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02 - RIDE INFO
2.2 Pre-ride Check
INFO
Ergonomic adjustments to seat-post heights, handlebars, and
suspension set ups can affect the control, comfort and
performance of the user and bicycle. Correct set up can have great
affect on increasing or reducing the rider safety and enjoyment.
WARNING
A loose or damaged stem, handlebars, grips or extensions can
cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or
extensions can cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise
minor accident.
WARNING
As with all mechanical components, the bicycle is subjected to
wear and high stresses. Different materials and components
may react to wear or stress fatigue in different ways. If the design
life of a component has been exceeded, it may suddenly fail possibly causing
injuries to the rider. Any form of cracking, scratches, fraying or change of
colouring in highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the component has
been reached and it should be replaced.
Control Checks
Checking over your bike controls prior to every ride is critical to the riders
safety. These checks must be carried out after assembly.
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Brake function.
Squeeze the brake levers. Can you apply full braking force at the levers
without having them touch the handlebar? Try to move the bike forwards
with the brake levers squeezed. Are the wheels locked? If not, then the
brakes are not working properly. Do not ride the bike until you have
consulted your Whyte retailer.
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Wheel attachment.
Ensure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured to the fork and
frame.
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Secure seat post.
If the seat post has a quick-release clamp fastener for easy height
adjustment, check that it is properly adjusted and in the locked position
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Handlebar and saddle alignment.
Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike's
centre line and clamped tight enough so that you can't twist them out of
alignment. If they are not, do not ride the bike until you have consulted
your Whyte retailer.
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Handlebar grips.
Ensure the grips are tight by twisting the handlebar grips with force
making sure they do not move. Make sure there is a plug in each end of
the handlebars.
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