Gary Fisher 2004 gary fisher bicycles Manuel D’Utilisation

CHAPTER ONE

Guide to Safe On-and-Off Road Operation

BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER EVERY RIDE:

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BIKE

Keep your bicycle clean.

To work properly, your bicycle must be clean. If your frame

or a component is dirty, clean it with a soft, damp cloth and

Wrench Force® bike cleaner or a similar product.

Avoid leaving your bicycle out in the weather.

When not riding, store your bike where it will be protected

from rain, snow, sun, etc. Rain or snow may cause the metal on

your bicycle to corrode. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun may

fade the paint, or crack any rubber or plastic on the bicycle.

Use proper storage for your bicycle.

Before storing your bike for an extended period of time,

clean and lubricate it, and polish the frame with Wrench

Force® frame polish or a similar frame protectant. Hang the

bicycle off the ground with the tires at approximately half

pressure. Do not store the bike near electric motors, as ozone

from motors destroys rubber and paint. Before riding the

bicycle again, be certain it is in good working order.

Protect your bicycle from theft.

Your new bicycle may be very attractive to thieves. Protect

yourself from theft:

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Register the bicycle with your local police department

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Make sure you return your warranty card

; we will

keep the serial number of your bike on file. Also, keep a

record of the serial number in a safe place. See page ii for

the location of the serial number on your bike.

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Purchase and use a lock.

A good lock is effective against

bolt cutters and saws. Follow the recommended locking

procedures. Use your lock; never leave your bike unlocked

while unattended, not even for a minute.

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With quick-release wheels, lock both of your wheels

as well as your frame.

If you have a quick-release

seatpost binder, when locking your bike you may want to

remove your seat and seatpost to prevent theft. However,

avoid allowing water to enter your bicycle frame through

the open seat tube of your bike.

Protect your bike from accidental damage.

Park your bike in a place where it will be out of the way, and

make sure it cannot fall over. Do not lay the bike on its derail-

leurs, as you may bend the rear derailleur or get dirt on the

Before, During, or After Every Ride: Take Care of Your Bike