K2 Bike K2 BICYCLE Bedienungsanleitung

112. Safety WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death A. The Basics 1. Always wear a cycling helmet wh

12B. Riding Safely 1. Observe all local bicycle laws and regulations. Observe regulations about licensing of bicycles, riding on sidewalks, laws re

1310. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving parts

14responsibility to minimize your impact on the environment. Leave things as you found them; and always take out everything you brought in. 9. Be pr

15The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as cantilever brake straddle cable safety catches which prevent the straddle

16F. Downhill or Competition Biking If you ride downhill at speed or in competition, you voluntarily assume an increased risk of injury or death. Wh

173. Fit WARNING: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle which re

18 1. Up and Down Adjustment. Check for correct saddle height (fig. 3): • sit on the saddle; • place one heel on a pedal; • rotate the crank unt

19 WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened before riding. A loose saddle clamp or se

20 WARNING: On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem height can affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or creating

3 K2 Bike Owner’s Manual For Multi-Speed Bicycles - 2003 IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information.

214. Tech It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. If you have even the slightest do

22Secondary retention devices fall into two basic categories: a. The clip-on type is a part the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or front

23 WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the wheel securely. Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing

24(5) If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the tensi

25(5) Tighten the quick-release adjusting nut until it is finger tight against the frame dropout; then swing the lever toward the front of the bike

26(3) If your front fork has a clip-on type secondary retention device, disengage it and go to he next step. If your front fork has an integral seco

27 WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel. The removal and re-installation of int

28Adjusting the seatpost quick release mechanism. The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the seat

29Brakes 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 whee

30other hazards and distractions. Everything changes when you ride on loose surfaces or in wet weather. Tire adhesion is reduced, so the wheels have

4K2 Bike Owner’s Manual For Multi-Speed Bicycles - 2003 CONTENTS: General Warning Note to Parents 1. First A. Bike Fit B. Safety First C. Mechanic

311. How a Derailleur Drivetrain Works a. Parts of the Drivetrain. If your bicycle has a derailleur drivetrain, the gear-changing mechanism will ha

32 CAUTION: Never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause s

33At first, practice shifting where there are no obstacles, hazards or other traffic, until you’ve built up your confidence. If you have difficultie

34E. Pedals Some higher performance bicycles come equipped with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces. These surfaces are designe

35 WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and straps requires skill which can only be acquired with practice. Until it becomes a refl

36F. Bicycle Suspension WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction, which m

37G. Tires and Tubes 1. Tires. Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires desi

38 WARNING: Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow th

39tires. To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed bicycle pump, remove the valve cap; unscrew (counterclockwise) the valve stem lock nut;

402. Rebound Adjustment. All K2 Razorback rear shock units are equipped with a rebound adjustment. Rebound is the movement of the shock unit from a

5 4. Tech A. Wheels 1. Wheel Quick Release Description 2. Adjusting the Quick Release Mechanism 3. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices 4.

414. Adjustable Geometry. All Razorbacks offer adjustable geometry. The integrated shock mount comes with an A and a B position. The two positions a

42c. Adjusting the Coil Shock Preload. (1) A coil-sprung shock’s preload is adjusted by rotating the knurled preload nut that compresses the coil.

432. Wheel Travel Adjustment. The K2 Tirade offers three travel options; with two inches of range we call Broadband Travel. The travel increments w

44 NOTE: For more information, visit the Tech areas of www.K2Bike.com and www.FoxRacingShox.com www.answerproducts.com J. Lithium Set-Up Instruc

45c. Adjusting the Coil Shock Preload. (1) A coil-sprung shock’s preload is adjusted by rotating the knurled preload nut that compresses the coil.

46 3. Rebound Adjustment. All K2 Lithium shock units are equipped with rebound adjustment. Rebound is the movement of the shock unit from a compress

47(1) Measure the shock eye-to-eye (the distance from the center of one mounting bolt to the center of the other mounting bolt). Call this dimension

483. Rebound Adjustment. The K2 Attack 2.0 shock units are equipped with rebound adjustment. Rebound is the movement of the shock unit from a compre

49• Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike, or contact the component

503. After Every Long or Hard Ride: If the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly oil the

6GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so

516. Every 25 Hours of Hard Off-Road Riding or 50 Hours of Road Riding: Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup. WARNING: Like any me

52B. If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact: First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary.

7Note for Parents: As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure the

83. Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any direction. See Section 3.B for detai

9C. Mechanical Safety Check Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride. Nuts, bolts & straps: Make sure nothing is loose.

10Handlebar Ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition. If not, replace them. Make sure the handlebar ends and extensions