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Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019
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7.3 Maximum Weight Design Limit
WARNING! This product has been designed with a maximum recommended weight limit of 100kg
(220lbs) for the rider, clothing and all luggage, and is intended for use on paved roads. For rider and
luggage weight 100-115kg (220-250lbs): riding style, road condition, tire pressures and luggage
position may reduce product service life. Luggage weight should not exceed 10% of total rider and
luggage weight. Never exceed rider and luggage weight of 115kg (250lbs) at any time. Exceeding this
limit will void all warranties and may result in the product being unsafe for operation.
7.4 The lifespan of your Gocycle and its components
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 7. Maintenance and
Adjustments in this manual and check on www.gocycle.com/safety every 3 months to see if
there are any relevant technical bulletins relating to your frame number. 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 7.3 Visual Inspection Guide in the owner’s manual available online at
www.gocycle.com/safety for parts of the Gocycle that require visual inspection from time to time.
An impact to your Gocycle, either major or minor, can cause stress and fatigue on the Gocycle and its
components or compromise the integrity of the electronics, including the battery, electronic controller,
motor drive system or wiring. In the event of an accident and if safe to do so put your battery into
sleep mode. (see Section 5.3.3.) Check for visual damage before continuing to ride the Gocycle. If
the Gocycle has sustained damage other than light cosmetic scratches such as dented, cracked, bent
or misaligned components, do not ride your Gocycle until it has been inspected by an authorised
Gocycle service centre. If you are qualified to inspect your Gocycle, consult
techsupport@gocycle.com.
7.4.1 Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Your Gocycle.
When the useful life of your Gocycle or its components is over, continued use is hazardous.
Every Gocycle and its component parts have a finite, limited useful life. The length of that life will vary
with the construction and materials used in the frame and components; the maintenance and care the
frame and components receive over their life; and the type and amount of use to which the frame and
components are subjected. Use in competitive events, trick riding, ramp riding, jumping, aggressive
riding, riding on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding with heavy loads, commercial activities
and other types of non-standard use can dramatically shorten the life of the frame and components.
Any one or a combination of these conditions may result in an unpredictable failure.
All aspects of use being identical, lightweight electric bicycles and their components will usually have
a shorter life than heavier electric bicycle and their components. In selecting a lightweight electric
bicycle or components you are making a trade-off, favouring the higher performance that comes with
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