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ALWAYS replace any tires with cuts or visual damage before you
ride. Lastly, check to ensure your wheel (or rim) spins straight
or “true” – this means that when you spin the wheel, it does not
wobble side to side or rub against your brake pads. If you find your
wheel wobbles side to side or rubs against the brake pad even
slightly, take your bicycle to your local bicycle mechanic to have
the wheel trued.
CAUTION: For your brakes to work effectively, the wheel
(or rim) must be “true.” Do not attempt to true a wheel unless
you have the knowledge, tools and experience. Truing the
wheel is better left to your local bicycle mechanic to ensure your
wheel performs properly and safely.
✔ Brakes: Check to see the brakes are working correctly (see
Section 4.3). Squeeze the brake levers for both front and rear
brakes and look to see if the front wheel quick-release lever is
closed, all control cables are seated and securely engaged, and
that the brake discs are intact. Also, check that the brake levers,
when fully squeezed, do not touch the handle-bar. If you find a
problem, DO NOT RIDE THE BICYCLE and take the bicycle to
your local dealer for service.
✔ Quick Release: Check to see the front wheel and seat post quick-
release mounts are properly adjusted and securely fastened. (see
Sections 4.1.1 and 4.2, respectively)
✔ Handlebar and Saddle Adjustment: Check to see the handlebar
stem and suspension seat post are properly aligned and securely
fastened. Make sure the handlebar stem and suspension seat
post are parallel with the bicycle’s “centre line” (imagine a straight
line that runs from the rear tire to the front tire). Also, ensure the
stem and post are clamped securely so that neither can be twisted
or moved.
✔ Handlebar Ends: Check to see the handlebar grips are secure
and in good condition.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips can
cause you to lose control of the bicycle and fall. Unplugged
handlebar ends can cut your body (handlebar ends are often
cut when the bicycle is assembled and may not be filed to
remove sharp edges or spurs) and can cause serious injury in
an otherwise minor accident.
✔ Bicycle Suspension: For your seat post suspension, check the
rail clamp plate screw for proper torque and that the seat post
quick-release is properly tightened (see Section 4.6 for more
details). For the front suspension fork, ensure that it is set correctly
for the terrain you have chosen for your ride.
✔ Battery Container: Ensure the battery container is locked in
place and connected; check by depressing the mode button on
the command console to confirm digital control activation.
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