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Riding & Safe Operating Guidelines
It is the owner's sole responsibility to ensure safe riding. Among other things:
• Always have the rider obey road and traffic laws as applicable in your local area.
• Always have the rider wear a helmet that meets the US CPSC standard. Wearing
a helmet can prevent head injuries.
• After a crash or an incident, do not ride the bike until you have a certified and
reputable bike mechanic inspect the bike to ensure proper function of the bike
and all its components.
• It is recommended not to ride at night or in wet weather. Ride at night and in wet
weather only if necessary.
• If it is unavoidable to ride at night or in wet weather:
– Wear reflective or light-colored clothing
– Ride slowly with caution
– Use a bike headlight (not included)
Before each ride, complete the Ride Safety Checklist:
Component
Torque Values
Brakes
Tires
Wheels
Rims
Steps
• Reference the torque chart in assembly step 10 to check the torque
on all fasteners listed.
• Verify the front and rear brakes function properly.
• Check brake cables to confirm there is no wear or deterioration and
they are properly lubricated and tensioned.
• Check brake pads to ensure they are not over-worn.
• Ensure the lever system is secured to the handlebar (torque: 7 to 9
Nm).
• Confirm the tires are inflated to 45 PSI.
• Check tires for leaks, signs of wear, tread degradation, or other
compromising damage.
• Verify wheel spokes are tight on both ends with no bending.
• Ensure tires and rims rotate straight without wobble.
• Confirm the rear wheel axle nuts are tight and the rear wheel is
properly secured (torque: 28 to 32 Nm)
• Confirm the front wheel is properly secured.
• Check that engraved channel in rim is visible. Over time, this channel
will become shallower, and eventually will disappear.
• If the channel has disappeared, replace rims immediately. Excessive
wear can reduce braking performance, and result in full wheel failure
in extreme cases.
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