E Night Riding - Cannondale SuperSix EVO Owner's Manual

PART I
2.e - nIGhT RIdInG
Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous
than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult
for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore,
children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at
night. Adults who chose to accept the greatly
increased risk of riding at dawn, at dusk or at night
need to take extra care both riding and choosing
specialized equipment which helps reduce that
risk. Consult your dealer about night riding safety
equipment.
WARNING
RefleCToRs ARe noT A sUBsTITUTe foR
ReQUIRed lIGhTs. RIdInG AT dAWn, AT
dUsk, AT nIGhT oR AT oTheR TImes of PooR
vIsIBIlITy WIThoUT An AdeQUATe BICyCle
lIGhTInG sysTem And WIThoUT RefleCToRs
Is dAnGeRoUs And mAy ResUlT In seRIoUs
InJURy oR deATh.
Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect
street lights and car lights in a way that may help you
to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
CAUTION
Check reflectors and their mounting
brackets regularly to make sure that they are
clean,straight, unbroken and securely mounted.
Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and
straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose.
The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors
are often designed as brake straddle cable safety
catches which prevent the straddle cable from
catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps out of its
yoke or breaks.
WARNING
do noT Remove The fRonT oR ReAR
RefleCToRs oR RefleCToR BRACkeTs fRom
yoUR BICyCle.
They are an integral part of the bicycle's safety
system.
RemovInG The RefleCToRs mAy RedUCe
yoUR vIsIBIlITy To oTheRs UsInG The
RoAdWAy. BeInG sTRUCk By oTheR
vehICles mAy ResUlT In seRIoUs InJURy oR
deATh.
The reflector brackets may protect you from the
brake straddle cable catching on the tire in the
event of brake cable failure. If a brake straddle
cable catches on the tire, it can cause the wheel
to stop suddenly, causing you to loose control
and fall.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor
visibility, check and be sure you comply with all
local laws about night riding, and take the following
strongly recommended additional precautions:
• Purchase and install battery or generator
powered head and tail lights which meet all
regulatory requirements and provide adequate
visibility.
• Wear light colored, reflective clothing and
accessories, such as a reflective vest, reflective
arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your
helmet, flashing lights attached to your body
and/or your bicycle ... any reflective device or
light source that moves will help you get the
attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians
and other traffic.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may
be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a
reflector or light.
• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with
correctly positioned and securely mounted
reflectors.
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