Instructions / Assembly

5. WHEELS AND TIRES

• Ensure tires are inﬂated to within the recommended range as displayed on the tire sidewall.

• Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear.

• Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks.

• Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.

• Check that axle nuts are tight.

• Do not over inﬂate.

6. CHAIN

• Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly.

• Extra care is required in wet or dusty conditions.

• On bicycles equipped with coaster brakes, check for proper chain tension.

• Check to make sure your chain guard is tight and not touching the crank or chain.

7. BEARINGS

• Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely and display no excess movement, grinding or rattling.

• Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings.

8. STEERING

• Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering.

• Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel.