Before Your First Ride; Riding With Kids - Specialized VADO User Manual

Regardless of your experience level, you should read the "FIRST" section of your Owner's Manual (Bike Fit, Safety
First, Mechanical Safety Check and First Ride) and carry out all important safety checks. In addition, make sure you
are familiar with the following areas of the bicycle that are specific to electric bicycles.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Battery
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• Are all connections plugged in correctly?
• Do you have sufficient battery charge?
• Is the battery properly inserted and locked in the frame?
Display
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• Is the display functioning correctly?

BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE

Battery
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• Is the battery fully charged?
Display
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• Are you familiar with the function of the display features?
Remote
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• Are you familiar with the function of the buttons on the remote?
• Do you know how to use the remote to change the motor support level from ECO to SPORT to TURBO?
WARNING! If your battery, charger or other component exhibits any signs of damage, do not use
the bicycle and immediately bring it to your Authorized Specialized Retailer for inspection.
There are many different setups that allow you to ride with kids. Please look at the Riding Safely section in the
Owner's Manual regarding general information and instructions on child carriers or trailers.
WARNING! Specialized bicycles are only designed and tested for use by one person at a time.
Carrying a child on your Specialized bicycle is at your own risk. If you choose to install an
accessory on your Specialized bicycle such as a trailer, carrier, or trailer cycle, make sure it is
compatible and refer to the manufacturer's instructions and your Authorized Specialized Retailer.
You should make sure your bicycle is still safe to ride with the accessory installed. Be sure to not
exceed the structural weight limit of the bicycle if you use a trailer, trailer cycle or child carrier.
Also make sure not to exceed the maximum cargo weight if you use a child carrier.
If you regularly ride with kids on your bicycle, your Authorized Specialized Retailer should conduct a periodic safety
inspection.
WARNING! Riding with kids on your bicycle will affect the handling by altering the center of gravity,
weight and balance. It may also negatively impact your cornering ability, increase your stopping
distance and reduce your ability to slow down and maneuver, especially at higher speeds or down
a steep grade. All of this can result in a loss of control, potentially causing serious injury and/or
death. You should also become familiar with and practice riding with the accessory in a controlled
environment away from traffic.
Before riding with kids on your bicycle, please inform yourself of all applicable legal requirements
and regulations in your country and state. There may be restrictions on riding your bicycle with
certain or any accessory(ies). This is especially true for electric and pedal-assist bicycles.
WARNING! Do not attach a child carrier, trailer or similar accessory to a composite or carbon
fiber part or component, either directly or indirectly. For example, do not attach a trailer to a rear
axle when the rear triangle is made of composite or carbon fiber. Likewise, do not attach a trailer
cycle bicycle to a composite or carbon seatpost or a child carrier to a composite or carbon fork.
Either may potentially apply unusual forces on your bicycle frame or component which could
result in damage and cause a complete failure, with the risk of serious injury or death. If you have
previously attached an accessory to a composite or carbon fiber part or component, do not ride
until you have had your Authorized Specialized Retailer conduct a careful safety inspection.
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5.2. BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE

5.3. RIDING WITH KIDS