ProGear RIDEFREE, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak
Brake blocks worn down Replace blocks
Brake block toe-in incorrect Correct block toe-in
Brake blocks / rim dirty or wet Correct block toe-in
Brake arms loose Tighten mounting bolts
Brakes not working effectively
Brake blocks worn down Replace brake blocks
Brake blocks or rims greasy, wet or dirty Clean blocks and rims
Brake cables are binding / stretched / damaged Clean / adjust / replace cables
Brake levers are binding Adjust brake levers
Brakes out of adjustment Centre brakes
Steering not accurate
Wheels not aligned Align wheels correctly
Headset loose or binding Adjust / tighten headset
Front forks or frame bent Seek advice at a bicycle shop
Knocking or shuddering when applying the brakes
Bulge in the rim or rim out of true True wheel or take rim to a bicycle shop for repair *
Brake mounting bolts loose Tighten bolts
Brakes out of adjustment Centre brakes and / or adjust brake block toe-in
Disk brakes: disk may be bent or blocks not free Seek advice at a bicycle shop
Forks loose in head tube Tighten headset
Wobbling wheel
Axle broken Replace axle
Wheel out of true True wheel
Hub cones loose Adjust hub bearings
Headset binding Adjust headset
Gear shifts faulty
Derailleur cables sticking stretched / damaged Lubricate / tighten / replace cables
Front or rear derailleur not adjusted properly Adjust derailleurs
Indexed shifting not adjusted properly Adjust indexing
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* Repair of damaged front wheel rim not recommended. Replace wheel rim.
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