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Columbia | OWNER’S MANUAL The following manual is only a guide to assist you and is not a complete or comprehensive manual of all CONTENTS aspects of maintaining and repairing your . The bicycle you have purchased is a complex object. SAFETY Ballard Paciic Resources Inc. recommends that you consult a bicycle specialist if you have doubts or Columbia Bicycles | OWNER’S MANUAL Safety Equipment 2 concerns as to your experience or ability to properly assemble, repair, or maintain your bicycle. You will Mechanical Safety Check 3 Riding Safety 5 save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you choose to write or call us IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS 5 concerning missing parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. Rules of the Road 7 Rules of the Trail 8 Wet Weather Riding 9 Night Riding 10 Bicycling in Traffic 12 ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Tools 14 Owners Responsibility 15 BALLARD PACIFIC Reflectors 16 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Seat Installation 18 410 Adele Joplin, Mo 64801 Pedals 21 Call Toll Free 1.866.424.0500 Bottom View Handlebar and 22 Local 417-206-0563 Front Wheel 27 Fax: 775-248-5155 Quality Since 1877 Fenders 29 Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM (CST) Brakes 31 39 and Shifting 41 For product related questions email us at: [email protected] Headlight 44 For customer service questions email us at: [email protected] Pegs and 45 www.columbia-bikes.com Tire Valves 47 Repair and Service 48 Tires 51 NEW OWNER IMPORTANT NOTICE Warranty 56 Purchase Record 57 WRITE YOUR SERIAL NUMBER HERE BALLARD PACIFIC serial number This manual contains important safety, performance If you have a problem, do not return to the store, and maintenance information. Please read this manual call 1-866-424-0500. Adult Supervision Required before taking your irst ride on your new bicycle, when in use. For parts or repair service, call Keep your serial number handy in case of damage, loss or theft. and keep this manual handy for future reference. Ballard Paciic Resources Inc. at 1-866-424-0500. 1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING: Always wear a helmet when riding your bike. 3. LIGHTS MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK Always keep the chin strap securely buckled. Failure to We strongly recommend that children not ride after dusk WARNING: Many states require speciic safety devices. wear an approved helmet may result in serious injury or or before daylight. If you must ride your bike after dusk Here is a simple, sixty-second mechanical safety It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the death. or before full daylight, your bicycle must be equipped check which you should get in the habit of making laws of the state where you ride and to comply with all with lights so that you can see the road and avoid road every time you’re about to get on a bike. applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself 2. REFLECTORS hazards; and so that others can see you. Vehicle laws and your bike as the law requires. Relectors are important safety devices which are designed treat bicycles like any other vehicle. That means you must 1. NUTS & BOLTS as an integral part of your bicycle. Federal regulations have a white front and a red rear light operating if you are Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three BICYCLE 1. HELMET require every bicycle to be equipped with front, rear, riding after dusk or before full daylight. Your bike dealer inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything BICYCLE While not all states require bicyclists to wear approved wheel and pedal relectors. The size, performance and can recommend a battery or generator powered lighting sound, feel or loose? Do a quick visual and tactile protective headgear, common sense dictates that you location of each relector is speciied by the U.S. Consumer system appropriate to your needs. inspection of the whole bike. Any loose parts or SAFETY should wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet whether Products Safety Commission. The relectors are designed accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask SAFETY the law requires it or not. Most serious bicycle injuries to pick up and relect car lights in a way that helps you to WARNING: Relectors are not a substitute for proper someone with experience to check. involve head injuries which might have been avoided if be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist. lights. It is your responsibility to equip your bicycle with the rider had worn a helmet. Your dealer has a variety all state and locally mandated lights. Riding at dawn, 2. TIRES & WHEELS of attractive helmets, and can recommend one to suit your CAUTION: Check relectors and their mounting brack- at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility Tires correctly inlated? Check by putting one hand on needs. Your helmet must it correctly, be worn correctly ets regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, without a system which meets local and the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and be properly secured to do its real job. Ask your dealer unbroken and securely mounted. Have your dealer state laws and without relectors is dangerous and may and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while to help you with the it and adjustment of your helmet. replace damaged relectors and straighten or tighten result in serious injury or death. looking at tire delection. Compare what you see with any that are bent or loose. how it looks when you know the tires are correctly 4. PEDALS Inlated; and adjust if necessary. RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY WARNING: Do not remove the relectors or relector Some higher performance model bicycles come equipped mounting brackets from your bicycle. They are an inte- with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look gral part of the bicycle’s safety system. Removing the surfaces. These surfaces are designed to add safety by for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged relectors may reduce your visibility to others using the increasing adhesion between the rider’s shoe and the tires before riding the bike. roadway. Being struck by other vehicles often results in . serious injury or death. Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake If your bicycle has this type of high-performance pedal clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles Remember: relectors are not a substitute for lights. you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the side to side or hits the brake pads, take the bike to a Always equip your bicycle with all state and locally pedals’ sharp surfaces. qualiied bike shop to have the wheel trued. mandated lights. Based on your riding style or skill level, you may prefer a less aggressive pedal design. Your dealer can show you a number of options and make suitable recommendations. 2 3 CAUTION: Wheels must be true for hand brakes to 5. HANDLEBAR AND SADDLE ALIGNMENT RIDING SAFELY 2. LESSONS work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill which requires Are the saddle and handlebar stem correctly parallel The lessons that follow relate to some of the most special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true to the bike’s top tube and tight enough so that you AND RESPONSIBLY common real situations that children encounter when a wheel unless you have the knowledge and tools can’t twist them out of alignment? riding their bikes. Go over these situations with your needed to do the job correctly. NOTE: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury child and make sure the lesson objective is 6. HANDLEBAR ENDS and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume accomplished. 3. BRAKES Are the handlebar grips secure and in good condition? the responsibility for that risk. Not the people who sold If your bicycle has hand-operated brakes, squeeze the If not, replace them. Are the handlebar ends plugged? you the bike. Not the people who made it. Not the Driveway Rideout: When a youngster rides out levers. Are the brake shoes contacting the wheel rim If not, plug them before you ride. people who distribute it. Not the people who manage or of the driveway and is struck by a car, that is called a BICYCLE within an inch of brake lever movement? Can you apply maintain the roads or trails you ride on. You. So you rideout accident. full braking force at the levers without having them touch WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips can need to know - and to practice - the rules of safe and SAFETY the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handle- responsible riding. What can you do? SAFETY not ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted. If bars can act like a cookie cutter on your body, and your bicycle has a coaster brake, check to make sure that cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident. AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS First, realize the danger of your own driveway. If the coaster brake arm is securely clamped to the bicycle In addition to The Basics (page 7), the Rules of the there are obstructions to the view of passing frame. If the arm or its mounting bracket are loose, do not Road (page 7), the Rules of the Trail (page 9), Wet motorists (like bushes or trees), trim them back. ride the bike until the brake arm is properly secured. See Weather Riding (page 9), Night Riding (page 10) You might park your car in front of the driveway, if page 32. and Bicycling in Trafic (page 12) kids need to be local ordinance permits. This way, your child can’t taught...and to have frequently reinforced...the following use the driveway as a launching pad. WARNING: Riding with improperly adjusted and se- rules and lessons which adults are already cured brakes or worn brake shoes is dangerous and can expected to know. We urge you to take the time to But the most important thing you can do is teach result in serious injury or death. familiarize yourself with these rules and to teach them your child about driveway safety. Take your child to your child before you let your child ride outside to the driveway and have him/her practice 4. WHEEL NUTS unsupervised. the following steps: Are the front and rear wheels straight and secure in the • Stop before entering the street. dropouts? Are the wheel nuts properly tightened? 1. RULES • Look left, right and left again for trafic. • No playing in the road or in the street WARNING: Riding with an improperly installed or • If there’s no trafic, proceed into the roadway. Running insuficiently tightened wheel can cause the wheel to • No riding on busy streets. the Stop Sign: Car/bike crashes can happen when a cyclist runs a stop sign. Most cyclists who get hit riding wobble or disengage from the bicycle, which can cause • No riding at night. damage to the bicycle and serious injury or death. through stop signs know that they were supposed to • Stop for all STOP signs. stop. They just thought it would be OK this time; or they may have been distracted. The thing to impress upon • Ride on the right of trafic. your child is that while he/she may not get hit every time, running stop signs will eventually result in an accident. 4 5 What can you do? the child rides by. Call his/her name. After 15 minutes of SUMMARY: Teach your child early - the earlier the C. RULES OF THE ROAD Take your child to a stop sign near home. Explain what it practice, a ten year old should be able to look behind his/ better. Learning skills such as looking and avoiding means by emphasizing the following points: herself and identify how many ingers you are holding up - hazards takes time. Be prepared to repeat lessons 1. Learn the local bicycle laws and regulations. Many without swerving. until your child understands what you’re trying to communities have special regulations about licensing of 1). Stop at all stop signs, regardless of what is happening. get across. Be patient. Your efforts will be rewarded, bicycles, riding on sidewalks, laws regulating bike path 2). Look in all directions for trafic. Night Time Riding (See also page 10). knowing that your child is aware of safe riding skills. and trail use, and so on. Many states have helmet laws, 3). Watch for oncoming cars making left turns. Most car/bicycle accidents happen at night where an over- child carrier laws and special bicycle trafic laws. In the taking car hits a bike. (An overtaking car is one that comes B. THE BASICS U.S. and in most foreign countries, a bicyclist is required BICYCLE 4). Watch for cars behind you making right turns. up from behind and passes the cyclist on the left.) These to obey the same trafic laws as the driver of a car or BICYCLE 5). Wait for any cross trafic to clear. overtaking accidents can be very serious. 1. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check Before you get motorcycle. It’s your responsibility to know and obey the on a bike. laws. 6). Proceed when safe. SAFETY What can you do? 2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle. 2. You are sharing the road or the path with others - SAFETY First, you should keep your youngster from riding at night. In order to make this lesson stick, you may have to change 3. Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. Respect their It requires special skills and equipment. Few children have rights, and be tolerant if they infringe on yours. your own driving habits. If you creep through intersections either. Secondly, make sure your child understands that from the sharp teeth of chainrings; the moving chain; the controlled by stop signs, you are showing your child that if he/she gets caught out after dark on a bike, the thing turning pedals and cranks; and the spinning wheels of 3. Ride defensively. Assume that the people with whom you don’t really believe what you preach. For your child’s to do is to call you for a ride home. One suggestions is to your bicycle. you are sharing the road are so absorbed with what sake, stop at stop signs. tape “phone money” to the bike so that, in an emergency, 4. Always wear a helmet which meets the latest they are doing and where they are going that they are the child will be able to call home. Snell or ANSI standard. oblivious to you. Turning Without Warning: 5. Always wear shoes that will stay on your feet and will 4. Look ahead of where you’re going, and be ready to Another major accident type involves cyclists who make Following the Leader: There is increased risk of car/bike grip the pedals. Never ride barefoot or wearing sandals. avoid: unexpected left turns. They neither look behind for trafic, collision if children are following each other, because if the • Vehicles slowing or turning in front of you, entering nor do they signal. The key factor here is neglecting to irst one does something dangerous, those following may 6. Wear bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up look to the rear: If the cyclist had looked, he/she would do it too. can catch on moving parts of the bicycle or be snagged have seen the danger coming up from behind. by objects at the side of the road or trail. behind. What can you do? 7. Don’t jump with your bike. Jumping a bike, particularly • Parked car doors opening in front of you. What can you do? Teach your child to always assess the trafic situation for a BMX bike, can be fun; but it puts incredible stress on • Pedestrians stepping out in front of you. Of course, you ought to teach your child not to ride him/herself. When a group is riding around, each cyclist everything from your to your pedals. across busy streets - at least until the child has had some should stop for stop signs; each cyclist should look to the • Children playing near the road. advanced training and is old enough to understand trafic. rear before making left turns; and so on. One way to get • Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion But in the meantime, for residential street riding, you can the message across is to play a game with the child similar joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other teach your child to always look and signal before turning to ‘Simon Says’. In this game, however, the emphasis obstructions that could cause you to swerve into left. A big part of this lesson is teaching the child how to should not be on doing what ‘Simon Says’, but rather have trafic, catch your wheel or otherwise cause you to look to the rear without swerving. the child make a decision based on the situation. The child lose control and have an accident. Take your child to a playground to practice riding along should learn to ignore what ‘Simon Says’. Children need to a straight line while looking behind. Stand alongside and learn to think for themselves to ride safely. 6 hold up a different number of ingers on your hand after 7 5. Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths RULES OF THE TRAIL 8. If you crash: First, check yourself for injuries, and take or on the right side of the road, in the same direction care of them as best you can. Next, check your bike 1. We recommend that children not ride off-road without as car trafic and as close to the edge of the road as for damage, and ix what you can. Then, when you get the accompaniment of an adult. In any event, never ride possible. home, carefully perform the maintenance proceedure alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, described this manual and check for any other damaged 6. Stop at stop signs and trafic lights; slow down and look make sure that someone knows where you’re going and parts. All bent, scored or discolored parts are suspect both ways at street intersections. Remember that a when you expect to be back. Always take along some and should be replaced. bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so kind of identiication, so that people know who you be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way. are in case of an accident; and take a couple of dollars WARNING: A crash can put extraordinary stress on BICYCLE 7. Use for turning and stopping. Learn the in cash for a candy bar, a cool drink or an emergency bicycle components, causing them to fatigue pre- BICYCLE local vehicle code for the correct signals. phone call. maturely. Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically, causing loss of 8. Never ride with headphones. They mask trafic sounds 2. Surface hazards make off-road riding much more dificult SAFETY control, serious injury or death. SAFETY and emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from and therefore more dangerous than riding on paved concentrating on what’s going on around you, and their roads. Start slowly and build up your skills on easier CAUTION: If you have any doubt about the condition wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle, terrain before tackling more dificult terrain. of the bicycle or any of its parts, take it to an authorized causing you to lose control. 3. Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and repair center. 9. Never carry a passenger. how you can ride off-road, and respect private property. Don’t ride where you are not welcome or where you are 10. WET WEATHER RIDING Never carry anything which obstructs your vision not allowed. or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle. 4. You are sharing the trail with others - hikers, equestrians, other cyclists. Respect their rights, and be tolerant if visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of accident is dramatically 11. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle. they inconvenience you. increased in wet conditions. Under wet conditions, the 5. 12. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. They can cause you Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a stopping power of your brakes (as well as the brakes of way that does not frighten or endanger them, and stay injury and damage your bike. other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced far enough away so that their unexpected moves don’t 13. Don’t weave through trafic or make any moves that and your tires don’t grip nearly as well. This makes it endanger you. may surprise people with whom you are sharing the harder to control speed and easier to lose control. To road. 6. You may be riding in sensitive habitat, so stay on the make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in designated trail. Don’t contribute to erosion by riding in 14. Never ride your bicycle while under the inluence of wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes mud or with unnecessary sliding. Don’t disturb wildlife alcohol or drugs. earlier and more gradually than you would under nor- or livestock; and don’t disturb the ecosystem by cutting mal, dry conditions. 15. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility your own trail through vegetation or streams. is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when extremely 7. It is your responsibility to minimize your impact on the tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of environment. Ride accordingly. Leave things as you found accident. them; and always take out everything you brought in. 8 9 NIGHT RIDING Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or in the dark. Adults should not ride at dawn, at dusk or at night unless it is absolutely necessary.

WARNING: Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility without a bicycle lighting system which meets local BICYCLE and State laws and without relectors is dangerous and can result in NOTES serous injury or death.

SAFETY Even if you have excellent night vision, many of the people with whom you’re sharing the road don’t. A bicyclist is very dificult for motorists and pedestrians to see at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility. If you must ride under these conditions, check and be sure you comply with all local laws about night riding: follow the Rules of the Road and of the Trail even more carefully; and make sure to take the following additional precautions:

Before riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility, take the following steps to make yourself more visible:

• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted relectors. • Purchase and install an adequate battery or generator powered head and tail light. • Wear light colored, relective clothing and accessories, such as a relective vest, relective arm and leg bands, relective stripes on your helmet, lashing lights...any relective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other trafic. • Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a relector or light. 10 11 BICYCLING IN TRAFFIC While riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility:

• Ride slowly. • Avoid areas of heavy trafic, dark areas, and roads with speed limits over 35 mph.

LEFT RIGHT • Avoid road hazards. ONLY BICYCLE • If possible, ride on routes already familiar to you. Bicycle

Use hand signals - Ride in a straight line Don’t weave between Ride in middle of lane Follow lane markings SAFETY Hand signals, using - Whenever possible, parked cars - Don’t in slow trafic - Get in - Don’t turn left from safety your left arm, tell ride in a straight line, ride out to the curb the middle of the lane right lane. Don’t go motorists what you to the right of trafic. between parked cars at busy intersections straight in a lane intend to do. Signal Watch for car doors; unless they are far and whenever you are marked “Right Turn BICYCLING IN TRAFFIC as a matter of law, ride a bike width away apart. Motorists may moving at the same Only.” courtesy and safety. from parked cars. not see you when you speed as trafic. try to move back into trafic.

Watch for cars pulling Never ride against Choose best way to turn Don’t pass on the right Go slow on sidewalks out. Obey trafic signs trafic - Motorists aren’t left - There are two ways - Motorists may not - Pedestrians have and signals -Bicycles looking for bicyclists on to make a left turn. look for or see a bicycle the right of way. By must drive like the other the wrong side of the #1 Like an auto - Signal, passing on the right. law, you must give Watch for cars pulling Scan the road behind - Avoid road hazards - Keep both hands ready Watch for chasing dogs vehicles if they are to be road. move into the left lane pedestrians audible out - Make eye contact Learn to look back over Watch out for parallel to brake - You may not - Ignore them or try a taken seriously by the and turn left. warning when you pass. with driver. Assume they your shoulder without slat sewer grates, stop in time if you brake irm “No!” If the dog motorists. #2 Like a pedestrian - Don’t cross driveways don’t see you until you losing your balance or slippery manhole cover, one-handed. Allow extra doesn’t stop, dismount Ride straight to the far or intersections without are sure they do. swerving left. Some oily pavement, gravel distance for stopping in with your bike between side crosswalk. Walk slowing to a walkers’ riders use rear view and ice. Cross railroad the rain, since brakes are you and the dog. Dogs your bike across. pace and looking very mirrors. tracks carefully at right less eficient when wet. are attracted to spinning carefully for trafic angles. To get better wheels and feet. (especially trafic turning control as you move right on a green light). across bumps and other hazards, stand up on 12 your pedals. 13 TOOLS/TECHNICAL SUPPORT RIDING SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY Your new bicycle was assembled and tuned in the factory and then partially disassembled for shipping. You may have The Owner’s Responsibility purchased the bicycle already fully re-assembled and ready to ride OR in the shipping carton in the partially disassembled form. The following instructions will enable you to prepare your bicycle for years of enjoyable cycling. Please check that WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general transportation and all parts referred to in the instructions and shown in the diagram have been included, and that all tools needed are at recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and jumping. your disposal. For more details on inspections, lubrication, maintenance and adjustment of any area please refer to the relevant sections in this manual. If you need replacement parts or have questions pertaining to assembly of your bicycle, If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow all assembly and adjustment TOOLS call COLUMBIA BICYCLES direct at: instructions exactly as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions” supplied with the bicycle. The owner must BICYCLE make sure all components are securely attached. COLUMBIA BICYCLES SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: REQUIRED If the bicycle was purchased assembled, it is the owner’s responsibility, before riding the Bicycle for the i rst time, to ASSEMBLY 1.866.424.0500 make sure the bicycle is assembled and adjusted exactly as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions” supplied Monday - Friday (8:00AM - 5:00PM - CST) with the bicycle. The owner must make sure all components are securely attached. Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle

To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider. • Straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and l at on the ground Tools Required: • There must be at least one inch of clearance (1) between the highest part of the top tube (2) and • Phillips head driver the crotch of the rider • 4mm, 5mm, 6mm & 8mm Allen keys; adjustable • The minimum leg-length for the rider is the highest • Adjustable wrench or a 9mm, 10mm, 14mm & 15mm part of the top tube plus one-inch (3). open and box end wrenches • The rider must be able to easily reach and operate • Pliers with cable cutting ability. the brake levers (if so equipped).

To avoid injury, this product must be properly assembled before use. If your bicycle was obtained after assembled, we strongly recommend that you review the complete assembly instructions and maintenance checks specii ed in this manual before riding.

14 15 REAR REFLECTOR INSTALLATION BICYCLE ASSEMBLY Reflectors 1. Put the seat post mounted rear rel ector in the correct REFLECTORS position by loosening the of the rear rel ector Your bicycle is supplied with one front (white), one rear bracket. Rear Reflector Diagram (red), two wheel (white), and two pedal (orange) rel ectors. REFLECTORS REFLECTORS These are an important safety and legal requirement, and 2. Make sure the rear rel ector is vertical and points should remain securely i tted and in good, clean conditions straight toward the rear of the bicycle. at all times. Periodically, inspect all rel ectors, brackets and BICYCLE 3. Make sure there are at least 3 inches of clearance mounting hardware for signs of wear or damage. Replace BICYCLE between the top of the seat and the top of the red rear AT LEAS immediately if damage is found. rel ector. ASSEMBLY (FRONT REFLECTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION) ASSEMBLY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTICE: It is important to check and adjust the position of the rel ectors as you assemble your bike. The rel ectors Handlebar Reflector WARNING: For your own safety, do not ride the Diagram A bicycle if the refl ectors are incorrectly installed, must always be vertical (perpendicular to the ground) and damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and pointed toward the front and rear of the bike. Please make rear refl ectors are vertical. Do not allow the sure that the adjustment is correct as a i nal step in the Reflector REAR REFLECTOR assembly of your bike. Bracket visibility of the refl ectors to be blocked by ADJUSTMENT clothing or other articles. Dirty refl ectors do not SCREWS work well. Clean the refl ectors, as necessary, ATTACHING HARDWARE TO THE HANDLEBARS. with soap and a damp cloth. With the white rel ector facing forward wrap the rear end of the rel ector bracket around the handlebar(A). Once the bracket is in the correct position, and the fastening nut is in place underneath the bracket, thread the screw down through the top of the bracket. Tighten screw i rmly with Handlebar Reflector screwdriver(B). Diagram B

White Reflector

16 17 SEAT INSTALLATION Tighten the quick release lever (continued): • Push the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “close” position (Fig. 3). Attach Seat to Seat Post (Fig. 1): (pre-assembled on some models) • When in the “close” position, make sure the Quick Release Lever (D) lays against the Seat Post Clamp (E). • Loosen nuts on seat clamp (A) and rotate Seat (14) into riding position. • The tightening of the Quick Release Lever (D) should be tight enough so that the seat does not move during • Put the seat post (33) fully through the seat clamp (A). normal operation. • Tighten the Seat Clamp (A) so the seat (14) stays on the seat post. 14 A D 10 B • If the Seat Clamp has a nut on each side, tighten both nuts equally. SEAT BOLT MOUNT (Fig. 4) (various models) C BICYCLE 33 BICYCLE CAUTION: If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it may Some models have a Bolt (A), Washer (B) and Nut (C) instead of a Quick be dificult to remove it. Release Lever. • If needed, loosen the nut enough to insert the Seat Post. ASSEMBLY • Point the Seat (14) forward and put the Seat Post (33) into the Seat Tube (B) A ASSEMBLY (Fig. 2, Fig. 3). FIG. 1 • Point the seat forward and insert Seat Post to the Minimum Insertion marks (D). WARNING: To prevent the seat coming loose and possible loss of control, 14 C the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (C) on the seat post must be below B • Tighten Nut securely so it supports the rider without moving. the top of the Seat Tube (B). TESTING SEAT CLAMP AND POST CLAMP TIGHTNESS FIG. 4 Tighten The Quick Release Lever: To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp: 33 • Move the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “open” position so the word “open” WARNING: Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure the red relector is correctly positioned. B is pointing away from the Seat Post Clamp (E). C • Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down. NOTE: The words “open” and “close” are on opposite sides of the quick • If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp (A) (Fig. 1): release lever. FIG. 2 • Loosen the Seat Clamp (A). CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever (D) by hand only. Do not use a hammer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever. • Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp (A) tighter than before. 33 • Do this test again, until the seat does not move in the Seat Clamp (A). You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” B position. If you can easily move the lever to the “close” position, the clamping F • If the Seat Post (33) moves in the Seat Tube (B): E force is too light. • Move the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “open” position.

• Open and close the Quick Release Lever (D) with one hand while you turn the • Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Quick Release Lever (D) tighter than before. Adjusting Nut (F) with the other hand (Fig. 3). D • If necessary, loosen Quick Release Lever (D), tighten Adjusting Nut (F) and re-tighten Quick Release Lever (D). • Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut by hand, so that you irst feel resistance to • Do this test again, until the seat post does not move in the seat tube. the quick release lever when it perpendicular to the . 18 FIG. 3 19 SADDLE HEIGHT (FIG A) INSTALL PEDALS Right Pedal 1. Turn crank to place it in its lowest position. All pedals have “ L” or “ R” stamped on the threaded spindle. turn clockwise 2. Place heel of foot on pedal with foot parallel to the ground. 1. Thread the pedal marked “R” clockwise into the right or chain side of the bike. 3. Position saddle so that toe of other foot can touch the ground. Saddle 2. Thread the pedal marked “ L” counter-clockwise into the left side. should also be parallel to the ground and aligned straight with the SPINDLE bicycle frame. NOTE: Hand thread pedals into position without use of a wrench to BICYCLE 4. Tighten seat post bolt. Recommended torque is 150 in/lbs. ensure threads are not crossed. Damage to crank arm will result BICYCLE from crossed threads. When tightening with a wrench, make sure each spindle is i rmly seated against the crank arm. If jaws of wrench are too thick, they may prevent proper tightening of pedal ASSEMBLY FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS (FIG B) Side of Pedal ASSEMBLY spindle against crank arm. 1. Position crank arm parallel to the ground. FIG A Left Pedal 2. Place ball of foot on pedal with foot parallel to the ground. turn counter clockwise 3. Position the saddle so that an imaginary line drawn from the center of your knee to the pedal spindle is vertical. Some riders move the saddle slightly forward of this position. SPINDLE NOTE: Saddle should be horizontal and perfectly aligned with the bicycle. 4. Tighten saddle clamp nuts securely. Side of Pedal

FIG B

20 21 THREADLESS STEMS HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with 1 or more

Remove all protective packaging from the handlebar assembly if not pinch bolts that goes outside of the fork steer tube. For this system it TOP CAP

already done. Turn the fork of the bicycle to face forward. Note that is important not to disassemble the and lose any parts. Be sure PINCH “forward” means that the wheel mounting slots are in the furthest forward that the end of the fork is on the ground or being held with your free BOLT(S) position. So the wheel axle will be in front of the fork when assembled. hand, because once you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may fall (Fig. A) out of the frame. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer and remove any

cardboard packing, the top cap, and bolt. Set these aside so you can

BICYCLE Check handlebar stem clamp bolts to be sure they are properly tightened, easily retrieve them. While holding the fork assembly in place, slide the BICYCLE and handlebar can not move. The angle of the handlebar can be adjusted. handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Replace the top cap and bolt. To adjust; loosen all of the handlebar stem clamping bolts, and rotate the Tighten the top cap bolt only until the handlebar assembly and fork ASSEMBLY handlebar to the desired angle. Be sure that the handlebar stays centered FIG. A FIG. B have no free play, but so that the handlebar assembly and fork can still FIG. E ASSEMBLY in the stem. Retighten the bolts a LITTLE at freely turn left and right. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the a time being sure that the gap between the stem cap and stem stays even. handlebar assembly facing forward. If needed you can re-check this after Repeat tightening each bolt a little bit until handlebar is secure. (Fig. B) the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. E)

Models with and/or brake cables: NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with a stem that has Locate the handlebar assembly. If your model bicycle comes equipped with an adjustable angle. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will gears and/or handbrakes, you will need to be sure that the brake cables require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening and shift cables are properly routed. Position the handlebar assembly as if INCORRECT CORRECT the angle bolt located in front of the stem bolt. Failure to do this may you were going to install it, and cause loss of steering control. (Fig. F) take a look at the cables. They should run in a smooth arc from the or brake lever to the front brake or cable stop on the frame. If they are WARNING: If the stem is not inserted at least to the “Minimum twisted or kinked, the shifting and braking will not work. Rotate the FIG. C Insertion” mark, it is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and handlebars around until the cables are taking the smoothest route. (Fig. C) damage the fork steerer tube. If these instructions are not followed, FIG. F it could cause an unsafe condition and risk injury to the rider. Check There are 2 basic types of handlebar mounting; Quill and Threadless. steering tightness prior to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try QUILL STEMS turning the handlebar. If you can turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is too loose. Re-align the handlebar with the front This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at the bottom

of the stem that is inserted into the fork steer tube. Loosen the center wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt.

bolt enough so that the wedge and stem can slide into the fork steer tube. Lower the stem until the mark that says “minimum insertion” is not visible. Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is in line with the fork. If needed, you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. D)

22 FIG. D 23 ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR STEM HANDLEBAR AND STEM AND HEADSET Stem Diagram 1. Assemble the stem to the fork: If necessary, assemble the stem Adjuster Bolt NOTE: the handlebar stem and headset are an integrated system. Both to bolt (4),washer (5), and wedge nut (2) to the stem (1). must be adjusted at the same time. Headset Turn the stem bolt only four revolutions into the wedge nut (2). Top Cap Handlebar Point the stem toward the front of the bicycle and put it into the 1. To adjust the headset or stem, irst loosen the two stem binder bolts, locknut. Put the stem at a comfortable height for the rider. then the adjuster bolt in the top cap. BICYCLE WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible BICYCLE 2. Align the handlebar stem with the front wheel. loss of control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark on the 3. To remove play from the headset, begin by tightening the adjuster bolt Stem stem must be inside the locknut. Make sure you can not see the ASSEMBLY in the top cap. This will tighten the headset and remove side to side “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (3) on the stem above the ASSEMBLY movement of the fork. If the fork fails to rotate freely, the adjuster bolt locknut. Tighten the stem bolt just enough that the stem will not is too tight and needs to be loosened. fall into the locknut.

WARNING: Do not over tighten the adjuster bolt. Its function is to Headset 2. Assemble the handlebar to the stem: Put the handlebar into the adjust the headset. The stem binder bolts’ function is to hold the fork Binder stem, but do not tighten the handlebar clamp at this time. Align Bolts MINIMUM and stem in place. the stem with the front wheel and tighten the stem bolt INSERTION 4. Once the headset is adjusted, tighten the two stem binder bolts to 3. Assemble the brake lever to the handlebar. Loosen the clamp LINE the recommended torque of 140 pounds per inch. Do not over tighten screw of each brake lever. If necessary, move the handlebar to these bolts. Frame each side to install the brake levers put the brake levers on the WARNING: Do not over tighten the stem binder bolts and handlebar with the brake lever for the rear brake on the right side handlebar binder bolts. Failure to properly tighten these bolts of handlebar. may damage the handlebar and/or stem to fork assembly. This may compromise the steering action, causing you to possibly lose control, Do not tighten the clamp screw of the brake levers at this and possibly injure yourself. time. 4. Tighten stem bolt and the handlebar clamp: WARNING: do not overtighten the stem bolt. Over tightening the stem bolt can damage the steering and cause loss of control. Make sure the stem is aligned with the front wheel and tighten stem bolt.

24 25 ASSEMBLE THE FRONT WHEEL TO THE FORK AS HANDLEBAR AND STEM (CONTINUED) HUB INSERTION DIAGRAM SHOWN: Put the handlebar in a comfortable position for the rider Insert wheel into position making sure the axle (1) is aligned with the WARNING: if the handlebar clamp is not tight enough, the handlebar fork dropout (2) can slip in the stem. This can cause loss of control. 3 Tighten the bolts of the handlebar clamp. If the handlebar clamp has more - Make sure the tab of each security washer (4) is in the hole of the fork 2 FORK than one bolt, then tighten the bolts equally. DROPOUT BICYCLE NOTE: Some models have a front fork with a built in wheel retention BICYCLE 5. Test the tightness of the stem: straddle the front wheel and hold it feature. The security washers are not required and will not i t on a ASSEMBLY between your legs. fork with this feature. ASSEMBLY Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar. If the handlebar and - Using the two axle nuts (3) with serrations, tighten axle nuts and 1 AXLE stem turn with out turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the front secure the front wheel. wheel. WARNING: Do not use the nuts without serrations to attach the Tighten the bolt tighter than you did before (about half a revolution front wheel. SECURITY WASHER DIAGRAM only at a time). NOTE: the recommended torque of 21 ft-lbs. Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the wheel.

NOTE: the recommended torque of 14 -17 ft-lbs. Do not overtighten.

6. Test the tightness of the handlebar: Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar forward or backward. WARNING: Do not overtighten If the handlebar moves , loosen bolts of handlebar clamps. Put the the stem bolt. Overtightening the handlebar in the correct position SECURITY stem bolt can damage the steering 4 WASHER system and can cause loss of control Tighten the bolts of the handlebar clamp tighter than before If the AXLE If necessary, re-adjust Handlebar. 3 NUT handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally Tighten Clamp nut. (6) Do this test again, until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar clamp.

WARNING: Do not exceed 100lbs downward force. 26 27 Quick Release Wheels Front Installation

1. Locate the from the small parts carton of your Use Screw Driver and Wrench: 8 bicycle. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front 9 tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that both tread patterns face the same 10 1. Front fender attaching hardware has been pre-assembled onto the fork. way. (Fig. A) Remove the Bolt (8) and Washer (9) and Nut (10) from the fork crown. 2. Unscrew the lock nut from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring 2. Remove lower mounting Bolts (7) and Washers (6) from the dropout before and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is 6 starting (Fig. 01). (Fig. B) BICYCLE on the left side of the bike (the side opposite the chain). 7 BICYCLE CLOSE 3. Place the Fender (3) in the fork with the longer fork mounting tab (A) on the 3. Install spring and then start to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer, rear side of the fork (Fig. 02). but do not tighten too far. FIG. A ASSEMBLY 4. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that the wheel is 4. Insert the Bolt (8) through the Washer (9) and Fender tabs and fork mounting ASSEMBLY FIG. 01 centered. hole. 5. Inspect the handle, note that there’s an “open” and a “closed” position. 5. Install Nut (9) onto Bolt (8)and tighten securely. Move the handle so it is in the “open” position. With one hand on the 6. Line up the lower Fender Braces (B) with the Fork Mounting Tabs (C) (Fig. 03). handle and one hand on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut 9 7. Insert each lower mounting Bolt (7) and Washer (6) into the Fork Mounting Tabs until you start to feel some resistance with the fork. (C) and tighten securely. 8 10 6. Try to close the handle. If it closes easily, open it up, and tighten the lock nut further. If it is too dificult to close, open the handle up, and loosen the lock nut a little and try again. A

7. The quick release handle should be dificult to push closed with your 3 palm, but should be possible. Practice opening and closing the handle

until you feel comfortable. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by FIG. B FIG. 02 turning the handle to tighten; the handle is for closing, the lock nut (opposite side) is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. C) Next go back and check that the handlebars are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed.

7 All quick release levers should be inspected before every ride to C be sure they are fully closed and secure. Failure to properly close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle resulting in injury or death. B 6 Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is FIG. C 28 properly closed. FIG. 03 29 Rear Fender Installation B HAND OPERATED BRAKES Note: Top Fender mount is loose (Fig. 06) to allow installation. Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to operate front and 1. Line up the Rear Fender Braces (A) with the Frame Mounting Tabs (B) (Fig. 05). rear brakes. Front hand brake levers are located on the left side of the handlebar, and rear hand brake levers are located on the right side of the 2. Insert each lower mounting Bolt (7) and Washer (6) into the Frame Mounting handlebar. Hand operated brakes may be used alone or on some models Tabs (B) and tighten securely. Make sure fender is centered over tire. in conjunction with foot operated brakes. It is OK to operate one brake Tighten Top Fender Mount: at a time, or all together, depending on your style, comfort, and riding BICYCLE conditions, however, be careful to pay close attention to front brakes BICYCLE 3. Tighten Bolt (11) and Nut (10) securely. Make sure fender is centered over tire A locking up; (Fig. 06). B ASSEMBLY Note: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting frame or fender. 6 CAUTION: If the front brake is applied too quickly or too hard, the ASSEMBLY 7 front wheel can stop turning resulting in a front pitch over or cause FIG. 05 the bicycle to lose steering function leading to a crash.

To best avoid this, apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously, while shifting your body weight back slightly to compensate for braking force. As terrain changes, the rider must practice and learn how each bicycle will 11 10 respond in a new terrain or weather change. The same bicycle will react differently if it is wet, or if there is gravel on the road etc. Always test the brakes and be sure you feel comfortable with the reaction.

If the riding conditions are too steep (off road for example) and you are unsure, dismount the bicycle and walk past the questionable terrain before riding again. Remember that as you apply the brakes your weight will want to shift forward, and the wheels will want to stop. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on brake adjustment. (Fig. D)

FIG. 06

30 31 COASTER BRAKE Coaster FRONT BRAKE Cable adjusting barrel Brake APPLY PRESSURE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP CAUTION: Improper use of the front brake may cause front wheel Handlebar Diagram to lock up resulting in loss of directional control or front pitch over. The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism, which is a part of the Grip bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer rotation of the pedal cranks (see the coaster brake diagram). Start to the appropriate assembly instructions below. *Additionally some with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position, with the front freestyle models may be equipped with a “cable detangler”. See Brake Lever pedal in about the 4 o’clock position, and apply downward foot assembly steps for cable detangler. BICYCLE Cable head BICYCLE pressure on the pedal that is to the rear. The more downward Ferrule pressure you apply, the more braking force, up to the point where CALIPER BRAKE

the rear wheel stops rotating and begins to skid. ASSEMBLY If the brake cable is not connected at the brake lever, slide the head of FIG. A ASSEMBLY the brake cable into the brake lever per the diagram, and thread the CAUTION: Before riding, make sure that the brake is working cable through the slot in the brake lever so the cable end rests squarely Cable properly. If it is not working properly, have the bicycle checked in the adjustment barrel or cable end rests in the recess of the brake Center Bolt (fixing nut in back) anchor nut by your dealer before you ride it. lever. (Fig. A) Cable Adjusting your coaster brake APPLY PRESSURE TO PEDAL Brake adjustment adjusting barrel Coaster brake service and adjustment requires special tools and TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP If the brake cable is disconnected at the caliper, thread the brake wire special knowledge. Do not attempt to disassemble or service your through the adjustment barrel, loosen the cable anchor bolt until you Brake coaster brake. Take the bicycle to your dealer for coaster brake service. can see a hole through the anchor bolt for the cable wire to attach, arm thread the cable wire through the cable anchor and snug the cable Brake shoe anchor by hand. (Fig. B) WARNING: If you do not obey the following instructions, injury to the rider or to others can occur:

Check to be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever. Loosen the FIG. B Then test the brakes and practice using them at low speed in a large and level area that is free of obstruction. cable anchor bolt just enough to allow the cable wire to move freely. With your left hand squeeze the caliper brake until both brake pads When correctly used, the brake system is very effective. But, if you apply the coaster brake too strongly you may lose contact the rim. While holding the brake closed with your left hand, use traction in the rear wheel putting the bicycle into a slide. your right hand to pull the brake cable tight (through the cable anchor) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever, and Always try to brake while going in a straight line. Apply brakes earlier with less pressure in the following conditions: the barrel adjuster of the brake. Tighten the cable anchor as much as wet pavement, sand, gravel, leaves, or if you need to brake while turning. To reduce the chance of skidding apply you can by hand, and then while still squeezing the brake, tighten the brakes intermittently. cable anchor fully with a wrench. (Fig. C) Be careful when riding downhill or at a high speed because as your speed increases, a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Slow for curves because too much speed can force you to make a turn too wide. Do not touch coaster brake after used in high speed situations. Coaster brake will get hot and may cause a burn. 32 FIG. C 33

Brake Pads Brake pad aligned LINEAR PULL BRAKES with the rim surface Cable adjusting barrel Check the brake pads to be sure they are square to the rim, and do not Pad and If the brake cable is not connected at the brake lever, slide the head of the brake rim should Handlebar contact the tire when the brake is applied. Adjust brake pads if needed. Then be parallel cable into the brake lever per the diagram, and thread the cable through the squeeze and release the brake several times squeezing as hard as you can. slot in the brake lever so the cable end rests squarely in the adjustment barrel or 1-2 mm Grip After this the cable may “stretch” and need to be tightened further. If so, cable end rests in the recess of the brake lever. (Fig. H) repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. E) CORRECT Brake lever If the brake cable is disconnected at the brake arm, with left hand, squeeze the 2 Centering Brake brake halves together until the brake pads touch the rims. With your right hand Cable head BICYCLE INCORRECT BICYCLE If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more than the other, or one pull the brake cable so that the stepped end of the “noodle” can be inserted Ferrule into the brake carrier. side does not move at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not FIG. D FIG. E ASSEMBLY centered. First determine if the wheel is centered. Look at the gap between ASSEMBLY the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If it is not even, loosen wheel Brake adjustment FIG. H

axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. F) Check to be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever. Loosen the cable anchor Noodle bolt just enough to allow the cable wire to move freely. With your left hand Rim If the brake is not centered; loosen the nut on the back of the brake. Squeeze squeeze the caliper brake until both brake pads contact the rim. While holding the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut the brake closed with your left hand, use your right hand to pull the brake cable

on the back of the brake. Watch the brake, if it begins to shift or rotate, then tight (through the cable anchor. Again inspecting that the cable end is seated in

release the brake lever, and use your hand to rotate the brake caliper back the brake lever, and the barrel adjuster of the brake. Tighten the cable anchor as Equal space until both sides of the brake move equally. Sometimes it is necessary to over between much as you can by hand, and then while still squeezing the brake, tighten the rotate the brake slightly, so that as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end the brake cable anchor fully with a wrench. (Fig. I) up centered. Repeat the steps until the brake is centered. and the rim

Check the brake pads to be sure they are aligned with the rim, and that they

Brake is correctly adjusted when: FIG. F do not contact the tire when the brake is applied. Adjust brake pads if needed. • The brake pads do not drag on the rim when the brake is open. Then squeeze and release the brake several times squeezing as hard as you • Both brake pads move away from the rim equally when the brake is released. can. After this the cable may “stretch” and need to be tightened further. If so, • When the brake is applied, the brake pads contact the rim before the brake lever reaches about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. G) repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. J) FIG. I Brake pad aligned with the rim surface After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several Centering brake Pad and times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel. If the If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more than the other, or one rim should be parallel brake pads are no longer square to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. side does not move at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by spinning the wheel centered. First determine if the wheel is centered. Look at the gap between 1-2 mm and listening for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Readjust as the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If it is not even, loosen wheel axle CORRECT needed. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. of the travel before the brake pads contact the rim. If the cable has stretched INCORRECT or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by loosening cable anchor bolt and FIG. G If the brake is not centered; use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten or loosen the pulling more cable through the anchor or use brake adjustment barrels for screws on either side of the linear pull brake where they mount to the frame 34 ine tuning brake cable tension. FIG. J 35 or fork. If you turn the screw clockwise it will increase spring tension DISC BRAKE on that side, counter clockwise to decrease spring tension. Start by If the brake cable is not connected at the brake lever, line up brake increasing tension on the side that is not moving or not moving enough. barrel slots with brake lever slot before installing the cable. Then Cable adjusting barrel Turn only about ½ turn at a time, and try squeezing and releasing slide the head of the brake cable into the brake lever per the the brake lever a few times to see the difference. Repeat until the brake diagram, and thread the cable through the slot in the brake lever so Handlebar is centered. If you run out of adjustment, you can go to the other side the cable end rests squarely in the adjustment barrel or cable end and loosen the screw slightly to continue adjusting the brake. When the rests in the recess of the brake lever. (Fig. M) brake is correctly adjusted, both sides should move evenly when the Grip

brake lever is squeezed, and when released, the wheel should rotate BICYCLE If the brake cable is disconnected at the disc caliper, thread the brake BICYCLE with no brake shoe contact. (Fig. K) wire through the adjustment barrel, loosen the cable anchor bolt Brake lever

until you can see a hole through the anchor bolt for the cable wire to Brake is correctly adjusted when: Cable head ASSEMBLY FIG. K attach, thread the cable wire through the cable anchor and snug the ASSEMBLY • Both brake pads move away from the rim equally when the brake is Ferrule released. cable anchor by hand. (Fig. N) • The brake pads do not drag on the rim when the brake is open. • When the brake is applied, the brake pads contact the rim before the Centering brake brake lever reaches about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar (Fig. L) If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more than the other, or

After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can one side does not move at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not centered. First determine if the wheel is centered. Look FIG. M several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel. If the brake pads are no longer square to the rim, repeat brake at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. pad adjustments. Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position If it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. O, Fig. P) Fork leg by spinning the wheel and listening for the brake pad rubbing the rim Cable on either side. Readjust as needed. Check that the brake cable tension anchor bolt allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel before the brake pads If the brake is not centered, look at the disc brake caliper for centering adjustment screws at the center of the brake pad on either contact the rim. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake FIG. L cable tension by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more cable side. (Fig. O) Looking down into the brake where the brake pads through the anchor or use brake adjustment barrels for ine tuning contact the disc rotor, determine which side needs to move away brake cable tension. or towards the disc. Turn the centering adjustment screws so that there is about 1/32 of an inch of clearance on either side of the disc rotor. Spin the front wheel and listen for any rubbing noise or excess friction. Repeat the steps until the brake is centered.

Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not drag on the rotor when the brake is open. • Both brake pads move away from the rotor equally when the brake is released. • When the brake is applied, the brake pads contact the rim before the brake lever reaches about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. Q) 36 FIG. N 37 DISC GETS HOT! Severe injury could result from contact with the hot disc! Mind your legs, as well as your hands. Although the front and rear derailleurs are initially adjusted at the factory, Outer side of top gear These brakes require breaking in! Ride and use the brakes gently for 13 you will need to inspect and readjust both before riding the bicycle. miles before using the brakes in downhill conditions, for sudden stops, adjustment screw or any other serious braking. Please be aware that your brake system will Adjust brake REAR DERAILLEUR change in performance throughout the wear-in process. The disc brake caliper so disc Begin by shifting the rear shifter to largest number indicated and place should be cleaned before the irst ride using rubbing alcohol. NEVER use is centered the chain on the smallest . Adjust the High limit screw so the BICYCLE oil or similar products to clean your disc brake system. between guide pulley and the smallest sprocket are lined up vertically. Reconnect BICYCLE brake pads Guide the cable, pull out any slack, and retighten the anchor bolt securely. Shift Pulley WARNING: Disc brakes are sharp, keep ingers away from brake through the gears, making sure each gear achieved is done quietly and

ASSEMBLY caliper and rotor. If ingers contact brake while wheel is turning injury FIG. O without hesitation. If necessary, use the barrel adjuster to ine tune each Adjustment ASSEMBLY can occur. gear by turning it the direction you want the chain to go. For example, screws turning clockwise will loosen the cable tension and move the chain away Tension After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several from the wheel, while turning counter-clockwise will tighten cable tension Pulley SIS cable times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel. and direct the chain towards the wheel. Shift the rear shifter to the gear adjuster If the brake pads are no longer square to the rim, repeat brake pad one and place the chain on the largest cog. Adjust the Low limit screw

adjustments. Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by in quarter turn increments until the guide pulley and the largest cog are FIG. A spinning the wheel and listening for the brake pad rubbing the rotor on aligned vertically. Again, shift through each gear several times, checking

either side. Readjust as needed. Check that the brake cable tension allows that each gear is achieved smoothly. It may take several attempts before the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel before the brake pads contact the the rear derailleur and cable is adjusted properly. (Fig. A, Fig. B) High gear rotor. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension adjustment screw by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more cable through the anchor Ensure all bolts are secured tightly and the chain does not fall off or use brake adjustment barrels for ine tuning brake cable tension. in either direction. FIG. P Low gear adjustment screw

Barrel adjuster

38 FIG. Q FIG. B 39 FRONT DERAILLEUR Low adjusting screw GEAR OPERATION (Fig. C) Shift both shifters to the smallest number indicated and place Cable Multi speed bicycles can have internal or derailleur gear systems. the chain on the corresponding cog and chainwheel. Disconnect the 1 front derailleur cable from the cable anchor bolt. Check the position anchor bolt WARNING: Improper shifting can result in the chain jamming, of the front derailleur; it should be parallel with the outer chainwheel High adjusting or becoming derailed resulting in loss of control or a crash. and clear the largest chainwheel by 1-3mm when fully engaged. With screw the chain on the smallest chainwheel in front and the largest cog in Always be sure the chain is fully engaged in the desired gear back, adjust the Low limit screw so the chain is centered in the front Chainguide clearance 2 before pedaling hard. BICYCLE derailleur cage. Reconnect the cable, pull any slack out, and tighten the of 1-3mm BICYCLE anchor bolt securely. Shift the front shifter to the largest chainwheel. If Outer chainguide Avoid shifting while standing up on the pedals or under load. the chain does not go onto the largest chainwheel, turn the high limit ASSEMBLY screw in 1/4 turn increments counter-clockwise until the chain engages ASSEMBLY Inner AVOID THESE GEARS! To shift properly, pedal the bicycle with little pressure on the pedals, the largest chainwheel. If the chain falls off the largest chainwheel, and chainguide and move the shifter (1) gear at a time, ensuring that the chain is fully into the pedals, you will need to turn the High limit screw in 1/4 turn engaged in that gear before applying more pressure on the pedals. For increments clockwise until the chain no longer falls off. Shift through bicycles with 3 front chain rings; avoid “Cross Chaining”, which is the every gear, using the barrel adjusters to ine tune each transition. The FIG. A position when the chain is in the smallest cog in the rear combined with barrel adjuster for the front derailleur is located on the front shifter the inner or smallest chain ring in the front, or the largest cog in the rear where the cable comes out of the shifter. Clockwise will loosen the cable and the outer or largest chain ring in the front. These gear positions tension and direct the chain closer to the frame while counter-clockwise FIG. C put the chain at the most extreme angle and can cause premature wear will tighten the cable tension and direct the chain away from the frame. to the drivetrain. Bicycles with 3 front chain rings have enough gear “overlaps” that these gears are not needed. (Fig. A) WARNING: Do not ride a bicycle that is not shifting properly. Overlooking proper adjustments may cause irreparable damage to the bicycle and/or bodily injury. Never move the shifter while INTERNAL GEARS (no derailleur) pedaling standing up, or under heavy load, nor pedal backwards An internal gear system is one where the gears are housed within the rear hub of after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause the bicycle. With internally geared bicycles, it is recommended to STOP pedaling

serious damage to the bicycle and/or rider. while you shift gears. The bike may be sitting still or rolling to shift. Shifter designs vary, you will either twist or operate a push button to change gears. The shifter will indicate either “low to “high” or a series of numbers from 1 up. Low or “1” is the lowest gear. This is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for easier pedaling. It is recommended to start off in this gear and move through FIG. B the gears as speed increases as needed, or comfortable. It is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear if this is comfortable. Backpedaling should have no effect on an internally geared bicycle (unless it is equipped with foot activated brakes), however, backpedaling should not be necessary when riding, and invites the possibility of clothing being caught in the chain, and should be avoided. See 40 Assembly and Maintenance for further information on proper gear adjustment. 41 EXTERNAL GEARS (Derailleur equipped bicycles) FRONT SHIFTER Derailleur equipped bicycles all have a rear derailleur. Some may also Derailleur Note that not all models have a front shifter. The front (left) shifter will have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. The right side control cable Front have an indicator that reads either “low to “high” or a series of numbers shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) Freewheel cogs derailleur from 1 up. Low or “1” is the lowest gear. will operate the front derailleur. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is

important to be pedaling forward when shifting gears. This allows the The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but the change between

chain to “derail” from one gear to the next. Operating the shifter while gears is greater. This means that one shift at the rear derailleur will be sitting still or not pedaling can cause damage to the system, and can a subtle change in pedaling speed, but one shift at the front derailleur BICYCLE be dangerous, as the chain may jam and cause the bike to become will be a large change in pedaling speed. Think of the front shifter as a BICYCLE unstable. (Fig. A) “range”, low and high or low, medium, and high. Low is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for easier pedaling. It is recommended to Avoid back pedaling on any bicycle with derailleurs. Backpedaling can ASSEMBLY Rear start off in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as ASSEMBLY derail the chain and cause it to jam or fall off the gears. When shifting Guide derailleu r pulley needed, or comfortable. It is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely if this is comfortable. Shift only while pedaling forward. When shifting, Crank arm changed. (At least one full rotation of the pedals.) Failure to do so, Front lessen the pressure exerted on the pedals during the shift. Once you chainwheels Pedal may result in the chain not engaging properly the next time you pedal have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to start to pedal hard if desired. forward, or falling off altogether causing a possible danger when you Pedaling hard while shifting can cause the chain to skip and not engage attempt to pedal again. Remember always pedal through the gear FIG. A the appropriate gear. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur change on a derailleur equipped bicycle. bikes because the chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. REAR SHIFTER The rear shifter (right) will have an indicator that reads either “low to “high” or a series of numbers from 1 up. Low or “1” is the lowest gear. This is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for easier pedaling. It is recommended to start off in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as needed, or comfortable. It is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear if this is comfortable. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the pedals during the shift. Once you have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to start to pedal hard if desired. Pedaling hard while shifting can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. B)

42 FIG. B 43 HEADLIGHT (Requires 2 D cell batteries - not included) PEGS 1. To install the headlight please use a philips head screwdriver and an 8mm wrench (both included in small parts box.) Some models may come equipped with 2 or 4 pegs. To install pegs, Remove the screw and open the headlight case. Ensure to put the screw and nut in a secure place. DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Check to make sure axle nuts are 2. Place 2 D cell alkaline batteries inside the battery tray. Follow the orientation icons to ensure the batteries are in the properly tightened before installing pegs. Thread the pegs on the axle right position. over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with the tool. (Fig. A) 3. Close the lid and replace the screw and secure by tightenning the screw and nut. BICYCLE Periodically check to make sure pegs are tight. BICYCLE Retaining Front/rear washer drop outs TRAINING WHEELS Axle nut ASSEMBLY 8mm ASSEMBLY Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to Front/rear the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the lat brace and the lat brace with hub stabilizer. Determine which brace was included with your bicycle and Step retaining follow the given instructions for that particular brace. washer FIG. A C-SHAPE BRACE Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place

the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align the washer so that SCREWDRIVER the notch on the washer its into the rear frame drop out. Next, place Inner axle 10mm Brace the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and stabilizer washer axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. The elongated hole on the C-Shaped wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for proper wheel it. (Fig. B) brace Axle nut

Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE

44 FIG. B 45 TRAINING WHEELS (CONTINUED) TIRE VALVES SHRADER VALVE FLAT BRACE Inner axl e The tire valve allows air to enter the tire’ s inner tube under pressure, but doesn’ t let it back out unless you It is very important to check the training wheel connection Flat wheel brace to the bicycle. Failure to properly tighten may cause the want it to. training wheel to dislodge. Please contact Columbia Bicycles Brace Service with any questions. stabilizer There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves washer (actually, there are other designs, but they are seldom seen in the US anymore): The Schrader Valve and the BICYCLE Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. BICYCLE Axle nut Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the Place the lat wheel brace onto the axle. Next place the brace itting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the notch its ASSEMBLY into the rear frame drop out. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY The Schrader Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace (Shown) is like the valve on a car tire. To stays in the proper vertical position. The elongated hole on the Training inlate a Schrader valve tube, just remove the valve cap wheel Inner axle nut and push the air hose or pump itting onto the end of the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for DO NOT REMOVE proper it. (Fig. C) . To let air out of a Schrader valve, depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or TRAINING WHEEL STABILIZER BRACKET other appropriate object. FIG. C PRESTA VALVE Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. The Presta (Shown) has a narrower diameter and is only Insert the wheel brace into the stabilizer bracket so that the found on bicycle tires. To inlate a Presta valve tube using forked end of the stabilizer bracket faces in. Slide assembly onto a Presta headed bicycle pump, remove the valve cap; the rear axle so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay Stabilizer bracket unscrew (counterclockwise) the valve stem lock nut; and of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. The push down on the valve stem to free it up. Then push the elongated hole on the brace allows for raising and lowering the Washer pump head on to the valve head, and inlate. To inlate training wheel to the proper height. (Fig. D) a Presta valve with a gas station air hose, you’ll need a Axle nut Presta adapter (available at your bike shop) which screws NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. If your on to the valve stem once you’ve freed up the valve. The bike did not come stock with training wheels, please call adapter its the end of the air hose itting. Columbia Bicycles Service to help determine if after-market training wheels can be attached. Wheel brace

Training wheel

46 FIG. D 47 REPAIR AND SERVICE INSPECTION OF BEARINGS WARNING: Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, Maintenance: Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings as necessary can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests. adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions.” Bearings: The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts. you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube. BICYCLE Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions.” Parts Crank Bearings: The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front should not be loose BICYCLE that are not tight enough can be lost or operate poorly. Overtightened parts can be damaged. Make sure any on the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side-to-side. replacement fasteners are the correct size and type. ASSEMBLY Wheel Bearings: Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand. The ASSEMBLY If your frame is aluminum, inspect the bicycle frame carefully and frequently. Aluminum frames can develop bearings are correctly adjusted if: very small cracks due to stress, severe shocks, etc. If you see any small cracks, stop riding the bicycle. Have the frame inspected by a qualiied professional at a bicycle service shop before riding the bicycle again. The wheel spins freely and easily. The weight of the relector, when you put it toward the front or rear of the bicycle, causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times. There is no side-to-side movement at the wheel rim NOTE: Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the correct when you push it to the side with light force. tools or if the instructions in this manual or any “Special Instructions” are not suficient for you. LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE REAR WHEEL/CHAIN ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Maintenance: The chain must be at the correct tightness. If too tight, the bicycle will be dificult to pedal. If too Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will reduce brake loose, the chain can come off the sprockets. performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur.

WARNING: The chain must remain on The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil off the chain. the sprockets. If the chain comes off the 1 Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest. sprockets, the bike will not operate. Using soap and hot water, wash all oil off the wheel rims, the brake shoes, the pedals, and the tires. Rinse When the chain (1) is at the correct 32 with clean water and dry completely before you ride the bicycle. tightness, you can pull it one-half inch (2) away from a straightedge (3) as shown.

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48 49 TIRE REMOVAL TIRES FIGURE A 1. Let the air out of the tire by depressing the valve core (the little pin Press with thumbs to Maintenance: Frequently check the tire inlation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended in the centre of the valve stem opening). separate tire bead. storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires. Continue around 2. Separate the tire bead from the sides of the rim by pressing with entire rim until the your thumbs. Work your way around the tire on both sides to be bead is completely WARNING: Do not ride or sit on the bicycle if either inner tube is under inlated. This can damage the tire and sure that the beads of the tire are not sticking to the rim. (Figure A) separated. inner tube. Do not use unregulated air hoses to inlate the inner tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over inlate bicycle tires and cause them to burst. 3. Stand the wheel up on a irm surface with the valve stem on the BICYCLE FIGURE B BICYCLE bottom and grasp the upper part of the tire with both hands. Try to Lift bead with Use a hand or a foot pump to inlate the inner tubes. Service station meter-regulated air hoses are also acceptable. roll the tire off the far side of the rim. spoons or tire The correct inlation pressure is shown on the tire sidewall. ASSEMBLY 4. With the wheel standing as in Figure B, use tools or tools. ASSEMBLY spoon handles with rounded ends (at least two - preferably three) Before adding air to any tire, make sure the edge of the tire (the bead) is the same distance from the rim, all to lift the bead on one side of the tire off the rim. Be careful not around the rim, on both sides of the tire. If the tire does not appear to be seated correctly, release air from the to pinch the inner tube between the tire tools and the tire bead or inner tube until you can push the bead of the tire into the rim where necessary. Add air slowly and stop frequently rim. Once you have got the bead off for about one fourth of the FIGURE C to check the tire sealing and the pressure, until you reach the correct inlation pressure as indicated on the tire circumference of the tire using the tools, the rest can usually be Replace tire sidewall. pulled off by hand. onto rim. Replace worn or defective tires and inner tubes. 5. With the bead on one side of the tire completely off the rim, you can now pull the inner tube out from between the tire and rim everywhere except in the area of the valve stem. 6. It should now be easy to pull the tire the rest of the way off the rim. Start at the side of the wheel opposite the valve stem and simply lift FIGURE D Rim Strip Rim strip protects the bead of the tire up over the side of the rim and pull it off. inner tube from spoke ends Spoke Ends

FIGURE E Use thumb to press valve stem through hole in rim. Make certain valve stem is straight. 50 51 REPAIR AND SERVICE Using a light machine oil (20W) and the following guidelines, lubricate the bicycle: WHEELS Wheel Inspection WHAT WHEN HOW It is most important that wheels are kept in top condition. Properly maintaining your bicycle’s wheels will help braking performance and stability when riding. Be aware of the following potential problems: Pedals Every six months Put four drops of oil where each pedal axle goes into the pedal. BICYCLE Dirty or greasy rims: Caution: These can render your brakes ineffective. Do not clean them with oily or greasy materials. When cleaning, Chain Every six months Put one drop of oil on each roller of the use a clean rag or wash with soapy water, rinse and air dry. Don’t ride while they’re wet. When lubricating your chain. Wipe all excess oil off the chain. ASSEMBLY bicycle, don’t get oil on the rim braking surfaces. Wheels not straight: Lift each wheel off the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of round. If wheels are not straight, they will need to be adjusted. This is quite dificult and is best left to a bicycle specialist. Broken or loose spokes: Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged. Caution: Such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected. Again, bicycle specialist best handles spoke repairs. Loose hub bearings: Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side. Caution: If there is movement between the axle and the hub, do not ride the bicycle. Adjustment is required. Axle nuts: Check that these are tight before each ride.

52 53 Lubrication and Adjustment - One Piece Cranks One Piece Crank Assembly To adjust the free play in a one piece type , loosen the locknut on the left side by turning it clockwise and tighten the adjusting cone counter-clockwise using a screwdriver in the slot. When correctly adjusted, re-tighten the locknut counter-clockwise. BICYCLE Bearing Cup notes Ball Retainer 1) Remove the chain from the chainwheel. Fixed Cone Washer ASSEMBLY Crank 2) Remove the left pedal by turning the spindle clockwise. Adjusting Cone Washer 3) Remove the left side locknut by turning it clockwise and Chainwheel remove the keyed lockwasher. One Piece Crank Assembly 4) Remove the adjusting cone by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.

5) Remove the left ball retainer, slide the crank assembly out of the frame to the right and remove the right ball retainer. Clean and inspect all bearing surfaces and ball retainers, and replace any damaged parts. Pack the ball bearings retainers with grease, then re-assemble in the reverse of the above procedure.

54 55 BALLARD PACIFIC RESOURCES INC. WARRANTY IMPORTANT NOTICE and Policy on Replacement Procedures and Responsibilities PURCHASE RECORD CARD Your purchase includes the following warranty which is in lieu of all other express warranties. This warranty is extended only to the initial consumer purchaser. Fill in immediately and send in as a record of your purchase. No warranty registration is required. This warranty gives you speciic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. FRAME Record Serial Number and retain in designated spot in front of this Manual. The entire frame is guaranteed against faulty materials and workmanship for as long as the initial consumer purchaser has the bicycle, subject to the condition of the warranty listed below. If frame failure should occur due to faulty materials or workmanship during the guarantee period, the frame will be replaced. For To register online, check into our Owners Lounge at: www.columbia-bikes.com frame replacement under this Ballard Paciic Resources Inc. Warranty, contact us, stating the nature of the failure, model number, date received and the name of the store from which the bike was received, at the address given on this page. Frame must be returned for inspection at customers expense. NEW PARTSAll other parts of the unit except Normal Wear Parts are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of 1 years from the date Owners Name: of purchase by the initial consumer purchaser, subject to the Terms and Conditions of the warranty listed below. If failure of any part should occur during the warranty period. The part will be replaced for you if the failure was due to faulty materials or workmanship. There will be no cost to you except possibly for OWNER shipping and labor. Normal Wear Parts are deined as grips, tires, tubes, cables and saddle covering. These parts are warranted to be free from defects in Address: material and workmanship as delivered with the product. Any claim for repair or replacement of Normal Wear Products must be made within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or maintenance, or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the bicycle as sold. The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, or theft. Date Purchased: Place of Purchase: Claims involving these issues will not be honored. CONDITION OF WARRANTY 1. Your bicycle has been designed for general transportation and recreational use, but has not been designed to withstand abuse associated with stunting Model Name: and jumping. This warranty ceases when you rent, sell, or give away the bicycle, ride with more than one person, or use the bicycle for stunting or jumping. 2. This warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear or anything you break accidentally or deliberately. 3. It is the responsibility of the individual consumer purchaser to assure that all parts included in the factory-sealed carton are properly installed, all functional Wheel Size: Color: parts are initially adjusted properly, and subsequent normal maintenance services and adjustments necessary to keep the bicycle in good operating condition are properly made. This warranty does not apply to damage due to improper installation of parts or failure to properly maintain or adjust the bicycle. NOTICE: Bicycle speciications subject to change without notice. Serial Number: 4. This bicycle was designed to be assembled and operated solely in accordance with the assembly instructions. If the purchaser and/or user alters, changes or modiies any of the components, the design or any original manufacturing speciications of the bicycle, all manufacturing warranties are null and void (ALSO RECORD AND RETAIN SERIAL NUMBER IN DESIGNATED SPOT IN FRONT OF THIS MANUAL) and Ballard Paciic Resources Inc. and any of its afiliated companies or manufacturing sources will not be liable for any damages, injuries or problems of any kind whatsoever. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact our warranty department. 5. The bicycle is intended for youths 13 years of age and older. 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