Halfords 13 2014, User Manual

Page 1: ...F O L L O W YOUR INSTI NCTS USER MANUAL 2014 Revision 1...

Page 2: ...sition Adjustments p 18 E Brake Reach p 18 4 Technical A Wheels p 19 1 Wheel Quick Release p 19 2 Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels p 20 3 Removing And Installing Bolt On Wheels p 23 B Seat...

Page 3: ...r on road and moderate off road use only They are not intended for extreme off road conditions severe downhill riding or for jumping and stunt riding Racing bikes are designed for use on roads and oth...

Page 4: ...not be predicted or avoided and which are the sole responsibility of the rider A special note for parents As a parent or guardian you are responsible for the activities and safety of your child and th...

Page 5: ...pedal manufacturer s instructions for use adjustment and care 5 Do you have toe overlap On smaller framed bicycles your toe or toeclip may be able to contact the front wheel when a pedal is all the w...

Page 6: ...ic extensions accessories As specified by the mfr If you choose to carry out further work on your own bicycle you must get the correct tightening torque specifications from the bicycle or component ma...

Page 7: ...the rim Do the brake blocks touch the wheel rim within 25 mm 1 of brake lever movement Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch the handlebar If not your brakes need ad...

Page 8: ...pen when a wheel locks up If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals practice getting in and out of the pedals see paragraph B 4 above and Section 4 E 4 If your bike has suspension familiarise yo...

Page 9: ...y familiar with the controls of your bicycle brakes Section 4 C pedals Section 4 E gear shifting Section 4 D 4 Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of chainrings t...

Page 10: ...cle sirens distract you from concentrating on what s going on around you and their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle causing you to lose control 8 Never carry a passenger unless it i...

Page 11: ...goes wrong while you re riding off road help may not be close 7 Before you attempt to jump do stunt riding or race with your bike read and understand Section 2 F Off Road respect Obey the local laws r...

Page 12: ...uddenly causing you to lose control and fall If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility check and be sure you comply with all local laws about night riding and take the following strong...

Page 13: ...y dangerous 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 experi...

Page 14: ...aerodynamic extensions may adversely affect the cycle s response to steering and braking Before installing any component or accessory including a different size tyre make sure that it is compatible w...

Page 15: ...f your new bike doesn t fit ask your local 13 dealer to exchange it before you ride it Standover height is the basic element of bike fit see fig 2 It is the distance from the ground to the top of the...

Page 16: ...orrect height make sure that the seatpost does not project from the frame beyond its Minimum Insertion mark fig 4 If your bike has an interrupted seat tube as is the case on some bikes with rear suspe...

Page 17: ...loose saddle clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the seat post or can cause you to lose control and fall A correctly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle movement in an...

Page 18: ...height can affect the tension of the front brake cable locking the front brake or creating excess cable slack which can make the front brake inoperable If the front brake blocks move in towards the wh...

Page 19: ...e adjusted for reach If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers your local 13 dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach brake levers WARNING The shorter the...

Page 20: ...properly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle which can cause serious injury or death Therefore it is essential that you 1 Ask your local 13 dealer to hel...

Page 21: ...ont Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device to reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork if the quick release is...

Page 22: ...o the CLOSED position fig 8 10a The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel To apply enough clamping force you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade...

Page 23: ...fingers around a frame tube for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand WARNING Securely clamping the wheel takes considerable force If you can fully close the qui...

Page 24: ...hen squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly c Removing A Bolt On Rear Wheel WARNING If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub do not attempt to remo...

Page 25: ...k release Section 4 A 1 While a quick release looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other the quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post see fig 8 WARNING...

Page 26: ...each and squeeze the brake levers comfortably If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably consult your local 13 dealer before riding the bike The lever reach may be adjustable or you...

Page 27: ...heavy braking around the front wheel hub which could send you flying over the handlebars A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup a wheel with less weight will l...

Page 28: ...Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which will make pedaling easier on a hill make a downshift in one of two ways shift the chain down the gear steps to a smaller gea...

Page 29: ...o steep or you have to stop at a road junction If you have difficulties with shifting the problem could be mechanical adjustment see your local 13 dealer for help CAUTION Never ride with the gears set...

Page 30: ...l when you turn the handlebars to steer while a pedal is in the forward most position This is possible if you fit larger wider tyres or longer replacement cranks and is avoided by keeping the inside p...

Page 31: ...shoes which do not engage the pedals correctly is dangerous Practice is required to learn to engage and disengage the foot safely Until engaging and disengaging the foot becomes a reflex action the t...

Page 32: ...esign G Tyres and Tubes 1 Tyres Bicycle tyres are available in many designs and specifications ranging from general purpose designs to tyres designed to perform best under very specific weather or ter...

Page 33: ...ng the correct rotation direction If your bike has unidirectional tyres make sure that they are mounted to rotate in the correct direction 2 Tyre Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube v...

Page 34: ...vice Intervals 5 Servicing Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner and requires no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual The following are ex...

Page 35: ...different life cycles If a component s life cycle is exceeded the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail causing serious injury or death to the rider Scratches cracks fraying and discolorat...

Page 36: ...are important safety checks and very important to help prevent accidents bodily injury to the rider and shortened product life 2 Perspective Today s high performance bicycles require frequent and care...

Page 37: ...composite at 1 45 grams cm3 Metals are subject to fatigue With enough cycles of use at high enough loads metals will eventually develop cracks that lead to failure It is very important that you read t...

Page 38: ...a sign the part has reached the end of its useful life When your car tyres wear down to the point that the tread bars are contacting the road those tyres are not defective Those tyres are worn out an...

Page 39: ...must understand a fundamental reality of composites Composite materials constructed of carbon fibres are strong and light but when crashed or overloaded carbon fibres do not bend they break What Are...

Page 40: ...iness cannot be a design criteria With that important note we can tell you that if the impact is hard enough the fork or frame may be completely broken Note the significant difference in behavior betw...

Page 41: ...tools skills and experience to inspect and service today s high tech high performance bicycles and their components Aftermarket Super Light Components Think carefully about your rider profile as outli...