K2 Bike K2 BICYCLE manual First, Bike Fit

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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 the bicycle is properly fitted 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 traffic 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 operating 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.

1. First

NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first 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.

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.

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Contents Page Page Contents Page General Warning First Bike FitSafety First Mechanical Safety Check First Ride Safety BasicsRiding Safely Off Road Safety Wet Weather Riding Night RidingPage Changing Components or Adding Accessories Downhill or Competition BikingStandover Height Saddle PositionPage Handlebar Height and Angle Control Position Adjustments Brake ReachTech WheelsPage Page Page Page Page Page Brakes Page Shifting Gears How a Derailleur Drivetrain Works Page Page Pedals Page Bicycle Suspension Tires and Tubes Page K2 Razorback Set-Up Instructions Air Spring Valve Rebound Adjustment Wheel Lockout K2 Tirade Set-Up Instructions Page Position a Rebound Adjustment Knob Lithium Set-Up Instructions Fig34 Attack Set-Up Instructions Page Service Service Intervals Page Page If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact