Safety Check Before Riding Your Bicycle - ProGear RIDEFREE Owner's Manual

Rear Brake Lever Front Brake Lever
WARNING: Front wheel brake lever must be mounted on the right hand side; rear brake lever on the left hand side.
If the front brake cable is attached to the handlebar stem moving the stem up or down will require a
reasjustment of the brake. If in doubt, ask your bicycle retailer to make the adjustment.
CONTROLS POSITION ADJUSTMENT
The brake and shifting controls on your bicycle are positioned where they work best for most riders. The
angle of the controls and the position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask your bicycle retailer to
make the adjustments for you.
HAND BRAKE LEVER 'REACH'
Many bicycles have brake levers which can be adjusted for 'reach'. If you have small hands and find it
difficult to squeeze the brake levers, your bicycle retailer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach
brake levers.

1.2 SAFETY CHECK BEFORE RIDING YOUR BICYCLE

Check and tighten any loose nuts, bolts and straps. If you're not sure, ask your bicycle retailer to
check.
Tyres correctly inflated? Check by pushing down with your thumb on the top of the tyre. The tyre
should depress slightly. Compare to how it feels when you know the tyres are correctly inflated.
Replace damaged tyres before they puncture.
Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a wheel
wobbles or hits the brake pads, take the bicycle to your bicycle retailer.
Brakes: Check that the brakes operate effectively.
Gears: Ensure gears are adjusted correctly and shifting smooth. Failure to check the bike properly
before riding may cause damage to the bike and void any warranty.
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