Flash FLASHV1 User Manual page 20

fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional
bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the
fasteners on you bicycle. If you choose to work on your own
bicycle, you must use a torque wrench and the correct tight-
ening torque specifications from the bicycle or component
manufacturer or from your dealer. If you need to make an
adjustment at home or in the field, we urge you to exercise
care, and to have the fasteners you worked on checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts,
bolts, screws– on your bicycle is important. Too little
force, and the fastener may not hold securely. Too much
force, and the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform
or break. Either way, incorrect tightening force can result
in component failure, which can cause you to lose control
and fall. Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off
the ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on
the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual
and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose parts
or accessories? If so, secure them. If you're not sure, ask
someone with experience to check.
Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated. Check
by putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection
of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on
the bike while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you
see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly
inflated; and adjust if necessary. Tires in good shape? Spin
each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and side-
wall. Replace damaged tires before riding the bike. Wheels
true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and
side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side even
slightly, or rubs against or hits the brake pads, take the bike
to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued.
CAUTION: Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work
effectively. Wheel trueing is a skill which requires spe-
cial tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel
unless you have the knowledge, experience and tools
needed to do the job correctly.
Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are
clean and undamaged at the tire bead and, if you have rim
brakes, along the braking surface. Check to make sure that
any rim wear indicator marking is not visible at any point on
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