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KONA OWNER’S MANUAL
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2. Perspective
Today’s high-performance bicycles require frequent and
careful inspection and service. In this Appendix we try
to explain some underlying material science basics and
how they relate to your bicycle. We discuss some of the
trade-offs made in designing your bicycle and what you
can expect from your bicycle; and we provide important,
basic guidelines on how to maintain and inspect it. We
cannot teach you everything you need to know to prop-
erly inspect and service your bicycle; and that is why we
repeatedly urge you to take your bicycle to your dealer for
professional care and attention.
WARNING: Frequent inspection of your bike is
important to your safety. Follow the Mechanical Safety
Check in Section 1.C of this Manual before every ride.
Periodic, more detailed inspection of your bicycle is
important. How often this more detailed inspection is
needed depends upon you. You, the rider/owner, have
control and knowledge of how often you use your bike,
how hard you use it and where you use it. Because
your dealer cannot track your use, you must take re-
sponsibility for periodically bringing your bike to your
dealer for inspection and service. Your dealer will help
you decide what frequency of inspection and service is
appropriate for how and where you use your bike. For
your safety, understanding and communication with
your dealer, we urge you to read this Appendix in its
entirety. The materials used to make your bike deter-
mine how and how frequently to inspect. Ignoring this
WARNING can lead to frame, fork or other component
failure, which can result in serious injury or death.
A) UNDERSTANDING METALS
Steel is the traditional material for building bicycle frames.
It has good characteristics, but in high performance
Appendix B
The Lifespan of Your Bike and its Components
1. Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Your Bike
When the useful life of your bike or its components is
over, continued use is hazardous.
Every bicycle and its component parts have a nite, limited
useful life. The length of that life will vary with the construc-
tion and materials used in the frame and components; the
maintenance and care the frame and components receive
over their life; and the type and amount of use to which the
frame and components are subjected. Use in competitive
events, trick riding, ramp riding, jumping, aggressive riding,
riding on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding
with heavy loads, commercial activities and other types of
non-standard use can dramatically shorten the life of the
frame and components. Any one or a combination of these
conditions may result in an unpredictable failure
.
All aspects of use being identical, lightweight bicycles
and their components will usually have a shorter life
than heavier bicycles and their components. In selecting
a lightweight bicycle or components you are making a
tradeoff, favoring the higher performance that comes with
lighter weight over longevity. So, If you choose light-
weight, high performance equipment, be sure to have it
inspected frequently.
You should have your bicycle and its components checked
periodically by your dealer for indicators of stress and/or
potential failure, including cracks, deformation, corrosion,
paint peeling, dents, and any other indicators of potential
problems, inappropriate use or abuse. These are important
safety checks and very important to help prevent acci-
dents, bodily injury to the rider and shortened product life
.
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