Chapter. 2 Safety Check: Pre Ride And Post Ride - MARIN Owner's Manual

C H A P T E R 2
S A F E T Y C H E C K :
P R E R I D E / P O S T R I D E
MARIN FRAME AND COMPONENTS LIFE
All Marin frames and components have a limited and finite user life-
time. The length of time a frame or part will last is dependent on the
construction and materials used in that frame and or component as
well as the maintenance and care a frame or part is subjected to over
its lifetime. When purchasing bikes or parts that are designed for light-
weight, a trade-off is made that slightly favors performance over
extended durability. When running these high performance
frames/parts frequent inspection should become a routine. This way
subtle breakdowns can be detected in advance. Proper inspections
can help eliminate catastrophic failure by finding small problems
before they become big ones. Marin does not cover bikes or parts that
are subjected to racing, jumping, trick riding, bikes exposed to the
elements, riding with heavy loads, bikes set up with child carriers,
extreme riding and any non-standard use. You are solely responsible
for any damage to yourself or your bike caused from riding your bike
in a dangerous manner or terrain. Our bikes are designed for off-road
use. However, we cannot be responsible for rider errors, which could
lead to severe injury or death. You are responsible for checking your
equipment before each ride to make sure that the frame or parts
attached are not cracked or damaged. Parts and frames don't just fail,
they are designed to show signs of wear or damage leaving the user
responsible for checking the user's equipment before each ride to
determine if something is cracked or broken. If you choose to ignore
such inspection requirements and breakage or failure occurs, respon-
sibility of this will be yours and not the company of Marin Mountain
Bikes or the dealer you purchased the bike from. Be safe. Check your
equipment before and after each ride.
WA R N I N G
Your Marin bicycle does not come equipped with
lights. If you are planning to ride at night, we strongly
recommend that you use a lighting system. The reflec-
tors that come on each bike are not adequate for
night time visibility or recognition.
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE YOU RIDE YOUR BIKE:
Get into the habit of taking a few moments to quickly inspect your
bike before every ride; you'll want to do even more thorough inspec-
tions on a regular basis (see Part 2 for more details on adjustments &
maintenance). Do a quick "drop test" by picking up your bike up
about two or three inches from the ground and dropping it: check to
see that all parts and nuts are securely fastened-that there are no loose
parts. Then do the following quick inspection:
WHEELS AND TIRES:
Check to see that wheels are aligned (centered), that there are no
missing or loose spokes and ensure that the wheels do not wobble
when spun. Ensure that both front and real wheels are securely fas-
tened by the Quick Release Mechanism.
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