Surface 604 - Pedals and Toe Overlap; Bicycle Suspension System

OWNERS MANUAL
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PEDALS
Your Surface604 bicycle comes equipped with standard pedals. Be sure
to check that when you are properly tted and positioned on the bicycle
you do not have ‘toe overlap’. Toe Overlap is when your toe can touch
the front wheel when you turn the handlebars to steer, while a pedal
is in the forward-most position. This is common on smaller framed
bicycles, and is avoided by keeping the inside pedal up and the outside
pedal down when turning.
BICYCLE SUSPENSION
Your Surface604 bicycle is equipped with a suspension system. Be sure
to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s set up and service
instructions.
GREAR COMBINATION
The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears is for the
steepest hills. The smallest rear and largest front combination is for
the greatest speed. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence. In-
stead, nd the “starting gear” which is right for your level of ability – a
gear which is hard enough for quick acceleration but easy enough to let
you start from a stop without wobbling – and experiment with up shift-
ing and downshifting to get a feel for the dierent gear combinations.
If you have diculties with shifting the problem could be mechanical
adjustment. See your dealer for assistance.
SET UP NOTES FOR FRONT SUSPENSION
Your Surface604 bicycle is equipped with a front suspension system
(except BOAR).
With front suspension, increased speed may also increase your risk of
injury. When braking, the front of your bicycle will dip and may cause
you to lose control and fall. Learn to handle your suspension system
safely.
Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels
to better follow the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to
ride faster, but you must not confuse the enhanced performance of the
bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Proceed carefully until you
have learned to handle the full potential of your bike.
SET UP NOTES FOR SEAT POST SUSPENSION
Seat post suspension can be purchased from Surface604, it can be
tuned to your particular weight, riding style and terrain on which you
ride - by adjusting the preload. The preload can be adjusted for riders
from 144 to 220.5 lb. (65 to 100kg).
Before you make any adjustments, take a ride and feel the function of
the seat post. If you feel too much “SAG” (the saddle moves down and
back when you mount the saddle), you have to increase the preload of
the seat post, in order to compensate the “SAG”.
A certain amount of “SAG” - between 0 - 10mm (4 inches) is allowed,
but it depends on your weight and the terrain on which you are riding.
Changing the preload alters the “SAG” and the rmness of the initial
seat post movement. In order to increase the preload, you have to turn
the adjuster plug at the bottom of seat post in a clockwise direction
using a 6mm Allen key.
Do not turn the adjuster plug counterclockwise beyond the initial po-
sition at delivery, as this could result in failure of the preload adjuster
plug and can strip the threads.
In this basic position, around 10mm (.4 inches) of the seat post thread
should be visible.
WARNING:
!
Toe Overlap could cause you to lose control
and fall. If you have toe overlap, exercise extra care when turning.
WARNING:
!
Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust
the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction,
which may cause you to lose control and fall.
WARNING:
!
Changing suspension adjustment can change
the handling and braking characteristics of your bicycle. Never
change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar
with the suspension system manufacturer’s instructions. Always
check for changes in the handling and braking of the bicycle after
a suspension adjustment.