Raleigh 2008 manual Contents

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Contents

GENERAL WARNING

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A special note for parents

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1. First

 

 

A. Bike Fit

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4

B. Safety First

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4

C. Mechanical Safety Check

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4

D. First Ride

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5

2. Safety

 

 

A. The Basics

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6

B. Riding Safety

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6

C. Off Road Safety

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D. Wet Weather Riding

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8

E. Night Riding

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7

F. Bicycling in Traffic

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9

G. Downhill, Stunt or Competition Biking

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9

H. Changing Components or

 

 

Adding Accessories

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3. Fit

 

 

A. Standover Height

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B. Saddle Position

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C. Handlebar Height And Angle

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D. Control Position Adjustments

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E. Brake Reach

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4. Tech

 

A. Brakes

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B. Wheels

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C. Pedals

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D. Bicycle Suspension

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E. Tires and Tubes

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5. Service

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Appendix A

 

Teaching Your Child The Rules

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Appendix B

 

Bicycling In Traffic

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Appendix C

 

Wheel and Seat Post

 

Quick Release Mechanisms

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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 Bike fit Safety firstMechanical Safety Check FirstFirst 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 Tech Brake reachBrakes Adjusting your coaster brake Coaster Brake How the coaster brake worksHand Brakes How hand brakes work Page Removing a Bolt‑On Front Wheel Wheels Front Wheel Secondary Retention DevicesInstalling a Bolt‑On Front Wheel Installing a Bolt‑On Rear Wheel with Hand BrakeRemoving 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 Turning Without Warning Appendix aLessons Driveway RideoutSummary 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