Operation Manual

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WARNING: Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform.
Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue. Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt, causing
you to lose control and fall.
Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions.
WARNING: An insufficiently tightened stem clamp bolt, handlebar clamp bolt or bar end extension clamping
bolt may compromise steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of
the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem
in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in
relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently tightened.
D. Control position ADjustMents
The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask your dealer
to make the adjustments for you.
If you choose to make your own control lever angle adjustment, be sure to re- tighten the clamp fasteners to the
recommended torque (follow the manufacturer’s instructions).
e. BrAke reACh
Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze
the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach brake levers.
4. teCh
A. Wheels
Bicycle wheels are designed to be removable for easier transportation and for repair of a tire puncture. In most cases,
the wheel axles are inserted into slots, called “dropouts” in the fork and frame, but some mountain and road bikes
use what is called a “through axle” wheel mounting system.
If you have a mountain or road bike equipped with through axle front or rear wheels, make sure that your
dealer has given you the manufacturer’s instructions, and follow those when installing or removing a through
axle wheel. If you don’t know what a through axle is, ask your dealer.
If you do not have a bicycle with a through-axle wheel mounting system, it will have wheels secured in one of three
ways:
  • Ahollowaxlewithashaft(“skewer”)runningthroughitwhichhasanadjustabletensionnutononeend
and an over-center cam on the other (cam action system, fig.8 a & b)
  • Ahollowaxlewithashaft(“skewer”)runningthroughitwhichhasanutononeendandattingforahex
key, lock lever or other tightening device on the other (through bolt, fig.9)