Owner’s Manual - Diamondback
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Owner’s ResponsibilitySee inside back cover for Warranty RegistrationThis manual contains important information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of your bicycle. Read all sectionsand appendices before you ride your new bicycle, and carefully follow the instructions. Instructions preceded by the wordsNOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING are of special significance.NOTE: Instructions which are of special interest.CAUTION:Iindicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury,or is an alert against unsafe practices.WARNING:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.Theft and Warranty Information Record all numbers shown on the bicycle. Be sure to fill out warranty information online (or mail in if you do not have access to a computer).NOTE: The serial number is not on record where your bicycle was sold or manufactured, you must register it.Keep the following information along with a copy of your sales receipt.Serial Number:Model Name:Store Purchased From:Purchase Date:Color:Size: Lock your bicycle securely whenever it is out of your sight. Also, carefully follow the instructions in any additional literature supplied with the bicycle.WARNING:Before your first ride, check the brakes and all cam action retention devices. Service, if necessary, is describedin the maintenance section of this manual. Register your bicycle with your local law enforcement agency & National Bike Registry. Report any theft immediately. Add your bicycle to your homeowner’s or apartment insurance policy.Serial Number LocationsWARNING:MUST READ BEFORE RIDING Obtain, read, and follow Owner’s Manual. Check bike after assembly or any adjustments. Consult local bicycle shop with questions. Always wear a helmet. Children should never ride after dusk or at night. Before each ride, check that the front wheel is firmly attached and the brakes are in proper working condition. Adults should never ride after dusk or at night, unless absolutely necessary. If it is absolutely necessary, you musttake steps to make yourself visible. (See Owner’s Manual for requirements). On wet roads, apply brakes early and gradually.
At Diamondback Bicycles we are concerned about your safety and well-being.This is why we ask that you read and fully understand your owner’s manual before riding your new bike.OWNER’S MANUAL9th Edition, 2007This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781.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 for reference.Additional safety, performance and service information for specific componentssuch as suspension or pedals on your bicycle, or for accessories such as helmetsor lights that you purchase, may also be available. Make sure that your dealer hasgiven you all the manufacturers’ literature that was included with your bicycleor accessories. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual andinformation provided by a component manufacturer, always follow the componentmanufacturer’s instructions.If you have any questions or do not understand somethingit is your responsibility, for your own safety, to consultwith your dealer or the bicycle’s manufacturer.NOTE:This manual is not intended as a comprehensiveuse, 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 orbooks on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance.AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS:This Manual contains important safety information. For your child's safety,it is your responsibility to review this information with your child and make surethat your child understands all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics.We recommend that you periodically review and reinforcethe information in this Manual with younger riders.Review Appendix E with your child before letting them ride the bicycle.
ContentsGENERAL WARNING. p. 3A special note to parents. p. 31. FirstA. Bike Fit . P. 4B. Safety First. P. 4C. Mechanical Safety Check. P. 4D. First Ride. P. 62. SafetyA. The Basics. P. 7B. Riding Safety. P. 8C. Off Road Safety. P. 8D. Wet Weather Riding. P. 9E. Night Riding. P. 9F. Extreme, Downhill, Stunt, Or Competition Riding. P. 10G. Changing Components Or Adding Accessories. P. 113. FitA.B.C.D.E.Standover Height. P. 12Saddle Position. P. 12Handlebar Height And Angle. P. 14Control Position Adjustments. P. 15Brake Reach. P. 154. Technical InformationA. Wheels . P. 161. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices. P. 172. Wheels with Cam Action Systems . P. 183. Removing and Installing Wheels. P. 18B. Seat Post Cam Action Clamp. p. 22C. Brakes . p. 22D. Shifting Gears. p. 24E. Pedals . p. 27F. Bicycle Suspension. p. 28G. Tires and Tubes. p. 285. ServiceA. Service Intervals. p. 30B. If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact. p. 32Appendix A:Appendix B:Appendix C:Appendix D:Appendix E:Appendix F:Appendix G:4Intended Use. p. 33Lifespan of your bike and its components. p. 36Coaster Brakes. p. 39Fastener Torque Specifications. p. 39Teaching Your Child the Rules. p. 40Bicycling In Traffic. p. 41Training Wheel & Accessory Installation. p. 42
GENERAL WARNING:Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, youassume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know - and to practice - the rules of safe andresponsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicyclereduces risk of injury.This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the consequences of failure tomaintain or inspect your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices. The combination of thesafety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. The combination of thesafety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert againstunsafe practices. The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if notavoided, could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty.Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall.” Because any fall can resultin serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or death.Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding, thisManual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions. There are risksassociated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and which are the soleresponsibility of the rider.A special note for parents:As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minorchild, this includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child; that itis in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned andunderstand the safe operation of the bicycle; and that you and your child have learned,understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws,but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling. As a parent, you mustread this manual, as well as review its warnings and the bicycle’s functions and operatingprocedures with your child, before letting your child ride the bicycle.WARNING:Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet whenriding; but also make sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicyclingonly, and must be removed when not riding. A helmet must not be worn while playing, inplay areas, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at any time while not ridinga bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.5
1. FirstNOTE: All operators must read and understand all sections of this owner’s manual before their initialoperation of the bicycle. If after reading this manual in its entirety you have any questions, pleasecontact your authorized dealer for clarification or an explanation of specific topics that you areunsure about. Please note that not all bicycles have all of the features described in this manual.Ask your dealer to point out the features of your specific bicycle.A. Bike Fit1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too smallfor you, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your dealer toexchange it before you ride it.2. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section 3.B. If you adjust your saddle height,follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in Section 3.B.3. Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddlemovement in any direction. See Section 3.B.4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? If not, see Section 3.C.5. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust their angle andreach. See Section 3.D and 3.E.6. Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, haveyour dealer explain any functions or features which you do not understand.B. Safety First1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’sinstructions for fit, use and care.2. Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? See Section 2. It’syour responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride, and tocomply with all applicable laws.3. Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Check Section 4.A. to makesure. Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengagefrom the bicycle, and cause serious injury or death.4. If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless (“step-in”) pedals, make sure you know howthey work (see Section 4.E). These pedals require special techniques and skills. Follow thepedal 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 tocontact the front wheel when a pedal is all the way forward and the wheel is turned. ReadSection 4.E. If you have toeclip overlap.6. Does your bike have suspension? If so, check Section 4.F. Suspension can change the way a bicycleperforms. Follow the suspension manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment and care.C. Mechanical Safety CheckRoutinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride.1. Nuts, bolts, screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety of fastenersizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often differing by model and component,the correct tightening force or torque cannot be generalized. To make sure that the manyfasteners on your bicycle are correctly tightened, refer to the Fastener Torque Specificationsin Appendix D of this manual or to the torque specifications in the instructions provided bythe manufacturer of the component in question. Correctly tightening a fastener requires a4
calibrated torque wrench. A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench shouldtorque the fasteners on your bicycle. If you choose to work on your own bicycle, you mustuse a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque specifications from the bicycle orcomponent manufacturer or from your dealer. If you need to make an adjustment at home orin the field, we urge you to exercise care, and to have the fasteners you worked on checkedby your dealer as soon as possible.WARNING:Correct tightening force on fasteners – nuts, bolts, screws – on your bicycle is important. TooToo much force, and the fastener can strip threads,stretch, deform or break. Either way, incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which cancause you to lose control and fall.little force, and the fastener may not hold securely.2. Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then letit bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection ofthe whole bike. Are there any loose parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure,ask someone with experience to check.3. Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated (see Section 4.G.1). Check by puttingone hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncingyour weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how itlooks when you know the tires are correctly inflated; and adjust if necessary.Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall.Replace damaged tires before riding the bike.Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If awheel wobbles side to side even slightly, or rubs against or hits the brake pads, take the biketo a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued.CAUTION:Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill which requiresDo not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge, experience andtools needed to do the job correctly.special tools and experience.Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and undamaged at the tirebead and if you have rim brakes, along the braking surface. Check to make sure that any rimwear indicator marking is not visible at any point on the wheel rim.WARNING: Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear. Ask your dealer about wheel rim wear. Some wheel rimshave a rim wear indicator which becomes visible as the rim’s braking surface wears. A visible rim wearindicator on the side of the wheel rim is an indication that the wheel rim has reached its maximum usable life.Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life can result in wheel failure, which can cause you to losecontrol and fall.4. Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation (see Sections 4.C). Squeeze the brakelevers. Are the brake quick-releases closed? All control cables seated and securelyengaged? If you have rim brakes, do the brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely andmake full contact with the rim? Do the brakes begin to engage within an inch of brake levermovement? Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch thehandlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes areproperly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic.5
5. Wheel retention system: Make sure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured.See Section 4.A6. Seat post: If your seat post has an over-center cam action fastener for easy height adjustment,check that it is properly adjusted and in the locked position. See Section 4.B.7. Handlebar and saddle alignment: Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel tothe bike’s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can’t twist them out of alignment.See Sections 3.B and 3.C.8. Handlebar ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition. If not, haveyour dealer replace them. Make sure the handlebar ends and extensions are plugged. If not, plugthem before you ride. If the handlebars have bar end extensions, make sure they are clampedtight enough so you can’t twist them.WARNING:Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall.Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident.VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important information on thelifespan of your bicycle and its components in Appendix B on Page 36.D. First RideWhen you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, besure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards.Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new bike.Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike (see Section 4.C). Test the brakes atslow speed, putting your weight toward the rear and ge
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. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: This Manual contains important safety information. For your child's safety,
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