User manual GARY FISHER 2004 GARY FISHER BICYCLES

[. . . ] ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual explains how to ride your new bike safely, and how to maintain your bicycle to keep it operating safely. Every person, prior to riding this bicycle, should read at least Chapter 1 of this manual. Parents should explain Chapter 1 to a child, or anyone else, who is otherwise not able to understand this information. Even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for EVERY person to read Chapter 1 before you ride your new bicycle! and following this information will help you and your Fisher bicycle avoid injury and damage. Chapter 2 gives a maintenance schedule for a bicycle under normal riding conditions. [. . . ] Check your adjustments; go through the various gear combinations. Make sure the chain does not fall off when you shift, and the derailleur cage does not rub on any part of the crankset. Figure 3. 4. 5 Inner limiting screw effects (low gear) To adjust the middle gear position of the front derailleur, with three chainrings 1. Shift the chain onto the largest front chainring and the smallest rear cog. Rotate the cable tension barrel-adjuster (on the downtube, or on the lever) counter-clockwise increasing cable tension to align the inner derailleur cage until it just touches the chain. Go through the various gear combinations to ensure the chain smoothly lines up with all the chainrings. Figure 3. 4. 6 Outer limiting screw effects (high gear) Note: some front shifters have a `tab' feature. By slightly downshifting the lever, the derailleur should move in slightly, and should no longer be touching the chain. CHAPTER THREE Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication 37 To adjust the high gear position of the rear derailleur 1. Shift the chain onto the smallest rear cog and the largest front chainring. Loosen the cable clamp bolt (Figure 3. 4. 2) until the cable is free. Stand behind the bicycle to see that the smallest rear cog, the chain, and the two derailleur pulleys are in line. If they are not aligned, turn the high gear adjusting screw (usually marked "H", Figure 3. 4. 7) until this line is established. While pulling on the cable, up-shift until the shifter is in the small cog position. Turn the adjusting barrel on the shifter, or down tube, all the way clockwise. Turn the adjusting barrel on the rear derailleur all the way clockwise, and then one turn counter-clockwise. Insert the cable into the clamp bolt groove on the rear derailleur, pull the shift cable taut, and clamp the cable: · Rear derailleur cable clamp bolt: 44-60 lb·in (5. 0-6. 8 Nm). Figure 3. 4. 8 Inner limiting screw effects (low gear) Figure 3. 4. 7 Outer limiting screw effects (high gear) To adjust the low gear position of the rear derailleur 1. Turn the low gear adjusting screw on the rear derailleur (usually marked "L Figure 3. 4. 8) ", far enough counter-clockwise so that it will not restrict the movement of the derailleur. Carefully shift the chain onto the smallest front chainring and the largest rear cog. Do not over-shift the rear derailleur, or the chain may wedge between the large cog and the spokes. Position the rear derailleur pulleys in line with the largest cog. Turn the low gear adjusting screw clockwise until it meets resistance. If you have turned it too far, the derailleur will move toward the outside of the bicycle. Go through the various gear combinations. Make sure the chain does not fall off when you shift. [. . . ] Excessive heat, such as that used in powder coating, or any open flame, may damage the adhesive which joins the frame parts. Modifying the frame in any way will void the warranty and may be unsafe. Changing the forks on your bicycle could alter the steering of the bicycle, or create undesirable stress loads on the frame. Suspension forks may add stress to a bike frame. [. . . ]