What Aspects Are Particularly Important To Consider When Riding A Pedelec; Introduction; General Safety Information - IDEAL Bikes Trekking Series Original Instruction Manual

What aspects are particularly important to consider when ridign a pedelec?
Speed pedelec with mirror, stoplight and illuminated number plate.

Introduction

A Pedelec supports you with an electric drive
during your ride. Pedelec stands for Pedal Elec-
tric Cycle and indicates that the motor is only
switched on when you move the pedals. You get
useful support at inclines, against headwind or
when transporting loads. You can determine how
much the motor will support you.
These original operating instructions are not
intended for the assembly and/or repair of the
Pedelec.
We reserve the right to change technical de-
tails provided in the text and the figures of the
original operating instructions.
The original operating instructions contain
general information regarding a Pedelec. This
information cannot be complete due to the wide
range of models and versions. Read the attached
component manufacturers' operating instructions
for special information regarding your Pedelec.
The general technical bicycle information is pro-
vided in the general, original operating instruc-
tions attached.
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General safety information

You should read these original operating instruc-
tions even when you have many years of expe-
rience in riding a bicycle, as the technology of
Pedelecs has advanced considerably during
recent years.
Before the first ride with your Pedelec
read this Original Instructions careful-
ly. You must read part concerning the
bicycle technology too.
You have to retain these operating
instructions so that you can look up
things and get information in future.
Hand these instructions to any person who
uses, maintains or repairs this Pedelec.
Always remember that riding with a Pedelec can
be dangerous and risky and may lead to injuries,
just like any other sport.
Always wear a suitable helmet and light cloth-
ing, trousers with tight legs or
trouser clamps, and firm shoes
with non-slip soles that fit the
pedals installed.
Take into account that riding
in public road traffic is danger-
ous. Always look ahead while
riding and ensure that you stay in control of the
bicycle.
Do not ride under the influence of medication,
drugs and alcohol or when you are tired.
Never use headphones or a mobile phone
while riding.
Take note that a Pedelec is much faster than a
bicycle without an electrical drive. Other traffic
participants might therefore misjudge your move-
ments.
Adhere to the traffic rules and national laws for
riding with a Pedelec.
Never ride with your hands off the handlebars
Use your Pedelec only for appropri-
ate purposes (also see page 7). Ask
your specialist dealer when you have
questions concerning appropriate use of the
Pedelec.
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