Riding Safely And Responsibly; The Basics; Rules Of The Road - Giant TwisT LaFree Twist 2002 Motorized Bicycle Owner's Manual

3.5.4 Quick-releases
Check to see that the front wheel quick-
release lever is properly adjusted and in the
locked position.
See section 6.3: "Front wheel quick release"
for details.
WARNING:
Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel
quick-release can cause the wheel to wobble
or disengage from the bicycle, which can cause
damage to the bicycle and serious injury.
3.5.5 Handlebar and saddle alignment
Are the saddle and handlebar stem correctly
in line with the bike's top tube and tight

RIDING SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY

4.1 The basics

Carry out the mechanical safety checks
(see section 3.5) before you attempt to ride
Lafree Twist.

4.2 Rules of the road

Learn the local bicycle laws and regulations.
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enough so that you can't twist them out of
alignment?
NOTE:
Riding a bicycle involves certain risks,
including damage and injury. By choosing to
ride a bicycle, you assume personal
responsibility for those risks. The people who
sold you the bike, the manufacturer, the
distributor, and people who manage or
maintain the roads and trails you ride on are
not responsible for your actions. Therefore, it
is extremely important that you understand -
and practice - the rules of safe and
responsible riding, and to use common sense
whenever possible and applicable.
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Many countries have special regulations
about licensing of bicycles, riding on
sidewalks, laws regulating bike path and trail
use, and so on. Many countries have helmet
laws, child carrier laws and special bicycle
traffic laws. In most countries, a bicyclist is
required to obey the same traffic laws as the
driver of a car or motorcycle. It is your
responsibility to know and obey the laws.
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