Diamondback 06.DB SS OM manual For BMX and other single-speed bicycles

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Owner’s Manual

for BMX and other single-speed bicycles

3rd Edition, 2003

This manual contains important safety, performance and service information.

Read it before you take the fi rst 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 Page Serial Number Locations Read it before you take the fi rst ride on your new bicycle For BMX and other single-speed bicyclesSpecial note for parents General WarningContents Bike fi t Safety fi rstMechanical 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 Traffi cFit 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 Installing a Quick Release Rear WheelSeatpost Quick Release Raleigh America, Inc. Bicycle Limited Warranty Free Lost & Found Service Price paid Marketing Services Raleigh America, Inc