Operation Manual
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CLOTHING
Wear bike appropriate clothes. Never ride without wearing a helmet!
BRAKES
Are you familiar with the braking system? Check to make sure that the front brake lever is on
the side of the handlebar that you are used to. If it isn’t then you can either train with the new
arrangement or have your dealer change the arrangement to fit your needs.
SHIFTING
Are you confident that you know how to change gears?
Conduct a test ride to familiarize yourself with the shifting system in a low-trac area. You
can read more about gearing systems on pages 36-42.
SEATING POSITION
Are the saddle and handlebar in the right position? Your dealer can assist you in finding the
best seating position. The saddle should be adjusted so that with the pedal in its lowest posi-
tion, you can just reach it with your heel. Check that you can stay in the saddle and still reach
the ground with your tiptoes. Your dealer will be able to help you if you’re not happy with your
saddle position. You can read more about seating position on pages 16-20.
SUSPENSION
Is the suspension adjusted to suit your needs? More information regarding suspension on
page 21.
Modern brakes are much more powerful than simple rim or drum brakes. Make
sure to rst test the braking power before heading into trac. Unintended bra-
king can lead to an accident. Slowly squeeze the brake to generate more braking
force. You can read more about the braking system on pages 30-35.
DANGER!