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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your bicycle before using your bicycle. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use
of this product.
1. Before beginning any athletic activity, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the bicycle are adequately
informed of all precautions.
3. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
4. Your bicycle should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 lbs. (113 kg).
5. It is your responsibility to ensure that your
bicycle is in safe working condition before
cycling (see PRE-CYCLING INSPECTION on
page 19).
6. Your bicycle has not been designed for com-
petition, stunt, or trick riding. Do not perform
these activities with your bicycle.
7. Never modify your bicycle frame or parts in
any way, including sanding, drilling, filing,
removing redundant retention devices, or
installing incompatible forks. An improperly
modified frame, fork, or component can
cause you to lose control of your bicycle
and fall.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
8. Inflate your tires to the pressure marked on
the sidewalls of the tires. Use a manual hand
pump to inflate your tires; do not use com-
pressed air.
9. Do not cycle with your tires underinflated;
the sidewalls on the tire may crack and dam-
age the wheel rims.
10. Never carry a passenger on your bicycle.
11. Never hang bags, clothing, or other articles
on the handlebar of your bicycle; this will
affect your steering.
12. Always wear a protective helmet when
cycling.
13. Wear appropriate clothes when cycling; do
not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on your bicycle. Always wear shoes
with a textured tread for foot protection.
14. Hold the handlebar when mounting, dis-
mounting, or using your bicycle.
15. Keep your back straight while using your
bicycle; do not arch your back.
16. Squeeze both brake levers when slowing or
stopping your bicycle.
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