Gocycle
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Owner’s Manual for GS, August 2018
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As with a conventional bicycle, your Gocycle will not last forever. It is a mechanical item that under
normal riding will be stressed, and eventually the parts will fatigue, cracks will develop and it will
become unsafe to ride. The number of miles of riding a bicycle will endure cannot be predicted since
there are many variables that affect product life including:
Rider weight
Riding style
Tyre pressure and type
Roughness of the road
Whether or not the bicycle has been crashed or damaged in transit
Whether or not the bicycle has been ridden over large bumps such as potholes or curbs
The amount and weight of luggage carried
The speed at which it has travelled
Whether it has been subject to abuse or vandalism
Time of exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun
Storage conditions, such as ambient temperature and moisture levels
Responsible, safe riding and regular maintenance, such as within the guidelines of this manual,
should afford many thousands of miles of operation of your Gocycle. Nevertheless, you must inspect
the Gocycle every 500 miles to see if any of the components have cracks and need replacing. To do
this, clean the Gocycle thoroughly with a damp cloth. Wipe away all dust or dirt. Look carefully at all
the components under good lighting.
Important sites where cracking may initiate are shown in the images below. If a crack is more than
3mm long, do not ride the Gocycle and immediately contact techsupport@gocycle.com. Under normal
conditions, items under warranty will be replaced.
WARNING! Failure to inspect the Gocycle thoroughly may have serious consequences and could result
in serious bodily injury or even death.
IMPORTANT: Check www.gocycle.com/safety for up to date Technical Bulletins that might affect your
Frame Number.
NOTE: More frequent servicing may be required for Gocycles used in adverse conditions or with a
more aggressive riding style.
1. Inspecting for Cracking and Fatigue Failures (Figures 1a-g)
WARNING! (1f) When not properly assembled, the Lockshock plunger (the grey part as indicated at
left) is susceptible to impact damage from a side load, for example when folding to take in or out of a
car, transporting inside a building or through a doorway. If you suspect this has occurred, do not ride
the Gocycle and contact Gocycle Tech Support.
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