Important: Keep for Complete the Registration Future Reference Bicycle registration is the only record we have of who owns this bicycle. If it is necessary to This manual shows how to ride your new give you new instructions, your registration bicycle safely. Even if you have ridden a record is very important. Registration and bicycle for years, it is important for proof of purchase are necessary to make a EACH person to read Chapter 1 before warranty claim. Choose one of these easy you ride this bicycle! Parents should speak procedures to complete the registration: about Chapter 1 to a child or person who might • On the CD, click the link “Register.” not understand this manual. • Go to the web address on the cover of this manual and click on the links. This manual also shows you how to do basic The web site also gives you a link to new maintenance. Some tasks should only be done instructions. If you make a decision not to by your dealer, and this manual identifies them. complete the registration, make sure you visit the web site frequently. Keep this Manual with the Bike This manual is considered a part of the bicycle Meaning of Safety Signs and Language that you have purchased. If you sell the bike, In this manual the Safety Alert symbol, a please make sure this manual is transferred to triangle with an exclamation mark, shows a the new owner as part of the sale. hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause injury: About the CD This manual includes a CD (compact disc) that ‘CAUTION’ indicates the possibility gives you more comprehensive information of mild or moderate injury. while we use less paper for the environment. ‘WARNING’ indicates the possibility Please view the CD to see information that is of serious injury or death. specific to your bicycle. This manual complies with these standards: If you do not have a computer at home, operate • ANSI Z535.6 the CD on a computer at school, work, or the • BS 6102 : Part 1: 1992 public library. If your CD does not operate, the • CEN 14764, 14765, 14766, 14781, 14872 same information is on our web site. The address • CPSC CFR 1512 for the web site is on the cover of this manual. My bicycle model My serial number: Lock key # My dealer: The phone number of my dealer: i Assembly of Your New Bicycle An Impact can Weaken your Bicycle Special tools and skills are necessary for the If you crash or apply force that is higher than assembly and the first adjustment of your the limits of your bicycle, you are very likely to bicycle. Only your dealer should do this. cause damage to the bicycle or its parts. If your bicycle has damage and you crash or load it If You Have Questions again later, the previous impact can cause your bicycle to break at a much lower load. There are many models of bicycles with a variety of equipment, so this manual might contain some instructions that do not apply A Bicycle Cannot Protect You to your bicycle. Some illustrations might be in an Accident different from your bicycle. Bicycles are not designed to withstand every situation. In a crash or impact, it is not uncommon If you have questions after you read this for the bicycle to have damage and for you to fall. manual, speak to your dealer. If you have a If you fall, your bicycle can not prevent injury. Cars question or problem that your dealer can not have bumpers, seat belts, air bags, and crumple answer or repair, tell us: zones. Bicycles do not, so even a small crash at Attn: Customer Service slow speed can cause injury or death. 801 W. Madison Street Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594 Think Safety 920.478.4678 Always “Think Safety” and avoid dangerous situations, which are usually obvious. But not all dangerous situations are obvious. Many of A Word About Bicycles, those are shown in this manual; read at least Chapter 1 before you ride. Accidents, and Safety Some of the high-risk stunts and jumps seen in A bicycle can be fun when used for magazines or videos are very dangerous; even transportation, recreation, exercise, or skilled athletes get severe injuries when they competition. But riding a bicycle can also be crash (and they do crash). dangerous, especially if you try to ride beyond the limits of your ability or the limits of your Changes to Your Bicycle bicycle. The skill of bicycle riders can vary Can Make it Unsafe greatly, just like the skill of an automobile driver or a skier. Do not ride in a manner that exceeds Each and every part of your new bicycles has your ability. been carefully chosen and approved. The safety of accessory or replacement parts, and Each bicycle also has limits because of many especially how those parts attach and interface properties: with other parts of the bicycle, is not always • Design and material of the bicycle apparent. For this reason, you should only • Maintenance and use of the bicycle replace parts with original equipment or parts • Surface of the road or trail that are approved. If you are not sure what • And more parts are approved, ask your dealer. ii Table of Contents Chapter 2: Maintenance Tools for Bicycle Maintenance .............................13 A Word About Bicycles, Accidents, Maintenance Schedule ......................................... 14 and Safety ....................................................................ii Bicycle Type and Use Condition ...........................1 Chapter 3: Adjustment Chapter 1: Guide to Safe On-and-Off A Word about Torque Specifications .................15 Road Operation Handlebar ..................................................................15 Stem ............................................................................15 Before a First Ride ..................................................... 3 Saddle ..........................................................................17 Checklist: Check Before Each Ride ......................4 Headset ..................................................................... 18 Rules to Ride Safely Crankarms ................................................................ 18 Know and Obey Local Bicycle Laws ....................8 Bottom Bracket ........................................................ 18 Look for Cars, Pedestrians, Pedals ......................................................................... 19 and Other Obstacles ...............................................8 Chain .......................................................................... 19 Wear a Helmet and Bicycle Clothing ..................9 Cables ........................................................................ 19 Ride Safely in Wet Weather or Wind .................9 Shift-levers ................................................................ 19 Make Sure Other People Can See You ..............9 Front Derailleur ....................................................... 20 Think About Safety When You Ride ...................9 Rear Derailleur ..........................................................21 Riding instructions Internal Gear Systems ...........................................22 Use Your Brakes Carefully .................................... 10 Brakes .........................................................................22 Change Gears Correctly ........................................ 11 Brake-levers ..............................................................25 Use Pedal Systems Carefully ................................ 11 Wheels.......................................................................26 Wheel Installation ..................................................27 Safeguard Your Bicycle Tire Installation .........................................................31 Prevent Theft of Your Bicycle ...............................12 Suspension ...............................................................33 Safely Park Your Bicycle .........................................12 Accessories ..............................................................33 Include Repair Items when You Ride .................12 Training Wheels ..................................................... 34 Only Install Compatible Accessories .................12 Clean Your Bicycle ...................................................13 Chapter 4: Lubrication Avoid Incidental Damage to Your Bicycle ........13 Stem ...........................................................................35 Seatpost.....................................................................35 Bottom Bracket ........................................................35 Pedals .........................................................................35 Derailleurs .................................................................36 Headset .....................................................................36 Brakes and Brake-levers ........................................36 Wheels.......................................................................36 Suspension Forks ....................................................36 Rear Suspension ......................................................36 Cables ........................................................................36 For more instructions ..................................37 iii Bicycle Type and • Tandem • Cruiser with large, 26” tires and swept-back Use Condition handlebar There are many types of bicycles. Each bicycle • Pedelec electric-assist bicycle type is made for a specified use, or Use • Weight limit of rider: 275 lbs (125 kg); Condition. If your use of a bicycle applies more Tandem: 550 lbs (250 kg); stress than the limit of its use condition, this Pedelec: