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Use care with car racks, work
stands, trailers, and trainers
Clamping devices such as those found
on a work stand, car carrier, trainer,
or child’s trailer can cause damage to
bicycle frames. Follow the instructions
for your specific accessory to protect
your bicycle from harm. Not all bicycles
are compatible with a luggage carrier,
bicycle trailer, etc.... If you are not
sure, ask your bike shop.
Package your bicycle
carefully for shipping
An incorrectly packed bicycle is easily
damaged in transit. Always use a
hard case or carton that will protect
your bicycle when you package it
for shipping. Attach foam pads to all
the frame and fork tubes, and use
a rigid block to protect the fork tips
and maintain structural support of
the fork blades.
There are also special rules and
considerations when shipping an
e-bike. If you are not sure of what
you’re doing, see the supplemental
Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual at
electrabike.com or ask your bike shop
to package your bicycle for you.
Maintenance
Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle parts more
complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It’s impossible for
this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair
and/or maintain every bicycle.
To help minimize the chances of an
accident and possible injury, it’s
critical that you have your bike shop
perform any repair or maintenance not
specifically described in this manual.
Many variables, from your riding style
to geographic location will determine
your maintenance requirements. The
longer you neglect maintenance,
the more it becomes critical. Your
bike shop can help you decide your
maintenance requirements.
After initial use, new bicycles should
be checked. As an example, cables
stretch through use, and this can
affect the operation of shifting or
braking. Approximately two months
after you purchase your new bicycle,
have your bike shop fully check it.
Have your bike shop fully service your
bicycle each year even if you did not
ride your bicycle much.
Before each ride, perform an
inspection as outlined in the
Before every ride section.