
B. Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your StrideRide before every ride.
Nuts & Bolts:
Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or
three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a
visual and tactile inspection of the whole StrideRide. Any loose parts or accessories? If so,
secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check.
Tires & Wheels
:
Make sure tires are correctly inflated (see Section 5.C).
Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall.
Replace damaged tires before riding the ride.
Wheels true?
Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a
wheel wobbles side to side even slightly, or rubs against or hits the disk brake pads, take the
ride to a qualified ride shop to have the wheel trued.
N
! WARNING:
Wheel truing is a skill which requires special tools and experience. Do
not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge, experience and tools needed to
do the job correctly.
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