Raleigh 2008 manual For single-speed bicycles

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Owner’s Manual

for single-speed bicycles

3rd Edition, 2003

This manual contains important safety, performance and service information.

Read it before you take the first 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 your responsibility to review this information with your child and make sure that your child understands all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. We recommend that you periodically review and reinforce the

information in this Manual with younger riders.

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Contents Read it before you take the first ride On your new bicycle For single-speed bicyclesSpecial note for parents General WarningContents Mechanical Safety Check Safety firstFirst Bike fitFirst ride Handlebar and saddle alignment Make sure the saddleRiding Safety SafetyWear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan Night Riding Wet Weather RidingDownhill, Stunt or Competition Biking Bicycling in TrafficFit Changing Components or Adding AccessoriesSaddle position Standover heightHandlebar height and angle Brake reach TechBrakes Coaster Brake How the coaster brake works Adjusting your coaster brakeHand Brakes How hand brakes work Page Removing a Bolt‑On Front Wheel Wheels Front Wheel Secondary Retention DevicesInstalling a Bolt‑On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake Installing a Bolt‑On Front WheelRemoving a Bolt‑On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake Pedals Installing a Bolt‑On Rear Wheel with Coaster BrakeWhich may cause you to lose control and fall Tires and Tubes Tire Valves ServiceBefore every ride Mechanical Safety Check Service IntervalsIf your bicycle sustains an impact Lessons Appendix aDriveway Rideout Turning Without WarningSummary Following the LeaderAppendix B Page Appendix C Installing a Quick Release Front Wheel Removing a Quick Release Rear Wheel Seatpost Quick Release Raleigh America, Inc. Bicycle Limited Warranty