08-28-2012, 08:06 PM
there are laws and rules that assemblers/sellers must adhere to when selling new bikes, and mandated by the manufacturer . it is a liability issue for what ever reasons. You were told the truth and not totally filled with rubbish. I have had similar requests over the years and have done it only because they requested it. If it has not been requested it must be done normal. Here is an article safety mandate
scroll through and read you will find out what I mean
second page paragraph B
http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/regsumbicycles.pdf
scroll through and read you will find out what I mean
second page paragraph B
http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/regsumbicycles.pdf
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