Raleigh MOUNTAIN BIKE - User Manual

Details characteristics of mountain bikes, focusing on comfort and durability.

Explains road bikes are designed for paved paths, emphasizing speed and control with drop handlebars.

Details full suspension bikes for aggressive terrain, highlighting suspension and wider tires for obstacle traversal.

Guides on setting saddle height for optimal pedaling efficiency and comfort, avoiding leg strain.

Details safety checks for stem and handlebar security to prevent loss of steering control.

Lists essential checks for brakes, wheels, steering, chain, bearings, cranks, derailleurs, and frame/fork.

Recommends wearing an approved helmet, detailing comfort, ventilation, fit, and coverage requirements.

Introduces derailleur gears, explaining their function in managing pedaling pace across different conditions.

Illustrates optimal and non-recommended chainwheel/sprocket combinations for smooth gear shifting.

Details how to use twist-grip shifters on handlebars to select front and rear gears.

Explains the operation of thumb-and-index-finger lever shifters for selecting gears on mountain bikes.

Guides on installing handlebars into the fork steerer tube, including stem tightening and lever positioning.

Details attaching the seat to the seat post and installing the seat post into the frame securely.

Explains how to correctly identify and install the left and right pedals onto the crank arms.

Guides on inserting the front wheel and correctly adjusting the cam lever for secure attachment.

Emphasizes testing brake function before riding and proper braking technique, warning against locking wheels.

Provides steps for adjusting the rear derailleur, including limit screws and cable tension for smooth gear changes.

Details how to adjust the front derailleur, covering parallel alignment, limit screws, and cable tension.