap is affected by the size of your FIGURE 1.1 feet, the length of the crankarms, the size of A = Minimum standover the tires, and the pedals you choose. If you clearance change any of these components, the amount 1” (25 mm) for most bicycles of the overlap could change. 2-3” (50-75 mm) for mountain bicycles A WARNING: If your foot or toe-clip touches the front wheel or fender, ‘toe overlap’ could decrease your control and cause you to fall. Do not pedal when you turn at slow speed. You can adjust the saddle and handlebar to offer the best comfort and performance. FIGURE 1.2 Toe overlap Before you make these adjustments, read Warning about mechanical work on page 11, then refer to Chapter 3. Your bicycle has a weight limit. See Use Conditions on page 13. In addition, some parts have their own weight limits. If you are not sure of the weight limit on your bicycle and its parts, consult your retailer. Know how your bicycle operates Powerful brakes The power of bicycle brakes changes with the The properties of your bicycle, if not used Use Condition of the bicycle. Many models of correctly, can decrease your control of the modern brakes are very powerful; they are made bicycle. Before you ride fast or in conditions to stop a bicycle in wet or muddy conditions. If that are a challenge, learn the operation it is necessary for your bicycle to have more—or and performance of all the mechanisms of less—power to stop, consult your retailer about Chapter 1: