Giant Model Year 2002 Bicycle User Manual


 
Pag. 2.
Contents:
1. Read this manual !..............................................................................................3
1.1 Trademarks..............................................................................................3
1.2 Approval and conformity.............................................................................3
2. What it’s called....................................................................................................4
2.2 Battery and charger...................................................................................5
2.3 Handlebar and stem...................................................................................5
2.4 Position of the serial numbers......................................................................5
3. Fit and safety .....................................................................................................7
3.1 Fit...........................................................................................................7
3.2 Saddle position..........................................................................................8
3.3 Handlebar height and angle.........................................................................9
3.4 Safety equipment ......................................................................................9
3.4.1 Lights............................................................................................9
3.4.2 Reflectors....................................................................................10
3.4.3 Helmet........................................................................................10
3.5 Mechanical safety checks.........................................................................10
3.5.1 Nuts & bolts.................................................................................10
3.5.2 Tyres & wheels.............................................................................10
3.5.3 Brakes ........................................................................................11
3.5.4 Quick-releases .............................................................................11
3.5.5 Handlebar and saddle alignment......................................................11
4. Riding safely and responsibly..............................................................................12
4.1 The basics..............................................................................................12
4.2 Rules of the road.....................................................................................12
4.3 Wet weather riding...................................................................................12
4.4 Night riding.............................................................................................12
5. Battery and charger operation..............................................................................13
5.1 Battery detachment, charging & installation..................................................13
5.1.1 General.......................................................................................13
5.1.2 Detachment, charging, installation...................................................13
5.1.3 Refresh charging...........................................................................15
5.1.4 Energy indicator...........................................................................17
5.1.5 Battery capacity, range and charging time.........................................18
5.1.6 Range.........................................................................................18
5.2 Storage & transportation...........................................................................19
To store the battery...............................................................................19
Transportation of Lafree Twist.................................................................19
5.3 Care & maintenance................................................................................19
Battery................................................................................................19
Charger...............................................................................................20
5.4 Battery disposal: what to do with the battery when it’s useless........................20
6. How things work................................................................................................21
6.1 General..................................................................................................21
6.2 Power control switch................................................................................21
6.3 Front wheel quick release.........................................................................22
6.3.1 General.......................................................................................22
6.3.2 Adjusting the quick-release mechanism............................................22
6.3.3 Front wheel secondary retention devices..........................................23
6.3.4 Removing a quick-release front wheel..............................................23
6.3.5 Installing a quick-release front wheel................................................24
6.4 Brakes...................................................................................................24
How brakes work..................................................................................24
6.5 Gear changing.........................................................................................25
6.5.1 What the gears are for...................................................................25
6.5.2 Shifting gears...............................................................................25
6.6 Tyres and inner tubes ..............................................................................25
6.6.1 Tyres..........................................................................................25
6.6.2 Tyre air valves..............................................................................25
6.7 Lighting system.......................................................................................26
6.8 Lock......................................................................................................26
6.9 Kick stand..............................................................................................26
6.10 Luggage carrier......................................................................................27
7. Transportation of Lafree Twist.............................................................................27
8. Service & maintenance......................................................................................27
8.1 General..................................................................................................27
8.2 Service & maintenance schedule. ..............................................................28
8.3 Tightening torque.....................................................................................30
9. Precautions and procedures................................................................................31
9.1 Emergency equipment and knowledge........................................................31
9.2 If you get a flat tyre..................................................................................31
9.3 If you break a spoke.................................................................................32
9.4 If you crash............................................................................................32
10. Comfort & performance accessories...................................................................32
11. Dealer service.................................................................................................33
11.1 About your dealer...................................................................................33
11.2 Guarantee regulations of Lafree Europe....................................................33