Operation Manual

Chapter 1: Guide to Safe On-and-Off Road Operation 12
Safeguard Your Bicycle
Prevent Theft of Your Bicycle
Purchase and use a lock that resists bolt
cutters and saws. Do not park your bicycle
unless it is locked. Also, get a licence for your
bicycle from your local police department.
Write down your serial number
Write the serial number of your bicycle in the
front of this manual, and put the manual in a safe
location. Then, complete our on-line registration;
we will keep the serial number on file.
Safely Park Your Bicycle
When you complete a ride, put your bicycle in
a location where it will not be an obstruction.
Make sure it can not fall. Do not put down
your bicycle on its derailleurs, because you
could bend the rear derailleur or get dirt on the
drivetrain. Do not let your bicycle fall, because
this could cut the handlebar grip or cause
damage to the saddle. Incorrect use of a bicycle
rack could bend your wheels.
Park your bicycle carefully
When your bicycle is not in use, park it where
it has protection from dangerous conditions.
Do not park your bicycle near electric motors;
ozone from motors can cause damage to rubber
and paint. Rain or snow can cause the metal
on your bicycle to corrode. Ultraviolet radiation
from the sun can fade the paint or crack the
rubber or plastic on your bicycle.
Before you put away your bicycle for an extended
time, clean and service it and apply frame polish.
Hang your bicycle off the ground with the
tires at approximately half the recommended
inflation pressure. Before you ride your bicycle
again, be sure it operates correctly.
WARNING: Any modification can
make your frame, fork, or part unsafe.
Do not sand, drill, file, remove
redundant retention devices, install
incompatible forks, or make other
modifications. A component that is not
approved or assembly that is not
correct can put high stress on your
bicycle or components. A frame, fork,
or component with modifications could
decrease your control and cause you to
fall. Before you add an accessory to
your bicycle or change a part of your
bicycle, speak to your dealer.
Include Repair Items when You Ride
When you ride, include a pump, a spare inner
tube, patch kit, and tools so you can repair your
bicycle if it has a flat tire of other mechanical
problem. If you ride at night, include spare
bulbs and batteries for your lights.
Only Install Compatible Accessories
Not all accessories are compatible or safe, so
only add accessories that have the approval
of the manufacturer. As an example, a child
carrier puts weight high on the bicycle. This
can make your bicycle less stable. Although
some child carriers are compatible with some
of our bicycles, always check with your dealer
before making any change to your bicycle.
As another example, clamping anything on a
carbon part can weaken or damage the part.