Electra Bicycle - User Manual

Bicycle Owner’s Manual
9th Edition, 2007
This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781.
IMPORTANT:
This manual contains important safety, performance and service information.
Read it before you take the rst ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for
reference.
Additional safety, performance and service information for specic components
such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle, or for accessories such as
helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available. Make sure that your
dealer has given you all the manufacturers’ literature that was included with
your bicycle or accessories. In case of a conict between the instructions in this
manual and information provided by a component manufacturer, always follow
the component manufacturer’s instructions.
If you have any questions or do not understand something, take responsibility for
your safety and consult with your dealer or the bicycle’s manufacturer.
NOTE:
This manual is not intended as a comprehensive 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.

Summary

General Warnings

1. First Ride Preparations

Bike Fit Essentials

Checks for proper size, saddle height, seat post clamp, handlebar position, and brake reach.

Safety First Steps

Emphasizes helmet use, safety equipment, securing wheels, and familiarizing with controls.

Mechanical Safety Check

Tires and Wheels Check

Brake System Inspection

2. Safety Guidelines

The Basics of Safe Riding

Covers local laws, helmet use, mechanical checks, controls familiarity, and protective gear.

Riding Safety Principles

Discusses obeying traffic laws, riding defensively, and hazard avoidance.

Off-Road Safety

Night Riding Safety

Highlights increased risks and precautions for riding in low light conditions.

Extreme Riding Considerations

Addresses risks associated with stunt, competition, and downhill riding.

3. Bicycle Fit and Adjustments

Saddle Position Adjustment

Guides adjustment of saddle height, fore-aft position, and angle for optimal comfort.

Handlebar Height and Angle

4. Technical Aspects

Wheels: Types and Securing

Removing and Installing Wheels

Provides step-by-step instructions for front and rear wheel removal and installation.

Shifting Gears

Explains derailleur and internal gear hub systems and shifting techniques.

Pedal Types and Use

Discusses toe overlap, toeclips, straps, and clipless pedals.

Bicycle Suspension Systems

Overview of suspension systems, maintenance warnings, and retrofit advice.

Tires and Tubes

Details tire types, pressure, and warnings related to inflation.

5. Service and Maintenance

Service Complexity and Dealer Reliance

Emphasizes complexity and need for qualified mechanics for repairs.

Service Intervals

Outlines recommended service intervals for owner and dealer maintenance.

Service Interval Details

Bicycle Impact Assessment

Advises checking for injuries and bike damage after a crash or impact.

Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications

Electra Bicycle Specifications

General

Frame Material	Aluminum
Wheel Size	26 inch
Brake Type	Disc
Handlebar Type	Cruiser
Weight	35 lbs
Color Options	Black, Blue, Red