Technical Bulletin 13 (replaces Technical Bulletin 11): (G1, G2, G3C, GS) Important Safety Notice: Check Pitstopwheel Quick Release Cam Free Play

August 2015

 

Products affected: Gocycle G1, G2, G3C and GS (all frame numbers) 

Description

This is an important safety notice relating to the proper checking and adjustment of the Pitstopwheel quick release cam levers. Before riding, you must check all quick release cam free play by opening and closing each cam lever to ensure they are properly adjusted. Riding the Gocycle with Pitstopwheel quick releases that do not conform to the owners manual could result in a wheel becoming detached from the Gocycle and poses a serious fall risk to the rider.

 

BEFORE RIDING, CHECK QUICK RELEASE CAM FREE PLAY
Always open and close each cam lever to check that it is operating correctly.

FIG 1

Watch video PRE-RIDE CHECKS

Adjustment Procedure

If any cam lever does not operate as described in FIG 1., adjust cam lever as shown in FIG 2. With the Pistopwheel® mounted to the Gocycle, close all cam levers. Remove the red rubber grommets. Fully open the cam lever that requires adjustment. Using the 4 mm allen key supplied with your Gocycle, turn the cam adjuster stud clockwise or counter-clockwise until the cam lever FREE PLAY, ENGAGEMENT POINT, and ENGAGEMENT conforms to FIG 1.

FIG 2

 

Can I Continue to Ride my Gocycle?

You should not ride your Gocycle until you have CHECKED QUICK RELEASE CAM FREE PLAY on all wheels and adjusted if needed to conform to FIG 1. If in doubt, do not ride your Gocycle. Please contact your nearest Gocycle Reseller or submit a request. Please read the updated Owner’s Manuals  which can be downloaded at www.gocycle.com/safety and the updated Pre-ride Checks and Service Interval Guide