SilverBack SCALERA 1, Owner'S Manual

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• Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and undamaged at the tire
bead and, if you have rim brakes, along the braking surface. Check to make sure that any rim
wear indicator marking is not visible at any point on the wheel rim.
WARNING: Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear. Ask your dealer
about wheel rim wear. Some wheel rims have a rim wear indicator which
becomes visible as the rim’s braking surface wears. A visible rim wear indicator
on the side of the wheel rim is an indication that the wheel rim has reached its
maximum usable life. Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life can result
in wheel failure, which can cause you to loose control and fall.
• Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation (see Sections 4.C). Squeeze the brake
levers. Are the brake quick-releases closed? All control cables seated and securely
engaged? If you have rim brakes, do the brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and
make full contact with the rim? Do the brakes begin to engage within an inch of brake lever
movement? Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch the
handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes are
properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic.
• Wheel retention system: Make sure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured. See
Section 4.A
• Seat post: If your seat post has an over-center cam action fastener for easy height
adjustment, check that it is properly adjusted and in the locked position. See Section 4.B.
• Handlebar and saddle alignment: Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel
to the bike’s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can’t twist them out of
alignment. See Sections 3.B and 3.C.
• Handlebar ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition. If
not, have your dealer replace them. Make sure the handlebar ends and extensions are
plugged. If not, have your dealer plug them before you ride. If the handlebars have bar end
extensions, make sure they are clamped tight enough so you can’t twist them.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause
you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut you
and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important information
on the lifespan of your bicycle and its components in Appendix B on Page 43.