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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 construction 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 lightweight, 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 accidents,
bodily injury to the rider and shortened product life.
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 properly
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 responsibility 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 determine 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.
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