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BRAKES
Squeeze the brake levers. If the brakes do not
clamp the wheels properly or you cannot apply
full braking force at the lever without having
it touch the handlebar, adjust your brakes. Do
not ride the StreetStrider until the brakes are
properly adjusted.
WARNING: Riding with improperly adjusted
brakes or worn brake shoes is dangerous and
can result in serious injury or death. Do not
attempt to adjust your brakes or wheels while the
StreetStrider is in motion.
MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK
NUTS AND BOLTS
Lift the rear wheel off the ground by 2-3 inches,
then let it bounce on the ground. If anything
sounds, feels or looks loose, do a quick visual
and tactile inspection of the whole StreetStrider.
If any loose parts or accessories are found,
secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone
with experience to check.
WARNING
Do not engage in any activity that exceeds your
riding ability and skill. Practice new riding skills
in a safe controlled environment. Keep hands,
fingers and feet away from all moving parts while
the StreetStrider is in motion, including the tires,
wheels, brakes and brake cable.
Like any sport, StreetStriding involves the risk of serious injury, death and damage. By
choosing to use a StreetStrider, you assume the responsibility for the risk, not the people
who sold you the StreetStrider, nor the people who made it, nor the people who distribute
it, nor the people who manage or maintain the roads or trails on which you ride. So you
need to know and practice the rules of safe and responsible StreetStriding.
TIRES AND WHEELS
To check if your tires are correctly inflated, stand
on the platforms with the brakes on and bounce
your weight on the StreetStrider while looking at
tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it
looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated.
Add air if necessary. To check if your tires are in
good shape, spin each wheel slowly and look for
cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged
tires before StreetStriding. Make sure your spokes
are tight. To check if your wheels are true, spin
each wheel - if a wheel wobbles side to side or hits
the brake pads, take the StreetStrider to a qualified
bicycle shop to have the wheel trued.
CAUTION:
Wheels must be true for the brakes to
work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill that requires
special tools and experience. Do not attempt to
true a wheel unless you have the knowledge and
tools needed to do the job correctly.