Raleigh 2008 manual

Owner’s Manual for single-speed bicycles 3 rd Edition, 2003 This manual contains important safety, per formance and service infor mation. Read it before you take the rst ride on your new bicycle , and keep it for reference. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: This Manual contains important safety information. For your child's safety, it is y[...]

2 A special note for parents: As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly tted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle; [...]

3 Contents GENERAL W ARNING p. 2 A special note for parents p. 2 1. First A. Bike Fit p. 4 B. Safety First p. 4 C. Mechanical Safety Check p. 4 D. First Ride p. 5 2. Safety A. The Basics p. 6 B. Riding Safety p. 6 C. Off Road Safety p. 7 D. W et W eather Riding p. 8 E. Night Riding p. 7 F . Bicycling in Trafc p. 9 G. Downhill, Stunt or Competiti[...]

4 1. First NOTE: All operators must read and understand all sections of this owner’s manual before their initial operation of the bicycle. If after reading this manual in its entirety you have any questions, please contact your authorized dealer for clarication or an explanation of specic topics that you are unsure about. Please note that n[...]

5 Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inated (see Sectio n 4.G.1). Check by puttin g one hand on the saddle, one on the inte rsect ion of the handl ebars and stem , then bounc ing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inated; and adj[...]

6 which might have been avoided if the rider had wor n an appropriate helmet. ! WAR NING : Failu re to wear a helm et when riding may resul t in serious injury or death. 2. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) before you get on a bike. 3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle: brakes (Section 4.A) and pedals (Secti[...]

7 know and obey the laws. 2. Y ou are sharing the road or the path with others — motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. Respect their rights. 3. Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you. 4. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid: • V ehicles slowing or tur ning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind y[...]

8 T o make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under nor mal, dry conditions. See also Section 4.A. E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous tha n rid ing duri ng the da y. A bicy cli st is very dif cu lt for [...]

9 ! WARNING: Do not remove the front or rear reectors or reector brackets from your bicycle. They are an integral part of the bicycle’s safety system. Remov ing the re ecto rs may red uce your vis ibil ity to other s using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death. The reector brackets may prote[...]

10 W e recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if you ignore this recommendation, at least: • T ake lessons from a competent instructor rst • Do st unts, raci ng or fas t downhil l r iding only i n a reas designated for this type of riding • Start with easy lear ning exercises and slowly develop your skill[...]

11 ! WARNING: If your bicycle does not t properly, you may los e contro l and fall . If you r new bike does n’t t, ask your deal er to exchange it before you ride it. A. Standover height Stand over heigh t is the basic elemen t of bike t (see g. 2). It is the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle’s frame at that point w[...]

12 NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodically ask your dealer to check it. ! WARN ING: Af ter any s addle ad justment , be su re that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened before riding. A loose saddle clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the seat post, or can cause you to lose control and fa[...]

13 you r legs and att empt to twis t the hand leb ar/ ste m ass emb ly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the h an dl eb ar s in re l at io n to th e st em , or tu rn th e ba r e nd ex te ns io ns in relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufciently tightened. D. Control position adjustments The angle of the cont[...]

14 lever controlling the front brake. NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with both front and rear brakes, most effective braking is achieved by using both brakes and apply them simultaneously. (See also par . 3. Brakin g technique, below). ! WARNING: Sudden or excessive appli cation of the front brake may pitch the ri der ov er t he ha ndl ebar s, w[...]

15 released position, the brakes are inoperative . Ask your dealer whether you have a quick release on your brakes; and if you do, make sure that you understand the way the brake quick release works, and check each time to make sure both brakes work correctly before you get on the bike. ! WARNIN G: Some bicy cle brak es, such as line ar-pu ll (g[...]

16 ret ent ion dev ices ar e not a subst itut e for correct wheel clamping. Secon dary reten tion devices fall into three basic categories (see gs. 12a, b & c): a . Th e c li p- on t y pe i s a p a rt which the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or front fork (g. 12a). b . The integral type is molded, cast or machined into the outer[...]

17 adjustable wrench, loosen the two axle nuts. c. If your front fork has a clip‑on type secondary retention device, disengage it and go to step (4). If your front fork has an integral or a washer type secondar y retention device, loosen the axle nuts enough to allow removal of the wheel; then go to step (4). d. Raise the front wheel a few inches[...]

18 6. Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Coaster Brake a . Disengage the coaster brake ar m from its frame bracket (see g. 15). b. With a corr ectl y siz ed socke t, box, open end or adjustable wrench, loosen the two axle nuts. c. Push the wheel forward to slacken the chain, and remove the chain from the chainring and wheel sprocket. d. Pull the[...]

19 becomes a reflex action, but always make sure that there is sufficient tension to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal. ! WARNING: Clipl ess pedals are intended for use with shoes specically made to t them and are designed to rmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal. Using shoes which do not engage the pedals correctl[...]

20 E. Tires and Tubes 1. Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires designed to per for m best under very specic weather or terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained experience with your new bike, you feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs, your [...]

21 2. Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schraeder V alve and the Presta V alve. The bicycle pump you use must have the tting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. The Schraeder valve (g. 17) is like the valve on a car tire. T o inate a Schraeder valve tube, remove the valve cap and clamp the pu[...]

22 recommended lubrication frequency for your area. 4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding: • Squeeze the front brake (if you have one) and rock the bike forwa rd and back. Everyt hing feel solid ? If you feel a clun k with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset. Have you[...]

23 ! WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its compo nents are subject to wear and stress. Diff erent mater ials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have different life cycles. If a component’s life cycle is exc eede d, the comp onen t can sudde nly and cat astr ophic ally fail, causing serious injury or[...]

24 Appendix A Teaching your Child the Rules In addition to The Basics (page 6), Riding Safely (page 7), Off Road Safety (page 8), Wet Weather Riding (page 9), Night Riding (page 9), Bicycling in Trafc (page 10 and Appendix B) and Downhill, Stunt and Competition Biking (page 10), kids need to be taught ... and to have frequently r einforced ... t[...]

25 do they signal. The key factor here is neglecting to look to the rear. If the cyclist had looked, he/she would have seen the danger coming up from behind. What can you do? Of cou rse, you oug ht to teach you r child not to ride across busy streets - at least until the child has had some advanced training and is old enough to understand trafc.[...]

26 Appendix B Bicycling in Trafc[...]

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28 Appendix C Wheel and Seat Post Quick Release Mechanisms A. Quick Release Wheels 1. How a Wheel Quick Release Works ! WARN IN G: Rid ing with an imp rop erl y adj ust ed whee l qui ck release can allow the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, causing serious injury or death to the rider. Therefore, it is essential that you: 1. Ask your [...]

29 a matching hole in the front fork dropout (g. 12c). A sk y o ur d ea l e r t o e x p la i n t h e p a rt i cu l a r s e co n d ar y retention device on your bike. ! WARNIN G: Rem ovin g or disabl ing the secon dary rete ntio n device is extremely dangerous and may lead to serious injury or death. It also may void the warranty. 2. Removing and[...]

30 (5) If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one- quarter turn and try tightening the lever again. (6) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the wheel to [...]

31 ! WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the seatpost securely. Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp the seatpost safely. ! WARNING: If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping your ngers around [...]

32 RALEIGH bicycles are distributed by Raleigh America, Inc. Raleigh America, Inc. Bicycle Limited W arranty It is the owner’s responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the owner ’s manual and regularly examine the product to determine the need for professional, authorized service or replacement. Please consult an authorized Raleigh Amer[...]