Weight Limit; Road Safety - Kogan FORTIS 700C User Manual

Weight Limit:

The maximum structural weight recommendations for our bicycles are;
• 20 inch bicycles: 80 kg
• Adult bicycles up to 26 inches: 125 kg
CAUTION: For safe and comfortable riding there should be a clearance of no less
than 1 inch between the inseam area of the intended rider and the top tube of the
bicycle frame, while the rider straddles the bicycle with both feet flat on the ground.
WARNING: If the bicycle is too large the rider cannot reach the pedals easily, or the
ground when stopping which may result in loss of control and/or injury.

Road Safety

Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. You need to know and practice
the rules of safe and responsible riding.
• In the interest of safer cycling, make sure you read and understand this user guide. Note
and perform pre-ride safety checks.
• Some states and local laws may require that your bicycle be equipped with a warning
device such as a horn or bell and a front and rear light if the bicycle is to be ridden a er
dark.
• Always wear shoes when riding a bicycle and avoid loose fitting clothes.
• Check your brakes frequently. The ability to stop your bicycle is critical. Roads are
slippery when wet so avoid sharp turns and allow more distance for stopping. Caliper
brakes may become less efficient when wet. Leaves, loose gravel, and other debris can
also affect stopping.
• Always ride in the same direction as traffic. Never ride against traffic.
• Stop and look before you leave an alley, driveway, or parking lot. Ride only when it is
clear.
• Follow the traffic flow in a straight line and stay close to the curb or in the bike lane,
when available. Watch for cars moving in and out of traffic.
• Obey all traffic regulations. Most traffic regulations apply to bike riders as well as
automobile operators.
• One rider per bike. Never carry other riders. This is dangerous and makes the bike harder
to control.
• Always be alert. Pedestrians have the right of way. Be alert when riding near parked
cars and ride far enough away from cars so that you won't get hit if someone opens the
car door.
• Use caution at all intersections and stop signs. Stop and look both ways before
proceeding.
• Use hand signals. Communicate by using hand signals to tell other drivers what you are
going to do. Signal before turning unless your hand is needed to control the bike.
• Proper lights are recommended if you ride at night. Be sure to have a strong head-light,
a tail light, and a full set of reflectors. Check that reflectors are clean, straight, unbroken,
and securely mounted.
• Never carry packages or objects which obstruct vision.
• Never hold onto a moving vehicle while riding.
• The kick-stand is designed to support the bicycle only, not the bicycle and the rider.
• Avoid the following hazards: drain grates, potholes, so road edges, gravel, sand, wet
leaves, and/or any obstruction in the road. Failure to do so could cause wheel(s) to
buckle and result in personal injury to the rider.