Checklist: Check Before Each Ride - Espin Reine 2019 User Manual

Checklist: Check Before Each Ride

The checklist that follows shows critical areas for you to examine. If a part of your
bicycle does not have the correct function, use the instructions in this manual to repair
your bicycle or transport your bicycle to your dealer for repair. Do not ride a bicycle
with a part that is damaged; replace the part.
WARNING
A bicycle that does not operate correctly can decrease your control and cause you to fall.
Fully examine all of your bicycle before each ride, and do not ride your bicycle until you
correct any problem.
Check the saddle (seat) and Seat post
Make sure the saddle is correctly attached. Try to turn the saddle and seat post in the
frame and try to move the front of the saddle up and down. The saddle should not
move or be loose.
Check the handlebar and stem
Make sure the stem is correctly attached. It should be in alignment with the front
wheel and correctly attached to the fork and handlebar. To check the attachment, try to
turn the handlebar from side to side while you hold the front wheel between your
knees.
To check the connection of the handlebar, try to twist it in the stem. The handlebar
should not move or be loose. Make sure that no cables are pulled or caught when you
turn the wheel from side to side.
Make sure grips are secure and that the ends of the handlebar are covered or that plugs
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