4 Quick Release Wheels - Are the quick releases tightened properly?
!CAUTION: Improperly adjusted wheel quick releases can be extremely dangerous, and can result in failure during use and severe injuries.
ThewheelsonyournewK2Bikeareattachedwithconvenientsingleleverquickreleases,allowingthemtobeeasilyremovedandreinstalled.For
Quick Release Check detailedinstructionsontheproperoperationofyourquickreleases,refertoOperation:QuickReleases.Pleasereadandfollowtheseinstructions toensuresafeinstallationofyourbike’swheels:
Quick Release Check
Inflation / Presta valve
Quick Release Tests:
•Liftthefront/rearofthebicycleoffthegroundandgivethetireasharpdownwardblow.Thewheelshouldfeelsolidly mounted.
•Trytorotatethequickreleaseleverscounterclockwise(withoutrotatingout).Aproperlytightenedquickreleaseleverwill not spin.
Ifyouareuncertainaboutthewheeltightness,orhaveanyfurtherquestionsabouttheproperfunctionofquickreleaselevers,pleasereferto
Operation: Quick Releases in the next section.
4 Tire Inflation - Are your tires pumped up enough?
Inflate your tires to the desired pressure within the range printed on the side wall. Higher pressure within the range provides less rolling resistanceonpavementorharddirt,andalsogivesaharderride.Lowerpressurewithintherangeprovidesimprovedtractioninoffroadconditions andasofter,morecushionedride.K2Bikerecommendsthatyouuseahandpumpandgaugetoachievepropertireinflation.Gasstationpumps/ gaugesareofteninaccurateandcaneasilyoverinflatetires.
Therearetwodifferenttypesofvalvesforbicycletubes:schraderandpresta.AllK2Bikemodelsuseprestavalves.Schradervalvesarestandard automobiletirevalvesandcanbeinflatedwithmoststandardpumps.Prestavalvesareanarrowervalvethatrequiretheusertounscrewthetop ofthevalvebeforeinflation.Ifyoudonothaveapumpthatwillworkwithprestavalves,anadaptorisavailablefromyourlocaldealerthatwill allowtheuseofastandardschraderpumpwithaprestavalve.
4 Brake Function - Are the brakes working well?
Pad Aligned with Rim Surface
Firmlypresseachbrakelevertobesurethebrakemechanismsworkfreelyandproperly.Besurethereisnobindingandthatthebrakepadssqueeze therimtightlyenoughtostopthebicyclesafely.Thefrontedgeofthepadsshouldbespaced1mmfromtherimsurface withtherearedge3mm from the rim surface. This is referred to as
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If your brakes are tight, loose, or improperly centered , refer to Maintenance: Brakes for further instructions.
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CAUTION: If your brakes are not working properly, do not ride your bicycle. If you are unsure of how to ! adjust your brakes, K2 Bike suggests you take your bike to an authorized K2 Bike dealer for service. Improp-
erly adjusted brakes can be extremely dangerous, and can result in failure during use and severe injuries.
4 Wheel Straightness - Are the rims rubbing against the brakes?
Brake Pad Toe-in
Checktoseethatyourwheelsarenotwarped.Lift oneendofthebikeandspinthewheel.Watchthegapbetweentherimandbrakepad.Ifthe gapremainsconstant,therimisstraight.Ifthegapvaries,takeyourwheelstoyourauthorizedK2Bikedealerbeforeridingyourbicycle.
WhileyourK2Bikeisdesignedforoffroadriding,itwilllastlongerandgiveyouyearsofenjoymentwhenproperlytakencareof.Pleasefollow thesebicyclecareinstructionstokeepyourK2Bikerunningwell.
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