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e. Safety first
It is important you follow your local bicycle laws but also it is important you ride safely. Below are examples of
understanding how to ride your new G Plus Mariner safely.
Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer's instructions for
fit, use and care of your helmet.
Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment for your area? It's your responsibility to
familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
Do you know how to correctly check your wheel axle nuts? Do you understand proper braking techniques?
Is your saddle properly adjusted? How do you power your new electric bicycle? These are all questions
you should have the answers to prior to riding for the first time. This USER GUIDE will answer most of the
questions you have in regards to your new bicycle and assist you in ensuring your electric bicycle remains
safe to ride. You should first read the USER GUIDE in its entirety and familiarize yourself with your new
bicycle prior to
For further safety guidelines, please read Chapter 4:
f.
Mechanical safety check
Check the condition of your bicycle before every ride.
Nuts, bolts and straps: Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three
inches then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a quick visual and tactile
inspection of the whole bike. Are there any loose parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you're not
sure, ask someone with experience to check.
Tires and Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated, see Chapter 6. Check by putting one hand on the
saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike
while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are
correctly inflated; and adjust if necessary. Are the tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and
look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged tires before riding the bike. Spin each wheel
and check for brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly,
or rubs against or hits the brake pads, take the bike to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued.
Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation. Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake quick-
releases closed? All control cables seated and securely engaged? Do the rear brake pads touch the
wheel rim within an inch of brake lever movement? Can you apply full braking force at the levers
without having them touch the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike
until the brakes are properly adjusted.
Quick Releases: Make sure seat post, rear axle, handlebar & frame quick release levers are properly
adjusted and all are in the locked position.
Handlebar and saddle alignment: Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike's
center line and clamped tight enough so that you can't twist them out of alignment. If not, align and
tighten them.
Handlebar ends: Make sure the left handlebar grip and right throttle grip are secure and in good
condition. If not, replace them.
Battery Pack Attachment: Ensure your battery pack is firmly attached to your bicycle before riding. To
test battery attachment, pull up on the battery pack handle after battery is locked in place. If attached
properly you will not be able to slide the battery off the bike. If not, the battery pack will slide off the
bike.
CAUTION:
The braking of your bicycle is one of the highest concerns in safety. Proper brake lever
mounting and cable adjustment is crucial for your brakes to work properly. The rear wheel must be true for the
rear V-brake to work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill that requires special tools and experience. Do not attempt to
true a wheel unless you have the knowledge, experience and tools needed to do the job correctly.
WARNING:
All Quick release levers must be closed and the clamps or axles tight. One loose quick
release lever can cause the rider to lose control and cause serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall.
Unplugged handlebars can cut your body, and can cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident.
riding.
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