SR Suntour M2025 Owner's Manual - page 21
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D. First Ride
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application of the front brake could pitch you over the handlebars. Applying
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up.
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the pedals. See paragraph B.4 above and Section 4.E.4.
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above and Section 4.F.
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after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious
damage to the bicycle.
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should be, consult your dealer before you ride again.
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the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic.
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correctly secured. See Section 4.A
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easy height adjustment, check that it is properly adjusted and in the locked
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Make sure the saddle and
handlebar stem are parallel to the bike’s center line and clamped tight
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Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in
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WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar 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.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important
information on the lifespan of your bicycle and its components in
Appendix B on Page 43.
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Tires in good shape?
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Wheels true?
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CAUTION: Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work
effectively. Wheel trueing is a skill which 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.
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Make sure the rims are clean and
undamaged at the tire bead and, if you have rim brakes, along the braking
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WARNING: Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear. Ask your
dealer about wheel rim wear. Some wheel rims have a rim wear
indicator which becomes visible as the rim’s braking surface
wears. A visible rim wear indicator on the side of the wheel rim
is an indication that the wheel rim has reached its maximum
usable life. Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life
can result in wheel failure, which can cause you to loose
control and fall.
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C. Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride.
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often differing by model and component, the correct tightening force or
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in the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the component in
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your dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts, bolts,
screws– on your bicycle is important. Too little force, and the
fastener may not hold securely. Too much force, and the
fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. Either
way, incorrect tightening force can result in component failure,
which can cause you to loose control and fall.
Make sure nothing is loose.
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or three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or
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