User Guide
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BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER EVERY RIDE
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BIKE
Keep your bicycle clean.
To keep your bicycle in proper working condition, keep it clean. If your frame or a
component is dirty, clean it with a soft damp cloth and Wrench Force
®
bike cleaner or
similar product. If you hear a grinding or “sandy” noise coming from any bearings, your
bearings need maintenance. Take your bicycle to your Fisher dealer for service.
Avoid high pressure washing systems, like those at most car washes. The high pressure
can bypass bearing seals, letting water into the bearings. Water will make the bearings
rust and lose their smoothness.
Avoid leaving your bicycle out in the weather.
When not riding, keep your bike in a location where it will be protected from rain, snow,
sun, etc. Rain and snow can cause your bicycle to corrode. The ultraviolet radiation from
the sun can fade the paint, or crack any rubber or plastic on the bicycle.
Use proper storage for your bicycle.
Improper storage is very hard on a bicycle. Before storing your bike for an extended
period of time, clean and lubricate it, and polish the frame with Wrench Force
®
frame
polish or a similar frame protectant. Hang the bicycle off the ground with the tires at
approximately half pressure. Do not store near electric motors, as ozone from motors
destroys rubber and paint. Before riding the bicycle again, be certain it is in good
working order.
Protect your bicycle from theft.
• Keep a record of the serial number in a safe place. See page 2 for the location
of the serial number on your bike. Also make sure you return your warranty card; we
will keep your bike’s serial number on file.
• Register the bicycle with your local police department.
• Purchase a lock that is effective against bolt cutters and saws, and follow the
recommended locking procedures.
• Use your lock. Never leave your bike unlocked while unattended, not even for a
minute.
• With quick release wheels, lock both of your wheels as well as your frame. If
you have a quick release seatpost binder, when locking your bike you may want to
remove your seat and seatpost to prevent theft. However, avoid allowing water to
enter your bicycle frame through the open seat tube of your bike.
Use good shifting techniques.
When shifting, reduce the amount of pressure on your pedals. This provides quicker,
smoother shifting and will help avoid bent chains, derailleurs, and chainrings, and will also
help avoid excessive chain and gear wear.
Protect your bike from accidental damage.
Park your bike in a place where it will be out of the way, and make sure it cannot fall
over. Do not lay the bike on its derailleurs, as you may bend the rear derailleur or get
dirt on the drivetrain. Don’t let the bike fall down, as this may cut the handlebar grips, or
tear the seat. Incorrect use of bike racks can bend your wheels, as can riding over some
obstacles. These are just a few of the potential hazards you and your bike may encounter.
If you suspect your bicycle has been damaged or tampered with in any way, ensure that
there is no problem, or take it to your Fisher dealer for inspection and repair.