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PART I
Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the
rims are clean and undamaged at the tire bead and,
if you have rim brakes, along the braking surface.
Check to make sure that any rim wear indicator
marking is not visible at any point on the wheel rim.
WARNING
BICyCle Wheel RIms ARe sUBJeCT To WeAR.
Ask your dealer about wheel rim wear. Some
wheel rims have a rim wear indicator which
becomes visible as the rim’s braking surface
wears. A visible rim wear indicator on the side
of the wheel rim is an indication that the wheel
rim has reached its maximum usable life. Riding
a wheel that is at the end of its usable life can
result in wheel failure, which can cause you to
loose control and fall.
Brakes
Check the brakes for proper operation (see SECTION
4.C). Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake
quick-releases closed? All control cables seated
and securely engaged? Do the brake pads contact
the wheel rim squarely and make full contact with
the rim? Do the brake pads touch the wheel rim
within an inch of brake lever movement? 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
SECTION 3.B and 3.C.
handlebar ends
Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good
condition. If not, have your dealer replace them.
Make sure the handlebar ends and extensions are
plugged. If not, plug them before you ride. If the
handlebars have bar end extensions, make sure they
are clamped tight enough so you can’t twist them.
WARNING
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lose ConTRol And fAll. UnPlUGGed
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Please also read and become thoroughly familiar
with the important information on the lifespan of
your bicycle and its components in PART II, SECTION
D. INSPECT FOR SAFETY.
