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4.
OPERATION
A.
Before Riding – Important
Safety Information
The information contained in this manual is
to be used as guidelines for safe operation and is
not intended to replace any safety rules or laws
that may be in force in your area.
Make sure all of your quick releases are locked and
secure. Make sure all parts, components, and
accessories are in good working order. Here’s a simple
safety check that you should do every time before you
ride your Simbi:
Frame
□
Inspect
– thoroughly inspect frame for
any signs of damage.
Wheels
□
Check bolts on wheels
– make sure they
are secure and seated properly.
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Check Tires & Tubes
– make sure they
are inflated according to the pressure
recommended on the tire sidewall. Check
for any wear or tear. Replace damaged
tires before riding. Note: tire pressure can
decrease as much as 5 to 10 psi per week.
Check tire pressure regularly. Ensure that
the valve cap is installed correctly. (See
Figure 9 and Figure 10 on page 16.)
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Check Rims and Spokes
– Inspect for
damage.
Saddle & Seatpost
□
Check Height and Angle
– make sure
they are adjusted correctly. (See Figure 12
on page 18, and Figure 13 on page 18, and
the accompanying text.)
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Check Alignment
– make sure the saddle
is parallel to the bike’s center line and
clamped tight enough so that you can’t
twist it out of alignment.
Handlebars
□
Check Alignment
– make sure handlebar
stem is parallel to the bike’s center line
and clamped tight enough so that you
can’t twist it out of alignment. (See Figure
6 on page 12.)
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Check Handlebar Grips
– Make sure the
handlebar grips are secure and in good
condition.
Brakes
