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    Owner’s manual for multi-speed bicycles 7th edition, 2004 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...

  • Page 2: General Warning:

    2 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 ...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents general warning p. 1 a special note to parents p. 4 1. First a. Bike fit p. 5 b. Safety first p. 5 c. Mechanical safety check p. 5 d. First ride p. 6 2. Safety a. The basics p. 7 b. Riding safety p. 8 c. Off road safety p. 9 d. Wet weather riding p. 9 e. Night riding p. 10 f. Extreme, stu...

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    4 a special note for parents: as a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned a...

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    5 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...

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    6 front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check. Tires & wheel...

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    7 the controls, features and performance of your new bike. Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike (see section 4.C). Test the brakes at slow speed, putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake first. Sudden or excessive application of the front bra...

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    8 • parked car doors opening. • pedestrians stepping out. • children or pets playing near the road. • pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic, catch your wheel or cause you t...

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    9 stunt or competition biking, now. Think carefully about your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go with this kind of riding. 12. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road. 13. Observe and yield the right of way. 14. N...

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    10 and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under normal, dry conditions. See also section 4.C. E. Night riding riding a bicycle at night is many times more dang...

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    11 carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light. • make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors. While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night: • ride slowly. • avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast- moving traffic. • avoid roa...

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    12 • wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear • understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty • take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends. Do not ride your b...

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    13 take off-road should give you a minimum standover height clearance of two inches (5cm). A bike that you’ll ride on unpaved surfaces should give you a minimum of three inches (7.5cm) of standover height clearance. And a bike that you’ll use off road should give you four inches (10cm) or more of cl...

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    14 make this adjustment. 3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little. Your dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it. Note: if your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodicall...

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    15 away from the wheel rim when the stem or stem height is changed, the brakes must be correctly adjusted before you ride the bicycle. ! Warning: the stem’s minimum insertion mark must not be visible above the top of the headset. If the stem is extended beyond the minimum insertion mark the stem may...

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    16 note: if you have a mountain bike equipped with through axle front or rear wheels, make sure that your dealer has given you the manufacturer’s instructions, and follow those when installing or removing a through axle wheel. If you don’t know what a through axle is, ask your dealer. 1. Wheel quick...

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    17 ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike. ! Warning: do not remove or disable the secondary retention device. As its name implies, it serves as a back- up for a critical adjustment. If the quick release is not adjusted correctly, the secondary retention de...

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    18 upwards and swing it into the closed position (fig. 6 & 7a). The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel. To apply enough clamping force, you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the p...

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    19 imprint in the palm of your hand. ! Warning: securely clamping the wheel takes considerable force. If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping your fingers around the seatstay or chainstay for leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tensi...

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    20 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 operating correctly. C. Removing a bolt-on rear wheel ! Warning: if your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear...

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    21 3. Before you ride the bike, first check that the seatpost is securely clamped. Adjusting the seatpost quick release mechanism the action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in place. The amount of clamping force is controlled by t...

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    22 inoperative. Ask your dealer to make sure that you understand the way the brake quick release works on your bike (see figs. 11. 12, 13. 14 & 15) and check each time to make sure both brakes work correctly before you get on the bike. 2. How brakes work the braking action of a bicycle is a function...

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    23 have less cornering and braking traction and can lock up with less brake force. Moisture or dirt on the brake pads reduces their ability to grip. The way to maintain control on loose or wet surfaces is to go more slowly to begin with. D. Shifting gears your multi-speed bicycle will have a deraill...

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    24 produce lower gear ratios. Using them requires less pedaling effort, but takes you a shorter distance with each pedal crank revolution. Moving the chain from a smaller sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket results in a downshift. Moving the chain from a larger sprocket to a smaller sp...

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    25 harder, “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower” gear is called a downshift. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence. Instead, find the “starting gear” for the conditions — a gear which is hard enough for quick accelerat...

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    26 4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) are another means to keep feet securely in the correct position for maximum pedaling efficiency. They have a plate, called a “cleat,” on the sole of the shoe, which clicks into a mating spring-loaded fixture on the pedal. They only engage or ...

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    27 characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-free area. Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the en...

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    28 tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding surface. ! Caution: pencil type automotive tire gauges can be inaccurate and should not be re...

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    29 provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer. Equal...

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    30 clean the bike and lightly oil the chain. Wipe off excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area. 4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding: • squeeze the front...

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    31 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. If you see any damage, don’t ride the bike until it has been repaired. After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. ! Warning: a cra...

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    32 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...