Kinesis RISE 2020, User Manual

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your hand around each wheel on both sides. Contact your bicycle dealer to resolve any
problems. Do not attempt to ride a bicycle with wheels that are not straight or with
spokes that are loose, as it is a danger to your health and life.
• Check if the tyres are properly inflated (see the prints on the side walls for instructions
about the optimum pressure). Use a proper bicycle pump with a pressure gauge to
achieve the correct pressure.
• Check the overall conditions of the tyres, if they are damaged, torn or worn out you
should replace them before riding. Using worn or damaged tyres is dangerous to your
health and life. Make sure tyres are correctly inflated and are in good shape. Spin each
wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged tyres before
riding the bike.
• Proper fork maintenance is essential for long life and optimal fork function. Lack of
maintenance may result in faster wear and may lead to malfunction causing serious
injury or death. If you are not sure how to maintain the fork, you should consult your
dealer to help you with your maintenance requirements.
• Do not ride if any defects are noticed!
• For information about servicing suspension forks mounted on the bike it is necessary
to follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. The user manual for the suspension
forks is supplied in the box with every bicycle and at the end of this manual.
• Check wheel axle to fork connection - this is critical for your safety.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Take care of your bicycle, and you will enjoy it for a longer time. Also take some time to
periodically inspect the bicycle in more detail - this is important for your safety. Here is
some basic information.
CARING FOR ALUMINIUM FRAMES
Aluminium frames are prone to corrosion if not taken care of properly. Regular cleaning
will remove salt and other chemicals from the surface of your bicycle minimising the
likelihood of external corrosion. It is very important that paint chips and scratches
get touched up as soon as possible with factory touch-up paint or nail polish. Prior to
painting, make sure that the surface is free of corrosion, clean and dry. The frame does
not require any lubrication.