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BICYCLE MANUAL&WARRANTY
between your legs try turning the handlebars left and right - the relative posi-
tion of the stem, handlebar and fork should stay the same. If any movement is
noticed, tighten the steer tube bolt (FIG 2) using 16 Nm of torque. Never ride
a bicycle with a loose stem or bar as this may cause fatal accidents.
5.6 Check the headset for play (stand next to the bicycle, apply the front brake
and push forwards and backwards. There should be no play between the frame
and fork). If any play is found contact your local bike shop. Do not attempt to
make any adjustments yourself.
5.7 Check if the pedals are properly threaded into the cranks. If not, use
a 15mm wrench to secure them with a torque of 15Nm.
5.8 Check if the wheels are straight (lift the bike and spin each wheel - the rim
should not move more than around 1mm to each side). Check if al the spokes
are tight by running your hand around each wheel on both sides. Contact your
bicycle dealer to resolve any problems. Do not attempt to ride a bicycle with
wheels that are not straight, as it is a dangerous to your health and life.
5.9 Check if the tires are properly inated (see the prints on the side walls for
instructions about the optimum pressure). Use a proper bicycle pump with
a pressure gauge to achieve the correct pressure. Check the overall conditions
of the tires, if they are damaged, torn or worn out you should replace them
before riding.
5.10 Check wheel axle to fork connection - this is critical for your safety. If
you have axle nuts they should be tightened according to the manufacturer’s
specication. If you have a quick release make sure that it is set to the CLOSED
position, and that there is a reasonable amount of resistance when pushing the
lever. The amount of resistance can be adjusted by turning the knob on the
opposite side of the lever when the lever is in the open position. Never leave
the quick release loose, and do not try to turn it like a screw.
5.11 Make sure all the bolts that hold carriers, racks and fenders to the frame
and fork are tight. If in doubt, contact your dealer to check it for you.
5.12 Check the brake cables and their housing for kinks, rust, broken strands,
or frayed ends. If you notice any damage, you should ask a bicycle shop to
replace the cables immediately. Damaged cables can seriously impede brak-
ing efciency.
If any problems are found during the pre-ride check you should immedi-
ately seek professional advice from a bicycle mechanic. Do not ride the
bicycle until all problems have been resolved. Riding a bicycle with any
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