Zigo Leader, Owner'S Manual

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require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this Manual
and the Assembly and Operation Manual.
The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself.
All other service, maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly
equipped facility by a qualifi ed bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and
procedures specifi ed by the manufacturer.
1. Break-in Period: Your Zigo® Leader™ will last longer and work better if you
break it in. Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat” when a
new bike is fi rst used and may require readjustment by a bicycle dealer. Your
Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.3) will help you identify some things that
need readjustment. But even if everything seems fi ne to you, it’s best to take
your Leader™ back to a bicycle dealer for a checkup. Dealers typically suggest
you bring the bike in for a 30 day checkup. Another way to judge when it’s
time for the fi rst checkup is to bring the bike in after about 10 to 15 hours
of use. But if you think something is wrong with the bike, take it to a bicycle
dealer before riding it again.
2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.3)
3. If the Leader™ has been exposed to water or grit, or at least every 100
miles: Clean the Leader™ and lightly lubricate the chain’s rollers with a good
quality bicycle chain lubricant. Wipe off excess lubricant with a lint-free cloth.
Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to a bicycle dealer about the best
lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area.
4. After every 10 to 20 hours of riding:
• Squeeze the front brake and rock the Leader™ forward and back in Cycle,
Carrier Bicycle, and Jogger (if applicable) Modes. Everything feel solid? If
you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you
probably have a loose headset. Have a bicycle dealer check it.
• In Cycle Mode, lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side to
side. Feel smooth? If you feel any binding or roughness in the steering, you
may have a tight headset. Have a bicycle dealer check it.
• Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the centerline of the
bike; then do the same with the other pedal. Anything feel loose? If so,
have a bicycle dealer check it.
• Take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look worn or not hitting the wheel
rim squarely? Time to have a bicycle dealer adjust or replace them.
• Carefully check the control cables and cable housings. Any rust? Kinks?
Fraying? If so, have a bicycle dealer replace them.
• Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel