MONTAGUE M-E1, Owner'S Manual

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leave your bike lying flat in a black pickup
truck bed in the desert sun or under the
glass of a hatchback auto.
Excessive heat, such as that used in
powder coating, or any open flame, may
damage the adhesive which joins carbon
composite parts. Do not exceed 180°F
(82°C) exposure to your frame.
Examine the Frame and Fork
Before and after each ride, examine
your e-bike for signs of fatigue and
stress. Such signs may manifest
themselves in the form of:
• Dents
• Cracks
• Scratches
• Deformation
• Discoloration
• Unusual Noises
If your bicycle receives a high force
load or impact, fully examine all the
parts of your bicycle. High force loads
include crashes and strong impacts that
do not cause you to crash. If you are
unsure whether or not to replace a part,
speak to your local dealer.
Examine the Wheels
Check the attachment of both wheels.
With the quick release lever in the
“close” position, pick the front wheel off
the ground and apply force to the wheel
in a downward motion (Fig. 9 page 28).
The wheel should remain securely in
place. Grab your wheel and try to move
it from side to side. Check the rims for
cracks, discoloration, and trueness. If
there is any movement or irregularity in
the wheel do not ride your bike. Take it to
your local dealer for service.
When the quick release lever is
properly adjusted and in closed position
you should not be able to rotate the lever
in a circular motion (parallel to wheel).
This is different from the “flipping”
motion, used to open and close the quick
release lever (Fig. 8 page 27). Repeat
the same steps to check the rear wheel.
Note that different systems attach
bicycle wheels to the frame: threaded
axle nuts, and multiple styles of a lever
actuated quick-release system.
Make sure the wheels are straight. Turn
each wheel and look at the rim when
it goes through the brake pads or the
frame. If the rim wobbles up and down or
from side to side, repair the wheel.
Examine Tire Inflation
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
CONTINUED
Excess air pressure can cause the tire
to explode off the rim, causing hearing
loss or, if riding, a loss of control. Use
a hand pump with a reliable pressure
gauge and do not overinflate.
WARNING
A wheel quick release that is not
properly adjusted or closed can cause
the wheel to loosen or come off,
suddenly stop its rotation, or decrease
your control, causing you to fall. Make
sure the wheels are correctly attached
before riding your bicycle.
WARNING