User Manual

Safety 1
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General Safety
• Familiarize yourself with all the bicycle’s features before
riding. Pracce gear shis, braking, and the use of toe clips
and straps, if installed.
• Always ride defensively in a predictable, straight line. Never
ride against trac.
• Expect the unexpected (e.g. opening car doors or cars backing
out of concealed driveways).
• Take extra care at intersecons and when preparing to pass
other vehicles.
• Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other
riders, vehicles and objects. Safe braking distances and forces
are subject to the prevailing weather condions. Do not lock
up the brakes. When braking, always apply the rear brake
rst, then the front. The front brake is more powerful and if it
is not correctly applied, you may lose control and fall.
• Always use the correct hand signals to indicate turning
or stopping.
• Obey the trac laws (e.g., stopping at a red light or stop sign,
giving way to pedestrians).
• Wear proper riding are, reecve if possible, and avoid
open toe shoes.
• Do not use items that may restrict your hearing and vision.
• Do not carry packages or passengers that will interfere with
your visibility or control of the bicycle.
RoadCondions
• Be aware of road condions. Concentrate on the path ahead.
Avoid pot holes, gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs, speed
bumps, drain grates and other obstacles.
• Cross train tracks at a 90 degree angle or walk your bicycle
across.
Wet Weather
• When riding in wet weather always wear reecve clothing
and use safety lights to enhance visibility.
• Exercise extreme cauon when riding in wet condions.
• Ride at a slower speed. Turn corners gradually and avoid
sudden braking.
• Brake earlier, it will take a longer distance to stop.
• Pot holes and slippery surfaces such as line markings and train
tracks all become more hazardous when wet.
WARNING!
RIDING SAFETY
Riding the bicycle in unsafe condions (i.e. at night), in an unsafe
manner, or disregarding trac laws may result in an unexpected
movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death.