GT STREET MACHINE Bicycle User Manual


 
General safety instructions
Intended use – 3
The first miles – 3
Legal requirements – 3
Load capacity – 4
Carrying luggage – 4
Transport in the car – 5
Do not take kids with you – 5
Trailers – 5
Added parts and accessories – 5
Fairings – 5
Replacement of parts – 6
No alteration of parts – 6
Final assembly – 6
Screws and bolts – 6
Adjusting your new bike
Adjusting the leg length – 7
Adjusting the seat position – 11
Adjusting the handlebars – 13
Adjusting the suspension – 16
Handling instructions
Learning the new riding technique – 24
Wear protective clothing – 25
Use cleatless pedals – 25
Slowly increase the strain – 26
Do not ride freehand – 26
How to ride correctly and safely – 26
Quick release levers – 27
Brakes – 28
Gear system – 30
Light system – 31
Prop stand – 32
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Maintenance and care
Wear and Tear – 33
Brakes – 33
Gear system – 35
Chain – 36
Chain tubes – 38
Chain roller – 40
Suspension fork – 41
Rear suspension element – 45
Swing arm pivot – 47
Seat – 48
Seat cushion – 49
Water bottle cage – 50
Mudguards – 50
Wheels – 51
Cleaning and conservation – 52
Storing the bicycle – 54
Screws and bolts – 54
Tightening torques for screws – 55
Warranty Pass
Warranty – 56
Warranty Pass – 57
Service Plan – 58
Proofs of service – 62
Revision July 2002. For latest product informa-
tion, please check out our website at
www.hpvelotechnik.com.All trademarks be-
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ELOTECHNIK
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65830 Kriftel / Germany
Tel. ++49 (0) 61 92 - 97 99 2-0
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