Factors that shorten bicycle lifespan:
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High mileage
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High rider weight
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Abrasive mud, dirt, sand and soil
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Hard riding
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Crashing and jumping
Factors that extend bicycle lifespan:
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Smooth riding
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Low mileage
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Low rider weight
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Clean riding environment
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No heavy impacts
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Warning: Do not ride a bicycle with any form of crack, bulge or dent. Riding a bike with
cracks in the critical components could lead to sudden failure, and may result in serious
injury or death.
D. Torque Fastening Specifications
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Always use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to tighten the critical fasteners on
the Tower Beach Bum.
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The recommended torque levels for each fastener can be found below (Fig 6.1).
Figure 6.1
E. LCD Display Defaults and Error Guide
Default Pedal Assist Levels
(Figure 6.2)
LCD Error Code Definitions
(Figure 6.3)
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