ZiZZO FERRO - Regular Mechanical Maintenance; Pre-Ride Safety Checks

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Before your ride, check:
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Load Limit is defined as RIDER + ANY GEAR CARRIED BY BIKE.
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> Handlebar, stem and headset locknut are tight and that the
steeringturns smoothly.
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE:
It is extremely important that your bike is checked and serviced
at regular intervals to ensure reliability andthat it is safe to ride.
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Some servicing and repair tasks require specialized
knowledge and tools. Improper adjustment may damage
the bike or lead to a serious injury to the rider. If you
have any doubts about properly adjusting your bike,
consult our Service Department or your local bike shop.
WARNING:
Failure to correctly tighten the frame latch can
lead to damage to the bicycle or injury to the
rider. Do NOT ride with a loose frame hinge.
> Brakes - Squeeze levers to ensure sufficient pressure can be
applied without the lever touching the handlebars. Also ensure
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arenot badly worn.
> Brakes cables are not frayed at the ends or at the pinch bolts
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to beforethe bike can be ridden again and you would probably need
to getthese corrected at the local bike shop.
> Hubs are running smoothly.
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