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PART II
SECTION D.
INSPECT FOR SAFETY
In this section, we will do our best to outline some
material science basics and explain how they relate to
your bicycle, some of the trade os made in designing
your bicycle, what you can expect from your bicycle
and provide important, basic guidelines on how you
maintain and inspect it.
Carbon ber bikes and components are becoming
more common.
In addition to 2. Understanding Composites (Carbon
Fiber) in this section, see also:
APPENDIX C, page 92.
APPENDIX D, page 96.
APPENDIX E, page 100
APPENDIX F, page 102
WARNING
FREQUENT INSPECTION OF YOUR
BIKE IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR SAFETY.
FOLLOW THE PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
BEFORE EVERY RIDE.
See the back cover of this manual.
Periodic, more detailed inspection of your bicycle
is important. How often this more detailed
inspection is needed
depends upon you.
You, the rider/owner, have control and
knowledge of how often you use your bike, how
hard you use it and where you use it. GT does
not. We design rugged and light bicycles and test
them extensively. But, because we cannot track
your use, you must be responsible for inspection
and maintenance. Most customers will have a
retailer do all inspection and maintenance.
If you are not interested in the “hands on”
aspects of your bicycle, and do not wish to
perform inspection or maintenance on your own
bike, then you must make your retailer a partner
in maintaining and inspecting your bicycle. Work
with your retailer to determine a maintenance
and inspection schedule appropriate for your
riding. PART I, SECTION 5. A provides some
general guidelines on service intervals.
For your safety, understanding and
communication with your retailer, we urge you to
read this section. The materials used to make
your bike determine how to inspect it properly.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED,
PARALYZED, OR KILLED IF YOU
IGNORE THIS WARNING.