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Mtb I Road I Allround S - 2 | English English | S - 1 STEVENS Short Operating Instructions The STEVENS short operating instructions are meant as start assistance. Together with the comprehensive STEVENS user manual and the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CD-ROM this first start assistance is part of a system. MTB I ROAD I ALLROUND Mountain-bicycles – EN 14766 Racing bicycles – EN 14781 City and trekking bicycles – EN 14764 These operating instructions together with the enclosed CD-ROM comply with the requirements of the European standards EN 14766 for mountain-bicycles, EN 14764 for city and trekking bicycles and EN 14781 Bicycles for young children – EN 14765 for racing bicycles / ISO 4210:2014 as well as EN 14765 for bicycles for young children / ISO 8098:2014. ISO 4210:2014 Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles ISO 8098:2014 Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles for young children STEVENS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Caution: It is essential to also observe the comprehensive STEVENS user manuals and the instructions of the For more information see the operating instructions on the enclosed CD-ROM component manufacturers on the enclosed CD-ROM. These operating instructions are subject to European law. If delivered to countries outside Europe, supplementary information has to be provided by the bicycle manufacturer, if necessary. Caution: Read pages 8 to 15 before your first ride! Perform the functional check on pages 16 and 17 before every ride! Observe the service schedule, the bike card and the handover report! Note: Please find the comprehensive STEVENS user manuals, the instructions of the component manufacturers and the relevant web links on the CD-ROM enclosed with these short operating instructions. S - 2 | English English | S - 3 Components City/trekking bicycle Road racing bicycle 20 20 21 21 22 1 1 24 23 2 2 25 27 a 4 4 27 a f 28 f 6 7 10 31 29 8 33 33 c 9 b 29 d c 30 b 10 d 31 11 15 32 32 12 12 34 34 13 16 35 e 35 e 14 18 36 36 18 17 37 37 19 19 38 38 39 39 Frame: 1 Saddle 20 Stem Mountain bike a Top tube 2 Seat post 21 Handlebars 20 b Down tube 3 Seat post, height adjustable 22 Bell 21 4 Seat post clamp 23 Brake lever c Seat tube 5 Rear shock/damper 24 Twist grip 1 d Rear stay 23 6 Pannier rack 25 Brake lever/shifter 26 e Chainstay 7 Rear Light 26 Shift levers 3 f 27 f Head tube 8 Mudguard 27 Headset 4 a A 9 Reflector 28 Front light 29 Suspension fork c 10 Rear brake 29 Fork B 33 (mountain bike): 11 Gear box 30 Rotor 5 b 10 A Fork crown 12 Cassette sprockets 31 Front brake 30 d C B Stanchion tube 13 Kick stand 32 Drop-out 31 15 C Lower leg 14 Gates carbon belt 32 12 15 Front derailleur Wheel: 34 16 16 Rear derailleur 33 Valve e 35 17 17 Chain 34 Quick-releases 36 18 18 Chainring 35 Rim 37 19 19 Crank 36 Spoke 38 37 Reflector ring 39 38 Tyre 39 Hub S - 4 | English English | S - 5 Table of Contents Some Notes on these STEVENS Short Operating Components .................................................................................................................................................2 Instructions Some Notes on these STEVENS Short Operating Instructions .....................................................................5 The illustrations on the first pages of the STEVENS short operating instructions General Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................................6 show typical STEVENS city/trekking, STEVENS road racing and STEVENS mountain Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................8 bikes. One of these bicycles may look similar to the STEVENS bicycle you have Before Your First Ride ................................................................................................................................14 purchased. Today’s bicycles come in various types that are designed for specific Before Every Ride ......................................................................................................................................16 uses and fitted accordingly. The STEVENS short operating instructions includes the How to Use Quick-Releases and Thru Axles .............................................................................................18 following bicycle types: Quick-Releases ...............................................................................................................................................18 How to Fasten Components Securely with a Quick-Release ...............................................................................19 Thru Axles ........................................................................................................................................................20 City, trekking and fitness bicycles Useful Information for Mounting Wheels with Thru Axles ....................................................................................20 Kids’ bicycles Adjusting the STEVENS Bicycle to the Rider ..............................................................................................21 Cross bicycles Adjusting the Saddle to the Correct Height .....................................................................................................22 Mountain bikes Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars ...........................................................................................................24 Tandem bicycles Conventional Stems ........................................................................................................................................24 Road racing bicycles Adjustable Stems ............................................................................................................................................25 Triathlon/time trial bicycles Stems for Threadless Systems, the Aheadset®-System ......................................................................................25 Cyclo-cross bicycles Correcting the Fore-to-Aft Position and Tilt of the Saddle ...............................................................................26 Adjusting Saddle Position and Tilt .....................................................................................................................26 Pay particular attention to the following symbols: Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars, Bar Ends and Brake Levers ...................................................................28 Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach on STEVENS Road Racing Bicycles ..................................................................28 What to Bear in Mind with Time Trial Handlebars of STEVENS Triathlon and Time Trial Machines...........................28 Danger: Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars and Brake Levers of STEVENS Road Racing Machines and Cyclo-Cross Bicycles.................................................................................................................................29 This symbol indicates an imminent risk to your life or health unless you Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach on STEVENS City, Trekking, Cross, Kids’ and Mountain Bikes .............................29 comply with the instructions given or take preventive measures. Adjusting the Tilt of Handlebars, Bar Ends and Brake Levers of STEVENS City, Trekking, Cross, Kids’ and Mountain Bikes ...............................................................................................................................................30 The Brake System......................................................................................................................................32 Caution: The Gears...................................................................................................................................................33 This symbol warns you of wrongdoings which may result in damage to Special Characteristics of Carbon .............................................................................................................34 property and environment. Suspension Forks ......................................................................................................................................36 Full Suspension of the Mountain Bike Models...........................................................................................37 Warranty and Guarantee for STEVENS Bicycles.........................................................................................38 Note: Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................38 A Note on Wear ................................................................................................................................................38 This symbol provides you with information about how to handle the prod- Warranty Rules of STEVENS Vertriebs GmbH ...................................................................................................40 uct or refers to a passage in the operating instructions that deserves your Special Notes, Notes on Safety .......................................................................................................................41 special attention. General Notes on Care and Servicing ........................................................................................................42 Maintenance and Servicing .............................................................................................................................42
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