Lock Your Bicycle - ProGear RIDEFREE Owner's Manual

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Fit pedals to crank in correct order; pedal marked R on the right hand side; L on the left.
Fit frame mounted reflector brackets and reflectors. Align reflectors to vertical. Tighten all bolts.
Confirm that wheel reflectors are fitted.
Recheck that all components are correctly assembled, all bolts, nuts and QR correctly secure. Check
that handlebar and saddle cannot be swivelled sideways.
Check derailleur gears/hub gears for correct operation; adjust to manufacturer's specification. Check
both brakes for correct operation.
WARNING: If you are unsure about correct assembly and/or adjustment, seek
advice from a qualified bicycle mechanic.
'Threadless' head sets: some bicycles, especially those equipped with a front
fork suspension system, are fitted with a 'threadless' head set. Special tools
and/or procedures may be required to correctly secure such devices.

3.4 LOCK YOUR BICYCLE

A carbon fibre frame requires special care due to the nature of its construction.
Lock your bicycle to something solid e.g. a tree, a parking meter or a post. Make sure the bicycle
cannot be lifted from the post or the post lifted out of the ground or pavement. Use a good quality
U-Lock.
A good quality, hardened steel U-lock is your bicycle's best protection from theft. U-locks are more
secure than cables or chains with padlocks. Combination locks provide least security.
Make sure the lock or cable is not in a position which makes it easy to be removed or cut.
A front wheel with Quick Release can be removed and locked to the frame.
A good quality U-Lock may be the most secure device for locking your bicycle.
Bicycle parking rails should comply with Australian Standard AS2890.3 (1993).