BOWHEAD REACH, Owner'S Manual

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of your tires, which is listed on the tire’s sidewall, and use a regu lated air source with
pressure gauge so that you can measure pressure accurately.
Tire Replacement
All tires can and do get flats from punctures, pinches, impacts, and other causes. If you get a
flat tire or can see evidence of tire wear, you must replace your tires and/or tubes before
operating the bike again. Otherwise, you risk bike/property damage, serious injury, or death.
CAUTION
Removing a tube from your wheel rim before the air has been released from it can cause the
tube to burst, potentially causing serious injury. Always release air pressure before removing
your tube.
WARNING
Aftermarket tires or inner tubes not provided by Bowhead may not be compatible with your
wheels or the performance requirements of your REACH. Such tires can fail or create unsafe
riding conditions, causing serious injury or death. Always use replacement tires and tubes
that are sized to be compatible with your bike. For safety, and if required by law, ensure
replacement tires have sufficient reflective sidewall striping.
For more information on tire or tube replacement or about tire inflation please contact
Bowhead
Customer Support at service@bowheadcorp.com or visit
www.bowheadcorp.com/contact .
HANDLEBAR TWIST TEST
WARNING
An improperly secured wheel and/or handlebar stem can cause loss of control, accidents,
serious injury, or death.
Check that the front wheel and handlebar stem are properly secured during assembly and
before each ride.
1. Brace the front wheels . Stand at the front of the bike, facing the handlebar, and brace
the front wheels between your feet and lower legs.
2. Try to twist the handlebar. Hold both handlebar grips and push forward with one hand
while pulling back with the other. Push and pull at the same time with about 20 lb of force
with each hand.
3. Ensure the handlebar and wheel stay properly aligned. The handlebar and handlebar
stem should be tightly secured perpendicular to the front wheels.
4. Repeat the twist test pulling/pushing with the opposite hands , using about 20 lb of force
pushing with one hand and 20 lb of force pulling with the other hand.