RIDLEY Bicycle Owner's Manual

USE AND MAINTENANCE BOOKLET OF YOUR RIDLEY BICYCLE

10 IMPORTANT: there should always be at least 1 x 3mm spacer in the seat clamp at all times. Failure to do so may result in premature damage to the

11 saddle which, when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable. CAUTION: It has been alleged that extended riding wit

12 must fit correctly, be worn correctly and be properly secured to do its real job. Ask your dealer to help you with the fit and adjustment of your

13 4.2.5. Eye protection Any kind of riding, but particularly off-road riding, involves airborne dirt, dust and bugs, so it's a good idea alway

14 4.3.3. Brakes Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake quick releases closed? Is the straddle cable securely engaged? Are the brake shoes contacti

15 5. RIDING SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY NOTE: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume t

16 3. Ride defensively. Assume that the people with whom you are sharing the road are so absorbed with what they are doing and where they are going

17 5.3. Rules of the Trail 1. Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you're riding off-road, the closest help may be miles away. See Sectio

18 5.5. Wet Weather Riding WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the

19 6. HOW THINGS WORK It’s important to your performance, enjoyment and safety to understand how things work on your bicycle. Even if you're an

2 THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS! The decision you've made to buy a Ridley bicycle is one we're sure you'll be glad you made. You&apos

20 NOTE: Once the manufacturer or the dealer installs the quick release in the hub axle, it never needs to be removed unless the hub itself 6.1.2

21 6.1.3.b. Installing a Quick Release Front Wheel (1) Rotate the quick-release lever so that it curves away from the wheel (Fig. 11 & 13). This

22 (4) Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dro

23 (2) While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork, use a

24 6.2. Seatpost Quick Release Many mountain bikes are equipped with quick-release seat post binders. The seatpost quick-release binder works simila

25 Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers comfortably. If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably, con

26 Everything changes when you ride on loose surfaces or in wet weather. Tire adhesion is reduced, so the wheels have less cornering and braking tra

27 6.4.3. Shifting Gears There are many different types of shifter mechanisms, each preferred for specific types of application because of its ergon

28 Using them requires less pedaling effort, but takes you a shorter distance with each pedal crank revolution. Moving the chain from a smaller spro

29 What gear should I be in? The numerically lowest gear (1) is for the steepest hills. The numerically largest gear 3, 5, 7 or 12 (depending on th

3 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL... 1.1. Why you should read this manual This manual has been written to help you get the most performance, comfort, enjoyment

30 6.7. Tires and Tubes 6.7.1.Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general purpose designs to tires de

31 other. The sidewall marking of a unidirectional tire will have an arrow showing the correct rotation direction. If your bike has unidirectional t

32 recommendations, and always check for changes in the handling and braking characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking

33 1. Ask your dealer whether copies of the manufacturer's installation and service instructions for the components on your bike are available.

34 7.1.2.b. After every long or hard ride or after 10 to 20 hours of riding: • Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and back. Everythin

35 If the chain won't shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear: the derailleur is out of adjustment. The cause may be as simple as cable st

36 7.1.5. Installing extra parts: The following parts are not assembled to the frame when the bicycle is boxed and must be mounted before riding. Th

37 8. GETTING HOME WHEN SOMETHING BREAKS Unless you're going for a short ride in the neighborhood, or you can walk home or call someone to pick

38 Check to make sure the tire is evenly seated around both sides of the rim and that the tube is inside the tire beads. Push the valve stem into th

39 9.1. Comfort and Convenience Accessories Once the bike fit (frame size, saddle position and angle, stem length and rise) is correct, the saddle b

4 2. WHAT IT'S CALLED 1. frame 2. top tube 3. down tube 4. seat tube 5. chain stay 6. seat stay 7. head tube 8. fork 9. wheel 10. tire 11. trea

40 are not intended to have the life expectancy of their heavier counter parts, and you must therefore exercise extra care in checking for signs of

41 11. RACE PRODUCTIONS N.V. LIMITED WARRANTY Race Productions N.V., a Belgium Corporation located at 3980 Tessenderlo, Belgium, makes the following

42 11.3. Useful product life cycle Every Ridley bicycle and frameset has a useful product life cycle. The length of that useful product life cycle w

5 23. pedal 24. reflectors 41 25. rear derailleur 26. front derailleur 27. shifter 28. shifter cable 29. adjusting barrel 30. cassette 31. headset

6 3. WHAT KIND OF A BIKE IS IT? Adult bicycles can be broadly categorized into four types, according to the intended use for which the bike was desi

7 But: A Mountain Bike is heavier than a road bike. Its wide tires have greater rolling resistance than road bike tires. While more comfortable for

8 4. FIT AND SAFETY 4.1. Fit Make sure the bike fits. A bike that's too big or too small for the rider is harder to control and can be uncomfor

9 Look at Figures 6A, B and C, and determine which one illustrates the type of saddle attachment on your bicycle. A saddle can be adjusted in thre