Diamondback 7th Edition manual Contents

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Contents

GENERAL WARNING

p. 1

A special note to parents

p. 4

1. First

 

A.

Bike Fit

p. 5

B.

Safety First

p. 5

C.

Mechanical Safety Check

p. 5

D.

First ride

p. 6

2. Safety

 

A.

The Basics

p. 7

B.

Riding Safety

p. 8

C.

Off Road Safety

p. 9

D.

Wet Weather Riding

p. 9

E.

Night Riding

p. 10

F.

Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding

p. 11

G. Changing Components

 

 

Or Adding Accessories

p. 12

3. Fit

 

 

A.

Standover Height

p. 12

B.

Saddle Position

p. 13

C.

Handlebar Height And Angle

p. 14

D.

Control Position Adjustments

p. 15

E.

Brake Reach

p. 15

4. Tech

A.

Wheels

p. 16

1. Wheel Quick Release

p. 16

2. Removing And Installing

 

 

Quick Release Wheels

p. 17

3. Removing And Installing Bolt-on Wheels

p. 19

B.

Seatpost Quick Release

p. 20

C.

Brakes

p. 21

D.

Shifting Gears

p. 23

E.

Pedals

p. 25

F.

Bicycle Suspension

p. 26

G.

Tires and Tubes

p. 27

5. Service

A.

Service Intervals

p. 29

B.

If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact

p. 31

NOTE:

This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual. Please see your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance.



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Contents Read it before you take the first ride On your new bicycle For multi-speed bicyclesGeneral Warning Contents Special note for parents Bike Fit Safety FirstMechanical Safety Check FirstEvery ride First RideBasics SafetyRiding Safety Off Road Safety Wet Weather RidingOff Road respect Night Riding Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding Changing Components or Adding Accessories FitStandover Height Saddle Position Handlebar Height And Angle Control position adjustments TechBrake reach Adjusting The Quick Release Mechanism WheelsFront Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Page Removing a Quick Release Rear Wheel Installing a Quick Release Rear WheelInstalling a Bolt-on Front Wheel Installing a Bolt-on Rear Wheel Seatpost Quick ReleaseRemoving a Bolt-on Rear Wheel Brakes How Brakes Work Shifting The Rear Derailleur Shifting GearsHow a Derailleur Drivetrain Works Shifting GearsShifting Internal Gear Hub Gears Shifting The Front DerailleurWhich Gear Should I Be In? How An Internal Gear Hub Drivetrain WorksPedals Bicycle Suspension Tires Tires and TubesTire Valves ServiceService Intervals If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact Page Raleigh America, Inc. Bicycle Limited Warranty