There is a wide range of accessories available
for your bicycle. However, you shouldn’t
assume you can properly install and operate
the accessories without first reading any
instructions that are enclosed with the
product. Be sure to read, and understand, the
instructions that accompany the accessories
you purchase for your bicycle. If you have the
slightest doubt as to your ability to install them
correctly, ask your dealer for assistance.
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2. If you break a spoke: A wheel with a loose
or broken spoke is much weaker than a fully
tensioned wheel. If you break a spoke while
on a ride, you will have to ride much more
slowly and carefully as the weakened wheel
could experience additional broken spokes
and become useless.
WARNING: A broken spoke seriously
weakens the wheel and may cause it to
wobble, striking the brakes or the
frame. Riding with a broken spoke(s)
can cause you to lose control and fall.
Twist the broken spoke around the spoke next
to it to keep it from flopping around and
getting caught between the wheel and the
frame. Spin the wheel to see if the rim clears
the brake shoes/frame. If the wheel will not
turn because it is rubbing against the front
brake shoe(s), try turning the brake cable
adjusting barrel(s) clockwise to slacken the
cable and open up the brakes (see Section
4.3.4). If the wheel still won’t turn, open the
brake’s quick-release (see Section 7.7) and
secure any loose cable as best you can. Walk
the bike, or if you must, ride it with extreme
caution. However, it is strongly recommended
that you do not ride with only one functioning
brake, and that you never ride with two non-
operational brakes.
3. If you crash: First, check yourself for
injuries. Seek medical help if necessary. If you
are involved with another vehicle, get as much
information as possible from the involved
party and any witnesses.
Next, check your bike for damage, and fix
what you can.
When you get home, carefully perform the
checks described in Section 7 and check for
any other damaged parts. All bent, scored or
discoloured parts are suspect and should be
replaced.
WARNING: A crash can put
extraordinary stress on bicycle
components, causing them to fatigue
prematurely. Components suffering
from stress fatigue can fail suddenly
and catastrophically, which may cause
loss of control or serious injury.
CAUTION: If you have any doubt about the
condition of the bicycle or any of its parts,
take it to your dealer for a thorough check.
Checking the frame regularly and bringing any
questionable marks to the attention of your
Lafree dealer or other qualified person will
prolong the safe use of your frame and
components.
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