Rouse Bicycles Bicycle Manuel du propriétaire

Owner’s Manual

Practice shifting the gears (see Section 4.D). Remember to never move the shifter whil e pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards immediately after havi

5. Always wear:  Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals.  Make sure that shoe laces cannot get into moving parts, and never

5. Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths or as close to the edge of the road as possible, in the direction of traffic flow or as di

may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more d

Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your ti

suddenly, causing you to lose control and fall. If you choo se to ride under conditions of poor vi sibility, check and be sure you comply with all

aggressive riding. Check with Rou se Bicycles about the suitability of your bicycle before engaging in competition riding. When riding fast downhill

instructions that accompany the products you purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, p. 32 and B, p. 33. WARNING: Failure to confirm compati

B. Saddle Position Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most perfo rmance and comfort from your bi cycle. If the sadd le

WARNING: If your seat is not inser ted in the se at tube as d escribed in B.1 above, the seat post ma y break, which could cause you to lose control a

Rouse Bicycles Owner’s Manual 1st Edition 2010 This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781. IMPORTANT: This manual contains important saf

If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may ne ed a differen

WARNING: An ins ufficiently tighten ed s tem cla mp bolt, ha ndlebar clamp bolt o r bar en d e xtension clamping bolt may compromise steer ing action,

final assembly of your bicycles and perform all adjustments to make it fit you. It is strongly recommended that you allow a professional bi cycle me

action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts. 1. Secondary Retention Devices Most bicycles have front forks which ut

clamping force and unsafe clamping force. WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the wheel securely. Holding the nut with one

a cam-and-cup system: the nut and cup will have snapped into the recessed area of the fork dropouts and no adjustment should be required. (6) While p

(8) Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes

NOTE: If, on a traditional cam action system, the lev er cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the seat stay o r chai n stay, retu r

WARNING: 1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes, worn brake pads, or wheels on which the rim wear mark is visible is dangerous and can result in

Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just to stop the bike. Maximum braking force for each wheel occurs at the point just before the wheel “

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL WARNING: ...

surfaces or in wet weather. Tire adhesion is reduced, so the wheels have less cornering and braking traction and can lock up with less brake force. Mo

front, or up the gear “steps” to a lar ger gear at the re ar. So, at th e rear g ear cluster, what is called a do wnshift looks like an ups hift. The

d. Which Gear Should I Be In? The combination of la rgest rear and smallest front g ears is for th e steepest hills (fig. 1 0). The smallest rear an

WARNING: Toe Ov erlap could cause you to l ose control and fall. Ask a professional bic ycle mechanic to help you determine if the combination of fra

4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) are another means to keep feet securely in the correct position for maximum pedaling efficie

wheelset. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire o ff the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and

have unidirectional treads: their tread pattern is designed to work better in one direction than in the other. The sidewall marking of a unidirection

information a bout tubula rs from the wh eel and tire manuf acturers, in parti cular the inform ation on the proper technique for gluing the tires to

We recommend that you ask a professional bicycle mechanic to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride

2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) 3. After every long or hard ride; if the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or a

B. Wheels... 2

 Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, and tighten any which are not.  Check the frame, particularly in the area ar

After any crash, take your bike to a professional bicycle mechanic for a thorough check. Carbon composite components, including frames, wheels, handle

Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact. INTENDED To be ridden on paved roads only. NOT INTENDED For

You sho uld have your bicycle and its components checked p eriodically by a professi onal bicycle me chanic for indicators of stress and/ or potentia

For your safety, understanding and communication with your mechanic, we urge you to rea d this Ap-pendix in its entire ty. T he materials used to m

What Are The Limits Of Composites? Well designed “composite” or carbon fi ber bicycles and components have long fatigue lives, u sually better than t

1. A cloudy or white area. This kind of area looks different from the ordinary undamaged areas. Un-damaged areas will look glassy, shiny, or “deep,”

Original Equipment Components Bicycle and component manufacturers test the fatigu e life of the components that are original equipment on your bike.

FASTENER RECOMMENDED TORQUE Water Bottle Cage Bolts:………………………… 2 – 3 Nm Stem:……………………………………………… 8 – 12 Nm Brake/Shift Lever:………………………………… 5 –

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GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicy cling involves risk of injury and dam age. By ch oosing to ride a bicy cle, you a ssume the responsibi

your child ride the bicycle. WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding; but also make sure that your chi

2. Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? See Section 2. It’s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws

ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a vi sual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any lo ose parts or accessories? If so, secure the

handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the b rakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic. Whe