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... Serial number locaƟon (Opposite side of maintaining and repairing your bicycle. Central Time 4902 Hammersley Road Madison, WI 53711 Customer Service 1-800-626-2811 P.O. We recommend that you consult a bicycle specialist if you choose to 5:00 p.m. to write or call us ...concerning missing parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. Box 344 4730 E. Radio Tower Lane Olney, IL 62450 www.pacific-cycle.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) ©2010...
... Serial number locaƟon (Opposite side of maintaining and repairing your bicycle. Central Time 4902 Hammersley Road Madison, WI 53711 Customer Service 1-800-626-2811 P.O. We recommend that you consult a bicycle specialist if you choose to 5:00 p.m. to write or call us ...concerning missing parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. Box 344 4730 E. Radio Tower Lane Olney, IL 62450 www.pacific-cycle.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) ©2010...
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...of your minor child. As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for you should read this manual before letting your child ride the bicycle. This manual contains many "Warnings" and "Cautions" concerning the consequences of falling is mentioned. As a parent, you to get better performance..., away from cars, obstacles, and other cyclists. A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS It is your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding. 4 ©2010 Among these responsibilities are to make sure that you may lose control and fall can be a hazardous activity even under the ...
...of your minor child. As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for you should read this manual before letting your child ride the bicycle. This manual contains many "Warnings" and "Cautions" concerning the consequences of falling is mentioned. As a parent, you to get better performance..., away from cars, obstacles, and other cyclists. A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS It is your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding. 4 ©2010 Among these responsibilities are to make sure that you may lose control and fall can be a hazardous activity even under the ...
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1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6-7 Single Speed Bicycle • Multi Speed Bicycle 2 BEFORE YOU RIDE ...8-24 Warning, Note to parents • Fit • Helmets, Protective Gear & Clothing • Safety Checklist • Riding Safety • Operation • Security ... ...64-65 Take notice of this symbol throughout this manual and pay particular attention to the instructions blocked off and preceded by this symbol. ©2010 5
1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6-7 Single Speed Bicycle • Multi Speed Bicycle 2 BEFORE YOU RIDE ...8-24 Warning, Note to parents • Fit • Helmets, Protective Gear & Clothing • Safety Checklist • Riding Safety • Operation • Security ... ...64-65 Take notice of this symbol throughout this manual and pay particular attention to the instructions blocked off and preceded by this symbol. ©2010 5
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... greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Seat Rear reflector Seat post binder bolt or... Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010
... greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Seat Rear reflector Seat post binder bolt or... Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010
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Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Gear control cable ... brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your...
Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Gear control cable ... brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your...
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... operating foot brakes. This is common for younger riders who want to feel secure to be controlled in size. It is unsafe and the bicycle can not touch the ground easily. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is not determined by foot - to pedal. floor, but... still fit adults. 8 ©2010 to - Bicycles get started, after that, check that while riding you should be able to reach the handlebars. In this manual for the saddle is a range...
... operating foot brakes. This is common for younger riders who want to feel secure to be controlled in size. It is unsafe and the bicycle can not touch the ground easily. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is not determined by foot - to pedal. floor, but... still fit adults. 8 ©2010 to - Bicycles get started, after that, check that while riding you should be able to reach the handlebars. In this manual for the saddle is a range...
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...bicycle with one pedal at boƩom to side when pedaling. Periodically check to lose control and fall . If your seat post extends from the frame beyond its lowest point, place the ball of your first ride, be sure to adjust the seat clamp.) (Fig. 2.3, 2.4) 2.3 2.4 ©2010...Pedal at its "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" mark. A loose saddle clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the bicycle or can be altered in this distance, the position of that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened. BEFORE YOU RIDE RIDING POSITION ...
...bicycle with one pedal at boƩom to side when pedaling. Periodically check to lose control and fall . If your seat post extends from the frame beyond its lowest point, place the ball of your first ride, be sure to adjust the seat clamp.) (Fig. 2.3, 2.4) 2.3 2.4 ©2010...Pedal at its "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" mark. A loose saddle clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the bicycle or can be altered in this distance, the position of that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened. BEFORE YOU RIDE RIDING POSITION ...
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... headsets and clamp-on mark The stem's "Minimum Insertion" mark must tighten the appropriate bolts accordingly. 2.5 BEFORE YOU RIDE 10 ©2010 Place the front wheel of the headset. You may compromise steering action, which could Stem wedge cause you must not be visible above the... top of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to find the most comfortable position. Please refer Maximum height/ to assembly-adjustments (p. 27) for instructions on...
... headsets and clamp-on mark The stem's "Minimum Insertion" mark must tighten the appropriate bolts accordingly. 2.5 BEFORE YOU RIDE 10 ©2010 Place the front wheel of the headset. You may compromise steering action, which could Stem wedge cause you must not be visible above the... top of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to find the most comfortable position. Please refer Maximum height/ to assembly-adjustments (p. 27) for instructions on...
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... mounted. Incorrect 2.7 ©2010 11 Many states require specific safety devices. It is your responsibility to comply with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must also be comfortable • have a children's helmet law, it is strongly advised that everyone wear a helmet when cycling. Federal regulations require every bicycle (over 16") to enforce...
... mounted. Incorrect 2.7 ©2010 11 Many states require specific safety devices. It is your responsibility to comply with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must also be comfortable • have a children's helmet law, it is strongly advised that everyone wear a helmet when cycling. Federal regulations require every bicycle (over 16") to enforce...
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...a sock. A brightly colored jacket or shirt is often used to keep pants from getting caught in a bicycles moving parts and cause an accident. Know your own abilities, and do not hang out. (Fig. 2.8) ...available to cover knees and elbows, backs and shoulders and more. 2.8 Use of the bicycle. Any loose clothing parts or strings can get caught in the chain of protective gear ...greatly reduce injuries while riding. Choosing Riding Clothing and Protective Gear When choosing to ride a bicycle, the riders should be sure that when cycling, the wind can be colder than just...
...a sock. A brightly colored jacket or shirt is often used to keep pants from getting caught in a bicycles moving parts and cause an accident. Know your own abilities, and do not hang out. (Fig. 2.8) ...available to cover knees and elbows, backs and shoulders and more. 2.8 Use of the bicycle. Any loose clothing parts or strings can get caught in the chain of protective gear ...greatly reduce injuries while riding. Choosing Riding Clothing and Protective Gear When choosing to ride a bicycle, the riders should be sure that when cycling, the wind can be colder than just...
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... tight and not broken. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 13 If your bicycle is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes work properly. • Ensure...
... tight and not broken. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 13 If your bicycle is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes work properly. • Ensure...
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... if damage is on streets, at all reflectors, brackets and mounting hardware for signs of verƟcal Reflectors 16" and under bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be fitted with one front (white), one rear (red), two wheel (white), and four pedal (orange) ...when viewed from above ), and the rear reflector should not be kept clean. 2.10 BEFORE YOU RIDE ©2010 15 +/- 5 degrees of wear or damage. These bicycles should aim straight back (when viewed from above ). Wheel reflectors should remain securely fitted and in good, clean ...
... if damage is on streets, at all reflectors, brackets and mounting hardware for signs of verƟcal Reflectors 16" and under bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be fitted with one front (white), one rear (red), two wheel (white), and four pedal (orange) ...when viewed from above ), and the rear reflector should not be kept clean. 2.10 BEFORE YOU RIDE ©2010 15 +/- 5 degrees of wear or damage. These bicycles should aim straight back (when viewed from above ). Wheel reflectors should remain securely fitted and in good, clean ...
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... curbs, speed bumps, drain grates and other obstacles. • Cross train tracks at a 90 degree angle or walk your bicycle across. • Expect the unexpected such as all other vehicles. • Familiarize yourself with your visibility or control of concealed... on the path ahead. Never ride against traffic. • Use correct hand signals to prevent them from all the bicycle's features. To other riders, vehicles and objects. • Safe braking distances and forces are wearing loose pants, use... road users, you are subject to the prevailing weather conditions. 16 ©2010
... curbs, speed bumps, drain grates and other obstacles. • Cross train tracks at a 90 degree angle or walk your bicycle across. • Expect the unexpected such as all other vehicles. • Familiarize yourself with your visibility or control of concealed... on the path ahead. Never ride against traffic. • Use correct hand signals to prevent them from all the bicycle's features. To other riders, vehicles and objects. • Safe braking distances and forces are wearing loose pants, use... road users, you are subject to the prevailing weather conditions. 16 ©2010
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...• In wet weather you need to take extra care. • Brake earlier, you will take corners with street lighting, if possible. ©2010 17 Slow down and use familiar roads with additional caution. • Be more visible on the road. • Wear reflective clothing and use of ...lights for night riding in addition to a full set of CPSC compatible reflectors. • Ensure bicycle is equipped with a full set comprising of a white front lamp and a red rear lamp. • If using battery powered lights, make sure batteries ...
...• In wet weather you need to take extra care. • Brake earlier, you will take corners with street lighting, if possible. ©2010 17 Slow down and use familiar roads with additional caution. • Be more visible on the road. • Wear reflective clothing and use of ...lights for night riding in addition to a full set of CPSC compatible reflectors. • Ensure bicycle is equipped with a full set comprising of a white front lamp and a red rear lamp. • If using battery powered lights, make sure batteries ...
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... and is not recommended. Be aware of all the traffic laws, especially stop signs and red lights. 6. Never take to trial and error. 18 ©2010 Children should be extra careful. BEFORE YOU RIDE Rules for traffic. Do not ride on safety from an early age. Slow down using the brakes... and maintain control of small wheel diameter bicycles at night. 5. Do not leave it up to the streets. Children should be made aware of other road vehicles behind and nearby. 7. Many states require...
... and is not recommended. Be aware of all the traffic laws, especially stop signs and red lights. 6. Never take to trial and error. 18 ©2010 Children should be extra careful. BEFORE YOU RIDE Rules for traffic. Do not ride on safety from an early age. Slow down using the brakes... and maintain control of small wheel diameter bicycles at night. 5. Do not leave it up to the streets. Children should be made aware of other road vehicles behind and nearby. 7. Many states require...
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... wheel from turning) the rear wheel and cause the tire to practice braking so that you push back on the pedals, the more detail. ©2010 19 Foot operated and hand operated. In most cases a foot operated brake is recommended to skid. The rider should also be extra careful, and allow... the rider to pedal forward to accelerate the bicycle, and pedal backwards to know the environment that you add rain, gravel, snow or any thing else, the rider needs to be careful as terrain...
... wheel from turning) the rear wheel and cause the tire to practice braking so that you push back on the pedals, the more detail. ©2010 19 Foot operated and hand operated. In most cases a foot operated brake is recommended to skid. The rider should also be extra careful, and allow... the rider to pedal forward to accelerate the bicycle, and pedal backwards to know the environment that you add rain, gravel, snow or any thing else, the rider needs to be careful as terrain...
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... alone or on some models in conjunction with the reaction. Hand operated brakes may be sure you feel comfortable with foot operated brakes. The same bicycle will react differently if it is wet, or if there is OK to operate one brake at a time, or all together, depending on brake ...adjustment. (Fig. 2.12) 20 ©2010 Remember that as you are unsure, 2.12 dismount the bicycle and walk past the questionable terrain before riding again. If the front brake is applied too quickly or too hard, the...
... alone or on some models in conjunction with the reaction. Hand operated brakes may be sure you feel comfortable with foot operated brakes. The same bicycle will react differently if it is wet, or if there is OK to operate one brake at a time, or all together, depending on brake ...adjustment. (Fig. 2.12) 20 ©2010 Remember that as you are unsure, 2.12 dismount the bicycle and walk past the questionable terrain before riding again. If the front brake is applied too quickly or too hard, the...
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...WARNING: Improper shifting can result in the chain jamming, or becoming derailed resulting in the rear combined with 3 front chain rings; With internally geared bicycles, it is equipped with 3 front chain rings have enough gear "overlaps" that gear before pedaling hard. avoid "Cross Chaining", which is the...most extreme angle and can cause premature wear to allow for further information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.14) 2.14 ©2010 21 These gear positions put the chain at a time, ensuring that the chain is fully engaged in the desired gear before applying more...
...WARNING: Improper shifting can result in the chain jamming, or becoming derailed resulting in the rear combined with 3 front chain rings; With internally geared bicycles, it is equipped with 3 front chain rings have enough gear "overlaps" that gear before pedaling hard. avoid "Cross Chaining", which is the...most extreme angle and can cause premature wear to allow for further information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.14) 2.14 ©2010 21 These gear positions put the chain at a time, ensuring that the chain is fully engaged in the desired gear before applying more...
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...de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles all have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to start off the gears. Low or "1" is recommended to ...information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 22 ©2010 Backpedaling should be pedaling forward when shifting gears. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to be avoided on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Once you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At ...
...de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles all have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to start off the gears. Low or "1" is recommended to ...information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 22 ©2010 Backpedaling should be pedaling forward when shifting gears. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to be avoided on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Once you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At ...
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...shipping carton in the factory and then partially disassembled for years of your ability to the assembly of enjoyable cycling. to prepare your bicycle was assembled and tuned in the partially disassembled form. Friday 8:00 a.m. Central Time Tools Required: • Phillips head screw ... and box end wrenches • A pair of any area please refer to properly assembly, repair, or maintain your bicycle. ©2010 25 If your bicycle for shipping. You may have questions pertaining to properly assemble this manual before use. The following instructions will enable you ...
...shipping carton in the factory and then partially disassembled for years of your ability to the assembly of enjoyable cycling. to prepare your bicycle was assembled and tuned in the partially disassembled form. Friday 8:00 a.m. Central Time Tools Required: • Phillips head screw ... and box end wrenches • A pair of any area please refer to properly assembly, repair, or maintain your bicycle. ©2010 25 If your bicycle for shipping. You may have questions pertaining to properly assemble this manual before use. The following instructions will enable you ...