OWNEr’S MANUAL [ SINGLE AND MULTI SPEED Owner’s Responsibility See inside back cover for Warranty Registration This manual contains important information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of your bicycle. Read all sections and appendices before you ride your new bicycle, and carefully follow the instructions. Instructions preceded by the words NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING are of special significance. NOTE: Instructions which are of special interest. CAUTION: IINDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY, OR IS AN ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES. WARNING: INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Theft and Warranty Information • Record all numbers shown on the bicycle. • Be sure to fill out warranty information online (or mail in if you do not have access to a computer). NOTE: The serial number is not on record where your bicycle was sold or manufactured, you must register it. Keep the following information along with a copy of your sales receipt. Serial Number: ______________________________________________________________________________ Model Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Store Purchased From: ________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _____________________________________________________________________________ Color: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Size: _____________________________________________________________________________________ • Lock your bicycle securely whenever it is out of your sight. • Also, carefully follow the instructions in any additional literature supplied with the bicycle. WARNING: BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE, CHECK THE BRAKES AND ALL CAM ACTION RETENTION DEVICES. SERVICE, IF NECESSARY, IS DESCRibED IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • Register your bicycle with your local law enforcement agency & National Bike Registry. • Report any theft immediately. • Add your bicycle to your homeowner’s or apartment insurance policy. Serial Number Locations WARNING: MUST READ BEFORE RIDING • Obtain, read, and follow Owner’s Manual. • Check bike after assembly or any adjustments. Consult local bicycle shop with questions. • Always wear a helmet. • Children should never ride after dusk or at night. • Before each ride, check that the front wheel is firmly attached and the brakes are in proper working condition. • Adults should never ride after dusk or at night, unless absolutely necessary. If it is absolutely necessary, you must take steps to make yourself visible. (See Owner’s Manual for requirements). • On wet roads, apply brakes early and gradually. At Diamondback Bicycles we are concerned about your safety and well-being. This is why we ask that you read and fully understand your owner’s manual before riding your new bike. OWNER’S MANUAL 9th Edition, 2007 This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781. IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance, and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available. Make sure that your dealer has given you all the manufacturers’ literature that was included with your bicycle or accessories. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer, always follow the component manufacturer’s instructions. If you have any questions or do not understand something it is your responsibility, for your own safety, to consult with your dealer or the bicycle’s manufacturer. NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual. Please see your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: This Manual contains important safety information. For your child's safety, it is your responsibility to review this information with your child and make sure that your child understands all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. We recommend that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this Manual with younger riders. Review Appendix E with your child before letting them ride the bicycle. Contents GENERAL WARNING ....................................................................................................................p. 3 A special note to parents ............................................................................................................p. 3 1. First A. Bike Fit .......................................................................................................................... P. 4 B. Safety First ..................................................................................................................... P. 4 C. Mechanical Safety Check ............................................................................................... P. 4 D. First Ride ........................................................................................................................ P. 6 2. Safety A. The Basics ..................................................................................................................... P. 7 B. Riding Safety .................................................................................................................. P. 8 C. Off Road Safety .............................................................................................................. P. 8 D. Wet Weather Riding ........................................................................................................ P. 9 E. Night Riding ................................................................................................................... P. 9 F. Extreme, Downhill, Stunt, Or Competition Riding ........................................................... P. 10 G. Changing Components Or Adding Accessories .............................................................. P. 11 3. Fit A. Standover Height .......................................................................................................... P. 12 B. Saddle Position............................................................................................................. P. 12 C. Handlebar Height And Angle ......................................................................................... P. 14 D. Control Position Adjustments ........................................................................................ P. 15 E. Brake Reach................................................................................................................. P. 15 4. Technical Information A. Wheels ........................................................................................................................ P. 16 1. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices .............................................................. P. 17 2. Wheels with Cam Action Systems .......................................................................... P. 18 3. Removing and Installing Wheels .............................................................................. P. 18 B. Seat Post Cam Action Clamp ........................................................................................p. 22 C. Brakes ........................................................................................................................p. 22 D. Shifting Gears ..............................................................................................................p. 24 E. Pedals ........................................................................................................................p. 27 F. Bicycle Suspension.......................................................................................................p. 28 G. Tires and Tubes ............................................................................................................p. 28 5. Service A. Service Intervals...........................................................................................................p. 30 B. If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact ................................................................................p. 32 Appendix A: Intended Use ........................................................................................................p. 33 Appendix B: Lifespan of your bike and its components ............................................................p. 36 Appendix C: Coaster Brakes ....................................................................................................p. 39 Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications .............................................................................p. 39 Appendix E: Teaching Your Child the Rules ..............................................................................p. 40 Appendix F: Bicycling In Traffic ................................................................................................p. 41 Appendix G: Training Wheel & Accessory Installation ................................................................p. 42 4 GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of