Zigo Leader, Owner'S Manual

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1.3 Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride.
• Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety
of fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often diff ering
by model and component, the correct tightening force or torque cannot be
generalized. To make sure that the many fasteners on your bicycle are correctly
tightened, refer to the Fastener Torque Specifi cations in Appendix B of this
manual or to the torque specifi cations in the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the component in question. Correctly tightening a fastener
requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional bicycle mechanic with
a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on your bicycle. If you choose
to work on your own bicycle, you must use a torque wrench and the correct
tightening torque specifi cations from the bicycle or component manufacturer
or from your dealer. If you need to make an adjustment at home or in the fi eld,
we urge you to exercise care, and to have the fasteners you worked on checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts, bolts, screws–
on your bicycle is important. Too little force, and the fastener may not
hold securely. Too much force, and the fastener can strip threads, stretch,
deform or break. Either way, incorrect tightening force can result in
component failure, which can cause you to loose control and fall.
• Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or
three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or
look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose
parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with
experience to check.
• Tires & Wheels: Make sure all tires, including the two rear wheels of the
ChildPod® are correctly infl ated (see Section 4.7.1). Check by putting one
hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem,
then bouncing your weight on the Leader™ while looking at tire defl ection.
Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are
correctly infl ated; and adjust if necessary. Maximum Tire PSI: 65lbs.
• Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread
and sidewall. Replace damaged tires before riding the bike.
• Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-
side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly, or rubs against or
hits the brake pads, take the bike to a qualifi ed bike shop to have the wheel
trued.