Mec Bike - Table of Contents

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MEC BIKE MANUAL
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Contents
General warning.........................................................4
A special note to parents.................................................5
1 Prep .................................................................6
A Bike fit ...........................................................6
B Safety first........................................................6
C Mechanical safety check ..........................................7
D First ride .........................................................9
2 Safety ..............................................................10
A The basics....................................................... 10
B Riding safety......................................................11
C O road safety................................................... 12
D Wet weather riding ...............................................13
E Night riding ...................................................... 13
F Extreme, stunt or competition riding ...............................14
G Changing components or adding accessories ...................... 15
3 Fit .................................................................. 17
A Standover height................................................. 17
B Saddle position .................................................. 17
C Handlebar height and angle .......................................20
D Control position adjustments...................................... 21
E Brake reach .....................................................21
4 Tech ................................................................22
A Wheels ..........................................................22
B Seat post cam action clamp.......................................29
C Brakes ..........................................................30
D Shifting gears....................................................32
E Pedals...........................................................35
F Bicycle suspension ...............................................36
G Tires and tubes ..................................................37
5 Service..............................................................40
A Service intervals .................................................40
B If your bicycle sustains an impact..................................42
Appendix A Intended use ...............................................43
Appendix B Lifespan of your bike and its components ....................50
Appendix C Coaster brakes ............................................58
Appendix D Fastener torque specifications ..............................59
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 first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference.
Additional safety, performance and service information for specific 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 conflict 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.