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KONA OWNER’S MANUAL
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THANK YOU for buying a Kona. A bicycle is a wonderful
tool for transportation and recreation. We hope that you
will ride it often and have a great deal of use and enjoy-
ment from your purchase. This manual contains important
safety, performance and maintenance information.
IMPORTANT: Read this manual before taking your rst
ride on your new bicycle, and keep this manual handy
for future reference.
NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive
use, service repair or service manual. Please see your
dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer
may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books
on bicycle use, service or maintenance.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL: This owner’s manual was prepared
with your safety as our rst consideration. A great deal
of the text was prepared by a group of US-based bicycle
manufacturers and distributors. Those sections are copy-
righted by Kona Bicycle Company and the other companies
using the same text, and may not be reproduced without
the written consent of Kona Bicycle Company.
In addition to safety, many bicycle manufacturers and dis-
tributors are concerned with the alarming number of product
liability cases brought forwards over the last 5 years. Because
American and Canadian attorneys are entitled to mount these
cases on a contingency basis, many larger manufacturers
and distributors have been marked as deep pocket targets for
what in many cases, turn out to have been the responsibility
of the bicycle rider. Even the most frivolous cases are costly
to the manufacturer and distributor, which additionally result
in higher insurance premiums, and eventually, higher bicycle
prices. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission has
undertaken a variety of studies that nd that, for the most
part, bicycles are well-made and safe vehicles.
These studies conclude that many serious and minor ac-
cidents could be prevented by the use of helmets. It should
also be noted that ACCIDENTS CAN ALSO BE PREVENTED
BY PROPER INSTRUCTION OF BICYCLE USE AND MAINTE-
NANCE. Your Kona dealer will provide you with basic instruc-
tions to get you safely started. In addition, we strongly
recommend that YOU READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL PAYING
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
So hang in there while you wade through the legalese.
Yes we are trying to protect ourselves against unreasonable
lawsuits, but we are concerned about your safety. That is
why we add a great deal of general and Kona-specic
information about safe and enjoyable cycling instead of
blandly reproducing a generic owner’s manual.
Kona was started in 1988 by a group of cyclists dedicated
to producing high-quality custom bikes based on our long-
time experience in the sport and business of cycling. Kona’s
headquarters are located in the temperate rain forest of the
Pacic Northwest region of the United States and Canada
an area that is ideal for developing and testing durable
bicycles that provide superior performance. The Kona
Design Group within our company, is responsible on a
day-to-day basis for testing new frames and components
that are worthy of being incorporated into our bicycles.
We believe in constantly improving and rening our
bicycles and components and welcome your comments
and complaints. We believe that giving good service to our
customers is just as important as designing and making
good bicycles. It is our mission to help make your cycling
experiences safe and enjoyable and part of that mission
is to make it possible for you to do that as frequently as
possible. If for any reason you are not satised with the
quality of any part of your bicycle or the service given to
you by Kona or one of our dealers, please let us know.
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GENERAL WARNING:
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and
damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume
the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know —
and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding
and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and
maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury.
This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions”
concerning the consequences of failure to maintain
or inspect your bicycle and of failure to follow safe
cycling practices.
• The combination of the safety alert symbol and
the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death.
• The combination of the safety alert symbol and
the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.
• The word CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of
your warranty.
Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose
control and fall”. Because any fall can result in serious
injury or even death, we do not always repeat the
warning of possible injury or death.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or
condition which can occur while riding, this Manual makes
no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under
all conditions. There are risks associated with the use of
any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and
which are the sole responsibility of the rider. 2
A Special Note for Parents:
WARNING: This manual does not cover Juvenile
or BMX bicycles.
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the ac-
tivities 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; and that you and your child have
learned, understand and obey not only the applicable
local motor vehicle, bicycle and trafc laws, but also the
common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling.
As a parent, you should read this manual, as well as
review its warnings and the bicycle’s functions and oper-
ating procedures with your child, before letting your child
ride the bicycle.
WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears
an approved bicycle helmet when riding; but also make
sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is
for bicycling only, and must be removed when not riding.
A helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas,
on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at
any time while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
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1. FIRST — BEFORE YOU RIDE
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its
entirety before your rst ride; but at the very least,
read and make sure that you understand each point
in this section, and refer to the cited sections on
any issue which you don’t completely understand.
Please note that not all bicycles have all of the features
described in this Manual. Ask your dealer to point out
the features of your bicycle.
A) BIKE FIT
1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A.
If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may
lose control and fall. If your new bike is not the right size,
ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
2. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section
3.B. If you adjust your saddle height, make sure that you
follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in Section 3.B.
3. Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped? A correctly
tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any
direction [see Section 3.B for details].
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for
you? If not, see Section 3.C on what you can do about it.
5. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you
may be able to adjust their angle and reach [see Section
3.D and 3.E for details].
6. Do you fully understand how to operate your new
bicycle? If not, before your rst ride, have your
dealer explain any functions or features which you
do not understand.
B) SAFETY FIRST!
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your
bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions
for t, use and care of your helmet.
2. Do you have all the other required and recommended
safety equipment? See Section 2. It’s your responsibility
to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where
you ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
3. Do you know how to correctly secure your front and
rear wheels? Check Section 4.A.1 to make sure. Riding
with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can
cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle,
and cause serious injury or death.
4. If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless “step-in”
pedals, make sure you know how they work [see Section
4.E]. These pedals require special techniques and skills.
Follow the pedal manufacturer’s instructions for use,
adjustment and care.
5. Does your bike have suspension? If so, check Section
4.F. Suspension can change the way a bicycle performs.
Follow the suspension manufacturer’s instructions for use,
adjustment and care.
6. Do you have “toe overlap”? On smaller framed bicycles
your toe or toeclip may be able to contact the front
wheel when a pedal is all the way forward and the wheel
is turned. Read Section 4.E. to check whether you have
toeclip overlap.
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C) MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before
every ride.
Nuts, bolts, screws & other fasteners:
Because
manufacturers use a wide variety of fastener sizes and
shapes made in a variety of materials, often differing by
model and component, it is not possible for this Manual to
specify correct torque (tightening force) for the fasteners
on your bicycle. We can tell you the importance of correct
torque, but not the specic torque required for each
fastener on your bicycle. To correctly torque a fastener,
a torque wrench must be used. A professional bicycle
mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners
on you bicycle. If you choose to work on your own bicycle
you must get correct tightening torque specications
from the bicycle or component manufacturer or from your
dealer. If you need to make an adjustment at home or in
the eld, we urge you to exercise care, and to have the
fasteners you worked on checked by your dealer as soon
as possible. Note that there are some components which
require special tools and knowledge. In Sections 3 and
4 we discuss the items which you may be able to adjust
yourself. All other adjustments and repairs should be done
by a qualied bicycle mechanic.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners
— nuts, bolts, screws — on your bicycle is important.
Too little force, and the fastener may not hold
securely. Too much force, and the fastener can strip
threads, stretch, deform or break. Either way, incorrect
tightening force can result in component failure, which
can cause you to lose control and fall.
Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the
ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on the
ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual
and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose parts
or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask
someone with experience to check.
Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inated
[see Section 4.H.1]. Check by putting one hand on the
saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and
stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while
looking at tire deection. Compare what you see with how
it looks when you know the tires are correctly inated;
and adjust if necessary. Tires in good shape? Spin each
wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall.
Replace damaged tires before riding the bike. Wheels
true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and
side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side even
slightly, or rubs against or hits the brake pads, take the
bike to a qualied bike shop to have the wheel trued.
CAUTION: Wheels must be true for the brakes to
work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill which requires
special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a
wheel unless you have the knowledge, experience and
tools needed to do the job correctly.
Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims
are clean and undamaged at the tire bead and, if you
have rim brakes, along the braking surface. Check to
make sure that any rim wear indicator marking is not
visible at any point on the wheel rim.
WARNING: Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear.
Ask your dealer about wheel rim wear. Some wheel
rims have a rim wear indicator which becomes visible
as the rim’s braking surface wears. A visible rim wear
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indicator on the side of the wheel rim is an indication
that the wheel rim has reached its maximum usable
life. Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life
can result in wheel failure, which can cause you to lose
control and fall.
Brakes:
Check the brakes for proper operation (see
Sections 4.C). Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake
quick-releases closed? All control cables seated and
securely engaged? If you have rim brakes, do the brake
pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full contact
with the rim? Do the brakes begin to engage within an inch
of brake lever movement? Can you apply full braking force
at the levers without having them touch the handlebar?
If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the
bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a
professional bicycle mechanic.
Wheel retention system: Make sure the front and
rear wheels are correctly secured. See Section 4.A
Seat post: If your seat post has an over-center cam action
fastener for easy height adjustment, check that it is properly
adjusted and in the locked position. See Section 4.B.
Handlebar and Saddle Alignment: Make sure the
saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike’s
center line and clamped tight enough so that you can’t
twist them out of alignment [see Sections 3.B and 3.C].
If not, align and tighten them.
Handlebar Ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are
secure and in good condition, with no cuts, tears, or worn
out areas. If not, have your dealer replace them. Make
sure the handlebar ends and extensions are plugged. If
not, have your dealer plug them before you ride. If the
handlebars have bar end extensions, make sure they are
clamped tight enough so you can’t twist them.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or
extensions can cause you to lose control and fall. Un-
plugged handlebars or extensions can cut your body,
and can cause serious injury in an otherwise minor
accident.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Please also read
and become thoroughly familiar with the important
information on the lifespan of your bicycle and its
components in Appendix B on Page 38.
D) FIRST RIDE
When you buckle on your helmet and go for your rst
familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick
a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists,
obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with
the controls, features and performance of your new bike.
Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike
[see Section 4.C]. Test the brakes at slow speed, put-
ting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the
brakes, rear brake rst. Sudden or excessive application
of the front brake could pitch you over the handlebars.
Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which could
cause you to lose control and fall. Skidding is an example
of what can happen when a wheel locks up.
If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals, practice
getting in and out of the pedals. See paragraph B.4 above
and Section 4.E.4.
If your bike has suspension, familiarize yourself with how
the suspension responds to brake application and rider
weight shifts [see Section 1.B.5 and Section 4.F].
Practice shifting the gears [see Section 4.D]. Remember
to never move the shifter while pedaling backward, 5
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nor pedal backwards after having moved the shifter.
This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to
the bicycle.
Check out the handling and response of the bike; and
check the comfort.
If you have any questions, or if you feel anything
about the bike is not as it should be, take the bike
back to your dealer before you ride again.
2. SAFETY
A) THE BASICS
WARNING: The area in which you ride
may require specic safety devices. It is
your responsibility to familiarize yourself
with the laws of the area where you ride and
to comply with all applicable laws, including
properly equipping yourself and your bike
as the law requires. Observe all local bicycle
laws and regulations. Observe regulations
about bicycle lighting, licensing of bicycles, riding on
sidewalks, laws regulating bike path and trail use, helmet
laws, child carrier laws, special bicycle trafc laws. It’s
your responsibility to know and obey the laws.
1. Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the latest
certication standards and is appropriate for the type of
riding you do. Always follow the helmet manufacturer’s
instructions for t, use and care of your helmet. Most
serious bicycle injuries involve head injuries which might
have been avoided if the rider had worn an appropriate
helmet.
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WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet when riding
may result in serious injury or death.
2. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check before you
get on a bike [see Section 1.C].
3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle:
brakes [see Section 4.C]; pedals [see Section 4.E];
shifting [see Section 4.D].
4. Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away
from the sharp teeth of chainrings; the moving chain; the
turning pedals and cranks; and the spinning wheels of
your bicycle.
5. Always wear:
Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the
pedals. Make sure that shoe laces cannot get into
moving parts, and never ride barefoot or while wearing
sandals.
Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be
tangled in the bicycle or snagged by objects at the side
of the road or trail.
Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt,
dust and bugs — tinted when the sun is bright, clear when
it’s not.
6. Unless your bicycle was specically designed for jumping
(See Appendix A, Intended Use) don’t jump with your bike.
Jumping a bike, particularly a BMX or mountain bike, can
be fun; but it can put huge and unpredictable stress on the
bicycle and its components. Riders who insist on jumping
their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to
themselves. Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or
race with your bike, read and understand Section 2.F.
7. Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions. Higher
speed means higher risk.
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B) RIDING SAFETY
1. Obey all Rules of the Road and all local trafc laws.
2. You 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:
Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your
lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you.
• Parked car doors opening.
• Pedestrians stepping out.
• Children or pets playing near the road.
Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion
joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other
obstructions that could cause you to swerve into trafc,
catch your wheel or otherwise cause you to lose control
and have an accident.
The many other hazards and distractions which can
occur on a bicycle ride.
5.
Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths
or as close to the edge of the road as possible, in the
direction of trafc ow or as directed by local governing
laws.
6. Stop at stop signs and trafc lights; slow down and
look both ways at street intersections. Remember that a
bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle,
so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.
7. Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.
8. Never ride with headphones. They mask trafc sounds and
emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from concentrating
on what’s going on around you, and their wires can tangle in
the moving parts of the bicycle, causing you to lose control.
9. Never carry a passenger; and, before installing a child
carrier or trailer, check with your dealer or the bicycle
manufacturer to make sure the bicycle is designed for it.
If the bicycle is suitable for a child carrier or trailer, make
sure that the carrier or trailer is correctly mounted and
the child is secured and wearing an approved helmet.
10. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or
your complete control of the bicycle, or which could
become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.
11. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.
12. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to
do stunts, wheelies, jumps or go racing with your bike
despite our advice not to, read Section 2.F, Downhill,
Stunt or Competition Biking, now. Think carefully about
your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go
with this kind of riding.
13. Don’t weave through trafc or make any moves that
may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road.
14. Observe and yield the right of way.
15. Never ride your bicycle while under the inuence of
alcohol or drugs.
16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when
visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when
extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the
risk of accident.
C) OFF ROAD SAFETY
We recommend that children not ride on rough terrain
unless they are accompanied by an adult.
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require close attention and specic skills. Start slowly on
easier terrain and build up your skills. If your bike has
suspension, the increased speed you may develop also
increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get to
know how to handle your bike safely before trying
increased speed or more difcult terrain.
2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you
plan to do.
3. Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding
with others, make sure that someone knows where you’re
going and when you expect to be back.
4. Always take along some kind of identication, so that
people know who you are in case of an accident; and take
along some cash for food, a cool drink or an emergency
phone call.
5. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in
a way that does not frighten or endanger them, and give
them enough room so that their unexpected moves don’t
endanger you.
6. Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you’re
riding off-road, help may not be close.
7. Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race
with your bike, read and understand Section 2.F.
Off Road Respect
Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can
ride off-road, and respect private property. You may be
sharing the trail with others — hikers, equestrians, other
cyclists. Respect their rights. Stay on the designated
trail. Don’t contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with
unnecessary sliding. Don’t disturb the ecosystem by
cutting your own trail or shortcut through vegetation or
streams. It is your responsibility to minimize your impact
on the environment. Leave things as you found them;
and always take out everything you brought in.
D) WET WEATHER RIDING
WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking
and visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other
vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is
dramatically increased in wet conditions.
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes
(as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road)
is dramatically reduced and your tires don’t grip nearly
as well. This makes it harder to control speed and easier
to lose control. To 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 normal, dry conditions [see also Section 4.C].
E) NIGHT RIDING
Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than
riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difcult for
motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children
should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults
who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding
at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take extra care both
riding and choosing specialized equipment which helps
reduce that risk. Consult your dealer about night riding
safety equipment.
WARNING: Reectors are not a substitute for
required lights. Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or
at other times of poor visibility without an adequate
bicycle lighting system and without reectors is
dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.
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Bicycle reectors are designed to pick up and reect
street lights and car lights in a way that may help you to
be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
CAUTION: Check reectors and their mounting
brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean,
straight, unbroken and securely mounted. Have your
dealer replace damaged reectors and straighten or
tighten any that are bent or loose.
The mounting brackets of front and rear reectors are
often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches
which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire
tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks.
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. Removing the reectors reduces your visibility
to others using the roadway. Being struck by other
vehicles may result in serious injury or death. The
reector brackets may protect you from a brake
straddle cable catching on the tire in the event of
brake cable failure. If a brake straddle cable catches
on the tire, it can cause the wheel to stop suddenly,
causing you to lose control and fall.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility,
check and be sure you comply with all local laws about
night riding, and take the following strongly recommend-
ed additional precautions:
Purchase and install battery or generator powered head
and tail lights which meet all regulatory requirements
and provide adequate visibility.
Wear light colored, reective clothing and accessories,
such as a reective vest, reective arm and leg bands,
reective stripes on your helmet, ashing lights
attached to your body and/or your bicycle ... any
reective device or light source that moves will help you
get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians
and other trafc.
Make sure your clothing or anything you may be
carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reector or
light.
Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly
positioned and securely mounted reectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving trafc.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in trafc:
Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and
predict your movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
• I f you plan to ride in trafc often, ask your dealer
about trafc safety classes or a good book on bicycle
trafc safety.
F) EXTREME, STUNT OR COMPETITION RIDING
Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore,
Downhill, Jumping, Stunt Riding, Racing or something else:
if you engage in this sort of extreme, aggressive riding you
will get hurt, and you voluntarily assume an increased risk
of injury or death.
Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding,
and those that are may not be suitable for all types of
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aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’s
manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before
engaging in extreme riding.
When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds seen on
motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards and risks.
Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a
qualied mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition.
Consult with expert riders and race ofcials on conditions
and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride.
Wear appropriate safety gear, including an approved full
face helmet, full nger gloves, and body armor. Ultimately,
it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be
familiar with course conditions.
WARNING: Although many catalogs,
advertisements and articles about bicycling depict
riders engaged in extreme riding, this activity is
extremely dangerous, increases your risk of injury
or death, and increases the severity of any injury.
Remember that the action depicted is being performed
by professionals with many years of training and
experience. Know your limits and always wear a
helmet and other appropriate safety gear. Even with
state-of-the-art protective safety gear, you could be
seriously injured or killed when jumping, stunt riding,
riding downhill at speed or in competition.
CAUTION: Bicycles and bicycle parts have
limitations with regard to strength and integrity, and
this type of riding can exceed those limitations or
dramatically reduce the length of their safe use.
We recommend against this type of riding because of the
increased risks; but if you choose to take the risk, at least:
• Take lessons from a competent instructor rst.
Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop
your skills before trying more difcult or dangerous
riding
Use only designated areas for stunts, jumping, racing or
fast downhill riding
Wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other
safety gear.
Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on
your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage
parts of the bicycle and void the warranty.
Take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks
or bends. Do not ride your bicycle when any part is
damaged.
If you ride downhill at speed, do stunt riding or ride in
competition, know the limits of your skill and experience.
Ultimately, avoiding injury is your responsibility.
G) CHANGING COMPONENTS OR
ADDING ACCESSORIES
There are many components and accessories available
to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of
your bicycle. However, if you change components or add
accessories, you do so at your own risk. The bicycle’s
manufacturer may not have tested that component or
accessory for compatibility, reliability or safety on your
bicycle. Before installing any component or accessory,
including but not limited to a different size tire, make sure
that it is compatible with your bicycle by checking with
your dealer. Be sure to read, understand and follow the
instructions that accompany the products you purchase
for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, p. 33 and B, p. 38.
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be riding, and bounce
vigorously on your heels.
If your crotch touches the
frame, the bike is too big
for you. Don’t even ride the
bike around the block. A
bike which you ride only on
paved surfaces and never
take off-road should give
you a minimum standover
height clearance of
two inches (5 cm).
A bike that you’ll ride on
unpaved surfaces should
give you a minimum of three inches (7.5 cm) of standover
height clearance. And a bike that you’ll use off road
should give you four inches (10 cm) or more of clearance.
2. Step-through frame bicycles
Standover height does not apply to bicycles with step-
through frames. Instead, the limiting dimension is
determined by saddle height range. You must be able
to adjust your saddle position as described in B without
exceeding the limits set by the height of the top of the seat
tube and the ”Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum Extension”
mark on the seat post.
B) SADDLE POSITION
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in
getting the most performance and comfort from your
bicycle. If the saddle position is not comfortable for you,
see your dealer, who has the tools and skill to change it.
The saddle can be adjusted in three directions:
WARNING: Failure to conrm compatibility,
properly install, operate and maintain any component
or accessory can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Exposed springs on the saddle of any
bicycle tted with a child seat can cause serious injury
to the child.
WARNING: Changing the components on your
bike with other than genuine replacement parts may
compromise the safety of your bicycle and may void
the warranty. Check with your dealer before changing
the components on your bike.
3. FIT
NOTE: Correct t is an essential element of bicycling
safety, performance and comfort. Making the
adjustments to your bicycle which result in correct
t for your body and riding conditions requires
experience, skill and special tools. Always have your
dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle; or, if you
have the experience, skill and tools, have your dealer
check your work before riding.
WARNING: If your bicycle does not t properly,
you may lose control and fall. If your new bike doesn’t
t, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
A) STANDOVER HEIGHT
1. Diamond frame bicycles
Standover height is the basic element of bike t. It is
the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle’s
frame at that point where your crotch is when straddling
the bike. To check for correct standover height, straddle
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