Specifications
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GENERAL RIDING INFORMATION
As mentioned, riding a bicycle can be dangerous. You must keep this in mind and be
cautious at all times. See and be seen. Use lights and reective clothing in low light
conditions at all times. Never shift gears when pedalling in reverse, and do not back
pedal directly after the shifter has been moved. This could make the chain jam causing
serious damage to your bicycle. Riding with a wheel that has not been properly secured
can make the wheel wobble or disengage from the bicycle resulting in serious injury
or death. If your bicycle has been equipped with a clip-and-strap system (toe clips and
straps) or clipless (step-in) pedals, make sure you know how they work; you should re-
member that special techniques and skills are to be used with such pedals. Note that in
some bicycle models the user’s toe or toe clip may touch the front wheel when a pedal
is all the way forward and the wheel is turned. This is normal, and your riding technique
should take this into account (i.e. you should not turn the handlebar sharply to the left
when your right foot is in the most forward position, or sharply to the right when your
left foot is in the most forward position). If your bicycle has been equipped with platform
type pedals that have metal pins attached, always ensure that pins are complete and
kept in good condition. Check out the handling and response of the bicycle as well as
the comfort. If you have any further questions, or if you have doubts about the proper
functioning of your bicycle, consult your dealer before riding it again.
WARNING: Reectors are not to be used as a substitute for required lights. You
should abide by the local bicycle lighting regulations. Riding at times of poor
visibility such as dawn, dusk, night or others, without a proper bicycle light-
ing system and reectors constitutes a hazard and may cause serious injury or
death. You should examine the bicycle lights and reectors along with their
mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, unbro-
ken and properly and securely mounted.
WARNING: When your bicycle is on a bike stand or it’s upside down, never put
your nger or any other part of your body between the chain and the chainring
when the wheel is spinning. This is especially important on single speed bicy-
cles with no derailleurs, because the chain is very tight. It is very easy to have
your nger crushed or even amputated in such a situation!
Always conduct a pre-ride check (detailed information can be found further in this man-
ual). Never ride the bicycle if you observe any technical problems or have any doubts
about the proper functioning of any elements in the bicycle. Keep the bicycle clean
and well maintained. Make sure that your parts of the body as well as any other objects
do not touch the sharp teeth of the chainrings, chain wheels, sprockets, chain, cranks,
or spinning wheels of your bicycle. Your first rides on the bicycle should start slowly in
uncomplicated terrain so you can develop your skills gradually. You shouldn’t ride your