result in significant injury or death. Always make sure your brakes are
working properly before riding.
9. Thoroughly inspect the steering column to ensure that all components
are properly aligned and the quick release levers on the collar are securely
fastened. See Section II. 2. G. 2 Adjustable Steering Height for details on
how to properly adjust steering column components. See Section III. 1. A.
Quick Release Clamping Systems for details on how to ensure the quick
release is securely fastened.
WARNING! Failure to properly lock the steering column could result
in the unexpected collapsing of the steering column during riding. This
would certainly cause the rider to lose control of the ElliptiGO bike and
suffer serious injury or death from a resulting fall.
10. Ensure that the handlebars are aligned properly with the front wheel
and that the steering extender quick release is securely fastened. See
Section III. 1. A. Quick Release Clamping Systems for details on how to
ensure the quick release is securely fastened.
WARNING! Failure to secure the steering extender quick release
properly could result in an unexpected rotation or drop in the handlebar
height during a ride. This could cause the rider to lose control of the
ElliptiGO bike and suffer a fall, which can result in significant injury or
death.
11. Test the grips and bar ends (if any) on the handlebars. They should be
in good condition and securely fastened so that they cannot be rotated.
Improperly secured grips and bar ends can detach from the handlebars
during riding and cause the rider to lose control and fall.
12. Ensure that each end of the handlebar is capped with a smooth surface.
A handlebar end can have sharp edges that, if exposed, can cut a rider or
exacerbate injuries sustained during a fall.
13. Actuate the gear shifter, shifting up or down to ensure the gear shifter
is shifting smoothly in both directions.
14. Inspect the guide tracks to make sure that they are free from debris.
15. BY PLACING YOUR HAND ON THE FOOT PLATFORM rotate the drive
mechanism to ensure it is functioning properly.
CAUTION! NEVER GRAB THE REAR OF THE DRIVE ARM as your hand
can get caught between the drive arm and the cranks and suffer an injury
16. Visually inspect each drive arm carefully to ensure each has no visible
signs of damage, especially cracking. Make sure you inspect both to the
top and bottom of each drive arm. If a drive arm has visible signs of
damage or cracking, DO NOT RIDE the ElliptiGO bike. Instead, contact our
service department at service@elliptigo.com for support.
WARNING! Some ElliptiGO bikes are equipped with drive arms
made from a composite material commonly known as carbon fiber.
Although it is a strong and light material, when it fails, it tends to fail
catastrophically and with little or no warning. As a result, it is extremely
important to inspect the drive arms thoroughly before riding to ensure
that there are no signs of cracking. If you spot damage on a drive arm,
DO NOT RIDE the ElliptiGO bike. Instead, contact our service department
at service@elliptigo.com for support.
17. Visually inspect the frame to ensure it is free from damage.
18. Check the adjustment on the internal hub. Shimano 11-speed: Make
sure that the gear shifter is in 6th gear and then look into the alignment
window. Ensure that the yellow indicators are aligned. Shimano 8-speed:
Make sure that the gear shifter is in 4th gear and then look into the
alignment window. Ensure that the yellow indicators are aligned.
Sturmey-Archer 3-speed: Make sure that the gear shifter is in 2nd gear and
ensure that the tip of yellow arrow is between the two yellow marks. If the
yellow indicators or arrow are not aligned, take your ElliptiGO bike to a
professional bicycle mechanic or ElliptiGO technician to have the hub
adjusted.
WARNING! NEVER RIDE ON AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED HUB. If
your hub is not properly adjusted, it can malfunction during normal
