First Ride - Specialized Roubaix Comp Road Manual De Instrucciones

WARNING: Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear. Ask your
dealer about wheel rim wear. Some wheel rims have a rim wear
indicator which becomes visible as the rim's braking surface
wears. A visible rim wear indicator on the side of the wheel rim is
an indication that the wheel rim has reached its maximum usable
life. Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life can result in
wheel failure, which can cause you to loose control and fall.
Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation (see Sections 4.C).
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Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake quick-releases closed? All control
cables seated and securely engaged? If you have rim brakes, do the brake
pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full contact with the rim?
Do the brakes begin to engage within an inch of brake lever movement?
Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch
the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike
until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic.
Wheel retention system: Make sure the front and rear wheels are
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correctly secured. See Section 4.A
Seat post: If your seat post has an over-center cam action fastener
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for easy height adjustment, check that it is properly adjusted and in the
locked position.
Handlebar and saddle alignment: Make sure the saddle and
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handlebar stem are parallel to the bike's center line and clamped tight enough
so that you can't twist them out of alignment. See Sections 3.B and 3.C.
Handlebar ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and
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in good condition. If not, have your dealer replace them. Make sure the
handlebar ends and extensions are plugged. If not, have your dealer plug
them before you ride. If the handlebars have bar end extensions, make sure
they are clamped tight enough so you can't twist them.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips, end plugs or
extensions should be replaced, as they can expose the ends of the
handlebar, which have been known to cause injury, and they can cause
you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or extensions can
cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident.
This warning is particulary important for children's bikes, which
should be inspected regularly to ensure that adequate protection
for the ends of the handlebar are in place.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important
information on the lifespan of your bicycle and its components in
Appendix B on Page 42.
When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on
your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars,
other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the
controls, features and performance of your new bike.
See Section 4.B.
D. First ride
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