Owner`s manual

Cervélo Owner’s Manual
CONTENTS
GENERAL WARNING
A special note to parents .......................................... 1
1. First
A. Bike Fit ....................................................... 2
B. Safety First ................................................... 2
C. Mechanical Safety Check ..................................... 3
D. Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
E. First Ride ..................................................... 4
2. Safety
A. The Basics ................................................... 5
B. Riding Safety ................................................ 5
C. Wet Weather Riding .......................................... 7
D. Night Riding ................................................. 7
E. Competition ................................................. 8
F. Aerobar s ..................................................... 8
G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories ................ 9
H. Maximum Weight ............................................ 9
3. Fit
A. Standover Height ........................................... 10
B. Saddle Position .............................................. 10
C. Handlebar Height and Angle ................................ 12
D. Control Position Adjustments ................................ 13
E. Brake Reach ................................................. 13
4. Technical
A. Initial Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B. Wheels ................................................... 14
1. Wheel Quick Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Removing and Installing Quick Release Wheels .......... 15
C. Brakes .................................................... 17
D Shifting Gears ............................................. 18
E. Pedals ....................................................20
F. Tires and Tubes ........................................... 22
G. Tightening of Fasteners ................................... 24
5. Service
A. Service Intervals ..........................................26
B. If your bicycle sustains an impact ......................... 27
C. Replacement Parts ........................................ 27
Appendix A: Lifespan of your bike and its components ......... 28
Section A: Understanding Metals ..............................29
Section B: Understanding Composites ......................... 32
Section C: Understanding Components ........................ 34
NOTE:
This manual is not intended as a comprehensive assembly, use,
service, repair or maintenance manual. Please see your dealer
for all assembly, service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer may
also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use,
service, repair or maintenance.