3.4.2 Reflectors
Reflectors are important safety devices which are designed as an integral part of Lafree. The reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect street lights and car lights in a way that helps you to be seen and recognised as a moving bicyclist.
Caution: Check reflectors regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted. Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose.
3.4.3 Helmet
Our advice is to wear a good quality helmet at all times whilst riding your bike.
3.5 Mechanical safety checks
3.5.1 Nuts & bolts
Inspect the bike closely from front to rear for any obvious signs of worn or broken components. Grasp the handlebar with both hands and lift the front wheel off the ground
3.5.2 Tyres & wheels
Check proper tyre inflation by placing your hand directly on top of each tyre individually. With a straight arm and direct downward pressure, push on the tyre with downward body weight and watch the spot where the tyre is contacting the ground. There should be very little tyre compression. If your tyres need inflating, use a standard bicycle floor pump (see section 6.6.1: “Tyres”). If you must use a
Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tyre’s tread and side wall. Replace damaged tyres before riding the bike.
Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and
CAUTION:
Wheels must be “true” (aligned) for the brakes to work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill which requires special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge and tools needed to do the job correctly.
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