ElliptiGO 8S Owner's Manual page 68

Start Your First Practice Ride
Once you are familiar with operating the brakes,
have your helmet on, and have the appropriate clothes
and other safety gear. To get started, place the
gear selector lever into the 5th position for the Arc,
8C, 8S and 11R models, and the 1st position for the
3C model. Move the bike off of the kickstand. Place
one foot on the ground and the other one
squarely onto the flat portion of the corresponding
foot platform. Generate forward momentum by pushing
off the ground with your ground-based foot and then
stand up onto your platform-based foot, balancing
the bike as you roll forward. Once you have your
balance, place your ground-based foot onto
the foot platform on the other drive arm. Begin to take
slow strides as in walking to propel the elliptical cycle
forward and then gradually increase your cadence as
you get comfortable.
Be very mindful of your height when riding. Your
head will be 12-18 inches higher than your standing
height, and there are many low-hanging objects
like tree branches, signs, underpasses, and the like
that could strike you on your ride if you are not paying
attention.
WARNING! During mounting and riding always ensure
that each foot is resting squarely on the flat portion of
the foot platform. If your foot is not placed correctly on
the foot platform, it can slip off the platform, contact the
frame, or get caught in the bike's moving parts, any of
which could cause you to lose control and suffer a fall.
WARNING! YOUR HEAD IS VERY HIGH OFF THE
GROUND WHEN RIDING AND COULD HIT STATIONARY
OBJECTS. Always look out for objects like tree branches,
signs, underpasses, etc. that are usually higher than
pedestrians or cycling traffic, but may be low enough to
strike you on your ElliptiGO bike. Hitting an object with
your head while riding will likely cause you to lose control
and fall, resulting in serious injury or death.
Test the Brakes
Your ElliptiGO cycle comes equipped with front
and rear rim brakes actuated by levers attached
to the handlebars. One brake lever operates the
front brake and the other operates the rear brake.
To test the brakes, start riding the bike slowly and stop
pedaling. Prepare to stop by standing upright in a
balanced position. Gently apply braking pressure to the
rear brake first, then to the front brake. Always apply
the brakes in a smooth controlled manner until you
come to a complete stop. As you approach a complete
stop, make sure to place your foot on the ground so
you don't fall over.
WARNING! Always apply the brakes in a smooth
controlled manner. Start braking with the rear brake first,
but always use both brakes to control speed. Applying
the brakes too quickly or with too much force can result
in a wheel "locking up" and the rider losing control and
suffering a fall.
Some ElliptiGO® bikes come equipped with bar
extensions at the end of each handlebar. Although
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