K2 Bike K2 BICYCLE, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ner s Manual For Multi Speed Bicycles 2003 IMPORTANT This manual contains important safety performance and service information Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle and keep it fo...

Page 3: ...First Ride 2 Safety A The Basics B Riding Safety C Off Road Safety D Wet Weather Riding E Night Riding F Downhill or Competition Biking G Changing Components Adding Accessories 3 Fit A Standover Heig...

Page 4: ...alling Bolt On Wheels B Seatpost Quick Release C Brakes D Shifting Gears E Pedals F Bicycle Suspension G Tires and Tubes H K2 Razorback Setup I K2 Tirade Setup J K2 Lithium Setup K K2 Attack Setup 5 S...

Page 5: ...fety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or is an alert against unsafe practices The word CAUTION...

Page 6: ...o make 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 on playground equipment wh...

Page 7: ...on 2 It s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws 3 Do you know how to correctly operate your wheel quick releases...

Page 8: ...heel wobbles side to side even slightly or rubs against or hits the brake pads take the bike to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued CAUTION Wheels must be true for the brakes to work effecti...

Page 9: ...the braking action of the bike see Section 4 C Test the brakes at slow speed putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes rear brake first Sudden or excessive application of the...

Page 10: ...ay from the sharp teeth of chainrings the moving chain the turning pedals and cranks and the spinning wheels of your bicycle 5 Always wear shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals Ne...

Page 11: ...s and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic catch your wheel or otherwise cause you to lose control and have an accident The many other hazards and distractions which can occu...

Page 12: ...suspension the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult terrai...

Page 13: ...r and more gradually than you would under normal dry conditions See also Section 4 C E Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day A bicyclist is ver...

Page 14: ...onditions of poor visibility check and be sure you comply with all local laws about night riding and take the following strongly recommended additional precautions Make sure that your bicycle is equip...

Page 15: ...ith state of the art protective safety gear you could be seriously injured or killed when riding downhill at speed or in competition G Changing Components or Adding Accessories There are many componen...

Page 16: ...nd standing half way between the saddle and the handlebars To check for correct standover height straddle the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which you ll be riding and bounce vigorously on yo...

Page 17: ...is far enough into the frame so that you can touch it through the bottom of the interrupted seat tube with the tip of your finger without inserting your finger beyond its first knuckle see fig 5 fig 4...

Page 18: ...pelvic area correctly can cause short term or long term injury to nerves and blood vessels or even impotence If your saddle causes you pain numbness or other discomfort see your dealer C Handlebar Hei...

Page 19: ...se control and fall Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar stem assembly If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel turn the handlebars...

Page 20: ...dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut by way of the skewer against the other dropout The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut Turning the tension adjusting nut c...

Page 21: ...a quick release Check that the wheel is securely clamped each time before you ride the bike 4 Removing and Installing Quick Release Wheels a Removing a Quick Release Front Wheel Follow these simple s...

Page 22: ...left side of the bicycle fig 7a b If your bike has a clip on type secondary retention device engage it 3 Holding the quick release lever in the OPEN position with your right hand tighten the tension...

Page 23: ...ase Rear Wheel 1 Shift the rear derailleur to high gear the smallest outermost rear sprocket 2 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to open the clearance between t...

Page 24: ...ge and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand the tension is insufficient Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again 6 If the leve...

Page 25: ...y to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork use the correct size wrench to tighten the axle nuts as tight as you can 3 Re engage the brake q...

Page 26: ...e the brake quick release mechanism to restore correct brake pad to rim clearance spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads then squeeze the brake lever an...

Page 27: ...ficient Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again C Brakes 1 How Brakes Work It s very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake leve...

Page 28: ...ch brake lever until the wheel locks When you apply one or both brakes the bike begins to slow but your body wants to continue at the speed at which it was going This causes a transfer of weight to th...

Page 29: ...eath Some bicycle brakes such as disc brakes fig 10 and linear pull brakes fig 11 are extremely powerful Take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using...

Page 30: ...appening at the rear derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which will make pedaling eas...

Page 31: ...g the chain from a larger sprocket to a smaller sprocket results in an upshift In order for the derailleur to move the chain from one sprocket to another the rider must be pedaling forward d Shifting...

Page 32: ...sure on the pedals for an instant to allow the hub to complete the shift b 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 de...

Page 33: ...skill which can only be acquired with practice Until it becomes a reflex action the technique requires concentration which can distract the rider s attention causing you to lose control and fall Prac...

Page 34: ...x action the technique requires concentration which can distract the rider s attention causing the rider to lose control and fall Be sure to follow the pedal manufacturer s setup and service instructi...

Page 35: ...p and service instructions If you do not have the manufacturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the manufacturer If your bike has suspension the increased speed you may develop also increases...

Page 36: ...pressure or as a pressure range How a tire performs under different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives th...

Page 37: ...should look and feel Some tires may need to be brought up to pressure every week or two Some special high performance tires have unidirectional treads their tread pattern is designed to work better i...

Page 38: ...essure within the shock unit becomes the suspension spring and should be set to a rider s weight and riding style A guideline for the airpressure can be found on the left chainstay of the Razorback fi...

Page 39: ...s agree that rebound should be as fast as possible without kicking back or bucking the rider from the saddle when experiencing larger bumps 3 Lockout lever All Razorbacks offer rear travel lockout The...

Page 40: ...e best performance if you achieve the proper amount of SAG with one turn of preload b Adjusting the Sag The shock stroke of the K2 Tirade is 2 0 50mm and the recommended sag would be 25 of the total t...

Page 41: ...proper function To increase the preload rotate the spring nut clockwise K2 recommends no more than five spring nut rotations beyond the adjustment starting position to achieve the target sag If more...

Page 42: ...d position While riding the shock unit is constantly moving between compressed and non compressed modes Rebound damping is adjusted by rotating the rebound adjuster knob fig 33 Clockwise rotation towa...

Page 43: ...rn of preload b Adjusting the Sag The shock stroke of the K2 Lithium is 2 0 50mm and the recommended sag would be 25 of the total travel or 0 5 13mm In general the following procedure would allow you...

Page 44: ...be purchased and fitted for proper function d Adjusting the Air Shock Preload Adjusting the preload for an air sprung shock unit requires a high pressure shock pump fitted with a Schraeder type valve...

Page 45: ...he rider from the saddle when experiencing larger bumps K Attack Set Up Instructions 1 Spring Preload Adjustment To receive the best performance from your K2 Attack it is necessary to adjust the suspe...

Page 46: ...By gripping the spring fig 30 and rotating you can usually perform the adjustment To begin loosen the preload completely until the coil is loose Then tighten one turn or until the coil is no longer l...

Page 47: ...made bicycles and bicycle components more complex and the pace of innovation is increasing It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and or maintain...

Page 48: ...m yourself All other service maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufact...

Page 49: ...o have your dealer check it d Take a look at the brake pads Starting to look worn or not hitting the wheel rim squarely Time to have the dealer adjust or replace them e Carefully check the control cab...

Page 50: ...s cracks fraying and discoloration are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced While the materials and workmanship of your bic...

Page 51: ...nd catastrophically causing loss of control serious injury or death 6 K2 Bike Support If you find that you need support for technical questions repairs or warranty please visit the shop from which you...