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Raleigh EN 14764 Owner's & Assembly Instructions
Summary of EN 14764
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Bicycle owner’s guide & assembly instructions www.Raleigh.Co.Uk please read carefully before riding.
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2 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download 4. Know your bike 5. Quick assembly guide 10. Personal safety 13. Riding with juniors 14. Steering, headsets and handlebars 16. Pedals 17. Quick release wheels 18. Saddle adjustment 20. Brakes 27. Cranks 2...
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3 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download welcome to the family when sir frank w. Bowden started raleigh bicycles in nottingham uk, in 1887 we are certain that he would have pictured you stood here today with your new bicycle, which comes steeped ...
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4 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download important - know your bike check that you use your bike correctly. There are different european standards for bicycles depending on how the bicycle is intended to be used. You can check the table below wha...
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5 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download important please read these instructions carefully. For more detailed information and tips, including a comprehensive guide to care and maintenance we recommend you read the owners guide in detail. This bi...
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6 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download safety points this sign is used in this booklet, wherever a particular topic is safety sensitive or needs extra care. Some of these items are specified in the british standard covering bicycles but many ot...
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7 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download 1 remove the plastic cap (if present) from the top of the handlebar stem cap and loosen the bolt using the 6mm allen key. 2 turn the handlebar and set at 90 degrees to the front wheel. Set at the required ...
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8 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download front wheel in order to fit the front wheel it will be necessary to unhook the brake pipe ferrule from the brake arm bracket. There are two ways of securing the front wheel, (a) nutted axle and (b) quick r...
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9 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download 1 identify left and right pedals by the letter r & l stamped on the end of the thread. 2 identify left and right cranks. Tighten pedal by hand into the correct crank. Note the correct rotation. 3 tighten t...
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10 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download front mudguard (where applicable) take out the screws in the fork ends. Using these screws, loosely fit the stays to the fork ends. Fit the mudguard bracket behind the fork. Ensure all screws are tightene...
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11 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download led rear lights when buying a helmet, try out several different styles and different sizes within each style as well. Select one that feels comfortable and secure, that fits well down on your forehead and...
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12 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download riding advice warning: there is a risk of injury to the rider and to others if all necessary repairs and adjustments are not made. Take every precaution to ensure safe riding. Before riding carry out the ...
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13 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download when the riding position, is set correctly, the rider should not have to stretch for the pedals at all. Make sure also that they know how to use the gears and brakes. And keep reminding them that the gear...
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14 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download steering, headsets and handlebars when you’ve got the saddle height and position right, you can fine tune your riding position by altering the angle of the handlebars. On some bikes, you can also adjust t...
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15 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download threadless headset adjustment start by loosening the stem clamp bolts (a) just enough to allow the stem to turn when pushed but not to swing freely. If the steering is too loose adjust the bearings by tig...
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16 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download checking pedals don’t underestimate the importance of the pedals. If they’re not tight enough, if the toe clips are loose, if the toe straps are missing or if the pedals don’t turn smoothly, it’s only too...
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17 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download to remove the wheels, pull the quick release lever, giving the tyre a bang with your palm to encourage it to drop right out. If the wheel doesn’t drop out easily, undo the nut a few turns to release it fr...
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18 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download saddle adjustment there’s no hard and fast rule for setting up the riding position on a bike. The best starting point is to set the saddle height so that you can get the ball of your foot on the ground wh...
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19 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download to adjust the saddle angle or the fore-and aft position, undo the bolt under the saddle a couple of turns and move the saddle to its’ new position, holding the clip together with the other hand. Tighten t...
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20 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download checking brakes the first thing to check on either cantilever or caliper brakes is the amount of effort needed for an emergency stop. If you have to pull the lever more than halfway to the handlebars, the...
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21 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download when the pads are correctly aligned, there will be a gap (arrow) between the top of the pad and the top of the rim. As the pads wear down, check they don’t overlap onto the tyre. Check also that curved pa...
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22 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download v-style and cantilever brakes if the 21 point safety check has revealed that the brake pads are worn down to the wear line or close to the bottom of the grooves in the pad, don’t delay fitting new ones. T...
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23 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download check also that the angle of the brake pad brings it square on to the wheel rim. When you’ve checked all these points, tighten up the pad clamp nut. Make sure the pad doesn’t move by holding the front of ...
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24 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download disc brakes it is better if the bike is upside down when fitting a disc brake wheel. Disc brakes use 2 pads and these are usually kept in place with packing pieces during transit. Remove the packaging fro...
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25 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download when properly located, the pad holder is a snug fit on the face of the caliper body and there should be an even gap all the way round. Re-fit all three allen screws next, going round tightening them a qua...
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26 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download caliper brakes these brakes are fitted to most sports and utility bikes. Some are made of steel, some of alloy as shown here. But they all work in exactly the same way, apart from the dual pivot calipers ...
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27 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download before you check how tight the chainring bolts are, it’s worth undoing each one in turn and coating the thread with copper-based anti-seize compound before refitting. This prevents corrosion and stops the...
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28 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download gear changing there are two different types of gear changer. Those fitted to the right hand side of the handlebar control the rear gear. This moves the chain across the six, seven, eight or nine sprockets...
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29 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download don’t ride a bike with badly adjusted gears. If you can’t rely on finding the right gear every time, if the chain keeps jumping off or you’re stuck in a high gear, it’s only too easy to lose control. And ...
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30 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download making adjustments: gears shimano derailleur (back wheel removed for clarity) when your gears are running properly, you should be able to select any gear first time. There should be almost no noise, eithe...
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31 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download sram derailleur front changer if the chain cage is more than 1 mm from the biggest chainring, slacken off the bolt on the clip a little. Then drop the front changer until it is as close as the indicator s...
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32 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download setting up the suspension to make the best of your suspension bike, it must be set up to take your own individual weight and riding style into consideration. The objective is to adjust the strength of the...
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33 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download go back to step 1 again and measure the sag on the rear suspension with your weight on the saddle. The most convenient place to measure is usually between the centres of the mounting bolts at each end of ...
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34 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download specialist bikes hub gear or utility bikes are mainly used for short distance work in town. They’re nearly always designed to have an upright riding position, though the actual frame is usually quite laid...
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35 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download pull the wheel back until the chain is taut, then tighten the wheel nuts with your fingers. The chain should have about half an inch of slack and the wheel must be centred in the frame. Then tighten the w...
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36 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download bmx bikes bmxs are designed for maximum bike control at slow speeds. The frames are built for strength rather than speed and the basic design does not vary a lot, although there are various styles of ridi...
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37 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download lift the chain at the mid-point of it’s bottom run. Chain tension is correct when you can lift it 12mm. To adjust, undo the wheel nuts, move the wheel to it’s new position, check it’s central and finally,...
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38 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download race & touring bikes the riding position on a race bike looks uncomfortable but isn’t, if you adjust the riding position correctly. The ball of the foot should just reach the ground when you’re sat on the...
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39 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download on bikes with combined gear and brake levers, you can adjust the gear cables as you ride. So when the gears won’t change accurately or top gear is noisy, put your thumb behind the ear on the cable stop an...
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40 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download maintenance it is extremely important that your bike is checked and serviced at regular intervals to ensure its reliability and especially that it is safe to ride. Cleaning and lubrication also forms an i...
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41 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download how to rectify a problem with a cycle whilst it is covered under warranty: in the first instance, refer back to the retailer you purchased the bike from. If you purchased your bike from a shop which is no...
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42 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download apart from the safety items, perhaps the most important part of maintaining any bike is to keep the chain clean and well lubricated. Unfortunately it’s also the dirtiest but a chain cleaning device helps ...
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43 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download multi-purpose lube - all points bike spray. For light lubrication, freeing parts that are stuck together and cleaning. Chain lube - formulated to get right into the moving parts of bike chains. Less messy...
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44 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download tyres and tyre care punctures should only be an occasional nuisance on a properly maintained bike. If you find yourself regularly getting out the puncture outfit, something is wrong and you should hunt do...
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45 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download 1 2 4 3 tuck the tube into the tyre, making sure it’s not folded. Next, refit the valve nut (presta valve only) to prevent the valve moving, leaving the nut slightly loose. If you’re using tyre levers, us...
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46 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download in good weather, you can cycle short distances in ordinary clothes, without any great problems. Although if your bike is fitted with toe clips, it’s usually worth wearing light trainers so that your feet ...
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47 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download all year round, good cycling gloves have a wide range of benefit, keeping your hands clean and protecting them against twigs and thorns when riding across country. In addition, gel padding in the palms he...
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48 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download getting started today’s equivalent to that stamped out spanner is the hex key multi tool. Most modern bikes now use metric hex or “allen” key fittings. The most common sizes of these are 4, 5 and 6mm. Thi...
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49 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download service record name: dealer: make: contact tel: dealer contact tel: model: colour: frame size: service one date: mechanic: dealer stamp work carried out: further work recommended: service two date: mechan...
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50 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download notes: useful reference data frame number: distinguishing marks: accessories fitted: tyre size (found on tyre side wall): tyre pressure maximum: tyre pressure minimum: computer records 1. Date & mileage: ...
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51 for further information consult our website www.Raleigh.Co.Uk • for video support & download uk and eire guarantee registering your guarantee length of guarantee bikes supplied to customers in the uk and eire are guaranteed against manufacturing defects or defects in materials used from the date ...
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