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Before you ride, please read all the following items making sure you understand them.
Failure to do so could cause damage to the bicycle or possible injury to yourself or others.
Your bicycle meets or exceeds industry standards. It is NOT designed for off-road use,
Jumping, stunts and other types of abusive riding.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
1.
Do not ride the bicycle until you have checked for proper brake adjustments See "Hand
brake lever Assembly" and "Caliper Brake Adjustment" Sections.
2.
When riding your bicycle of the first time. Test the brakes at a slow speed on a large
level surface without obstructions. Also, never attempt to stop suddenly using the front
brake only, as this could throw the rider off the front of the bicycle.
3.
Check and adjust the brakes, if necessary, at the first sign of failure. This will enable the
rider to make a quick and smooth stop. On caliper brakes, if a brake lever touches the
grip when it is squeezed, adjust the brakes.
4.
Going downhill fast is dangerous since you can't stop nearly as fast as you can on level
around. A curve at the bottom of a hill could force you into oncoming traffic or off the
road if you are going at an excessive speed.
5.
Use the front brake slowly and carefully, especially while turning or when the road is wet
or covered with gravel, sand or leaves. Start braking sooner under these conditions and
with less force to reduce the chances of skidding. Wet brake shoes mean that it will
require more distance to stop. Start braking sooner than normal in wet conditions.
6.
Night time riding:
a.
You can't see the controls on your bicycle at night so you must know where they
are by touch.
b.
Slow down. Debris and holes are much harder to see at night.
c.
If possible, ride on streets that are familiar to you. Terrain that you have never seen
during the day is dangerous at night.
d.
Use well lighted streets whenever possible. Avoid unlighted bike paths.
e.
Comply with all legal requirements in your state. You should at least have a "white
light". (not just a white reflector) On the front and a rear red reflector. All states
require that lamp be used that emits a white light.
f.
Children generally should not be allowed to ride a bicycle at night or during periods of low
visibility such as dawn, dusk or bad weather. Adults should avoid night riding if possible.
g.
It is a good idea day or night to wear a helmet and have a rear view mirror.
7.
If the stem is not inserted into the head tube to at least the minimum insertion line, it is
possible to over-tighten the handle bar stem bolt and damage the fork stem body. This
could cause an unsafe condition and risk injury to the rider.
8.
For safe operations, you must secure the pedal spindle tightly against the crank arm
with a wrench that fits the shoulder of the pedal spindle. This is important: it avoids
stripping threads. Always replace damage pedals.
9.
When adjusting the seat height, you must have the minimum insertion mark on the seat
post inserted inside the frame.
SAFETY WARNINGS
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