GENERAL WARNING:
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing
to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to
proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle
reduces risk of injury.
WARNING
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
sole responsibility of the rider.
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A Special Note for Parents:
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of
your minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly
you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the
common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling. As a parent, you
ride the bicycle.
WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved
bicycle helmet when riding; but also make sure that your child
understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicycling only, and must be
removed when not riding. A helmet must not be worn while playing, in
play areas, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at any
time while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
Chapter 1: First
NOTE:
We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your
you don't completely understand. Please note that not all bicycles have all
of the features described in this Manual. Ask your dealer to point out the
features of your bicycle.
A. Bike Fit
bike is not the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
3.B.
A correctly tightened saddle
B. Safety First
serious injury or death.
for use, adjustment and care.
On smaller framed bicycles your toe or
have toeclip overlap.
manufacturer's instructions for use, adjustment and care.
Check
, make
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