Schwinn HYBRID BICYCLE Owner's Manual page 12

1 Safety
Reflectors
WARNING!
Missing, damaged, or dirty reflectors will affect the ability of
others to see and recognize you as a moving bicyclist increasing
the risk of being hit, serious injury or death. Always check the
reflectors are in place and make sure they are clean, straight,
unbroken and securely mounted before riding the bicycle.
Important! Federal regulations require every bicycle over 16
inches to be equipped with front, rear, wheel, and pedal
reflectors. Many states require specific safety devices. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state
where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including
properly equipping yourself and your bike as the law requires.
Bicycles under 16 inches are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and
may not be fitted with reflectors. These bicycles should not be
ridden on streets, at night or unsupervised by an adult.
Check and confirm the front and rear reflectors are in the
correct position: Figure 1.7
• Front Reflector: Should aim forward (when viewed from
above) and be mounted so it is within 5 degrees of vertical.
• Rear Reflector: Should aim straight back (when viewed from
above) and be mounted so it is within 5 degrees of vertical.
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Rear (red)
plus or minus
5 degrees of
vertical
Rear wheel
(white)
Front (white)
Front wheel
(white)
Pedal (orange)
Figure 1.7