How Long Will My Bike Last - ElliptiGO 8S Owner's Manual

What Happens if I Damage My Bike?
If you damage your bike by colliding with another object
or sustaining a fall, first ensure that you do not require
medical attention. If you do, get medical help immediately.
Even if you are unhurt, DO NOT RESUME RIDING your bike.
Instead, take it to a professional bike mechanic or to an
ElliptiGO® Certified Technician. Do not resume riding the
bike until a professional has thoroughly checked out the
entire system and taken it for a test ride.

How Long Will My Bike Last?

The short answer is: we don't know exactly how long your
ElliptiGO elliptical bike will last, but we do know that it will
not last forever.
As discussed above, the lifespan of any given component
on your bike varies with a range of factors, including
rider weight, frequency of riding, duration of rides, riding
surface, intensity of riding, style of riding, climactic
conditions when riding and in storage, and diligence with
maintenance and servicing.
Because it is impossible to predict exactly how long any
given component will remain serviceable, it is important
for you to be able to spot the signs of component aging
so you can avoid experiencing a catastrophic failure
of a component that is beyond its useful service life.
What is equally important for you to know is that some
components can show no signs of stress or damage before
giving out, so it is critical to have a professional bicycle
mechanic or ElliptiGO-certified technician inspect your
elliptical bike periodically to ensure everything is in good
working order.
We recommend having your ElliptiGO elliptical cycle
inspected by a professional after every 50 hours of riding if
you are an average weight rider (175 pounds) using the bike
for exercise on well-maintained paved roads and average
around 12-15 mph when riding. That's about every 10 weeks
if you ride an hour a day, five days a week. If you are a
heavier rider, frequently engage in aggressive climbing and
descending, or ride on poorly maintained roads, you should
have your ElliptiGO bike checked more frequently. Again,
you should inspect the bike before and after every ride,
the 50 hour rule of thumb is for periodic inspections by a
professional.
These professional inspections can be critical for
identifying failing parts early so you can avoid the
extreme hazards that accompany a catastrophic failure
of a component during use. A professional technician will
be very familiar with the operation of almost all of the
components on your elliptical bike and be able to spot
damage or accelerated aging more easily than someone
who is untrained in bicycle mechanics. This is why they can
identify problems early-on and then advise you regarding
the best way to handle them.
At the end of the day, like most things in life, your safety
and experience with the ElliptiGO bike are in your hands.
When used properly, your cycle will provide you with many
years of enjoyable outdoor low-impact exercise. If you pay
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