Contents 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 User Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bicycle Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Congratulations About This Manual Toll free: 1-800-626-2811. Customer Service hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM- 5 PM Central Standard Time (CST) This manual contains important information regarding safety, assembly, use, and maintenance of the bicycle but is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive manual covering all aspects concerning bicycle ownership.
Helmets Save Lives! Correct Fitting Make sure your helmet covers your forehead • ALWAYS WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED HELMET WHEN RIDING YOUR BICYCLE • DO NOT RIDE AT NIGHT • AVOID RIDING IN WET CONDITIONS Incorrect Fitting Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury 3
1 Safety ❶ Safety SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS The following safety signal words indicate a safety message. The symbol alerts you to potential hazards. Failure to follow the warning may result in damage to property, injury, or death. This manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the consequences of failure to follow safety warnings. Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible injury or death whenever the risk of falling is mentioned.
Safety 1 BICYCLE SETUP WARNING! Inability to safely reach the handlebars and dismount the bicycle may result in loss of control of the bicycle. If the bicycle has a top tube on the frame, ensure there is one to three inches of clearance between the rider and the top tube. Improper setup or maintenance of the bicycle may result in an unexpected movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death.
1 Safety Seat Height and Handlebar Reach WARNING! Improperly adjusted seat height could affect the rider’s ability to reach the handlebar and pedals may result in an unexpected movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death. Follow these guidelines when adjusting the seat height. Always ensure the seat post minimum insertion marks are below the seat clamp and cannot be seen. Ensure the seat clamp is locked and the seat cannot move.
Safety 1 Quick-release Levers WARNING! Seat post Improper setup or maintenance of the quick-release levers may result in an unexpected movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death. Before riding always check that the quick-release lever is firmly locked in place and the seat does not move. Seat tube Minimum insertion marks are located on the seat post Wheels ❶ Some bicycles will come equipped with quick-release levers for the front wheel. The wheels must be securely locked.
1 Safety PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING! Riding a bicycle without protective gear, clothing, or a helmet may result in serious injury or death. Always wear protective gear, clothing, and helmet when riding the bicycle. Ensure protective gear does not interfere with steering, braking, and pedaling. • Pants with loose pant legs. If necessary, always tuck pant legs into a sock or use a leg band to avoid the clothing becoming caught in the drive chain. • Shoes with untied shoe laces.
Safety 1 Helmet Use Important! Many states have passed helmet laws regarding children. Make sure you know your state’s helmet laws. It is your job to enforce these rules with your children. Even if your state does not have a children’s helmet law, it is recommended that everyone wear a helmet when cycling. When riding with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must wear a helmet.
1 Safety Reflectors WARNING! Missing, damaged, or dirty reflectors will affect the ability of others to see and recognize you as a moving bicyclist, increasing the risk of being hit, serious injury or death. Always check the reflectors are in place and make sure they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted before riding the bicycle. Important! Federal regulations require every bicycle over 16 inches to be equipped with front, rear, wheel, and pedal reflectors.
Safety 1 RIDING SAFETY WARNING! Riding the bicycle in unsafe conditions (i.e. at night), in an unsafe manner, or disregarding traffic laws may result in an unexpected movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death. • Wear proper riding attire, reflective if possible, and avoid open toe shoes. • Do not use items that may restrict your hearing and vision. • Do not carry packages or passengers that will interfere with your visibility or control of the bicycle.
1 Safety Night Riding Cornering Technique • Important! Riding a bicycle at night is not recommended. Check your local laws regarding night riding. • Brake slightly before cornering and prepare to lean your body into the corner. • Ensure bicycle is equipped with a full set of correctly positioned and clean reflectors. • Maintain the inside pedal at the 12 o’clock position and slightly point the inside knee in the direction you are turning. • Use a white light on the front and a red light on the rear.
Safety 1 BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks. Do not ride a bicycle that is not in proper working condition! Chain Accessories □ □ □ □ □ The reflectors are properly placed and not obscured. Note: Bicycles 16” and under may not be equipped with reflectors since small children should not ride at night. All other fittings on the bike are properly and securely fastened, and functioning.
❷ Parts Identification Mountain Bicycle Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Models vary in color and style.
Parts Identification 2 1 28B 28A 5 6 7 8 28E 28D 26 16B 3 9A 9B 29 28C 25 4 2 9C 30 27 9 10 31 32 32A 18, 18A 17 16A 19 16 20 15 14 13 24 23 22 21 12 11 15
3 Assembly ❸ Assembly WARNING! • Improper assembly of this product may result in serious injury or death. Always follow the instructions in this manual and check critical components (e.g. wheels, seat, pedals, brakes, derailleurs, tires) before each use. • We recommend that you consult a bicycle specialist if you have doubts or concerns as to your experience or ability to properly assemble, repair, or maintain your bicycle.
Assembly 3 GETTING STARTED ❶ Open the carton from the top and remove the bicycle. Figure 3.2 ❷ Remove the straps and protective packaging from the bicycle. Important! Do not discard packing materials until assembly is complete to ensure that no required parts are accidentally discarded. Handlebar assembly Seat Seat post Frame ❸ Inspect the bicycle and all accessories and parts for possible shortages.
3 Assembly ATTACH THE HANDLEBAR WARNING! • Improper attachment of the handlebar may result in damage to the stem post, steerer tube and result in loss of control, serious injury or death. Ensure the minimum insertion marks on the stem post are not visible above the top of the headset. Important! Be sure the minimum insertion marks do not go above the top of the headset and are not visible. ❸ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench tighten the stem binder bolt at the top of the stem post.
Assembly 3 Attaching a Threadless Stem Important! Do not disassemble the headset or lose any parts. Be sure the end of the fork is on the ground or being held with your free hand, because once you loosen the top cap the fork assembly may fall out of the frame. ❶ Turn the front fork to face forward (ie: the fork dropout is in the furthest forward position). Figure 3.3 ❷ Using a 5 mm Allen wrench loosen the top cap bolt on the steerer tube and remove the top cap and bolt.
3 Assembly ATTACH THE LOCKON GRIPS Follow these steps if your bicycle is equipped with lockon grips. ❶ Clean the handlebar surface. ❷ Slide the lockon grip over the handlebar as far as it can go. Note: Rotate the clamp so the clamp screws are on the underside of the handlebar. Figure 3.7 ❹ Using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench tighten the clamps on both ends of the lockon grip. Check the grip is securely attached and does not rotate or slip. ❺ Snap the lockon grip cap onto the end of the lockon grip.
Assembly 3 ATTACH THE BRAKE CABLES WARNING! Failure to properly set the brakes may result in the inability to stop the bicycle movement and cause serious injury or death. Be sure the brakes are functioning properly before using the bicycle. Cable adjustment Cable nut slot barrel slot 1 2 Brake cable slot There are four brake options, Caliper, Linear Pull, Disc and Hydraulic Disc. If you have hydraulic disc brakes, see the manual on hydraulic disc brakes that came with your bicycle.
3 Assembly ATTACH THE FRONT WHEEL Disc rotor There are two types of front wheel assemblies; nutted and quick-release. Note: Quick-release wheels may be on both the front and rear wheels or just one. Also, some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that both tread patterns face the same way. Nut Disc brake caliper body Nutted Front Wheel ❶ Position the front wheel between the front fork legs with the axle resting inside the fork drop outs.
Assembly 3 Quick-release Front Wheel WARNING! • All quick-release levers should be inspected before every ride to be sure they are fully closed and secure. Failure to properly close a quick-release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle resulting in injury or death. • Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick-release lever is properly closed.
3 Assembly ❼ Move the quick-release lever into the open position. With one hand on the quick-release lever and one hand on the adjustment nut, start to hand tighten the adjustment nut until you start to feel some resistance against the fork. Figure 3.15 ❽ Try to close the quick-release lever. If it closes easily, open it up and tighten the adjustment nut further. If it is too difficult to close, open the quick-release lever up and loosen the adjustment nut a little and try again.
Assembly 3 ATTACH THE SEAT WARNING! Improperly adjusted seat height could affect the rider’s ability to reach the handlebar and pedals resulting in unexpected movement, loss of control and serious injury or death. Follow these guidelines when adjusting the seat height. Always ensure the seat post minimum insertion marks are below the seat clamp and cannot be seen. Ensure the seat clamp is locked and the seat cannot move.
3 Assembly Quick-release Seat Clamp ❶ Unlock the quick-release lever and insert the seat post into the seat tube. Figure 3.17 ❷ Adjust the seat height up or down until the rider feels they have control of the bicycle and is comfortable. Important! Be sure the minimum insertion marks do not go past the top of the seat clamp and are not visible. See Section 1, Fig. 1.2: Seat Height and Handlebar Reach. ❸ Close the quick-release lever and lock the seat in place.
Assembly 3 Micro Adjust Seat with Pillar Seat Post 5 ❶ Place the bottom plate on the pillar seat post. Be sure the holes in the bottom plate and the holes in the seat post are aligned. Figure 3.19 Square nut 4 ❷ Place the washer on the hex bolt and insert the bolt through the bottom hole of the pillar seat post and bottom plate. Top plate ❸ Place the rails of seat into the grooves of the bottom plate. 1 ❹ Place the top plate over the top of the seat rails.
3 Assembly ATTACH THE PEDALS WARNING! • Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank arm can strip pedal threads and cause irreparable damage. Visually match the R and L stickers on the pedal and crank arm before attaching the pedals. Before your first ride, please check to ensure your pedals are attached correctly. • It is very important that you check the crank set for correct adjustment and tightness before riding your bicycle.
Adjustments 4 ❹ Adjustments After your bicycle is assembled you will need to make adjustments. If you need replacement parts or have questions pertaining to the assembly of your bicycle, call the service line direct at: 1-800-626-2811. Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST). Note: You will need your model number and date code located on the service sticker near the bottom bracket area. Figure 4.
4 Adjustments ADJUSTING THE BRAKES Adjusting the Brake Pads WARNING! Failure to properly set the brakes may result in the inability to stop the bicycle movement and cause serious injury or death. Be sure the brakes are functioning properly before using the bicycle. Adjusting Linear Pull Brakes Attaching the Brake Cable to the Brake Carrier ❶ Squeeze the two brake arms together until the brake pads touch the wheel rim. Figure 4.
Adjustments 4 Important! Before riding the bicycle it is important to check the brakes. If you squeeze the brake lever and one brake arm moves more than the other (or not at all) the brake is not centered. You will need to fine-tune the brake pads. Multiple adjustments may be necessary to center the brake pads, correctly set the brake pressure and set the gap between the brake pad and rim.
4 Adjustments ❷ If the gap between the brake pad and wheel is uneven, adjust the position of the brake pad. • Using a phillips head screwdriver, adjust the brake arm screws on either side of the brake arm. Note: Turning the screw clockwise moves the pad away from the rim. Turning the screw counterclockwise moves the pad towards the rim. Figure 4.7 2 Even space between brake pad and wheel • Start with the side where the pad is closest to the rim or is not moving properly.
Adjustments 4 Adjusting the Side-pull Caliper Brake Attaching the Brake Cable to the Brake Carrier 1 ❶ If the brake cable is disconnected at the caliper, thread the brake wire through the adjustment barrel. Figure 4.8 Brake cable ❷ Loosen the cable anchor bolt until you can see a gap large enough for the cable wire. ❸ Thread the cable wire through the gap. By hand, screw the cable anchor bolt snug enough to hold the cable wire. ❹ Check the cable end is seated in the brake lever.
4 Adjustments Adjusting the Brake Pads Center the Brake Pads Important! Before riding the bicycle it is important to check the brakes. If you squeeze the brake lever and one brake arm moves more than the other (or not at all) the brake is not centered. You will need to fine-tune the brake pads. Multiple adjustments may be necessary to center the brake pads, correctly set the brake pressure and set the gap between the brake pad and rim.
Adjustments 4 ❷ If the gap between the brake pad and wheel is uneven, adjust the cable tension. Figure 4.13 2a Loosen the cable anchor nut. 2b Using one hand, squeeze the brake pads against the rim. 2c Pull the slack out of the cable. 2d While holding tension on the cable, tighten the cable anchor nut. Note: Watch the brake if it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever and use your hand to rotate the brake caliper back until both sides of the brake move equally.
4 Adjustments Check the Brakes ❶ After adjusting the brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering and brake lever travel. If the brake pads are no longer square to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Figure 4.14 1 1/3 distance to handlebar ❷ Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by spinning the wheel and listening for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Re-adjust as needed. Figure 4.
Adjustments 4 Adjusting the Disc Brake Realign the Caliper Body WARNING! • Disc brakes are sharp, keep fingers away from the brake caliper and rotor. If fingers contact the disc brake while the wheel is turning serious injury may occur. Important! Different types of disc brakes may require specific adjustments not covered in this section. If you are unsure of what needs to be done see a qualified bicycle mechanic. Misalignment of the disc brake may be due to the following: • The wheel is not centered.
4 Adjustments Center the Brake Pads Attaching the Brake Cable to the Brake Arm ❶ Insert a 1/32" spacer gage between the disc rotor and brake pad. Figure 4.19 ❶ If the brake cable wire is not attached to the brake arm then loosen the cable anchor bolt until you can see a gap large enough for the brake cable wire. Figure 4.20 ❷ Using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, loosen the set screw. ❸ Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, turn the brake pad adjustment screw to move the brake pad.
Adjustments 4 Adjusting the Cable Tension ❶ Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel before the brake pads contact the disc rotor. If the cable has stretched or slipped, re-adjust the brake cable tension. Figure 4.21 1 1/3 travel to handlebar before brake pads contact disc rotor ❷ At the caliper body, or brake lever, slightly loosen the jam nut that is next to the adjustment barrel. Figure 4.22 ❸ Turn the adjustment barrel to adjust the cable tension.
4 Adjustments ADJUSTING THE DERAILLEUR WARNING! Ensure all bolts are secured tightly and the chain does not fall off in either direction. Although the front and rear derailleurs are initially adjusted at the factory, you will need to inspect and re-adjust both before riding the bicycle. Adjust the Rear Derailleur ❺ Adjust the low limit screw in quarter turn increments until the guide pulley and the largest cog are aligned vertically.
Adjustments 4 Adjust the Front Derailleur WARNING! Do not ride a bicycle that is not shifting properly. Overlooking proper adjustments may cause irreparable damage to the bicycle and/or bodily injury. Never move the shifter while pedaling standing up, or under heavy load, nor pedal backwards after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle and/or rider.
4 Adjustments ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT WARNING! Improperly adjusted seat height could affect the rider’s ability to reach the handlebar and pedals resulting in unexpected movement, loss of control and serious injury or death. Follow these guidelines when adjusting the seat height. Always ensure the seat post minimum insertion marks are below the seat clamp and cannot be seen. Ensure the seat clamp is locked and the seat cannot move.
Adjustments 4 Quick-release Seat Clamp ❶ Unlock the quick-release lever. Figure 4.27 ❷ Adjust the seat height up or down until the rider feels they have control of the bicycle and are comfortable. Important! Be sure the minimum insertion marks do not go past the top of the seat clamp and are not visible. See Section 1, Fig. 1.2: Seat Height and Handlebar Reach. ❸ Close the quick-release lever and lock the seat in place. If there is not enough pressure to hold the seat in place open the quick-release lever.
4 Adjustments ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR Align the Handlebar (with quill stem) WARNING! • Improper adjustment of the handlebar may result in damage to the stem post, steering tube and result in loss of control, serious injury or death. Ensure the minimum insertion marks on the stem post are not visible above the top of the headset. • Failure to properly tighten handlebar components may result in loss of control, serious injury or death.
Adjustments 4 Align the Handlebar (with threadless stem) Adjust the Handlebar Angle (all stem types) ❶ Stand in front of the handlebar and hold the front wheel between your legs. ❶ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench loosen the handlebar binder bolt(s). Figure 4.32 ❷ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, loosen the pinch binder bolts and move the handlebar left or right until it is aligned with the front wheel. Figure 4.31 ❷ Rotate the handlebar into the desired position.
4 Adjustments ADJUSTING THE HEADSET The headset is an assembly of parts that connects the front fork and the head tube of the frame. It is the rotational interface that enables the fork to turn. There are two types of headsets: threaded and threadless. ❷ Stiffness: Lift the front of the frame so the front wheel is off the ground. The handlebar and wheel should flop to one side or another. If there is drag or binding the headset is too tight.
Adjustments 4 ❸ With the front wheel resting on the ground, use an adjustable, or headset wrench and hold the upper threaded race in place. Figure 4.34 ❹ Loosen the locknut clockwise about 1/32nd of a turn. Note: The front wheel must be straight to gauge adjustment. ❺ By hand, screw the upper threaded race down until bearings begin to bind. Then back the race off about 1/8 turn. ❻ Tighten the locknut and test that there is no shakiness or stiffness (i.e. play) in the headset.
4 Adjustments Adjusting a Threadless Headset Threadless headsets are similar to threaded headsets, they use two sets of bearings and bearing cups. Unlike a threaded headset, a threadless headset does not have an upper threaded race or use a threaded steerer tube. Instead the steerer tube extends from the fork all the way through the head tube and above the headset and is held in place by the stem clamped on top.
Adjustments 4 ❶ Loosen the top cap bolt and remove the top cap. Important! Do not disassemble the headset or loosen any parts. Be sure the end of the fork is on the ground or being held with your free hand, because once you loosen the top cap the fork assembly may fall out of the frame. Figure 4.37 ❷ Check that the gap between the top of the steerer tube and top of the stem is between 3 - 5 mm (1/8" - 3/16"). Figure 4.38 If the gap is not correct add or remove spacers until it is.
4 Adjustments ADJUST THE BOTTOM BRACKET Three piece bottom bracket: Adjustable Typically the bottom bracket contains four major pieces: lockring, adjustable cup, spindle and fixed cup. The lockring has notched rings and the adjustable cup may have holes for a pin spanner, or notches for a wrench. The fixed cup will have wrench flats, but no lockring. Cups and the spindle may be removed and replaced separately.
Adjustments 4 ADJUSTING THE BOTTOM BRACKET Typically the bottom bracket contains four major pieces: lockring, adjustable cone, bearings, and washers. The lockring has notches. The adjustable cone will have notches for a spanner wrench or bottom bracket tool. The cones can be removed and replaced separately. A set of round ball bearings are found in each adjustable cone. A typical ball bearing is 5/16" in diameter and contains nine balls. This type of bottom bracket may be cleaned, greased and adjusted.
5 Use ❺ Use WARNING! Failure to follow all local and state regulations and laws pertaining to bicycle use as well as the safety warnings in this manual may result in serious injury or death. Always follow all local and state regulations and laws pertaining to bicycle use, follow the safety warnings in this manual and use common sense when riding the bicycle. Always conduct a pre-ride check of the bicycle condition before riding.
Use 5 GEAR OPERATION WARNING! Improper shifting can result in the chain jamming, or becoming derailed resulting in loss of control, serious injury or death Always be sure the chain is fully engaged in the desired gear before pedaling hard. Avoid shifting while standing up on the pedals or under load. Multi speed bicycles can have internal or derailleur gear systems.
5 Use Using the Rear Shifter Using the Front Shifter Note: Not all models have a front shifter. The front (left) shifter will have an indicator that reads either low to high or a series of numbers from 1 and up. Low or “1” is the lowest gear. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but the change between gears is greater. This means that one shift at the rear derailleur will be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but one shift at the front derailleur will be a large change in pedaling speed.
Use 5 SECURITY Service sticker is located above the bottom bracket You just bought a new bicycle! Don’t lose it. It is advisable that the following steps be taken to prepare for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of the bicycle’s serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. Figure 5.5 • Register the bicycle with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in a high quality bicycle lock that will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters.
6 Maintenance ❻ Maintenance WARNING! • Failure to conduct maintenance on the bicycle may result in malfunction of a critical part and serious injury or death. Proper maintenance is critical to the performance and safe operation of the bicycle. • The recommended intervals and need for lubrication and maintenance may vary depending on conditions the bicycle is exposed to. Always inspect the bicycle and conduct necessary maintenance before each use of the bicycle.
Maintenance 6 LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Component Lubricant Method Weekly Chains Chain lube or light oil Brush on or squirt Brake calipers Oil Three drops from oil can Brake levers Oil Two drops from oil can Freewheel Oil Two drops from oil can Derailleur Systems Light oil or grease All pivot points should be lubricated (more often in severely rainy or muddy conditions). Wipe off any excess oil. Brake cables Lithium based grease Remove cable from casing. Grease entire length.
6 Maintenance PARTS MAINTENANCE Tires Frequency: Inspect and maintain at least each use. Inspect Tire Inflation Action Maintenance Check tire pressure. Inflate tire to the pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. See “Inflating a Tire Tube” for more detail. If the tire is flat see “Fixing a Flat Tire” for more detail. Check the bead is properly seated while inflating or refitting the tire. Reduce air pressure in the tube and re-seat the bead.
Maintenance 6 Drivetrain (pedals, chains, chainwheel, crank set, freewheel) Inspect Pedals Action Every month, check each pedal is securely set and tighten into the crank arm. Frequency: as noted Maintenance If necessary, re-set and tighten. Before each ride, check each front and rear pedal reflectors are Clean or replace. clean and in place. Pedal Bearings Every ride, check the pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Move the pedal up and down, left and right.
6 Maintenance Brakes Inspect Frequency: Inspect and maintain before each use Action Maintenance Levers Check the levers are securely fastened to the handlebar. Position the levers to fit the rider’s grip and screw tight to handlebar. Pads Check pad position, gap and pressure. See Section 4: Adjusting the Brakes Cables Check the outer casing for kinks, stretched coils and damage. Check cables for kinks, rust, broken strands or frayed ends.
Maintenance 6 HUB BEARINGS Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called cone wrenches. If you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you have any doubts. ❶ Check to make sure neither locknut is loose. ❷ To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one side of the hub while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. ❸ Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to eliminate free play.
6 Maintenance REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE WARNING! An unseated tire can rupture unexpectedly and cause serious injury or death. Be sure the tire is properly seated when inflating the tube. Follow these steps to fix a flat tire: ❶ Match tube size and tire size (see tire sidewall for size). ❷ Remove the wheel from the bicycle. Deflate the tire tube completely. ❸ Squeeze the tire beads into the center of the rim. ❹ Opposite the valve, use a bicycle tire lever to pry the tire bead up and out of the rim.
Maintenance 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Gear shifts not working properly • Derailleur cables sticking/stretched/ damaged • Front or rear derailleur not adjusted properly • Indexed shifting not adjusted properly • Lubricate/tighten/replace cables • Adjust derailleurs • Adjust indexing Slipping chain • Excessively worn/chipped chain wheel or freewheel sprocket teeth • Chain worn/stretched • Stiff link in chain • Non compatible chain/chain wheel freewheel • Replace chain whee
6 Maintenance Problem Possible Cause Remedy Freewheel does not rotate • Freewheel internal pawl pins are jammed • Lubricate.
Maintenance 6 Problem Steering not accurate Frequent punctures Possible Cause Remedy • Wheels not aligned in frame • Align wheels correctly • Headset loose or binding • Adjust/tighten headset • Front forks or frame bent • Take bike to a bike shop for possible frame realignment • Inner tube old or faulty • Replace inner tube • Tire tread/casing worn • Replace tire • Tire unsuited to rim • Replace with correct tire • Tire not checked after previous puncture • Remove sharp object embedded in ti
7 Warranty ❼ Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY AND POLICY ON REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES & RESPONSIBILITIES Your purchase includes the following warranty which is in lieu of all other express warranties. This warranty is extended only to the initial consumer purchaser. No warranty registration is required. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty 7 PURCHASE RECORD Fill in immediately and retain as a record of your purchase. Please retain your sales receipt for any possible warranty claims. Your Name: Service sticker is located above the bottom bracket Address: City: State: Date Purchased: Place of Purchase: Model and Brand Information: Wheel Size: Model Number: Date Code: Serial Number: Color: Serial number is located below the bottom bracket Figure 7.
