User Manual

Safety 1
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BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following
safety checks. Do not ride a bicycle that is not in proper
workingcondion!
Accessories
□ The reectors are properly placed and not obscured. Note:
Bicycles 16” and under may not be equipped with reectors
since small children should not ride at night.
□ All other ngs on the bike are properly and securely
fastened, and funconing.
□ The rider is wearing a properly ed helmet (protecve gear
if necessary) and that clothing and loose items are properly
constrained.
Bearings
□ All bearings are lubricated, run freely and display no excess
movement, grinding or raling.
Brakes
□ The front and rear brakes work properly.
□ The brake shoe pads are not overly worn and are correctly
posioned in relaon to the rims.
□ The brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted
and display no obvious wear.
□ The brake control levers are lubricated and ghtly secured
to the handlebar.
Chains
□ The chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly.
Cranks and Pedals
□ The pedals are securely ghtened to the crank arms.
□ The crank arms are secured to the axle and are not bent.
Frame and Fork
□ The frame and fork are not bent or broken.
□ The quick-release clamps are locked in place.
Steering
□ The handlebar and post are correctly adjusted and
ghtened, and allow proper steering.
□ The handlebars are set correctly in relaon to the forks and
the direcon of travel.
□ The handlebar binder bolt is ghtened.
Wheels and Tires
□ The rims do not have dirt or grease on them.
□ The wheels are properly aached to the bicycle and axle.
□ The res are properly inated within the recommended
pressures displayed on the res sidewall.
□ The res have the proper amount of tread, no bulges or
excessive wear.