Ecotric Vortex - SAFETY; Helmet; Mechanical Safety Check; Your First Ride

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SAFETY
Helmet:
Always wear an approved helmet while riding your bike and
follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for it, use and
care of your helmet.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of
where you ride your Bike and to comply with all applicable
laws.
Mechanical Safety Check:
Check the condition of your Bike before every ride. Make sure no nuts, bolts or fixing
are loose, with particular attention to the axle nuts and handlebar stem. Make sure
the tires are correctly inflated with the recommended air pressure that is located on
the side wall of every tire. Check the brakes for proper operation. You must take your
bike in to be serviced and checked by a qualified bike mechanic before 100 miles (161
kilometers) of riding. This is a standard good practice for any new bike as cables will
stretch and components will "bed in". The service must include spoke tensioning for
both front and rear wheels.
Your First Ride:
When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first ride, be sure to pick an area
away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards in order to become familiar
with the controls, features and performance of your new Bike.
Additional Passengers:
The Bike bikes are designed for one passenger only (excluding Tandems).DO NOT
carry any additional passengers on the front or rear of the bike.
Weight Capacity:
Bike Electric Bikes are designed with a maximum weight capacity of 220 pounds for
all models. The rear rack maximum weight capacity of a Bike (if applicable) is 25
pounds. Exceeding the maximum weight capacity can result in damage of the bike
which can lead to serious injury.
Tires & Wheels
Make sure tires are correctly inflated. Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one
on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the
bike while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when
you know the tires are correctly inflated; and adjust if necessary. Tires in good shape?
Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged
tires before riding the bike. 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 brake pads, take the bike to a qualified bike shop to have the
wheel trued.