16 3i and 7i / Owner’s Manual
WARNING
: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the
StreetStrider
and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk
of accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions.
Night Striding.
Even if you have excellent night vision, many other people with whom you are sharing the road may not. A
StreetStrider
, like
any object, is more difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see at dusk, night, or any other time of poor visibility. Make sure you comply with all
local laws about night riding, and take the following additional precautions:
•
Make sure your
StreetStrider
is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors.
•
Purchase and install adequate battery or generator powered front and rear lights.
•
Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest, reflective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your
helmet and flashing lights.
•
Any moving or flashing reflective device or light source will help get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic.
•
Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the
StreetStrider
does not obstruct a reflector or light.
•
Stride slowly and avoid areas of heavy traffic, dark areas, and roads with speed limit over 35 mph. Avoid road hazards. If possible, ride
on routes already familiar to you.
WARNING
:
StreetStriding
under poor visibility conditions without reflectors or a lighting system that meets local and state laws can
result in serious injury or death.
6. Mechanical Safety Check and Maintenance
.
Your
StreetStrider
will perform properly and last longer if it is maintained in a clean, adjusted, and lubricated condition. Here is a list of simple
mechanical safety checks that you should get in the habit of making every time you’re about to get on a
StreetStrider
. For more details, watch the
StreetStrider Workshop
videos on the Support page of our website
www.streetstrider.com
.
Nuts and Bolts.
Lift the rear wheel off the ground by 2-3 inches, then let it bounce on the ground. If anything sounds, feels or looks loose, do a
quick visual and tactile inspection of the whole
StreetStrider
. If any loose parts or accessories are found, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask
someone with experience to check.
Tires and Wheels.
Make sure your tires are inflated to 80-85 psi for stock tires, or adjust inflation according to your non-stock tire
specifications. To check if your tires are in good shape, spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged tires if
necessary. To check if your wheels are true, spin each wheel. If a wheel is out of true by >1/4” or 6 mm, this is often the result of loose spokes. You
can easily tighten spokes with an inexpensive spoke wrench to true the wheel, or this can be done at a bicycle shop.
Brakes.
Squeeze the brake levers. If the brakes do not clamp the wheels properly or you cannot apply full braking force at the lever without
having it touch the grip, adjust your brakes. Do not ride the
StreetStrider
until the brakes are properly adjusted.
Lubrication.
Depending on how often and hard your
StreetStrider
is used, and the type of road and weather conditions to which it is subjected,
it will require lubrication sooner or later. Before applying lubrication, clean the road dirt off the parts. Lubricate the chain with a bicycle chain
lubricant when it appears dry and/or is noisy. The pivot joints, rod ends and roller bearings require regular lubrication with light grease. The brake
and shifter cables require oil.
WARNING
: Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Do not
attempt to adjust your brakes or wheels while the
StreetStrider
is in motion.
WARNING
: Do not engage in any activity that exceeds your riding ability and skill. Practice new
StreetStriding
skills in a safe controlled
environment. Keep hands, fingers and feet away from all moving parts while the
StreetStrider
is in motion, including the tires, wheels,
brakes and brake cables.
NOTE
: Like any sport,
StreetStriding
involves the risk of serious injury, damage and/or death. By choosing to use a
StreetStrider
, you
assume the responsibility for the risk, not the people who sold you the
StreetStrider
, nor the people who made it, nor the people who
distribute it, nor the people who manage or maintain the roads or trails on which you ride. So you need to know and practice the rules of
safe and responsible
StreetStriding
.
Now buckle on your helmet and enjoy your
StreetStrider
.
