3T Strada Operating Manual page 2

Dear Customer,
To start with, we'd like to provide you with some important information
about your new bicycle. This will help you make the most of its benefits
and avoid any possible risks. Please read this instruction manual carefully
and keep it for your future reference.
Your bicycle has been handed over to you fully assembled and adjusted.
If this is not the case, please contact your specialist retailer to ensure that
this important work is completed or make sure you carefully read the en-
closed assembly instructions and follow all the directions given.
It is assumed that users of this product have a basic and sufficient knowl-
edge of how to use bicycles.
Everyone that:
• uses
• repairs or services
• cleans
• or disposes of
this bicycle has to understand and take note of the content and purpose of
this operating manual. If you have any further questions or have not quite
understood certain points, you should contact a specialist bicycle retailer
for your own safety.
All information contained in this operating manual relates to the design,
technology as well as care and maintenance of your bicycle. Please take
note of this information, as much of it is relevant to safety. Failure to con-
sider this information can cause accidents, falls and damage to property.
As modern bicycle technology is highly complex, we have chosen to only
describe the most important points.
In addition, this operating manual only applies to the bicycle with which it
was supplied.
For more specific technical details, please refer to the enclosed
notes and instructions from the respective manufacturers of the
individual components used on the bicycle. If you are unsure about
a particular point, please contact your specialist retailer.
Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you should inform yourself
about the applicable national regulations in your specific country.
Firstly, here are a few important pointers as to the rider's person which
are also very important:
• Always wear a suitable bicycle helmet adjusted to fit
your head and wear it for every ride!
• Read the instructions supplied by your helmet manu-
facturer relating to fitting the helmet properly.
• Always wear bright clothing or sportswear with reflec-
tive elements when you ride. If you are riding in dif-
ficult terrain, please wear suitable protective clothing,
e.g. body protectors. This is vital so that other people
can SEE YOU.
• Always wear tight clothing on your lower body, and trouser clips if re-
quired. Your shoes should be grippy and have stiff soles.
Even if you are an experienced bicycle user, please take the time to first
read the chapter "Before your first ride" and then carry out all the impor-
tant checks from the chapter "Before each ride"!
Please note that as a bike rider, you are particularly at risk on public roads.
Ensure that you protect yourself and others with responsible and safe
riding!
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