WARNING!
Avoid pinch points (squeezing hazard), moving
parts, hot parts and sharp points. Examples of parts which
can cause injury are turning wheels including spokes, sharp
cogs driving the chain, hot brakes, folding frame, folding
stem and folding seat posts.
•
Frame and forks need to be inspected thoroughly before
every ride for any unusual signs of damage or wear. If
you experience any unusual noise during riding stop
using the bike. After impacts, for example accidents or
hitting a object at low speeds or if the bike falls inspect
the bike including frame and fork closely as it may have
been damaged due to high stress. If there are scratches,
use clear nail polish to touch up to avoid corrosion.
Life span of your bicycle
•
Bicycle parts will wear with use and may need
replacement after some time. If a bike is used more
often parts will need to be changed more frequently as
compared to a bike which is only used occasionally.
Rough riding will reduce the life span of the bike. There
are many factors determining the lifespan of a part
therefore it is not possible to give an exact timetable for
replacement.
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Frequent maintenance will increase the lifespan. If you
are in doubt whether a part should be changed please
contact customer service. Battery capacity will naturally
degrade over time and with use.
WARNING!
If the lifespan of any part is exceeded it may
break and cause injury therefore it is necessary to inspect
all parts of the bike regularly to identify damaged
components and replace them before they fail.
Checklist before each ride
To make sure that the most important components are
installed correctly and functioning correctly it is necessary
to follow this checklist before each ride. Please note this is
not a full maintenance program.
WARNING!
If a part of your bicycle is not working properly
do not ride your bike. Have the part installed correctly
using the adjustment instructions in this manual or have
the part repaired or replaced by a professional bike
mechanic. Contact customer service if in doubt
.
Checklist:
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Battery:
Make sure your battery is fully charged,
secured and not damaged.
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Frame and fork:
Are there signs of stress or fatigue?
Discoloration, cracks, dents, chips, irregularities in
shape, scratches, unusual noises
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Handle‐stem and handle‐bar:
Is stem aligned with front
wheel? Walk to front of bike, put front wheel between
your legs (Figure FS2.) Check if the wheel and stem are
aligned straight. Try to twist the handle‐bar left and right.
The handlebar should not be loose and shouldn’t move if
moderate force is applied. Make sure that all cables are
not stretched and that there is enough slack for all cables
when turning handle‐bar. Make sure the wheel can be
turned freely without entangling wires. The ends of the
handle‐bars need to be covered, usually by a handle‐grip
to protect from cuts in a crash. Apply front brake and
move bike forward and backwards. Is fork loose? If it is
loose the headset needs to be adjusted.
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Wheels:
Are wheels installed safely? Lift wheel off the
ground, hit it by hand from the top and try to move it by
hand left and right. The wheel shouldn’t move or come
loose. Check if the nuts or quick‐release system is holding
the wheel in place safely Are tyres inflated to
recommended pressure on sidewall of tyre? Tyres with 2
inch width usually require 40psi pressure. Pump tyre using
a hand bicycle pump. Do NOT use an automated air
compression pump, for example the car tyre pumps at gas
stations. Check if wheel is straight. Lift it off the ground
and spin it by hand observing any wobbles from side to
side where it passes the brake pads..
WARNING!
Wheels
need to be installed safely otherwise they may come loose
during a ride and cause injury.
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Brakes:
Check if all brakes on the bike work well. Pressing
the lever should stop bike. Rim brakes: Brake pads should
be 1‐2mm away from rim. If pressing the brake lever
results in touching the handle‐bar, adjust brakes. Disc
brakes: Brake pads should be 0.25‐0.75 mm away from
disc. If brake lever moves more than 15mm or less than
7mm to stop your bike, adjust brakes. Also make sure that
the brake pads are not rubbing excessively against the rim
of the wheel or the disc of a disc brake: Lift the wheel off
the ground and spin it. If there are any noises or if wheel
stops spinning abruptly it indicates that brakes are
rubbing.
Caution!
Do not touch the disc of the disc brake
after use as it may be hot. Never touch brakes while
wheels are turning. Check that engaging brakes switches
off motor.
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Saddle (seat) and seatpost
: Use both hands to twist seat
left and right and push seat up and down and try to tilt
seat forwards and backwards. It should not move or be
loose. Check that minimum insertion mark on seatpost is
NOT visible.
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Suspension:
Make sure that any suspension installed on
the frame or fork cannot be compressed fully.
•
Reflectors, front and rear lights:
Make sure both front
and rear lights face the correct direction and that they are
clean and working properly. Make sure that all reflectors
on front and rear wheel and on pedals are clean and not
covered by any accessories.
WARNING!
A bike without
properly functioning lights and reflectors may be hard to
see by other people increasing the chance of an accident.
•
Pedals and crank‐arms:
Check that pedals are fully
inserted into crank arms and that they are tightened to
specification. The pedals and the crank arm should not be
loose. Loose pedals will damage the thread on pedal arms.
Damaged pedal arms need to be replaced.
Figure FS2
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