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F IR ST U SE A DVI CE
A first ride with your new bicycle is recommended to gain confidence
with it; choose a simple route, away from traffic, other cyclists, obstacles
and dangers.
Become familiar with the controls, functionality and performance of
your new bicycle.
Get to know the brake system of the bicycle, by doing braking tests at
reduced speed, moving the weight of the body backwards and gently
pressing on the brake, starting from the rear.
An excessive or sudden usage of the front brake could throw your body
against the handlebar.
Operating the brakes with too much energy could block the wheels, cau-
sing loss of control and falling.
If the gear is present, practice it during first ride.
Remember not to operate the gear lever while pedalling backwards, nor
to pedal backwards immediately after operating the gear lever, as this
could block the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle.
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