Orbea Avant - Table of Contents; Contents

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MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 34
CONGRATULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 34
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 34
CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 35
GUIDE TO USING YOUR BICYCLE ..................................................................................... 36
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2. Before each ride: check your bike ............................................................................... 36
Check that the wheels are trued ............................................................................... 36
Check tire pressure .................................................................................................. 36
Check your brakes ................................................................................................... 36
Check that both wheels are secured ......................................................................... 37
Check the handlebar and stem for signs of fatigue or increased tension ............................ 37
Check the adjustment of the suspension .................................................................. 37
Check the lighting system ........................................................................................ 37
Check the handlebar ................................................................................................ 37
Check the saddle ..................................................................................................... 37
3. Riding safely ............................................................................................................... 37
Wear a helmet ......................................................................................................... 37
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Do not perform stunts or other unsafe activities with your bike ................................. 37
Ride defensively ....................................................................................................... 37
Watch the road ........................................................................................................ 37
Watch the cars you are going to pass ....................................................................... 38
Be careful when riding in low-light conditions ........................................................... 38
Avoid letting water enter any bearings ...................................................................... 38
Use caution when braking ........................................................................................ 38
Be careful when riding in wet conditions .................................................................. 38
Be especially careful when riding off the asphalt ....................................................... 38
Keep your bicycle in perfect conditions .................................................................... 38
Be careful ................................................................................................................ 38
4. General recommendations .......................................................................................... 38
Keep your bike clean ................................................................................................ 38
Store your bike in an appropriate place .................................................................... 38
Protect your bicycle from thieves ............................................................................. 39
Protect your bicycle from possible bumps ................................................................ 39
Use the proper technique when shifting gears .......................................................... 39
Prevent the handlebar from striking the frame .......................................................... 39
Never change the fork, frame or components ...................................................................... 39
5. Children ...................................................................................................................... 39
Training wheels ........................................................................................................ 39
INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT AND LUBRICATION OF YOUR BICYCLE ............................. 40
1. Handlebar, bar ends and stems ................................................................................... 40
2. Saddle and seatpost .................................................................................................... 41
3. Pedals ......................................................................................................................... 42
4. The drivetrain: Pedals, Chainring, Chain and Cassette ................................................ 43
5. Gear shifter ................................................................................................................. 44
Traditional drivetrain ................................................................................................ 44
Internal gear hub drivetrain ...................................................................................... 47
6. Fork and headset ........................................................................................................ 47
Braking system ........................................................................................................ 48
Rim braking systems ................................................................................................ 48
Hydraulic disc brakes ............................................................................................... 50
Mechanical disc brakes ............................................................................................ 51
Drum brakes ............................................................................................................ 52
Coaster brakes ......................................................................................................... 53
7. Wheels ........................................................................................................................ 53
Removing and installing wheels with gear shifting mechanisms................................. 55
Schrader and Presta valves ...................................................................................... 55
Tubeless wheels ....................................................................................................... 55
Installing the tire ...................................................................................................... 56
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9. Suspension systems .................................................................................................... 57
Suspension systems: Forks ....................................................................................... 57
Suspension systems: rear suspension ....................................................................... 57
10. Caring for your frame and fork .................................................................................. 58
11. Accessories ............................................................................................................... 58
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................................................................. 60
ORBEA RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................... 61
ADDITIONAL QUALITY GUARANTEE ................................................................................. 61