Operation Manual

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AppenDix B
the liFespAn oF your Bike AnD its CoMponents
1. Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Your Bike.
WARNING: Frequent inspection of your bike is important to your safety. Follow the Mechanical Safety
Check in Section 1.C of this Manual before every ride. Periodic, more detailed inspection of your bicycle is
important. How often this more detailed inspection is needed depends upon you. Ignoring this WARNING
can lead to frame, fork or other component failure, which can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not ride a bicycle or component with any crack, bulge or dent, even a small one. Riding a
cracked frame, fork or component could lead to complete failure, with risk of serious injury or death.
AppenDix C
CoAster BrAke
How the coaster brake works
The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the
bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the
rotation of the pedal cranks (see fig. 5). Start with the pedal
cranks in a nearly horizontal position, with the front pedal in
about the 4 o’clock position, and apply downward foot pressure
on the pedal that is to the rear. About 1/8 turn rotation will
activate the brake. The more downward pressure you apply, the
more braking force.
WARNING: Before riding, make sure that the brake is working properly. If it is not working properly, have
the bicycle checked by your dealer before you ride it.
WARNING: If your bike has only a coaster brake, ride conservatively. A single rear brake does not have the
stopping power of front-and- rear brake systems.
1. Adjusting your coaster brake
Coaster brake service and adjustment requires special tools and special knowledge. Do not attempt to
disassemble or service your coaster brake. Take the bicycle to your dealer for coaster brake service.