Diamondback MULTI-SPEED Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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for multi-speed bicycles

This manual contains important safety,

and keep it for reference.

Additional safety, performance and service information for

speci c components such as suspension or pedals on your

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This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions”

your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices.

The combination of the

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safety alert symbol and

WARNING

indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious

The combination of the

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safety alert symbol and

indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

The word

used without the safety alert

symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could

your warranty.

serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the

warning of possible injury or death.

which are the sole responsibility of the rider.

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A special note to parents

A.

Safety First

2. Safety

A.

The Basics

3. Fit

A.

Standover Height

Saddle Position

4. Tech

A.

2. Removing And Installing

Quick Release Wheels

3. Removing And Installing Bolt-on Wheels

Seatpost Quick Release

Shifting Gears

Tires and Tubes

5. Service

A.

Service Intervals

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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As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the

activities and safety of your minor child,

and that includes

making sure that the bicycle is properly  tted to the child

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child have learned, understand and obey not only the

applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle and traf c laws,

but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible

bicycling. As a parent, you should read this manual, as

well as review its warnings and the bicycle’s functions

and operating procedures with your child, before letting

your child ride the bicycle.

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WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears

sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is

for bicycling only, and must be removed when not riding.

A helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas,

warning could result in serious injury or death.

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We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its

Ask your dealer to point out the features of your bicycle.

A.

Bike Fit

2.

Section 3.B. If you adjust your saddle height, follow the

3.

Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped?

A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle

4.

Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for

you? If not, see Section 3.C.

you may be able to adjust their angle and reach. See

Section 3.D and 3.E.

Safety First

Always wear an approved helmet when riding your

2.

your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws

3.

4.

Section 4.E). These pedals require special techniques

4.F. Suspension can change the way a bicycle performs.

Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the

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you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check.

Tires & Wheels:

Make sure tires are correctly in ated

while looking at tire de ection. Compare what you see

with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly

Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look

side to side even slightly, or rubs against or hits the brake

wheel trued.

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tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel

surface, and check for excess rim wear.

Check the brakes for proper operation (see

Sections 4.C). Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake

securely engaged? Do the brake pads contact the

wheel rim squarely and make full contact with the rim?

Make sure the front wheel, rear wheel

Make sure the

saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike’s

Make sure the handlebar grips

you ride. If the handlebars have bar end extensions,

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WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips

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your weight toward the rear and gently applying the

Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which

weight shifts. See paragraph B.6 above and Section 4.F.

A. The Basics

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WARNING: Many states require speci c safety

with the laws of the state where you ride and to comply

with all applicable laws, including properly equipping

yourself and your bike as the law requires.

the laws.

which might have been avoided if the rider had worn

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WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet when riding may

result in serious injury or death.

2. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (Section

3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your

shifting (Section 4.D.)

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joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other

4. Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike

sounds and emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from

8. Never carry a passenger, unless it is a small child

wearing an approved helmet and secured in a correctly

Downhill,

4. Be careful to keep body parts and other objects

wheels of your bicycle.

Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the

when it’s not.

— motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. Respect

2. Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not

see you.

3. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid:

your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you.

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Stunt or Competition Biking

your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go

with this kind of riding.

visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when

slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills. If your bike

2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding

you plan to do.

3. Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding

with others, make sure that someone knows where you’re

4. Always take along some kind of identi cation, so

with your bike, read and understand Section 2.F.

streams. It is your responsibility to minimize your impact on

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WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking

sharing the road. The risk of an accident is dramatically

increased in wet conditions.

slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more

slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually

Section 4.C.

should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults

who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding

safety equipment.

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WARNING: Re ectors are not a substitute for required

system and without re ectors is dangerous and may

result in serious injury or death.

street lights and car lights in a way that may help you to

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CAUTION: Check re ectors and their mounting

straight, unbroken and securely mounted. Have your

tighten any that are bent or loose.

The mounting brackets of front and rear re ectors are

which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the

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WARNING: Do not remove the front or rear re ectors

integral part of the bicycle’s safety system.

The re ector brackets may protect you from the brake

straddle cable catching on the tire in the event of brake

tire, it can cause the wheel to stop suddenly, causing you

to loose control and fall.

visibility, check and be sure you comply with all local

Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North

Shore, Downhill, Jumping, Stunt Riding, Racing

or

something else: by engaging in this sort of extreme,

seen on motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards

safety gear, including an approved full face helmet,

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WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements

increases your risk of injury or death, and increases the

severity of any injury. Remember that the action depicted

is being performed by professionals with many years of

training and experience. Know your limits and always

wear a helmet and other appropriate safety gear. Even

with state-of-the-art protective safety gear, you could

riding downhill at speed or in competition.

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CAUTION: Bicycles and bicycle parts have limitations

with regard to strength and integrity, and this type of

riding can exceed those limitations.

your skills before trying more dif cult or dangerous riding

safety gear

Accessories

There are many components and accessories

safety on your bicycle. Before installing any component

your dealer. Be sure to read, understand and follow the

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WARNING: Failure to con rm compatibility, properly

install, operate and maintain any component or

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CAUTION: Changing the components on your bike

your bicycle which result in correct  t for your body and

riding conditions requires experience, skill and special

tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments

tools, have your dealer check your work before riding.

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WARNING: If your bicycle does not  t properly, you

your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.

A. Standover Height

Standover height is the basic element of bike  t (see

when straddling the bike. To check for correct standover

A bike which you ride only on paved surfaces and never

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WARNING: If you plan to

see your dealer.

The saddle can be adjusted in three directions:

saddle height ( g. 3):

saddle is too low.

seatpost does not project from

seat tube, as is the case on some

so that you can touch it through the

with the tip of your  nger without

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WARNING: If your seat post projects

from the frame beyond the Minimum

the tip of your  nger without inserting

your  nger beyond its  rst knuckle (see

 g. 5), the seat post may break, which

fall.

2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be

3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a

saddle angle or teach you how to do it.

Small changes in saddle position can have a

substantial effect on performance and comfort. To  nd

your best saddle position, make only one adjustment at

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WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that

the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened

to lose control and fall. A correctly tightened saddle

saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened.

Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes,

sizes and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a

saddle which, when correctly adjusted for your body

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WARNING: Some people have claimed that extended

riding with a saddle which is incorrectly adjusted or

which does not support your pelvic area correctly can

vessels, or even impotence. If your saddle causes you

Your bike is equipped either with a “threadless” stem,

which clamps on to the outside of the steerer tube,

your dealer.

special knowledge.

stem height.

A quill stem has an etched or stamped mark on its

shaft which designates the stem’s “Minimum Insertion”

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WARNING: On some bicycles, changing the stem

slack which can make the front brake inoperable. If the

front brake pads move in towards the wheel rim or out

you ride the bicycle.

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WARNING: The stem’s Minimum Insertion Mark must

Your dealer can also change the angle of the

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WARNING: An insuf ciently tightened stem binder

which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place

the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and

insuf ciently tightened.

The angle of the brake and shift control levers and

your dealer to make the adjustments for you.

WARNING: The shorter the brake lever

reach, the more critical it is to have correctly

travel. Brake lever travel insuf cient to apply

full braking power can result in loss of control,

which may result in serious injury or death.

Tech

section before you attempt them yourself, and

slightest doubt as to whether you understand

something in this section of the Manual, talk to

your dealer.

A. Wheels

NOTE: If you have a mountain bike equipped with

through axle front or rear wheels, make sure that your

your dealer.

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WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel

the bicycle, which can cause serious injury or death.

Therefore, it is essential that you:

Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know

2.

3.

wheel is securely clamped.

The wheel quick release uses a cam action to

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WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed

to clamp the wheel securely. Holding the nut with one

The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of

wheel retention device to keep the wheel from

Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for

Secondary retention devices fall into two basic

Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary

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WARNING: Do not remove or disable the secondary

retention device. As its name implies, it serves as a back-

reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork.

Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for

wheel to wobble or disengage, which could cause

you to loose control and fall, resulting in serious injury

2. Removing and Installing Quick Release Wheels

your front fork has an integral secondary retention

Wheel

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CAUTION: If your bike is equipped

with disk brakes, be careful not to

the caliper. Never activate a disk

wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats

should be on the left side of the bicycle ( g.7a & b). If

your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device,

with your right hand, tighten the tension adjusting nut

with your left hand until it is  nger tight against the fork

slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering

!

WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel takes

release without wrapping your  ngers around the fork

imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insuf cient.

wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and

4.C,  gs. 11 through 15).

wheel forward and down until it comes out of the

inserting the disk into the caliper. Never activate a disk

in the caliper.

sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts

wheel ( g. 7a &  g. 8). To apply enough clamping force,

you should have to wrap your  ngers around a frame

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WARNING: Securely clamping

the wheel takes considerable

force. If you can fully close the

your  ngers around the seatstay

the lever does not leave a clear

imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insuf cient.

The rear wheel must be secured to the bicycle frame

with suf cient force so that it cannot be pulled forward by

the chain, even under the greatest pedaling force. If the

wheel moves under pedaling force, the tire can touch

the frame, which can cause you to loose control and

fall.

wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and

3. Removing And Installing Bolt-on Wheels

secondary retention device, disengage

wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats

slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering

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wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and

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WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal

wheel. The removal and re-installation of internal gear

to lose control and fall.

your right hand.

with the derailleur still pulled back, push the wheel forward

should be on the outside, between the frame and the

Some bikes are equipped with a quick-release seat

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WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat

to lose control and fall. Therefore:

1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know

2. Understand and apply the correct technique for

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3. Before you ride the bike,  rst check that the seatpost

is securely clamped.

Adjusting The Seatpost Quick Release Mechanism

The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat

while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces

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WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed

to clamp the seatpost securely. Holding the nut with one

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WARNING: If you can fully close the quick release

without wrapping your  ngers around the seat post or a

frame tube for leverage, and the lever does not leave

insuf cient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut

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WARNING:

2.

Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock

fall. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake

result in serious injury or death.

3. Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes ( g. 11)

Take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes

4.

5.

See the brake manufacturer’s instructions for

installation, operation and care of your brakes. If you do

your bike.

small to operate the levers comfortably, consult your

when a wheel is removed or reinstalled. When the

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Ask your dealer to make sure that you

2. How Brakes Work

The braking action of a bicycle is

sure that you have maximum friction

your speed, not just to stop the bike.

wheel occurs at the point just before

skids, you actually lose most of your

stopping force and all directional

squeeze the lever, progressively increasing the braking

speeds and on different surfaces. To better understand

A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater

will lock up with less brake pressure. So, as you apply

weight back on to the rear wheel; and at the same time,

you need to both decrease rear braking and increase

Two keys to effective speed control and safe

stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight

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Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur

There are several different types and styles of shifting

The vocabulary of shifting can be pretty confusing.

A downshift is a shift to a “lower” or “slower” gear, one

which is easier to pedal. An upshift is a shift to a “higher”

what’s happening at the front derailleur is the opposite of

what’s happening at the rear derailleur (for details, read

The way to keep things straight is to remember that

shifting the chain in towards the centerline of the bike is

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CAUTION: Never move the shifter while pedaling

The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter.

The function of the rear derailleur is to move the

smaller sprockets on the gear cluster produce higher

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smaller sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket

sprocket to a smaller sprocket results in an upshift. In order

The front derailleur, which is controlled by the left shifter,

shifts the chain between the larger and smaller chainrings.

Shifting the chain onto a smaller chainring makes pedaling

The combination of largest rear

your level of ability — a gear

which is hard enough for quick

wobbling — and experiment with

shifting where there are no obstacles, hazards or other

before

the hill gets too steep. If you have dif culties with

shifting, the problem could be mechanical adjustment.

See your dealer for help.

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WARNING: Never shift a derailleur onto the largest

smoothly. The derailleur may be out of adjustment and the

2. How An Internal Gear Hub Drivetrain Works

Shifting Internal Gear Hub Gears

Shifting with an internal gear hub drivetrain is simply

Which Gear Should I Be In?

The numerically lowest gear (1) is for the steepest hills.

The numerically largest gear (3, 5, 7 or 12, depending on the

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Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to a

Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower”

without wobbling — and experiment with upshifting and

before

the hill gets too steep. If you have dif culties with

shifting, the problem could be mechanical adjustment.

See your dealer for help.

wheel when you turn the handlebars to steer while a

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WARNING: Toe Overlap could cause you to lose

the combination of frame size, crank arm length, pedal

2. Some bicycles come equipped with pedals that

surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip

surfaces. Based on your riding style or skill level, you may

with shin pads. Your dealer can show you a number of

3. Toeclips and straps are a means to keep feet

The toeclip positions the ball of the foot over the pedal

spindle, which gives maximum pedaling power. The

work most effectively with cycling shoes designed for use

with toeclips. Your dealer can explain how toeclips and

straps work. Shoes with deep treaded soles or welts which

with toeclips and straps.

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WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with

toeclips and straps requires skill which can only be

the technique requires concentration which can distract

your attention and cause you to lose control and fall.

in getting in and out of the pedals warrants it. Never ride

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in traf c with your toe straps tight.

4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”)

They only engage or disengage with a very speci c

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WARNING: Clipless pedals are intended for use with

shoes speci cally made to  t them and are designed to

 rmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal. Using shoes

which do not engage the pedals correctly is dangerous.

your dealer or contact the manufacturer.

There are many different types of suspension systems

— too many to deal with individually in this Manual. If

your bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be

sure to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s

setup and service instructions. If you do not have the

!

WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly

fall.

you may develop also increases your risk of injury. For

suspension system safely. See also Section 4.C.

!

WARNING: Changing suspension adjustment can

you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system

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Suspension can increase control and comfort by

you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the

your skill will take time and practice. Proceed carefully

your bike.

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CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be safely retro tted

with some types of suspension systems. Before retro tting

speci cations, ranging from general-purpose designs

weather or terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained

The size, pressure rating, and on some high-

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WARNING: Never in ate a tire

tire off the rim, which could cause

the rider and bystanders.

The best and safest way to

!

WARNING: There is a safety risk in using gas station

for bicycle tires. They move a large volume of air very

rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your tire very

rapidly, which could cause the tube to explode.

Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure

Very low pressures, at the bottom of the recommended

slick terrain such as hard-packed clay, and on deep,

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Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding

!

CAUTION: Pencil type automotive tire gauges can be

inaccurate and should not be relied upon for consistent,

Ask your dealer to recommend the best tire pressure for

Some special high-performance tires have unidirectional

2. Tire Valves

There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The

Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you

your bicycle.

The Schraeder valve ( g. 18) is like the valve on a car tire.

To in ate a Schraeder valve tube, remove the valve cap and

valve, depress the pin in

with the end of a key or

The Presta valve

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WARNING: Patching a tube is an emergency repair. If you

the tube can fail, resulting in possible tube failure, which

tube as soon as possible.

!

WARNING: Technological advances have made

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repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help

it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance

which is not speci cally described in this manual

individual maintenance requirements will be determined

!

WARNING: Many bicycle service and repair tasks

require special knowledge and tools. Do not begin any

the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious

injury or death.

work on your bike, you have three options:

2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on

3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle

work the  rst time you work on something and before you

A. Service Intervals

Some service and maintenance can and should be

The following are examples of the type of service you

should perform yourself. All other service, maintenance

you, it’s best to take your bike back to the dealer for a

2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check

3. After every long or hard ride: if the bike has been

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4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20

you probably have a loose headset. Have your dealer

side to side. Feel smooth? If you feel any binding or

signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is

!

WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle

stress at different rates and have different life cycles. If

injury or death to the rider. Scratches, cracks, fraying

indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs

to be replaced. While the materials and workmanship

the manufacturer, this is no guarantee that the product

will last the term of the warranty. Product life is often

related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment

to which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s warranty is

Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have

your dealer check the brakes.

your dealer.

Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup.

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After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a

!

WARNING: A crash or other impact can put

them to fatigue prematurely. Components suffering from

stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically,

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an authorized Raleigh America, Inc. bicycle dealership with any questions on use and maintenance. Regardless of the length of the warranty, Raleigh America, Inc. does not infer that the bicycle will last forever

or cannot be broken. All Raleigh/Diamondback framesets and bicycles have a  nite, limited useful product life cycle. The length of this useful life cycle will vary by environment, riding conditions, frame material

and construction, riding style, maintenance, and the amount as well as type of use the bicycle or frame is subjected to. A worn out bicycle does

indicate it is warrantable, rather that the bicycle has outlived

Warranty Term Length

Steel bicycle frames with wheel size less than 20˝

Steel bicycle frames with 20˝, 24˝, 26˝, or 700c wheels

Alloy bicycle frames with 20˝, 24˝, 26˝, or 700c wheels

Covered under the fork man u fac tur er’s warranty. Consult dealer for details.

Components, Non-branded

One year from the date of original retail purchase

Components, Branded

Covered under the component manufacturer’s warranty. Consult dealer for details.

One year from the date of original retail purchase

Suspension parts including but not limited to bushings, pivot bearing, link plates,

One year from the date of original retail purchase under the condition that the

bolts, fasteners, chain stays, seat stays, and shock units

bicycle is regularly maintained as well as operated under normal riding conditions

One year from the date of original retail purchase

Thirty days from the date of original retail purchase

This warranty only applies to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable.

Speci c model exceptions to this warranty are noted with the bicycle documentation.

3.

AT RALEIGH AMERICA, INC.’S OPTION

AT RALEIGH AMERICA, INC.’S OPTION

construction, design, or value.

To obtain service under this warranty, you must:

A bicycle that has had the components removed can not be evaluated or warranted.

3.

The proof of purchase must indicate the bicycle was sold fully assembled and adjusted by an authorized Raleigh America, Inc. dealer within the United States of America.

Sales where the bicycle was delivered in a carton to the end user (e.g. mail order or Internet sales) void the warranty.

This warranty does not apply to dama ge or failure due to

Accidents, alteration, abuse, neglect.

3.

This warranty also excludes:

Commercial use, racing or competition, stunting, jumping, trick riding, ramp riding, aggressive riding, riding with excessive loads, lack of technical skill, competence, or experience of the user.

2.

3.

5.

Any additional costs associated with the incompatibility of existing parts and the replacement frame or fork.

Warranty replacement frames must be fully assembled by an authorized dealer to maintain the warranty coverage. The warranty for the replacement frame shall be the warranty offered for the equivalent bicycle’s

frame of that model year. If not assembled by the dealer, replacement frames are considered aftermarket frames. After market frames are only warranted for one year from the date of purchase for the original

This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, and any implied warranties of merchantability or  tness for a particular purpose created hereby, are limited to the same duration as the express warranty

This warranty gives the original owner speci c legal rights. Other additional rights may vary from state to state.

bicycle is regularly maintained as well as operated under normal riding conditions

bolts, fasteners, chain stays, seat stays, and shock units

One year from the date of original retail purchase

Steel bicycle frames with wheel size less than 20˝

Steel bicycle frames with 20˝, 24˝, 26˝, or 700c wheels

Alloy bicycle frames with 20˝, 24˝, 26˝, or 700c wheels

Covered under the fork man u fac tur er’s warranty. Consult dealer for details.

One year from the date of original retail purchase

Components, Non-branded

Covered under the component manufacturer’s warranty. Consult dealer for details.

Components, Branded

One year from the date of original retail purchase

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warranty revised: 03/25/05

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