3 Basic settings
The following section provides you with information about how to check your cargo
bike prior to starting your Raleigh Stride journey, how to adjust the seating position
and how you can make other basic adjustments.
3.1 Before making your first journey
Your Raleigh Stride dealer will have fully assembled and set up your cargo bike. Your
cargo bike is therefore ready to ride. Learn the important functions of the cargo bike
prior to your first journey.
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Acquaint yourself with the riding characteristics of your cargo bike away from road
traffic.
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If you are unaccustomed to the assignment of the brake lever of the front wheel or
rear wheel brake, have the assignment of the brake lever amended by a Raleigh
Stride dealer.
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Acquaint yourself with the braking characteristics of the brakes, away from traffic
and at low speed.
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Your Raleigh Stride bike has hydraulic disk brakes. Operate each brake lever several
times so that the brake pads are centred in the brake calliper.
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Practice using the gear shift away from traffic, so that you can operate the gear
shift in such a way that your attention to road traffic is not distracted.
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Check whether you can also assume a comfortable seating position for longer
journeys and that you can safely operate all the components on the handlebar.
3.2 To be checked before every journey
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Check the cargo bike for damage and excessive wear prior to every journey.
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Do not use the cargo bike if you notice damage or excessive wear.
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Have damaged or worn components replaced by a Raleigh Stride dealer.
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Check that all the parts of the transport box are correctly secured.
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Check that it’s easy to switch through th
e gears and that they do not make any
noise.
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The frame, fork, and seat tube. Visual check: No cracks, deformities, or changes in
colour (due to material fatigue or heavy rust). to the frame, fork or seat tube must
occur.
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Quick-clamping equipment. Check that all quick-clamping equipment is firmly
closed and correctly secured.
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Check the pre-tensioning of all quick-clamping equipment.
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The screw and socket connections. Visual check: The screw and socket connections
must be correctly closed.
