RIVERSIDE 500

RED SILVER - AQUA - BLUE

Before each ride, check that your wheels are tight!

IMPORTANT: be careful to protect the rear derailleur.

Check that your brakes are working correctly. If you feel that they aren't powerful enough, try adjusting them with the help of our online bike experts.

If you're still having problems with your brakes after adjusting them, it might be because your brake pads are worn. Head to the "Maintenance" section, where you'll find a video explaining how to change them.

If you're still having problems, come and see us in one of our workshops!

When you first get your bike from the store, the brake pads and discs are brand new and therefore the initial braking performance is very low (weak).

A sharp prolonged braking action (for example, during a descent) with brakes that have never before been used can cause the pads to overheat and to "freeze up".

To avoid this issue (which can render the brakes completely unusable), we recommend first "breaking in" your brakes. This takes about 10 braking actions per brake. For each braking action: apply a single brake to slow the bike down from about 25 km/h to 5 km/h without fully blocking the wheel. Repeat with the other brake.

Here's the recommended tyre pressure based on the bike load (the rider's weight + luggage):

45 to 65kg: 3 bars

65 and 80 kg: 4 bars

80 and 100 kg: 5 bars

Check that your different cable housings aren't damaged and that they're well-positioned.

If you see a damaged housing (for example, if you see the metal cable), change it as soon as possible.

Visit a workshop so that our mechanics can repair your bike!

Adjusting your seat to the correct height is important to avoid pain from pedalling in an uncomfortable position.

We recommend wearing a helmet and gloves while riding. A fall could happen at any time and the only thing between you and bloody hands is your helmet and gloves.

Storing your Riverside (for long periods)

Store your bike in a dry, sheltered place

Before you put it away, clean your bike to remove mud or sand that could corrode your bike.

Lubricate the chain. Spray "All In One" over the entire bike to protect it from corrosion

Shift the derailleur to the smallest cog

GOING FOR A RIDE OR TOUR WITH YOUR RIVERSIDE?

 

Read on for our tips:

 

1-YOUR SAFETY

Wear a certified helmet, purchased recently — the head is impacted in one out of every two falls!!

IMPORTANT: Helmets have a limited effective lifespan, even if they haven't been involved in a crash! Find out more when making your purchase.

 

- Set off with a bike that is properly adjusted and well maintained

- Take along a mobile phone (charged!) to be able to make a call should you need help.

- Map out your itinerary ahead of time so you can as much as possible take bike trails and paths free of cars.

- Take a first aid kit (in a bag under the saddle, for example)

- If you will be riding in the dark, make sure you have front and back lights with you

 

2-YOUR COMFORT

 

- If you're just starting to cycleGradually lengthen your rides, starting out at one hour

- Wear clothing that is appropriate for the length of your ride, plus gloves.

- Don't try to push hard on the pedals. Instead, switch gears so you can pedal more easily and faster. You'll be able to go further for longer

- Depending on the weather, bring along clothing to protect you from the cold or rain

- Don't forget to stretch after your ride

- STAY HYDRATED!! 

 

3- ALWAYS REMEMBER TO TAKE A PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT WITH YOU!

 

- A tyre pump. Some pumps will fit onto the frame's screws for the water bottle holder

- 3 tyre levers, one inner tube, a Riverside 100 15 mm spanner: which you can fit into a saddle bag. 

Learn to make repairs yourself!!Watch the following video.

 

4-DRINK REGULARLY

 

- Make sure your bike has a bottle cage so you can drink while riding, or take a bottle of water in a backpack.

- Remember to drink water regularly (every 20 minutes and at least half a litre per hour)! 

 

5-REMEMBER TO EAT

 

-Take energy bars (you can carry them in a frame or handlebar bag)

- Don't wait until you're hungry to eat. Eat something every hour to give your muscles more energy.

How to degrease your bike chain
In order to properly degrease your chain, it's important to spray a degreasing product on the entire chain and drivetrain. Then, wipe the chain and the cassette with a clean cloth to remove grease and dirt. Depending on the general condition of your chain, be sure to clean any particularly dirty parts thoroughly!
Lastly, rinse it abundantly until you've gotten all the residue off. Sometimes even after spraying with cleaning product, some dirt might still remain,
so finish by letting it sit for a few minutes before wiping your chain down again with a dry cloth to fully remove any remaining residue.

To perform this task more efficiently and for a cleaner chain, we recommend using our chain cleaner.

Your tyre might be quite rigid if it is old; it's okay to use some force to get it off.

Simply unscrew the cassette using the lockring tool and chain whip, then screw on the new cassette.

You'll find the lockring tool and chain whip at the link below; for a new cassette, please check the "Spare Parts" section.

To do this, you will need: a chain tool, a new chain, and a quick-link.

Place the chain on the last cog and on the smallest chainring. 

Remove the quick-link using the pliers or chain tool, then take the old chain off the drivetrain.

Place the new chain on the last cog and on the smallest chainring. This will make it easier to determine its optimal length.
IMPORTANT: certain chains only fit in 1 direction, be sure to check the user guide.

The chain should pass close to the top pulley of the upper jockey wheel on the derailleur.

Once you've determined the correct length, use the chain tool to cut the chain.

Lastly, install the quick-link onto the chain, turn the pedal so as to position the quick-link on the upper part of the chain, and use your hand to apply pressure and ensure it is firmly locked in place.

When you take your new bike out for a ride for the first time, a lot of parts can shift and fall into place.

You'll hear the spokes on your wheels creak because of the residual torsion in them from the assembly process; this is normal.

Your wheels should not buckle or be twisted in any way. If this does happen, use the free check-up available to you within six months of purchase and call in at one of our Decathlon workshops to have your wheel repaired free of charge.

IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful not to get oil on the disc, otherwise you may not be able to brake. 

Check the tyre several times so that you don't experience another flat.

There could be several reasons why your gears (cogs) are not shifting correctly.

1. Incorrectly positioned cable housing caps can hinder the pulling action on the derailleur cable and cause the shifting of the gears to be off. If a housing end is out of position, push it back into place.

2. The cables or the housing may have seized up. If the chain isn't shifting down to the smallest cog, or the rear derailleur doesn't move when activating the shifters, then the cable and/or the cable housing has almost certainly seized up. In this case, the cable and housing need to be replaced.

3. Take your mountain bike to a Decathlon workshop to have your derailleur adjusted.

REMEMBER: If you regularly ride your Riverside in wet or muddy conditions, or if you regularly wash your Riverside bike with abundant water, then your cables and cable housing will need to be replaced more frequently. Washing your bike using a high pressure hose is highly discouraged as it can push dirt and dust into the cable housing.

Your bike's frame, stem and handlebar have a lifetime warranty.

This warranty applies to normal use of your bike. Your bike is designed for regular cycling on roads and paths, so if you use your bike for a sport for which it is not intended, such as mountain biking (MTB) or downhill mountain biking (DH), and the frame cracks, the warranty will not apply.

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Caution: if you have a size S bike and you want to mount a baby seat with a mount, you need to pay close attention to the saddle's height. We recommend using a baby seat that attaches to the pannier rack.