Gocycle
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Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019
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Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will
allow no saddle movement in any direction.
Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? Some Gocycles are
equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If your Gocycle has an adjustable angle
stem, ask your Gocycle dealer or Gocycle to show you how to adjust it. Note:
changing stem angle may also require adjustments to the Gocycle’s controls such
as the brake levers and Gocycle front fork alignment.
WARNING: Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight can
stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue. Either mistake can lead to a
sudden failure of the bolt, causing you to lose control and fall.
WARNING: An insufficiently tightened fork clamp bolt may compromise steering action,
which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the Gocycle between
your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in
relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, the bolts are
insufficiently tightened.
Can you comfortably operate the brakes? The angle of the brake and shift control
levers and their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask your Gocycle
dealer or Gocycle to make the adjustments for you. If you choose to make your
own control lever angle adjustment, be sure to re-tighten the clamp fasteners to
the recommended torque found in the Appendix.
The Gocycle’s brake levers can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or
find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers, contact your Gocycle dealer or
Gocycle to assist with adjusting the reach of the brake levers.
WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach, the more critical it is to have correctly
adjusted brakes, so that full braking power can be applied within available brake lever travel.
Brake lever travel insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control, which
may result in serious injury or death.
Do you fully understand how to operate your new Gocycle? If not, before your
first ride, have your Gocycle dealer explain any functions or features that you do
not understand or contact Gocycle for further assistance.
Do you feel fully comfortable and in control of the Gocycle whilst seated holding
the handlebars and operating the brake levers. If you are in doubt of your ability
to safety control the Gocycle, ask your Gocycle dealer or Gocycle for assistance.
2.3 Safety First
Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet
manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care.
Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? See
Section 3. It’s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas
where you ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Check Section
5 to make sure. Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to
wobble or disengage from the Gocycle, and cause serious injury or death.
2.4 Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your Gocycle before every ride.
Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because there are a wide variety of fastener
sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often differing by model and
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