Jamis Bicycle - 1. First; A. Bike fit; B. Safety first; 2. Safety

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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. 6
2. Safety
A. The Basics p. 7
B. Riding Safety p. 8
C. Off Road Safety p. 9
D. Wet Weather Riding p. 9
E. Night Riding p. 10
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding p. 12
G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories p. 13
3.Fit
A. Standover height p. 13
B. Saddle position p. 14
C. Handlebar height and angle p. 17
D. Control position adjustments p. 18
E. Brake reach p. 18
4. Tech
A. Wheels p. 19
1. Secondary retention devices p. 21
2. Wheels with cam action systems p. 22
3. Removing and installing wheels p. 22
B. Seat post cam action clamp p. 26
C. Brakes p. 27
D. Shifting gears p. 30
E. Pedals p. 33
F. Bicycle Suspension p. 34
G. Tires and Tubes p. 36
5. Service
A. Service Intervals p. 38
B. If your bicycle sustains an impact p. 40
Appendix A: Intended Use p. 41
Appendix B: Lifespan of your bike and its components p. 49
Appendix C: Coaster Brakes p. 57
Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications p. 58
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NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual. Please see your Authorized Jamis dealer for all service, repairs or
maintenance. Your Authorized Jamis dealer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance.
GENERAL WARNING:
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need
to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your
bicycle reduces risk of injury.
This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle and of
failure to follow safe cycling practices.
•Thecombinationofthe safetyalertsymbolandthewordWARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
•Thecombinationofthe safetyalertsymbolandthewordCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.
•ThewordCAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided, 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 result in 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, this Manual makes no representation about the
safe use of the bicycle under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and
which are the sole responsibility of the rider.