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1. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section 3.B. If you adjust your saddle height, follow the Minimum Insertion
instructions in Section 3.B.
2. Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any direction. See
Section 3.B.
3. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust their angle and reach. See Section 3.D and 3.E.
4. Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, go to our website to review our videos
on how to use your AR Ī V eBike safely.
B.Safety first
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care.
2. Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? See Section 2. It’s your responsibility to familiarize
yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
3. Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Check Section 4.A.1 to make sure. Riding with an
improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, and cause serious injury or death.
C. Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride.
❑ Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners:
To make sure that the many fasteners on your bicycle are correctly tightened, refer to
the Fastener Torque Specifications in Appendix B of this manual or to the torque specifications in the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the component in question. Correctly tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench. You must use a
torque wrench and the correct tightening torque specifications from the bicycle or component manufacturer or from your AR
Ī V
eBike ASP.
Note that there are some components which require special tools and knowledge. In Sections 3 and 4 we discuss the
items which you may be able to adjust yourself. All other adjustments and repairs should be done by your AR Ī V eBike ASP or your
local bike shop.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts, bolts, screws– on your bicycle is important. Too little force,
and the fastener may not hold securely. Too much force, and the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or
break. Either way, incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which can cause you to lose control
and fall.
❑ Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on the ground.
Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose parts or accessories? If
so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check.
❑ Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated (see Section 4.G.1). Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one
on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection.
Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated; and adjust if necessary.
❑
Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged tires before
riding the bike.
❑ Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to take the
bike to your AR
Ī V eBike ASP or your local bike shop to have the wheel trued.
CAUTION: Wheel trueing is a skill which requires special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel
unless you have the knowledge, experience and tools needed to do the job correctly.
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Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and undamaged at the tire bead.
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Brakes:
Check the brakes for proper operation (see Section 4.C). Squeeze the brake levers. Can you apply full braking
force at the levers without having them touch the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until
the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic.
❑
Wheel retention system: Make sure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured. See Section 4.A
❑
Seat post: If your seat post has an over-center cam action fastener for easy height adjustment, check that it is properly
adjusted and in the locked position. See Section 4.B.
❑
Handlebar and saddle alignment: Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike’s center line and
clamped tight enough so that you can’t twist them out of alignment. See Sections 3.B and 3.C.
❑
Handlebar grips: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition, with no cuts, tears, or worn out areas.
If not, have your AR Ī V eBike ASP or local bike shop replace them.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips can cause you to lose control and fall.
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