Summary of bicycle
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Owner’s manual.
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3 bicycle owner’s manual 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 info...
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4 5 congratulations! You’ve just bought one of the finest bicycles in the world; a litespeed! Since our beginning in 1986, we’ve been developing and refining the quality of our bicycles. We have been an industry leader, working with top name suppliers to identify the best new materials and latest deve...
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6 7 chapter 1: first note: we strongly urge you to read this manual in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. Please note that not al...
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6 7 chapter 1: first note: we strongly urge you to read this manual in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. Please note that not al...
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8 9 d. First ride when you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new bike. ...
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10 11 10. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle. 11. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle. 12. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to do stunts, wheelie...
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12 13 if you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with all local laws about night riding, and take the following strongly recommended additional precautions: • purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all regulatory...
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14 15 g. Changing components or adding accessories there are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of your bicycle. However, if you change components or add accessories, you do so at your own risk. The bicycle’s manufacturer may not have tested ...
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14 15 g. Changing components or adding accessories there are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of your bicycle. However, if you change components or add accessories, you do so at your own risk. The bicycle’s manufacturer may not have tested ...
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16 17 tube with the tip of your finger without inserting your finger beyond its first knuckle. Also see note above and fig . 5 ). Warning: if your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube as described in b.1 above, the seat post may break, which could cause you to lose control and fall. 2. Front and b...
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18 19 warning: an insufficiently tightened stem clamp bolt, handlebar clamp bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt may compromise steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. ...
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20 21 chapter 4: tech it’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. We urge you to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself, and that you have your dealer check your work before you ride ...
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22 23 2. Wheels with cam action systems there are currently two types of over-center cam wheel retention mechanisms: the traditional over-center cam (fig. 8a) and the cam-and-cup system (fig. 8b). Both use an over-center cam action to clamp the bike’s wheel in place. Your bicycle may have a cam-and-cu...
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24 25 c. Removing a disk brake or rim brake rear wheel (1) if you have a multi-speed bike with a derailleur gear system: shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest, outermost rear sprocket). If you have an internal gear rear hub, consult your dealer or the hub manufacturer’s instructions b...
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26 27 operated by pedaling backwards. This is called a coaster brake and is described in appendix c. Warning: 1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes, worn brake pads, or wheels on which the rim wear mark is visible is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. 2. Applying brakes too har...
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28 29 • usually a front derailleur • one or two shifters • one, two or three front sprockets called chainrings • a drive chain a. Shifting gears there are several different types and styles of shifting controls: levers, twist grips, triggers, combination shift/brake controls and push-buttons. Ask yo...
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32 33 warning: never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders. The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the...
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32 33 warning: never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders. The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the...
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34 35 chapter 5: service warning: technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimi...
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36 37 b. If your bicycle sustains an impact: first, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary. Next, check your bike for damage. After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. Carbon composite components, including fames,...
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38 39 important that you read the basics of metal fatigue below. Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car, another cyclist or other object. At any speed above a fast walk, your body will continue to move forward, momentum carrying you over the front of the bike. You cannot and will not stay on the...
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40 41 corrosive environment (wet, salt air, winter road salt, accumulated sweat) presence of abrasive mud, dirt, sand, soil in riding environment factors that lengthen product life: smooth, fluid riding style no “hits”, crashes, jumps, other “shots” to the bike low mileage lower body weight less aggr...
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42 43 profile, the more likely it is that lighter components may be suitable for you. Discuss your needs and your profile very honestly with your dealer. Take these choices seriously and understand that you are responsible for the changes. A useful slogan to discuss with your dealer if you contemplate...
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44 45 appendix c fastener torque specifications torque values: unless otherwise specified. If you break a bolt during installation or use, or it slips, it is likely because you have not used a proper tool, failed to properly lubricate or “prep” the bolt threads or exceeded the torque recommendations ...
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