Operation Manual

CycleBefore setting off
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x Switch on the lighting and check whether the headlamp and rear lamp are
lit (see the “Basic adjustments / Lighting” chapter). With dynamo-equipped
cycles, turn the front wheel to do this.
2.2 Before the first ride
WARNING
Unexpected cycle behaviour due to incorrect operation.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Familiarise yourself with the cycle before riding it for the first
time.
The cycle has been fully assembled and adjusted by your dealer, and is ready to ride.
The following points must also be noted before your first ride:
x Familiarise yourself with the arrangement of the brake levers.
x If the brake levers for the front and rear brakes are arranged in a way that is
unusual to you, have this changed by your dealer.
x Stay at low speeds while you get accustomed to the braking characteristics of
your brake type (see the “Brake” chapter).
x With hydraulic brakes, operate both brake levers several times to centre the brake
pads in the brake calliper.
x Keep off the road while you get accustomed to the handling characteristics of your
cycle.
x Keep off the road while you practice using the gear shifting system until you can
operate it without any loss of attention (see the “Derailleur shifting system” and
“Hub shifting systems” chapters).
x Check that you can sit in a position which is comfortable on longer rides and
allows you to reach all the components on the handlebars safely while riding
(see the “Basics / Seating position” chapter).