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Unscrew the safety cap (2) (fig. "13").
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Check the pressure using a pressure gauge, or
a pump with a built-in pressure gauge.
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If necessary, inflate or deflate the tyre (pressing
against the internal valve "3") (fig. "14").
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Replace the safety cap (2).
3.e - Checking the wheels
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Raise the front wheel and rotate it manually.
The rim and tyre must rotate in a perfect circle.
Make sure that there no signs of eccentricity or
warping.
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Repeat the above procedure for the rear wheel.
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Check that the wheel assemblies are free from
foreign bodies (e.g.: twigs, strips of cloth, etc.),
and remove them if necessary.
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Make sure that the wheel assemblies have not
been damaged by foreign bodies.
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If the wheels are fitted with reflectors, make
sure that they are secured correctly; remove
them if they are loose.
3.f - Checking the saddle and saddle
support tube
If the saddle support tube is not
inserted far enough, it may be-
come detached from the frame
while you are riding your bicy-
cle, resulting in hazardous riding
conditions, falls and accidents.
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Make sure that the saddle support tube has
been inserted to the correct depth (see para-
graph "3" - Section "04").
Using you hands, attempt to rotate the saddle
and tube inside the frame by applying pressure
to them.
It should not be possible to move
them.
If any of the parts move, secure them correctly.
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(fig. "15")
Checks and inspections
3.g - Checking the handlebars
If the handlebars and the han-
dlebar joint are damaged or have
not been installed correctly it
may result in hazardous riding
conditions, falls and accidents.
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If you observe any defects on these parts, or
in case of doubt, do not use your bicycle and
contact the vendor or a qualified technician
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Visually inspect the handlebars and the han-
dlebar joint; the joint must be parallel to the
front wheel rim and the handlebars must be
aligned perpendicularly.
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Block the front wheel between your legs, grasp
the handlebars at either end and attempt to
turn them in both directions (fig. "16").
Attempt to rotate the handlebars inside the
handlebar joint using your hands.
None of the parts must move.
There should be no squeaking or creaking.
If any of the parts move, secure them correctly.
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Check that the gear change level, brake levers
and hand grips are mounted securely on the
handlebars.
Attempt to move the lever using your hands
(one at a time).
None of the parts must move.
There should be no squeaking or creaking.
If any of the parts move, secure them correctly.
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While squeezing the front brake lever, perform
a series of short, sharp backward and forward
movements; make sure that there is not any
play in the steering system (fig. "17").
There should be no squeaking or creaking.
Contact the vendor or a specialised technician
in the event of any defects.
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