Operation Manual

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SECTION 1. FIRST
NOTE:
We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its
entirety before your rst ride. At the very least, read
and make sure that you understand each point in this
section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue
which you don’t completely understand. Please note
that not all bicycles have all of the features described
in this manual. Ask your dealer to point out the
features of your bicycle.
1.A - BIKE FIT
1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see
SECTION 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too
small for you, You may lose control and fall. If
your new bike is not the right size, ask your dealer
to exchange it before you ride it.
2. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see
SECTION 3.B. If you adjust your saddle height,
follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in
SECTION 3.B.
3. Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A
correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle
movement in any direction. See SECTION 3.B.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height
for you? If not, see SECTION 3.C.
5. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not,
you may be able to adjust their angle and reach.
See SECTION 3.D and 3.E.
6. Do you fully understand how to operate your new
bicycle? If not, before your rst ride, have your
dealer explain any functions or features which you
do not understand
1.B - SAFETY FIRST
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding
your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s
instructions for t, use and care.
2. Do you have all the other required and
recommended safety equipment?
See SECTION 2. It’s your responsibility to
familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas
where you ride, and to comply with all applicable
laws.
3. Do you know how to correctly operate your wheel
quick releases? Check SECTION 4.A.1 to make
sure. Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel
quick release can cause the wheel to wobble or
disengage from the bicycle, and cause serious
injury or death.
4. If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless
(“step-in”) pedals, make sure you know how they
work (see SECTION 4.E). These pedals require
special techniques and skills. Follow the pedal
manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment
and care.
5. Do you have “toe overlap”? On smaller framed
bicycles your toe or toeclip may be able to contact
the front wheel when a pedal is all the way
forward and the wheel is turned. Read SECTION
4.E. If you have toeclip overlap.
6. Does your bike have suspension? If so, check
SECTION 4.F. Suspension can change the
way a bicycle performs. Follow the suspension
manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment
and care.