Gocycle
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Owner’s Manual for G3, March 2016
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WARNING! To slow or stop the Gocycle in normal operation, apply the brakes appropriately. In the
event that an emergency stop is required, apply the brakes appropriately and in a safe and controlled
manner until you have brought the Gocycle to a complete stop. Do not release the brakes until it is
safe to do so.
Aggressive use of the brakes may cause your Gocycle to skid, potentially resulting in loss of control.
Anticipate your need to stop and slow using appropriate pressure on the brake levers.
2.7
Riding in Wet, Cold or Icy Conditions
Under wet, cold or icy conditions, the stopping power of your brakes and tyres (as well as the brakes
of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced. This makes it harder to control speed and
easier to lose control. It also makes skidding during turning more likely. Ride more slowly and
cautiously when in wet weather. If it is cold, near or below the temperature when water freezes, be
careful of ice on the roads which could be dangerous.
WARNING! Wet or icy conditions impair traction, braking and visibility, both for the cyclist and for
other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions.
To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply
your brakes more gradually than you would under normal, dry conditions.
We do not recommend riding in heavy rain or standing water, but we do understand that this is not
always avoidable. If your Gocycle gets wet, clean and dry it within 15 minutes of heavy wet weather
riding. See 7.4 Cleaning and Preventing Corrosion for more information.
2.8
Limited Life Span
WARNING! Bicycles have a limited life span for safe operation and are not indestructible.
As with all mechanical components, bicycle components are subject to wear and high stresses.
Different materials and components may react to wear, stress or fatigue in different ways. Exceeding
the useful life of your Gocycle may be hazardous.
The expected life span of a Gocycle or Gocycle component will vary with the material and
construction of the frame and components, the maintenance that is received over its life and the type
and amount of riding. Any unusual or abusive riding style, such as off-road cycling, competitive
riding, stunt cycling, jumping or riding at excessive speed and braking hard, can accelerate wear and
fatigue of components to the point where premature and sudden failure of a component may occur
without warning and risk of injury is increased.
WARNING! Regular maintenance is essential. See Section 4.1 Gocycle Service Interval Guide and 7.2
Service Interval. Failure to perform regular checks and maintenance could result in a reduced service
life of the product or render the product unsafe to ride.
Any form of crack, scratch or change of colouring in highly stressed areas indicates that the life of the
component has been reached and you should replace it before any further use.
See Section 7.6 Checking for Cracking and Fatigue Failures for parts of the Gocycle that require visual
inspection from time to time.
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