Apollo Radius manual Correct Frame Size, Riding Position, Schedule Lubrication

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2.	PARTS CLASSIFICATION		4	5.	COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE 27
Mountain bicycles & Cross Bicycles			4	Wheels and Tyres		27
Suspension Bicycles			5	-	wheel inspection	27
BMX/Loop Frame/U-Frame Bicycles			6	-	tyre inspection	28
Road Bicycles			7	-	recommended tyre pressures	28
3.	BEFORE YOU RIDE		8	-	front wheel removal & replacement	29
Correct Frame Size			8	-	rear wheel removal & replacement	30
Riding Position			10	-	correct Quick Release axle setting	31
-	saddle height		10	-	hub bearing adjustment
-	reach		10		& lubrication	32
-	handlebar height		11	-	how to fix a flat tyre	33
Safety Checklist			12	-	tyre valve	34
-	brakes		12	Steering System		35
-	wheels & tyres		12	-	handlebar stem	35
-	saddle		12	-	handlebar / forks	36
-	steering		13	Bicycle suspension		37
-	chain		13	-	headset	38
-	bearings		13	-	quill type assemblies	38
-	cranks & pedal		13	-	'Ahead Set' type assemblies	38
-	derailleur		13	-	rotor installation & adjustment	40
-	frame & fork		13	Saddle & Seat Post		41
-	suspension		13	Brakes		43
-	accessories & safety		14	-	sidepull callipers	44
Helmets			14	-	linear pull	45
Riding Safely			15	-	U-brake	47
-	general rules		15	-	disc brake	48
-	wet weather riding		16	Drivetrain		49
-	night riding		16	-	pedals	49
-	pedalling technique		16	-	clipless pedals	50
-	hill technique		17	-	crank set	52
-	cornering technique		17	-	one piece crank set	53
-	rules for children		17	-	cotterless cranks (three piece)	54
Gears . How to Operate			18	-	chain	56
-	derailleur gears		18	-	freewheel	57
-	operating principles		19	-	coaster hub	58
-	hand grip shifters		20	Derailleur Systems		59
-	below the bar shifters		20	-	rear derailleur	60
-	dual control shifters		21	-	front derailleur	62
4.	BICYCLE CARE & SERVICING		22	Reflectors		63
-	basic maintenance		22	Accessories		64
-	storage		22	Troubleshooting		66
-	security		23	6.	PURCHASE DETAILS	68
-	Schedule 1.	Lubrication	24	7.	CONTACT ADDRESS Back cover
-	Schedule 2.	Service Checklist	25
Torque Requirements & Tools Required			26

INDEX

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Updated 23/05/07

RAOM0507

Apollo Bicycle Company Pty. Ltd. ABN: 60 001 914 469

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Contents Page Page Congratulations Comprehensive Maintenance Warranty Inside Front CoverBefore You Ride Pages 8 Contact Addresses Back CoverCorrect Frame Size Schedule Service ChecklistRiding Position Schedule LubricationIdentifacation Gear Control Cable Chainwheel Crash Pad Handlebar Stem Handlebar Grip Brake Control Cable Frame Size Part 3 Before YOU RideApprox Wheel Suggested Saddle Height Riding PositionUpdated 23/05/07 RAOM0507 Safety Checklist Updated 23/05/07 RAOM0507 Helmets Riding Safely Charge batteries if battery powered lights Try to avoid where possibleAre to be used. Check wiring connections For dynamo powered lightsUpdated 23/05/07 RAOM0507 Derailleur Gears Derailleur gears are the most common type Gears HOW to OperateTo the rider Hand Grip Shifters Below Bar Shifters Dual Control ShiftersRecommended Chainwheel/Rear Sprocket Gear Combinations Left Rapid Fire Shifters Bicycle Care Part 4 Bicycle Care & ServicingHigh Security using a U Lock Frequency Component Lubricate How to Lubricate Frequency Task Reference Schedule 2 Service ChecklistComponent Torque Wheels and Tyres Part 5 Comprehensive MaintenanceBMX MTB Updated 23/05/07 RAOM0507 RAOM0507 Correct Quick Release Axle Setting Hub Lubrication To properly re-adjust the bearing conesTake the wheel out of the frame Hub to expose the ball bearingsHow To Repair a Flat Tyre Schraeder is a registered Trademark Steering System Fork Rear wheel hub Single Allen key or hexagonal boltBicycle Suspension ‘Ahead Set’ Type Assemblies Headset InspectionUpdated 23/05/07 RAOM0507 Rotor Headset Frame Saddle and Seat PostInspection RAOM0507 Foot Controlled Brakes BrakesLubrication calliper brakes Adjustment Sidepull Callipers39mm or more 5mm Allen Key Updated 23/05/07 RAOM0507 Brake Shoe Replacement Correct Pedal Attachment DrivetrainBicycle and falling Lubrication and Adjustment Crank arms This system requires more detailed servicingOne Piece Crank Assembly Use a coin or a screwdriver to remove the dust cap Screw in the removal tool Turn the screwbolt clockwise Front Chainwheel Rear Sprocket Pull Up Straightedge 12mm Updated 23/05/07 RAOM0507 RAOM0507 Derailleur Systems Or whenever new cables are fitted Adjustment Rear Derailleur To adjust low gear Loosen off the control cable fixing bolt Turn the adjusting screw marked ‘L’ untilChainring and the largest rear sprocket To increase visibility ReflectorsAccessories Gloves Child Safety CarrierSlipping chain Clean blocks and rimBrake blocks worn Replace brake blocks They squeal/squeak Replace bottom bracket orRe-true if possible, or replace Part 6 PURCHASE DETAILS