User guide

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ride after washing, it is recommended the saddle also be covered. The saddle has miniature holes where there is
stitching and water can seep into these small holes.
 To wash your bicycle you will need a small bucket of warm water with car soap, sponge, small brush, chain lube and a
few rags or towels.
 Rinse your bicycle off with a light spray of water to remove any dirt on the surface. Using the sponge and warm soapy
water, wash the frame and frame components which include the forks, handlebar and seat post. Start from the top of
the bicycle working your way down.
 Once the frame is washed, use the sponge to clean the motor, spokes, chain guard and rims.
 The tires, pedals, crankset and chain will be the remaining items needing to be washed. Use the brush first on the tires
and then the pedals. Rinse the brush and then using the warm soapy water, clean the chain ring, freewheel and finally
the chain. If the chain and drive train are very dirty or greasy, a bicycle degreaser should be utilized.
 After washing, spray the bicycle down with fresh water.
 Use the rags or towels to dry off the bicycle. Start by drying the frame first, followed by the components, the wheels,
tires and then the drive train.
 Once the drive train is dry, use a chain lube to lubricate the chain.
b) Avoid scratching your bike
Your new Phantom is a high quality bicycle has been designed to withstand the elements by utilizing stainless steel,
anodized and painted aluminum alloys, brass plus galvanized or painted metals. Stainless steel and brass are used in
their natural forms and can withstand the elements with no additional protection required. The majority of your bicycle
however is fabricated from aluminum alloys which have either a painted finish or have been anodized. Aluminum does
not rust but can discolor and corrode over time. The frame has a 3 layer paint finish which protects the aluminum and
graphics. Components such as the handlebars, crank arms, chain guard, seat post and more have been anodized
through an electrolytic process which increases corrosion and wear resistance. If the frame or components become
scratched, these items could slightly corrode around the scratched area. Depending on the care of your bicycle, a
scratch could take month or years for corrosion to appear. To maintain future value and years of beauty, it is best to be
careful when folding and moving your bicycle not to scratch the metal surfaces. If a surface is scratched, use clear nail
polish or black nail polish to cover and seal the scratch.
c) Brake bed-in process and information
Both brakes on your Phantom are high performance Avid Elixir 5 Hydraulic Disc Brakes. No adjusting is required as hydraulic
brakes self-adjust. They have powerful stopping power but must be bed in for maximum performance. Please review the
following guideline and you can also refer to the included Avid Elixir 5 brake guide included with your starter kit. If you are
unsure as to a component or installation procedure, please contact your local authorized dealer or Prodeco Technologies.
AVID SAFETY INFORMATION
Brakes are a safety-critical item on a bicycle. Improper setup or use of brakes can result in loss of control or an accident,
which could lead to a severe injury.
Avid brakes are a performance product that offers increased stopping power over brakes that you may be used to. This
greater power requires less effort to lock-up a wheel when braking. A wheel lock up might cause you to lose control and
possibly cause injury.
It’s your responsibility to learn and understand proper braking techniques. Consult the owner’s manual for your bicycle
and a professional bike dealer.
ALWAYS RIDE UNDER CONTROL
Remember, it takes longer to stop in wet conditions. To reduce the possibility of an accident and minimize trail erosion,
you should avoid locking-up your wheels.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
If you do not understand the instructions, have the brakes serviced by a professional bicycle mechanic.
Disc brakes are OIL SENSITIVE! Do not spray any solvents or lubricants in the vicinity of the rotors or brake pads.
NEVER touch the pad surface or rotor surface with your fingers. Doing so will significantly degrade braking performance.
AVID WARNING
Do not touch the braking surface of any rotor with your bare hands, because the oils from your fingers will degrade its
performance. Always wear gloves, or handle the rotor by its spokes. Disc brakes become very hot during use. Do not
touch the caliper or rotor immediately after use. Make sure the brake has cooled down before making any adjustments.
Hydraulic brake information
 Use only DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 fluids with Avid brakes. DOT 5.1 fluids provide enhanced braking performance.
 Do not use a fluid other than DOT fluids suggested. Doing so will damage the system make the brakes unsafe to use.
 DOT fluids will damage painted surfaces. If any fluid comes in contact with a painted surface (i.e. your frame), wipe it
off immediately and clean with isopropyl.
 Do not allow any brake fluid to come in contact with the brake rotors. If this occurs, clean the rotors with isopropyl alcohol.
 Do not allow any brake fluid to come in contact with the brakes pads. If this occurs, the pads are contaminated and
must be replaced.
 Used DOT fluid should be recycled or disposed of in accordance to local and federal regulations.
 NEVER pour used DOT fluid down a sewage or drainage system or into the ground or a body of water.