Electra Bicycle - Manual (Page 2)

Contents
GENERAL WARNING p. 1
A special note to parents p. 2
1. First
A. Bike fit p. 3
B. Safety first p. 3
C. Mechanical Safety Check p. 4
D. First ride p. 5
2. Safety
A. The Basics p. 6
B. Riding Safety p. 7
C. Off Road Safety p. 8
D. Wet Weather Riding p. 8
E. Night Riding p. 9
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding p. 10
G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories p. 11
3.Fit
A. Standover height p. 11
B. Saddle position p. 12
C. Handlebar height and angle p. 14
D. Control position adjustments p. 15
E. Brake reach p. 16
4. Tech
A. Wheels p. 16
1. Secondary retention devices p. 18
2. Wheels with cam action systems p. 18
3. Removing and installing wheels p. 19
B. Seat post cam action clamp p. 22
C. Brakes p. 23
D. Shifting gears p. 26
E. Pedals p. 28
F. Bicycle Suspension p. 30
G. Tires and Tubes p. 30
5. Service
A. Service Intervals p. 32
B. If your bicycle sustains an impact p. 35
Appendix A: Intended Use p. 35
Appendix B: Lifespan of your bike and its components p. 42
Appendix C: Coaster Brakes p. 49
Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications p. 51
Appendix E: Townie Specific Fitting Guidelines p. 52
Appendix F: Ticino Handlebar Brake Lever Instalation and Set-up p. 53
Appendix G: Amsterdam Specific Fitting Guidelines p. 54
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