Falcon CYCLES, Instructions And Guarantee

Page 1: ...ase of defective components and does not cover the effects of normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident abuse excessive loads neglect improper assembly alteration of original specification imp...

Page 2: ...ntee Included in this manual are details on how to prepare your bicycle for riding how to maintain your bicycle to keep it roadworthy information on accessories and recommendations and tips for a safe...

Page 3: ...a soft cloth T 3 A Headset Remove clean and regrease bearings yearly checking if replacements required B Stem Nuts Ensure stem nuts and bolts are tight See page 7 C Handlebars Check handlebar bolt is...

Page 4: ...safe stopping Ride slower than normal and apply your brakes well in advance of anticipated stops CAUTION Night Riding We recommend you minimise the time you ride after dark If you should have to be ou...

Page 5: ...nsion frames Take care when inserting seat pillar that the protruding end cannot interfere with the frame suspension unit during use If in doubt consult you dealer about adjustment CYCLING POSITION Se...

Page 6: ...portion of handlebars horizontally and securely tighten the binder bolt Note On models equipped with stem mounted gear levers the levers may be moved up or down to the rider s most comfortable positi...

Page 7: ...the handlebars The right lever controls the front brake and the left lever controls the rear brake To stop with safety 1 Operate the rear brake left lever slightly before the front brake right lever...

Page 8: ...adjust brakes that have central Caliper adjuster simply turn screw as shown until brakes centralise BRAKE MAINTENANCE Caliper brakes To maintain cable brakes in efficient working order regularly chec...

Page 9: ...re you use your cycle The notes that follow are not exhaustive If you need further assistance please refer to the disc brake leaflet that should accompany the cycle If you do not have such a leaflet p...

Page 10: ...he pads bed in If your cycle came from or has recently been overhauled by a professional repair shop you B Fig 2 Smaller keyhole inside main hole C Fig 3 BRAKE PAD WEAR AND REPLACEMENT When you check...

Page 11: ...minute DERAILLEUR GEAR MAINTENANCE To help ensure that your derailleur gear works efficiently and to prolong its life it must be kept clean and free from excess dirt build up and should be properly l...

Page 12: ...W GEAR GUIDE PULLEY TOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW TOP GEAR OUTER SLIDE GUIDE PULLEY COUNTER CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE CABLE ADJ BARREL 1 2 2 Next with the chain on the 2nd gear increase the inner cable tension while...

Page 13: ...ire lever uses two push levers mounted conveniently under the bar in front of the thumb Using lever A you can shift one gear at a time or shift down the entire block with a full stroke push Using leve...

Page 14: ...ance between the chain and the inside left hand side of the chain guide When it is pulled once there is a shift of one gear from a large chainwheel to a smaller chainwheel Example from largest chainwh...

Page 15: ...viewed from below Installation of the brake cables Use the 1 6 mm diameter inner cable and the 5 mm diameter outer casing 1 Insert the cable barrel nipple through the brake lever body 2 Mount the nipp...

Page 16: ...Shift approved cable only Thread new cable through housing cable inlet hole Around tube Spring Cavity Cable Groove Cable Inlet Hole Housing Spring Grip Cover All Detente Notches Cable Grooves GRIP 7 L...

Page 17: ...ont lever top position for the rear lever 2 Loosen the lever fixing bolt and then rotate the lever until the cover fixing bolt can be turned Fig 1 After this remove the cover fixing bolt and then remo...

Page 18: ...he top section of the chain on the small sprocket and replace the wheel into the frame by pushing back and centralising between the chainstays While holding the wheel in this position tighten the axle...

Page 19: ...ast 1 16 4 The wheel should turn freely and have very little side play 5 Check quick release lever is correct and fully locked position before each ride FITMENT OF BELL 1 Remove screw from bell clamp...

Page 20: ...e ends of the pedals to show which side the pedal needs to be fitted to 1 Fit to non chainside of cycle 2 The pedal has a special thread to tighten in a anti clockwise direction 3 Locate thread by han...