User Manual

10
SUSPENSION
Your cycle may be fitted with suspension units built into parts of the frame and forks. We recommend these are only
serviced by your dealer as required. More details may be found in the suspension manufacturer’s handbook.
Pre Load Adjustment
We recommend that for optimum safe riding Pre-Load should be set as follows.
1. Pre-Load alters the amount of bottom bracket drop when seated on the saddle. We strongly recommend
youset Pre-Load so as to experience no more than 1” (25mm) of sag. Measured as a decrease in
bottombracket height when the riders weight is applied to the bike.To adjust Pre-Load, grasp knurled adjuster
(A) and spring, and either:
2. Increase Pre-Load by turning to compress the spring
3. Decrease Pre-Load by turning to allow spring extension.
TYRE CARE AND WHEELADJUSTMENTS
To obtain maximum life and full benefit from your tyres, it is essential to maintain the recommended pressure indicated
onthe tyre sidewall. Hard braking and skidding greatly reduces tyre life. Make sure your tyres do not come into contact
withoil, petrol, paraffin or other rubber solvents. Make sure that your wheels run true and are in correct alignment to
avoidchafing the tyre sidewall against the bicycle frame or fork tubes. Tyres should regularly be inspected for wear and
cuts.Check that the tyre tread pattern is clearly showing all around the outside edge of the tyre. Check there are not
anybreaks, cuts or uneven wear in the tyre. Tyres should be replaced if damaged. Tyre punctures can be caused by
carelessriding over sharp stones, holes in the road, or by hitting curbstones. If you are storing your bicycle for a long
period oftime, it is advisable to store the machine with the tyres off the ground to prevent them from becoming distorted.
To inflatetyres, a foot pump or normal bicycle inflator fitted with a suitable valve connector should be used along with an
accuratetyre pressure gauge. Wheels should be checked regularly for spoke tension. Perform this check more frequently if
thebicycle is used on rough roads.
The wheels fitted to this bicycle are not suitable for the fitting of Tubeless Tyres. Please consult your local dealer forthis
upgrade.
Front wheels
Caution:
Your front wheel comes with a retention device to keep the wheel axle
fromdisengaging from the fork-ends if the wheel nuts or the quick-release
areincorrectly assembled. These devices are of two types.1: Small protrusions
machined or formed on the outer face of the fork-ends.2: Shaped washers
that contain a small tab/prong that engages in a hole withinthe fork-end.
NUTTED TYPE WHEELS.
Nutted type front wheel
Disengage the brake quick release lever if your bicycle is so equipped.
Loosenboth axle nuts by turning in a counter clockwise direction. Remove
axle nuts,washers, and axle retention device if fitted. Remove the front wheel.
The axle conebearing adjustment should permit smooth rotation of wheel with
the cone locknutsecurely fastened against axle cone to prevent loosening.
Replace the front wheel between the fork blades ensuring that the
projectingtab/prong of the retention device are securely fitted into the slot in
the fork ends orwith standard washers securely in position butting against
the protrusions on the fork end. Securely tighten all wheel nuts ensuring that
the wheel is central withinthe forks. Refer to page 6 for recommended torque
settings.
Note.Reset brake quick release mechanism and check brake for proper
operation.