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Tires:
The tire tubes contain a chemical substance to
reduce the chance of deflation when contacted with a
road hazard. Tires should not be deflated unless
necessary. A green substance will be discharged
from the air valve when deflated. It is not harmful
unless it is ingested.
To minimize tire wear and for maximum riding
safety, comfort and handling, maintain front and rear
tire air pressure between 40 and 65 psi. Use a
reliable tire air pressure gauge to check for proper
inflation before every ride. At the same time, inspect
tires for excessive wear and cracks in sidewall.
Replace tires if necessary. If a tire becomes deflated
or partially deflated over a short period, then the
inner tube inside the tire must be replaced. Pedego
recommends inflating tires with SLIME®, or
purchasing a bicycle tube that contains SLIME®,
which can be purchased at most bicycle supply
stores.
Gears
Your Pedego is equipped with 6 speeds. First gear is
for easier and uphill pedaling. The sixth gear is for
maximum speed on level or downhill terrain.
Change gears while pedaling. The shift lever is for
shifting to a lower gear. The shift button is for
shifting to a higher gear.
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The rear wheel contains six chain sprockets. When
the chain is around the largest sprocket, you are in
1
st
gear, or the lowest gear. High gear, or 6
th
gear,
will have the derailleur positioned so that the chain is
directed around the smallest gear.
Every position on the gear selector should cause a
gear change. Adjustments require fine tuning and
should only be made by a qualified technician.
Brakes
Your Pedego Comfort Cruiser Pedego is equipped
with front disc brakes and rear hub brakes for
maximum reliability. Applying hand pressure to the
brake levers will cause the wheel brake to cause
friction against the brake disc, slowing the wheel.
The more hand pressure applied to the brake lever,
the faster the Pedego will come to a stop. The rear
brake should always be applied before and while the
front brake is applied. Applying only the front brake
to slow or stop at high speeds may result in the rider
being ejected from the saddle and continuing
