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    Neff = d=) nT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE oe Use this guide to quickly find the information you need to get your bike on the road and keep it there! Attach the Han | (see page 7-8) bars Fit the Saddle & Seat Post see page 9) | Attach the Front Whee! Fix a Flat Tyre (see pages 11-14), (see page 23) For Warranty Information How to Clean & en roe eg Maintain Your Bike (see page 30) Maintain the ‘Wheels see pages 27-29) HowtoUse _____} _ Attach the Pedals i and Tune the Gears (ee page 10) see page 22-2 (see pages 15:21 CONTENTS You are advised to look over the contents of this manual as all of the information provided be useful to you at some point in time during the life time of your cycle. Sete oe i ‘Adjusting the Rear Deralur og Tonks ‘ Een sidirkent ey eo eer oa eres Removing the Bike fom ts Packaging Adjusting the Balance o pose aes Pere eer ent i ie Petree ret erin ce ee eet ot eae eT en vee! Tring Cet et set ate Using @ Quick Releaso Skewer Peay Paneer ee 3 eda oat sears Cc ae ar) tad plants Ae! Se Eg Bee How to Change G Coe cree coe eae Par fn a repre ee rere a eran oe erry rt a own Hl oar cen eta ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual has been designed to help you assemble and maintain your bicycle th the minimum of trouble. The manual contains all the information you will need, as well as some other information that you may find useful. If you have any ifculy finding the information you need, have a look atthe QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE on page | ‘and te CONTENTS page if you ail have unanswered questions please contact our Customer Care Team of 0845 129 9248 or customerc@universalcycl WARNING! These points are extremely Important and should be read Understood and implemented before attempting to ride your bicye. Faure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or even death A IMPORTANT. These points are also very important and should be read and Understood before riding your cyele NOTE: These points shouldbe read ‘and understood asthe information may be useful to you A esos by Ma Means Ic.uk Important points and warnings have been highlighted throughout this manual. You are ‘vised 0 read and follow the Instructions given. Examples of what these warnings lok ike are onthe let. ‘The points vary n importance and have been ‘colour-coded accordingly: Rod WARNING! symbols are the most erial, followed by the Yelow IMPORTANT symbol and fialy the Groen NOTE ‘symbol. ‘The copyright ofthis pubicaton belongs to Univer- sal Cyles Pic and no part shall be reproduced without the Company's wren permission. ‘© Universal Cycles Pic 2008, Manual Code: EN14766-01 ABOUT YOUR BIKE ‘Your new bicycle has been manufactured to a very high standard, and has been tested to and compl BS EN14766:2005 Mountain Bicycles. Safety Requirements and Test Methods ‘and BS6102: Part 1:1992 BS EN 14766:2005 species safely and performance requirements forthe design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assombies intended for off-oad roughterain use, and lays down guide lines for Instructors onthe use and care of such bicycles, i apples to bieycles on which the sadle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle helght of 835 mm o¢ more. WARNING! While your ike has been designed accorcing to the above safety standards you are reminded that Incorec use of your cyte (such as sanctioned ‘competion events, stunting, jumping or acrobatic ‘maneouvtes) may result in injury and may void your warranty (s8e page 34 for deals) 's with the following British and European Mountain Bike Safety Standards: "Near the botom ofthe sea ube (the tube on your frame that inks your saddle to your pedals) you wil find small sticker hat has information about your bike. This sticker wil tate the model numberof your cycle and the standard to which it complies. See the examples below: Model Code ‘Tha the manuachrers code {or your mal obit. Osta a [ey Btunter ten pak > cur Cumtomer Care earn Hand ade ‘Al bijeles made by Unies yes are assombled by hile eye tacos Safety Standard ‘Ts conte which Saoty Standards your De camps to WARNING! Your biel is designed to cary the folowing weights: 26 Cys: Bhs + Rite + Luggage . 154g (1 tn) 26 Cycles: Be» Rae» Luggage 8g (13 sno) 25 eos: Bk + Rider Lapnope 68k Dt) BEFORE-YOU-RIDE GUIDE ° Before every ride perform the following checks to ensure that your bike is well maintained and safe to ride: ‘Are the brakes working? ‘Stand net tothe bike and pul the front brake. Next push the bike forwards to check he brakes are eflective. Do the same forthe ‘rear brake (see pages 22 0 26 for ‘more information) Is the saddle secure? “Try and twist he sacle in the seat tube whe standing nex! to the bike (see page 9) Check the whoels: 4. Are they true? Leach whee! of the ‘ground and spn I. Check {0 $00 the rim moves from side fo side (see page 28) 2.Are the hubs tight? “Take old onthe top ofthe tyre and ty t0 ‘move it rom side to Sie. You willbe able to feel if there is any fee play in the hub (page 27) 3. Are the tyres inflated? ‘Squeeze the tyres. They should be frm (45-60ps1) ‘Are the handlebars tight? (Check that he stem clamp bolts and Ahead bolts are tight (see Attaching the Handiebars (on pages 7-8 fr more information) Is yourbike clean? ‘You should regulary clean your bike. For more Information see Cleaning ‘Your Biko on page 20. WARNING! Anything loose or wom shouts be rectiled BEFORE ring ‘Are the pedals tight? IMPORTANT. You bike needs regular mainionance to Keep t Use a tSmm spanner to check thatthe pedals funning smaothy and o prevent premature wear of components ‘ate tight See page 10 for fr information. Faling to maintain your bike may affect your warranty. For more information about your warranty see page 34 ASSEMBLY INFORMATION (pages 6- 14) This section goes into the details of how to complete each step required to safely assemble your new mountain bike. TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE INFORMATION (ages 15-30) This section gives information about how to make adjustments tothe key components on your bike to keep it running smoothly mie after mile TAKING YOUR BIKE OUT OF THE BOX When you take your new bike out of the box you should check that you have all of the parts shown below. If you are missing any parts contact Customer Care (see page 32) 4, Whee! Axi Protectors (see age 6 for more details) 3. Cable Ties (see page 6 formore details : Rear Whee! ‘Already fied to the eycle 2. Cardboard Tubing (ee page 6 for more detals) Front Whi Cable ted to the frame Pedal box includes tools ‘and Quick Release if you hhave one (see pages 11-12) NOTE: Romove ie Font wheel wih care as the left crank s placed through the| 0kes ofthe front whee y in “ 4. Fork Brace (see page 6) Handlebars Usually cable tied to the frame Forks usually packed facing backwards to reduce the amount of space they take up. A IMPORTANT: Ensure that the forks are facing inthe correct dirwction: I you have Vbrakes they shoule be con the front. and if you have disc brakes that ‘should be on| the left hand side ofthe bike REMOVING THE BIKE FROM ITS PACKAGING Your new bicycle has been carefully wrapped and packaged to protect it from damage on it's journey to you. All of the packaging material needs to be removed before you start to assemble the bike. Below are details of the various types of packaging used: ~ 41. a) Wheel Axle Protectors Plastic hat-shaped pieces that protect the wheel axles, 6) Stem Caps short tubes that protect the end ofthe stam IMPORTANT: If your bike has] wines nuts (soe page 11 to find outfit does) ensure that thay are not discarded with the Wheel Axle Protectors. Pull these protectors off rather than unscrewing them. 2. Cardboard and Paper Tape Used to protect the frame, forks and saddle ‘rom possible scratches or marks caused by two. ‘components rubbing together Paper tape tears easily and is used so that you do not need to use a knife or blade to 3. Cable Ties Have been used to secure the front whee! [and handlebars in place next othe tame. This reduces any movement of [components and omits the risk of [eamage to tne cle 4. Fork Brace This is @ hard plastic pat that protects the fork ropouts from being damaged ithe carion sustains an impact IMPORTANT: | “Take care not to cause damage when using sharp tools to remove packaging ‘CARE FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT PLEASE RECYCLE AS MUCH OF THE PACKAGING AS POSSIBLE @y ATTACHING THE HANDLEBARS First check which type of stem your bicycle has - it will either be an A-Head Stem (below) or a Quill Stem (see page 8), and then follow the instructions for your stem. 7, Loosen the Stem Cap Bolts from the stem and remove the Stem Cap 2, Place the centre of the Handlebar inthe open ‘and hod the Stem in postion over the NOTE: Some Quai] | Hanclebar Stems (see page 8) have stem caps sinilar to A-Head stems 3. Carefully replace the Stem Cap Bolts, taking eace to tighten them eveniy and fim (16 - 18NM). See age 20 for more details 6n tightening bolts ‘Stem Cap Bolts Pics Ensures the handlebars fare securely attached Stem Cap (NOTE: Ensure the] cables are not tangled or twisted, ‘as tis may affect brake & 1982" performance ATTACHING A QUILL STEM Quill stems are secured in place using an Expander Bolt and Wedge Nut, shown in the diagram below). Follow the steps below to ensure that your handlebars are fitted cor rectly and securely: 1, Locate the handlebars| [2.Insertihe stom into] [8.Align the bars with | [4 Tighten the stem and remove all the head tube. Ensure that| | the front whee, and bot fmiy(15-17Nm) packaging from the the wedge nutis aligned | | ensure that they are Using the Allen wrench handlebars with the stem acing forwards. provided A NOTE: Ensure thatthe cables are not tangled or Wwisted, as this may affect perormance Handlebar Clamp Bott Expander Bott Minimum Insertion Marke Wedge Nut ATTACHING THE SADDLE AND SEAT POST ° The saddle and seat post support the rider's weight and need to be assembled and fitted into the bicycle frame correctly. Special attention should be paid to the Minimum Insertion Mark on the seat post. Follow these instructions to correctly fit your saddle for optimum comfort and safety. Remove all packaging | [2 insert the seat post nto] [Adjust the tit ofthe 4 Adjust the height of from the saddie and seat | the frame at least to the ‘saddle by loosening and_| _| the sadcle so that the cider ost and ithe refectorif | [Minimum insertion Mark. | | adjusting the saddle clamp| | can touch the ground on neccessary Fasten securely (9-12Nm) | | so thats approximately | | tip-toes and the leg is horizontal - see image below and right. You can also slide the saddle forwards or backwards on the saddle ras, Tighten firmly (912m) slightly bent when the pedals atthe bottom of the stroke This is the most eficient saddle. | Position, Saddle Rails ‘ive the saddle strength Standard Saddle Clamp attaches the saddle to the top ofthe seat post Standard Seat Post tapered to fitinto the sadale clamp Reflector Minimum Insertion Mark WARNING! The seat post MUST be inserted atleast Lup to the Minimum Insertion Mark Micro-adjustable Saddle Clamp and Seat Post, ATTACHING THE PEDALS (AX WARNING: YOUR PEDALS ARE DIFFERENT 4. Your pedals and crank arms Sonata we eae have been colour cored fit the pedals peel the crank LEFT = RED arm label away fo reveal the RIGHT = GREEN threaded hoe. Tighten the pedal as far as possible with your fingers. Use the tool provided to tighten them firmly (see page 30) (Leftand Right are determined by siting on the bike) Match the left pedal to the left crank, and the right pedal to the | | Onee you have matched the right crank. pedal to the correct crank ‘arm you should double check the tightening direction Left Crank Tightens ‘Ant Clockwise Left Pedal Right Pedal Tightens Ant Tightens Clockwise Clockwise Right Crank Tightens Clockwise WHAT TYPE OF WHEEL DO YOU HAVE? eo Check if you have a Quick Release wheel or a wheel with a Nutted Axle, as this will determine how you attach your wheels to your bicycle. IMPORTANT If your wheel has @ hollow axle you have quick release| wheels, as shown below left. If you have a solid axle your whee! will be attached using wheel nuts, shown below right, ‘QUICK RELEASE WHEEL NUTTED WHEEL, (hollow axle) (solid axie) Wheel Nuts & Washers Fasten the whee! in position Hub Hub Flange Where spokes of the whee attach Bearing housing ‘Contains the bearings ‘See page 12 for how to fit the Quick Release Cone Nuts that run between the Support the whee! bearings ale and hub «Solid Axle Hollow Axle (With Quick Release fitted) Cone Nuts ‘with threaded ends to Support the wheel bearings take the whee! nuts USING A QUICK RELEASE SKEWER If your wheel has a hollow axle it is a Quick Release Wheel, and is attached to the bike with a Quick Release Skewer, like the one shown below. The Quick Release mechanism allows the wheel thout the 9d for any tools. to be removed quickly and Springs wae Help to hold the skewer open wen fiting the whee! into the frame orforks skewer Insets through the axe IMPORTANT: When securing @ ‘whee in position the Quick Release lever is Closed (locked) by fipping the lever frm a poston where itis curved outwards (Open) to a positon ‘where itis curves inwards (Closed), as, shown inthe diagram below: Nut OPEN Used to adjust tension on the skewer before the wheal is locked in place withthe lever, Lever CLOSED Locks the whee! eal To release a whee, flip the lever to the position where it eurves outwards sm to your whex How to Fit a Quick Release Mechai 3. Refitthe Spring | [4 Rewhread the rut onto the skewer —@ || ® “1. Remove the Nut& one | [2 Insert the Skewer trough the whee! Spring rom the Skewor | | Axle HOW TO ATTACH A QUICK RELEASE WHEEL ® ‘Once you have fitted your Quick Release Skewer to your wheel (see page 12 for more information) you will need to attach the wheel to the bicycle. This is how you do it: 4. Start by turning the cycle up side 2. Lower the two ends of the wheel 3. Tighten the Quick Release skewer down, so that its testing securely on axle into the fork dropouts, taking _to secure the wheel n pace (or details the saddle and handlebars, with the care to guide the rotor nto the disk on locking @ Quick Release lever see forks pointing upwards as inthe Caliper you have dk brakes. you page 12) image below. hhave V.brakes ensure that they are released (see page 22 for details) Fok Dropout Disc Brake Caliper Forks Vebrake Mount HOW TO FIT A WHEEL WITH A NUTTED AXLE Wheels with nutted axles are the sasiest to fit, and this is how you do it: 4. Start by turning the bicycle 2. Loosen the whee! nuts so that they 3. Ensure that the whee! is seated upside-down, so that it resis ‘are postioned on the ends ofthe ‘evenly in the dropouts. Tighten securely on the saddle and Wheel axle. Check thatthe wheel is the both wheel nuts tight (22-25Nm, see handlebars. ‘correct way round (there isa small page 30) using the tool provided forward-pointing arrow embossed on i NOTE: Ifyou have V-type | the side of the tyre). Lower the whee! PORTANT! Remember to reset the brakes. For mare details see page 22 brakes ensure that they are | between the forks and slot the wheel lunhooked. See page 22 | axle into the jaws ofthe fork dropouts, Fork Dropout a VBrakes A the guide on age 9) HOW TO CHANGE GEARS © The gears on your bike are changed by operating the Gear Shifters on the handlebars. There are two main types of Gear Shifters: Twist Shifters (shown below) and Trigger Shifters (shown on the next page), IMPORTANT: Do not change gear wil TWIST SHIFTERS the bko is stationary. You should abays Operated by rotating the shir forwards or backwards turn the pedals when changing gear | ace attached tothe eranks (pedal arms). ‘The Left Brake Lever operates the Rear Brake | [The Left Gear Shifter operates the Front Gears wich | ‘The Right Gear Shifter operates the Rear Gears. ‘The Right Brake Lever operates the Front Brake. Gear Cable | | Brake Cable RightHand Twist Shifter Brake Lever | | Grips Loft Hand Twist Shi Textured to Rotate towards the L(away With Barrel | | Withabarel Rotate downwards and Positioned prevent your from yourself)toselecta —Adjusterto_| | adjusterto_ towards yourself to select _wihtin easy hands from Lower gear fine tune the | | finely tune the a Lower gear. reach for your sipping Rotate towards the H gears. Only | | cable tension. Rotate the shiter upwards hand wihiout (ovards youre to select Takesmal | | Cnlymake and away fom youre to having 1 Mk ‘Higher gear, adjustments | | smal select a Higher gear. of aips igher 9 when using | | adjustments to ae The indicator shows which this bare the cable The numbers show which gears selected adjuster tension _ gear is selectes HOW TO CHANGE GEARS he gears on your bike are changed by operating the Gear Shifters on the handlebars. here are two main types of Gear Shifters: Twist Shifters (shown on the previous page) ind Trigger Shifters (shown below). TRIGGER SHIFTERS. Usually have two levers per shite: one lever moves the gear up and one moves the gear down 43 ‘The Left Gear Shifter operates the Front Gears. ‘The Right Gear Shifter operates the Rear Gears. ‘The Loft Brake Lever operates the Rear Brab ‘The Right Brake Lever operates the Front Brake. Finger Lever Finger Lever ‘hob Liver Tomb Laver Grips Laan Tage iter Gear cate || rake cable Rght Hand Tiger Teruredio Paohbe time Laerts” winders || marseacs Sgetand aoe Cir prevent your select @ Higher gear. ‘Adjuster to. adjuster to Lever to select a Higher Positioned Oa cc Meee || eeteens oe Coarnsy ce Rilterrowtaers eo || Satta oe receters meni make small ‘Only make mah ur hand, eee select a Lower Gear yo 7 Hosters hawan sears || Sei hy pecremcmmcniat etree | eeailll) Leicester en foc tancad seco | | emeeeeei eeuecrnems, ieee sen adjuster tension which gears selected grips HOW TO USE THE GEARS, Knowing when and how to use your gears is essential if you are to get the most from your bike. ‘Te gears on your bike ae species to male ing your bike easy and enjoyable {While riding you can select an appropiaio {gear by moving he chain Between {he varous font and rae gear. This bike is in the LOWEST GEAR Which is best for going UP HILL. Notice that the chain is on the LARGEST GEAR at the BACK, and the SMALLEST GEAR at the FRONT. IMPORTANT: You shoud never Fide with the chain ‘crossed (.. in he largest gear at the back /andlarge gear atthe front, or vice versa) Moves the chain acrose the rear gears (See page 19). Chain on the Lowest Gear Biggest gear atthe back, smallest at the font Front Deralllour Moves the chain rom chainring to chainring atthe front YOUR BICYCLE nas boon assembled with a range of gears to help you ride more efficiently whether you are going up hill or down. This bike is in the HIGHEST GEAR, Which is the fastest gear and best used for going DOWN HILL. The chain is on the SMALLEST GEAR at the BACK, and the LARGEST GEAR, at the FRONT. Rear Gears Mountain bikes have up to 9 rear gears “The larger ones ae for riing up hil, and he ‘smaller ones are fr riding on fat train or cyaling down hl Chain on the Highest Gear ‘Smallest gear at the back, biggest gear atthe ront Front Gears ‘The larger gears forgoing down hil, an the smaller gers for ring Up hil. Beycles usually have Upto 3 front gears, IMPORTANT: I you hear prolonged grinding sounds coming ftom your gears or your {gears are not changing smooth, you may reed t tune the font and rear deallurs. See ages 19 and 20 for details ADJUSTING THE REAR DERAILLEUR ‘The rear gears are made up of between 5 & 9 small cogs of var sizes and a rear derailleur. This derailleur is connected to the r hhand gear shifter on the handelbars via a cable. When the shift is operated the derailleur moves the chain between gears ‘The rear deralour must be adjusted from time to time to keep the gears changing smoothly, This Is ‘done by checking the Upper (H) and Lower (L) limit serews are st correctly, and then adjusting ths cable tension, Lowest Gear Highest Gear Gear Hanger Attaches the Derailleur tothe Frame 1. 7ry to move the chain tothe Lowest Gear (argest) Adjust the Lower (L) limit serew untl the ‘small gear wheels nthe derailer lines up vecicaly wit the Lowest Gear 2, Move the chain tothe Highest Gear (smallest ‘Adjust the Upper (H) limit serew unt! the small gear eels are vitical aligned withthe Highest Gear 3. Locate the Barrel Adjuster (which is either whore the gear cabe ataches fo the rear derailleur or vere the cable leaves the shiter- see page 15-16), Ifthe gears change smoothly from High to Low but ‘ot om Low to High, the cable tension sto high Release the cable slighty by tuming the Barre! [Adjuster clockwise and recheck te gear changing performance Dropout Point where the ‘wheel is atached Pinch Bott ‘Secures the Gear Cable Upper (H) Limit Serow Stops the deralleur mov ast the highest gear Lowor (L) Limit Serow NOTE: Ifyour gears make a grinding sound you should check your ears, ni tune them needed the spokes A Gear Cable For details about how] Upper and Lower limit screws affect eraillour perfor- mance see page 21 ADJUSTING THE The front gears consi and driven by the Is operated Deraillour 1 chain 18 gears FL) Limit Screw hain cropping of the Lowest Gear Upper (H) Limit Screw Prevents the derail pushing te chain past the Highest Gear Lowest Gear Highest Gear Bottom Bracket ‘Attache the ‘ranks othe ‘tame cranks ‘Stops the Derailur touching fous ight, For details about how] Upper and Lower limit screws affect derailleur perfor- mance see page 21 ing ILLEUR irge cogs attached to jerailleur. The derailleur \d gear shifter via a gear cable. ‘Similar tote rear derailleur, the front eralleur funcbon ean be tuned by adjusting the ‘Upper and lower gear it serews, an the cable tension, 1. Move the chain tothe Lowest Gear athe front and the Lowest Gear at the rear. Adjust the Lowor (Limit serew unt the derallouris close to, but not touching the chain. 2. Move the chain onto the Highest Gear tthe front and the Highest Gear a he back. Adjust the Upper (H) limit screw so thatthe chain does not touch the derallour 3. Locate the Barrel Adjuster (where the cable leaves the shifter - see page 15-16). rine (gears do not change from Low to High easly, Folate the Bare Adjuster Ani-cickwise ‘proximately hai turn to increase cable tension, Recheck the gear performance. Ifthe gears do not change fom High to Low reduce the cable tension NOTE: You may have to make this adjustment more than once, to corectly sot the gears HOW DERAILLEURS WORK ~vorsinrscoy, | [urentacnsis € When the gear shifters shifting the chain paste | (1) by the goarshiter operated the derailleurs ‘move the chain from gear to gear. The dere novng be derailleurs and gear chain past the high shifters are connected (lage) gears via a cable. The distance| that the derailleurs move} Upper or High Limit | 8nd makes contact ‘withthe High ana Low mit sorews (2). ‘The poston ofthese screws dictates the range ofthe derailleur can be adjusted using Gear Cable the High and Low Limit Z as Screws (see pages 19 s move wien and 20) ~ 4 \ the shifters The image belolis of a ae front derallour, taken cabie from the inside. It shows Pinch how the Upper and Lower screws make contact with small plates; within the derailleur and limit the distance that the derailleur can travel. The range of, movement can be changed by screwing these screw in or out. \V-Brakes are simple and very effective rim brakes. They consist of two individually sprung levers that are pulled together by a cable. This action presses a brake pad against the rim and slows the bike down. Pinch Bolt The V-brake lever arms MUST be Secures the Cable to the righthand lever disconnected to allow the tyre to pass a between the brake pads when the wheels Brake Cabl ‘Operates the brake lever arms when the _ & fited or remove: brake leveron the hanclebars is pulled 1, Squeeze the two lever arms together Cable Guide Pipe (Pipe) ith one hans Hooks into the let hand lever and connects 2, pul the guide pipe across and then the two levers so that they both move Ypyarde to Unhook i fom the lef hand towards the wheel when the levers piled jgyer. This wil allow enough room fr the Brake Pads wheel tobe inserted or removed, Usually made of rubber, these rub against the rim to slow the whes!_[ PORTANT! When esting the wheel remember to reattach the cable guide pipe before riding the bike Brake Lever Arm Move inwards to pres the brake pads ‘against the rim of the wheel Brake Pad Adjustment Bolt ‘Allows the position ofthe pad to be adjusted V-Brake Mount Part ofthe frame of fork that the \Vebrake attaches to j WARNING! Do NOT over-appy the J eee WARNING! You should regularly check the condition of your brake ads. Replace them itneeded, brakes front brake in particular 25 you may fal and inure yoursat_ fu MASS Seng Sonat or each HOW DERAILLEURS WORK ~ townie sew iihon che gear shifters shiting tho chan past the on the handlebars are ipo (ean) coors operated the derailleurs move the chain from 4 } oper gh Lt gear to serra — deralleur moving the derailleurs and gear ouvert naee shifters are connected {large} gears via a cable. The distance that the derailleurs move] are can be adjusted using ear Cable the High and Low Limit 3 ‘Makes the When the cable is pulled back and forth (1) by the gear shiter the derailer pivots ‘and makes contact with the High and Low imit screws (2) The positon ofthese sorows dictates the range ofthe derailleur derailleur Screws (see pages 19 move when and 20). = the shifter is The image beloitis of a : aa front derallleur, taken from the inside. It shows how the Upper and Lower screws make contact with small plates within the derailleur and limit the distance thatthe derailleur can travel. The range of movement can be changed by screwing these serew In or out. abi Pinch \V-Brakes are simple and very effective rim brakes. They consist of two individually sprung levers that are pulled together by a cable. This action presses a brake pad against the rim and slows the bike down. Cable Pinch Bolt The V-brake lever arms MUST be S\__ secures ihe Cable tothe ight hand lever disconnected to allow the tye to pass Brake Cable tween he brake pads when he ves (Operates the brake lever arms when the brake leveron the handlebars is pulled 4, Squeeze the two lever arms together Cable Guide Pipe (J-Pipe) With one hand Hooks into the let hand lever and connects the two levers so that they both move towards the whee! when the levers pulled 2. Pull the guide pipe across and then Upwards to unhook i from the lft hand lever. This wil alow enough room forthe —— Brake Pads wheel tobe inserted or removed. Usually made of rubber, these rub against the rim to slow the whee! GPORTANTI Vien Rewng V-Brake Lever Arm the wheel remember to Move inwards to press the brake pads reattach the cable guide pipe ‘against the rim of the whee! before riding the bike Brake Pad Adjustment Bolt ‘Allows the postion ofthe pad WARNING! You should raguacy tobe adjusted check the condition of your brake 1s, Replace them f needed —— v.Brake Mount ce Patof te frame of fk that the ‘Vebrake attaches to WARNING! Do NOT over-apply the brakes on brake in parca Spring Tension Serew 28 you may fall and injure yourselt_ jy. A*Hsts spring srenath for bach, ADJUSTING V-BRAKES ‘There are two variables that may need adjustment when setting up and fine tuning your \V-brakes. These are the Cable Tension and the Spring Balance. This is how each Is adjusted: ‘Adjusting the Cable Tension: ‘The cable tension determines how cose the brake pads ‘are tothe rim, Start by adjusting the cable tension atthe cable pinch bolt. and then make finer adjustments using the barrel adjuster bolton the brake lever. 1. Loosen off the cable pinch bolt and re-adjust the cable positon so that the brake pads are close to the rims. tighten the cable pinch bolt Cable Pinch Bolt 2, Adjust the Barrel ‘Adjuster bolt (shown) to increase or decrease the tension _— ‘Clockwise = Less ‘Tension, Anti-clockwise = More “Tension Barro! ‘Adjuster Bolt ‘Once you are happy with the cable tension you may find that one lever arm (and therefore brake pad) closer to the rim than the other. In this situation you wal ned to adjust the spring tension serews to balance the arms, ‘Turn the LEFT screw CLOCKWISE to INCREASE spring tension and move the brake arms towards the LEFT ‘Tur the LEFT screw NTL-CLOCKWISE to REDUCE spring tension and move the brake arms towards the RIGHT ‘The same principle applies to the right hand ‘You wil ned to make ) simiar and aven adjustments to both springs Left Spring Tension Screw ADJUSTING THE BALANCE OF V-BRAKES It is important to get the V-brake arms adjusted correctly. This is done by adjusting the spring balance screw on the outside of each arm near the pivot p ‘The brake arms should be positioned so thatthe brake pads are the same distance from the fim for the ‘mast efficent braking performance “This ensures thatthe brake pads will apply a similar amount of force to each side ofthe rim. This minimises excess wear tothe ‘The image below shows poorly adjusted V-brakes. The spring tension screws need to be adjusted. See page 23 for details, wheel The image below shows well adjusted V-brakes, The levers are ‘he same distance from the rim (see page 21 and 22). [As well as having the V-brake arms correctly adjusted, the brake pads need tobe correctly positioned. ‘Check tal the pads make full contact withthe rim, and do NOT touch the tyre, Ensure that ll pats are tightened accordingly (see page 25) A toro MECHANICAL DISC © eacesrsaseaes fl BRAKES (Cable-pull) Disc Brakes need to be correctly aligned and with csc brake mount have correct cable tension if they are to Barrel Adjuster Bott perform optimally. To adjust cable tension and fine ‘To et the brake alignment: tune braking performance 4. Loosen of the two Brake Caliper Mount Bll that secure the caliper body in poston, so'that the caliper can move from side to side Forks Brake Calliper Mount Bolt Secures the caliper body tothe brake mount \ 2. Pulthe brake lever onthe handlebars to push breke pads agains the rotor. This wil Brake Caliper Mount Feposibon the caliper in the corect postion. Comecty positon the Br crenata caliper body ‘4. Tiahten the Brake Caliper Mount Bots Brake Pad Bolt To set the cable tension: Holds the pads in place Star by making large adjustments tothe cable tension by elasing the cable rom the Quick Release \ Cable Pinch Bok 2. Move the Caliper Arm towards the Cable ponaty nace Adjuster Bo, and holdin poston. activates the brake pads 3. Resatachthe cable fo the Caliper Arm by pare. tightening the Pinch Bot 4. Spi the wheel and check the brakes. You wl probably need o make fne adjustments the cable tension using the Barrel Adjuster Bot Brake Cable P Dise Brake Rotor NOTE: Thore is also an Adjustor Bolt onthe brake | lever onthe handlebar. Seepage 15 fr deals =e MECHANICAL DISC BRAKES: _ Your brake pads should be changed before the braking surface is worn, CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS Removing the old brake pads: 41. Remove the wheel from the bike to allow better access to the dise brake calliper 2. Remove the brake pad bolt, taking care not to loose the E'-lip that secures itn place 3. Use a flat-head screw driver to carefully lift the 2 brake pads out of position. With some brake ‘systems iti possible to remove the pad by oF. ‘tipping the disc tab with long-nose pliers. Forks — Brake Cable Fitting the new brake pads: 4. Carefully slide the new pads into position in the brake caliper. Ensure that they are in exactly the same orientation as the old pads. ‘5, Replace the brake pad bolt (ifyou have one) 6. Loosen the Brake Pad Adjustment Bolt to allow space for the rotor to fit n between the new brake pads: Brake Pads. (One of each side ofthe TMPORTANT You should check your rotor. These are brakes work effectively before attempting ‘sometimes held in place by to ide the bike, See page 3 bolt (see previous page) A NOTE: Disc brake pads are unique to each particular type of dsc Image so the front disc rake caliper with the wheel removed Brake Pad — ‘Adjustment Bolt Moves the pad towards ‘and away fom the rotor brake caliper. Ensue that the replacement brake pads are identical to the old ones. Examples of itferent shaped brake pads are shown: MAINTAINING YOUR WHEELS Your wheels are the most vulnerable components of a bicycle and even under normal riding conditions they will come into contact with pot-holes, drains, kerbs etc. For safety reasons, itis. very important that you regularly check your wheels. See the information below and the ‘on which checks need to be carried out. ame = caval a ER Leta mmman tam |[Sesecneacae || tecgramceeke that slow the bike by pressing brake ‘slightly with riding. If the balance of ‘notice an sideways movement at the tccmracenioaeken || Reentmrtsseecange | | geen te sigue Fishin Tiatrimtnen ||temescuermerese. | | mecmonarcecmens wistaremergetee” ||eieetecramrcstay | | Mesmertan we rete Ss ameter |e satin meteeuaa wall When therm wears as deep 25 | is recommended that you check ‘cach side ofthe axe. Semeeteteeenenyer | ae || ee oy ae a ‘then recheck the wheel. When you're waramaroema | || recenmecer, | | morse teeaa ride your bike ifthe listening to the note it makes. If the IMPORTANT: Do not over =n yw ‘You can also check how true the Sot eny ptcemnget ecuenisterair serrated || comme there is a wobble NOTE: Contact your local bike shop or Customer Care Wear Groove (page 32) you have uneven | | Lock Nut spokes and need futher advice If your wheel is not true you will be able to see the rim moving from side to side as the wheel rotates. This is known as a buckle. This ranges from a very slight movement where the bike is. rideable to a complete failure. Either way you are advised to repair any buckle as soon as possible. Below is a guide on how to repair slight buckles. For more serious buckles you should take the wheel to a professional. You wil ned a spoke key and a tring stand. f you have any wouble you should contact Customer Gare or your local bike shop 4, Remove the tyre and inner tube. Sethe whee! up either ina rung stand and adjust he pointer so that it just brushes one side ofthe rim. 2 Spin the wheel and locate the point where the ‘Spoke Key buckle is. the rim wobbles toward the let, you wil need to ‘ighten the left hand spokes along the buckled section vorysightly - approximately 1/4 turn each time, and loosen he ones on the right by asinar amount Ri Truing Stand: Likewise, if the wobble is to the right you will need to 3. Refit Spare taagutontnrn ieee stein, | [iyoveansarsct eto hed cnet ye ceal ha eletandore ae ee es Tain aera nla nts ‘you adjust the spoke tension, You wall have to repeat eee ctaaksrentaes wreak seme ‘Na pcen ember oon Peni eo USEFUL INFORMATION How Tight is Tight? The table ves Information about how tight various pars of your bicycle should be tightened to. The Newton Meter (Nm) value shows th ideal range, although not everyone has access to a Torque Wrench, 0 a Guide has been developed as an Indicator: Pe Nm Guide Front Whee! Nuts, 22-25.....Tight (7 outot 10) Rear Wheel Nuts. 25. 29...Very ght (8 aut of 10) Hanclebar Expander Bot.17-19.._Very fm (6 out of 10) Hanclebar Camp: 1 Bolt... 16 18... frm (6 out of 10) HHanglebar Clamp: 2Bott...12- 14....Fim (4.5 out of 10) Handlebar Clamp: 4 Bot... 10... Fim (4 out of 10) ‘AcHead Clamp Bot. 18.-20....Very Frm (6 out of 10) [Seat Clamp Bot or Nuts... 16 18... ute fem (6 outof 10) Seat Post Clamp Alen Bot...8- 10...Fim (4 out of 10), Brake Cable Pinch Bot.....6 8... Fim (5 outof 10) Crank Bot or Nut AB Very Securely (9 10) Pedals. 40... Very securely (9 10) Quick Release. Tight enough to secur the whee! Vbeake Brake Blocks. B= 10s nFim (4 out of 10) How to Change an Inner Tube you have the misfortune of puncturing an inner tube you wil need to remove and ether repair or replace the inner tube. Follow these steps (diagram below) Remove the Inner Tube: = Use tyre levers to unseat the tyre along one sie of the the rim (1 an 2, below) (Once the iyi ff the entre way around reach Inside the tye and caretuty remove the inner tube. Take care ot to damage the inner tube futher. Replace the Inner Tube: Inflate the inner tube sight, so that itis has some shape and isnot flat Insert the valve into the valve hole in therm Carefully tuck the tube into the tyre (Once tis sin pace start refiting the tyre by hand = Oniy use the tye levers to resea the last secton of the tyre (2, botow) Tyre Lever IMPORTANT: Always check the inside ofthe tyre and rim for sharp objects before fiting the inner tube to prevent another puncture NOTE: Check the tye for correct inflation advice, and ensure that your tyres are inflated accordingly A A MAINTAINING YOUR BIKE Like all machines your bike will last longer and perform better if you maintain it properly. NOTE: When you fist use your new bike it wll go through a breaking in period where brake and gear cables, 1d even wheel spokes wll strech or "seat™. You should check your brakes and gears are working correctly fer approximately 10 hours of riding, and you may need to make sight ajusiments, ‘Maintenance Schedul 1. Before and After Every Ride: Give your bike quick check over, as per the Before-You “Ride Guide onpage 3 2.At Least Every 100miles: Clean the bike and ight ol the chain, eewhee cogs and rear

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