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Torq
Checklist
Usage
The eZee Torq is designed for your daily com-
mute and for long treks. Understand your bike well and be well
equipped before venturing far out onto traffic. It is your responsbility
to be attentive of your environment and traffic rules, as this concerns
the safety of all who share the paths, especially you.
a. wear shoes that stay on your feet and grip firmly to the pedals. No barefoot or
sandles.
b. dress to be visible on the road and avoid loose clothes that will tangle with
moving parts of the bicycle.
c. keep your speed at levels appropriate to road conditions
d. be aware of wet weather conditions, as these affect braking distance. Brake
earlier than you normally would on dry roads.
e. familiarise with the traffic rules in the country you are riding in.
f. avoid cycling in poor weather and visibility conditions such as fog, night, heavy
rain and snow. keep your lights on in such conditions.
g. familiarise yourself with the usage of the bike and how to maintain it.
Inspect
Before every ride, make a quick inspection of your bike’s mechanical and electronic
features. Be safe, not sorry.
frame & fork Visually check for damage, do not ride if bent or fractured.
wheels and tyres Check for missing or damage spokes. Feel spokes to ensure
tightness. wheels should be true (straight) and tyres inflated to its correct pressure.
handlebar and stem Tightened firmly in the ‘face forward’ positions, the handlebars
will rotate the front fork and wheel, ensure that the grips are also firmly seated.
Brakes
Squeeze brake levers to test .Brake cables should remain un-
obstructed by other cables or accessories.
Chain Turn crank arms to ensure chain runs smoothly. Keep the chain
lubricated and clean. Chain tension is adjusted by the tensioning bolt located at the end of
the frame.
Electronics Red light from the controller unit should be illuminated when
the electric bike is ‘ON’. All wires to be fastened securely in place
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