ElliptiGO bike Owner's Manual

F. Pre-Ride Safety Checklist
Before riding, always visually and physically inspect the ElliptiGO bike to
ensure that it is in good riding condition. With the ElliptiGO bike supported
on its kickstand, you should inspect the bike using the following checklist
prior to each ride:
1. Thoroughly examine the front and rear tires on both sides for signs of
damage (this will require you to spin the tire periodically to observe the
part that was contacting the ground). Use a tire gauge to ensure that each
tire is inflated to the proper pressure annotated on the tire's sidewall.
Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel quick release system to make sure that the hub
is securely seated on the fork and that the quick release has been closed
properly with the appropriate amount of force. The mechanism should
emboss the fork-ends when closed to the locked position. See Section III. 1.
A. Quick Release Clamping Systems for details on how to ensure the quick
release is securely fastened.
WARNING! An improperly secured quick release lever on the front
wheel can allow the wheel to disengage from the fork. This condition is
exceptionally hazardous and will cause the rider to suffer a fall that will
almost certainly result in serious injury or death. BEFORE RIDING
ALWAYS ENSURE THE FRONT WHEEL QUICK RELEASE IS PROPERLY
SECURED.
3. With the kickstand retracted, raise the front end of the bike off of the
ground several inches and then drop it. Watch and listen for unusual
movements or noises as the bike strikes the ground. If you hear an unusual
noise, continue this test until you can locate the problem. Do not ride the
ElliptiGO bike until the problem is resolved. When in doubt, take the
ElliptiGO bike to a professional bicycle mechanic for service or contact our
service department at service@elliptigo.com.
4. Inspect the wheels to ensure that they are true. Spin each wheel and
watch it to make sure it does not have a side-to-side wobble. Also, make
sure that the wheel does not rub intermittently against one or both brake
pads. Any side to side wobble or intermittent rubbing indicates that the
wheel is out of true.
WARNING! A wheel that is not true can present a very dangerous
situation because it interferes with the proper functioning of the brakes.
It requires expertise and proper tools to correctly true a wheel. As a
result, you should always have a professional bicycle mechanic true your
wheels. Riding on a wheel that is not true could cause you to lose control
and suffer a fall.
5. Make sure that the rims are not damaged, that the tops of the rims are
securely engaging the tire at the rim bead, and that the rim braking
surfaces are clean and undamaged.
6. Inspect the spokes on the front and rear wheels to ensure that none are
missing, that they are all tight, and that they are all properly aligned.
7. Inspect the front and rear brake pads to ensure they are in good
condition and securely attached.
8. Actuate the front and rear brake levers while watching the brakes to
make sure that both are functioning properly and that each pad contacts
the wheel rim in the correct position. Check that the brake elbow is seated
into the brake quick release system and the brake cable is seated into the
top end of the elbow and is free from pinches or sharp turns. Ensure that
the brake pads contact the rim within the first inch of pulling on the levers
and each brake pad lands completely on the rim. No brake pad should
contact the tire or overhang off of the rim and you should be able to apply
full braking power before the levers contact the handlebars.
If your brakes are not working properly, do not ride the ElliptiGO bike.
Instead, take your bike to a professional bicycle mechanic to have the
brakes adjusted.
WARNING! Improper brake alignment and functioning can result in
the rider losing control of the ElliptiGO bike and suffering a fall, which can
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