User Manual

Warning: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress. Different materials

and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have different life cycles. If a component’s

life cycle is exceeded the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death

to the rider. Scratches, cracks, fraying and discolouration are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate

that apart is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. While the materials and workmanship of

your bicycle or of individual components may be covered by a warranty for a specified period of time by the

manufacturer, this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the warranty. Product life is often

related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s

warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the

bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty.

Mechanical Safety Checklist

Before each ride:

• Check both wheel axles are secure in the frame & forks

• Check tyres are not worn and are within the recommended pressure limits as indicated on the side wall. It is

good practice to carry tyre levers and a puncture repair kit at all times

• Check handlebar assembly is tight and rotates freely

• Check the function of the braking system while stationary

• Check the gear shifters operate correctly

• Rotate each wheel ensuring it rotates freely. Pay special attention to mudguards and fittings if you have them.

Ensure they are properly secure and do not foul the wheels

• Check the saddle and seat post are secure and adjusted

• Check the pedals are secure and the chainwheel crank arms are free of lateral movement

• Check lights, reflectors and bell are all in good working order

• During riding note any unusual noises, rattles, creaking or change in performance and immediately check

nuts and bolts for tightness. Inspect for other possible damage and go through the check list above. If in any

doubt do not ride the bicycle and take it to your dealer for a service.

Monthly and after long or hard rides, the following additional checks/maintenance should be completed:

• Clean, degrease and lubricate your bike

• Inspect tyres for wear, damage and punctures

• Check no spokes are loose, broken or missing

• Hubs run smoothly with no sideways play

Annual service and inspection

If you have any doubts about completing and following service and inspection you must seek the services of

theprofessional cycle technician at your local dealer. You can find your nearest dealer at www.dawescycles.com. Itis good

practice before commencing any service/inspection to thoroughly clean and degrease your bicycle.

Inspect and maintain:

• Frame, forks and suspension parts for damage, cracks, corrosion and deformation

• Wheels for damage, balancing, spoke tension and rim wear

• Brake levers, brake blocks/pads, brake control cables and inner wire

• Chain for corrosion, stiff links and stretch. (Failure to maintain the chain will considerably reduce the

performance and life span of the whole gear system).

• Chainwheel cranks are securely fastened to the axle at the correct torque

• Front and rear gears for damage, wear and alignment

• Disassemble headset, clean, re-grease and reassemble making sure to inspect bearings for wear

• Remove seat post from frame, clean and re-grease before refitting.