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Table of Contents
A Word About Bicycles, Accidents,
and Safety ....................................................................ii
Bicycle Type and Use Condition ...........................1
Chapter 1: Guide to Safe On-and-Off
Road Operation
Before a First Ride ..................................................... 3
Checklist: Check Before Each Ride ......................4
Rules to Ride Safely
Know and Obey Local Bicycle Laws ....................8
Look for Cars, Pedestrians,
and Other Obstacles ...............................................8
Wear a Helmet and Bicycle Clothing .................. 9
Ride Safely in Wet Weather or Wind .................9
Make Sure Other People Can See You .............. 9
Think About Safety When You Ride ...................9
Riding instructions
Use Your Brakes Carefully .................................... 10
Change Gears Correctly ........................................ 11
Use Pedal Systems Carefully ................................ 11
Safeguard Your Bicycle
Prevent Theft of Your Bicycle ...............................12
Safely Park Your Bicycle .........................................12
Include Repair Items when You Ride .................12
Only Install Compatible Accessories .................12
Clean Your Bicycle ...................................................13
Avoid Incidental Damage to Your Bicycle ........13
Chapter 2: Maintenance
Tools for Bicycle Maintenance .............................13
Maintenance Schedule ......................................... 14
Chapter 3: Adjustment
A Word about Torque Specifications .................15
Handlebar ..................................................................15
Stem ............................................................................15
Saddle ..........................................................................17
Headset ..................................................................... 18
Crankarms ................................................................ 18
Bottom Bracket ........................................................ 18
Pedals ......................................................................... 19
Chain .......................................................................... 19
Cables ........................................................................ 19
Shift-levers ................................................................ 19
Front Derailleur ....................................................... 20
Rear Derailleur ..........................................................21
Internal Gear Systems ...........................................22
Brakes .........................................................................22
Brake-levers ..............................................................25
Wheels.......................................................................26
Wheel Installation ..................................................27
Tire Installation .........................................................31
Suspension ...............................................................33
Accessories ..............................................................33
Training Wheels ..................................................... 34
Chapter 4: Lubrication
Stem ...........................................................................35
Seatpost.....................................................................35
Bottom Bracket ........................................................35
Pedals .........................................................................35
Derailleurs .................................................................36
Headset .....................................................................36
Brakes and Brake-levers ........................................36
Wheels.......................................................................36
Suspension Forks ....................................................36
Rear Suspension ......................................................36
Cables ........................................................................36
For more instructions ..................................37
