Wet Weather
• Ride more cautiously in wet weather. Avoid sudden
braking, slow overall riding pace and approach corners
more carefully.
• Brake sooner, stopping distance increases in wet condi-
tions.
• Remember pot holes and slippery surfaces such as line
markings and tram tracks all become more hazardous in
the wet. Try to avoid where possible.
• Cornering traction will also be reduced in wet weather.
Night Riding
• Wear
refl ective and light colored clothing.
• Refl ectors should be fi tted correctly to the bicycle and
clearly visible. Riding in the dark should never be un-
dertaken without fully operational front and rear bicycle
lights. The use of bicycle lights is mandatory for night
riding in most Australian States.
• Attach a fully operational lighting set. Lights should have
a white front lamp and a red rear lamp.
• Use a fl ashing rear light to improve visibility.
• Charge batteries if battery powered lights are to be
used. Check wiring connections for dynamo powered
lights.
• Avoid riding at night if possible. If not, slow down and
opt for familiar roads with street lighting when able
On Road Off Road
• The melon slice is designed for on road riding. Extra
care should be taken when riding on dirt or gravel sur-
faces
.
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Three Piece Crank Replacement
1. Place the crank arm onto the axle.
2. Use a soft mallet to gently tap the crank arm.
3. Reattach the washer and secure the fl ange nut or bolt
securely to a torque of 27Nm.
4. Replace the dust cover
.
After fi tting new three piece cranks some additional
maintenance is required as components can become
loose with use. The following adjustments should
be made after several hours of riding, and repeated
two or three times after further use. There after the
cranks should remain secure.
1. Remove the dust cap.
2. Gently tap the crank arm with a mallet.
3. Re-tighten the fl ange nuts, and refi t the dust caps.
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