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 se...
2 contents general warning ....................................................................................................................P. 3 a special note to parents ............................................................................................................P. 3 1. First a. B...
3 general warning: like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know - and to practice - the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance ...
4 1. First note: all operators must read and understand all sections of this owner’s manual before their initial operation of the bicycle. If after reading this manual in its entirety you have any questions, please contact your authorized dealer for clarification or an explanation of specific topics...
5 calibrated torque wrench. A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on your bicycle. If you choose to work on your own bicycle, you must use a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque specifications from the bicycle or component manufacturer or from yo...
6 5. Wheel retention system: make sure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured. See section 4.A 6. Seat post: if your seat post has an over-center cam action fastener for easy height adjustment, check that it is properly adjusted and in the locked position. See section 4.B. 7. Handlebar and ...
7 2. Safety a. The basics warning: t he area in which you ride may require specific safety devices . I t is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the area where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws , including properly equipping yourself and your bike as the law req...
8 b. Riding safety 1. Obey all rules of the road and all local traffic laws. 2. You are sharing the road or the path with others — motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. Respect their rights. 3. Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you. 4. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid: • v...
9 4. Always take along some kind of identification, so that people know who you are in case of an accident; and take along a couple of dollars in cash for a candy bar, a cool drink or an emergency phone call. 5. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that does not frighten or e...
10 the mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks. Warning: d o not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets fr...
11 when riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds seen on motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult with expert riders and race officials on conditions and e...
12 3. Fit note: correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle which result in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your ...
13 your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low. Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this adjustment. If you choose to make your own saddle height adjustment: • loosen the seat post clamp • raise or lower the seat post in the seat tube • ma...
14 warning: w hen making saddle angle adjustments with a single bolt saddle clamp , always check to make sure that the serrations on the mating surfaces of the clamp are not worn . W orn serrations on the clamp can allow the saddle to move , causing you to lose control and fall . A lways tighten fas...
15 warning: a quill stem ’ s m inimum i nsertion m ark must not be visible above the top of the headset . I f the stem is extended beyond the m inimum i nsertion m ark the stem may break or damage the fork ’ s steerer tube , which could cause you to lose control and fall . Warning: o n some bicycles...
16 4. Technical information 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...
17 • hex nuts or hex key bolts which are threaded on to or into the hub axle (bolt-on wheel, fig. 10a) your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel. Discuss the wheel securing method for your bicycle with your dealer. It is very important ...
18 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-cup...
19 b. Installing a disc brake or rim brake front wheel caution: i f your bike is equipped with a front disc brake , be careful not to damage the disc , caliper or brake pads when re - inserting the disc into the caliper . N ever activate a disc brake ’ s control lever unless the disc is correctly in...
20 if you have an internal gear rear hub, consult your dealer or the hub manufacturer’s instructions before attempting to remove the rear wheel. If you have a single-speed bike with rim or disc brake, go to step (4) below. (2) if your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release mechanis...
21 (8) if you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism in 3. C. (2) above, re-engage it to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance. (9) spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operat...
22 (2) put the chain on to the smallest sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it completely in to the dropouts. The axle nut washers should be on the outside, between the frame and the axle nut. (3) using the correct size wrench, tighten the axle nuts enough so that the w...
23 warning: 1. R iding with improperly adjusted brakes , on wheels on which the rim wear mark is visible , or worn brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death . 2. A pplying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel , which could cause you to lose control and fall . S...
24 2. How brakes work the braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the brake surfaces. To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your wheel rims and brake pads or the disc rotor and caliper clean and free of dirt, lubricants, waxes or polishes. Brakes are d...
25 a. A brief note about shifting gears there are several different types and styles of shifting controls: levers, twist grips, triggers, combination shift/brake controls, push-buttons, and so on. Ask your dealer to explain the type of shifting controls that are on your bike, and to show you how the...
26 experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different gear combinations. At first, practice shifting where there are no obstacles, hazards or other traffic, until you’ve built up your confidence. Learn to anticipate the need to shift, and shift to a lower gear before the hil...
27 e. Pedals 1. Toe overlap is when your toe can touch the front wheel when you turn the handlebars to steer while a pedal is in the forwardmost position. This is common on small-framed bicycles, and is avoided by keeping the inside pedal up and the outside pedal down when making sharp turns. This t...
28 warning: p ractice is required to learn to engage and disengage the foot safely . U ntil engaging and disengaging the foot becomes a reflex action , the technique requires concentration which can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall . P ractice engaging and disengaging c...
29 warning: n ever inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire ’ s sidewall . E xceeding 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 ...
30 the valve cap; unscrew (counterclockwise) the valve stem lock nut; and push down on the valve stem to free it up. Then push the pump head on to the valve head, and inflate. To inflate a presta valve with a schrader pump fitting, you’ll need a presta adapter (available at your bike shop) which scr...
31 hard. Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new bike is first used and may require readjustment by your dealer. Your mechanical safety check (section 1.C) will help you identify some things that need readjustment. But even if everything seems fine to you, it’s best to take ...
32 5. As required: if either brake lever fails the mechanical safety check (section 1.C.4.), don’t ride the bike. Have your dealer check the brakes. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment. See your dealer. 6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 5...
33 appendix a intended use of your bicycle warning: u nderstand your bike and its intended use . C hoosing the wrong bicycle for your purpose can be hazardous . U sing your bike the wrong way is dangerous . No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick the “right...
34 not intended for hardcore freeriding, extreme downhill, dirt jumping, slopestyle, or very aggressive or extreme riding. No spending time in the air landing hard and hammering through obstacles. Trade off cross-country bikes are lighter, faster to ride uphill, and more nimble than all-mountain bik...
35 dirt jump condition 5 bikes designed for jumping, hucking, high speeds, or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces, or landing on flat surfaces. However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, or parts. If you choose...
36 mountain tandems condition 2 bikes designed for riding condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. Intended the challenges of mountain biking are obvious. The added challenges of tandem riding mean that you should limi...
37 grams/cm3, aluminum 2.75 grams/cm3. Contrast these numbers with carbon fiber composite at 1.45 grams/cm3. Metals are subject to fatigue. With enough cycles of use, at high enough loads, metals will eventually develop cracks that lead to failure. It is very important that you read the basics of me...
38 fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but here are some general factors to help you and your dealer determine how often your bicycle should be inspected. The more you fit the “shorten product life” profile, the more frequent your need to in...
39 3. A difference in sound when tapping the surface. If you gently tap the surface of an undamaged composite you will hear a consistent sound, usually a hard, sharp sound. If you then tap a delaminated area, you will hear a different sound, usually duller, less sharp. Unusual noises: either a crack...
40 appendix e teaching your child the rules in addition to the basics (page 7), riding safely (page 8), off road safety (page 8), wet weather riding (page 9), night riding (page 9), extreme, downhill, stunt, or competition riding (page 10), and bicycling in traffic (appendix f - page 41), kids need ...
41 appendix f bicycling in traffic ride in middle of lane in slow traffic – get in the middle of the lane at busy intersections and whenever you are moving at the same speed as traffic. Watch for cars pulling out – make eye contact with driver. Assume they don’t see you until you are sure they do. S...
42 appendix g training wheel & accessory installation 1. Training wheel 12˝ bikes 16˝ bikes assemble the training wheels as shown in the photos above, then tighten the bolts to the proper torque. 2. Pads handlebar & stem pads (front view) top tube pads please install pads as shown in the photos abov...
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44 raleigh bicycles are distributed by raleigh america, inc. Raleigh america, inc. Bicycle limited warranty it is the owner’s responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the owner’s manual and regularly examine the product to determine the need for professional, authorized service or replacemen...
