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WARNING:
We strongly urge you to read the Manual in its entirety before your first
ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this
section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you do not completely under-
stand. Please note that not all bicycles have all of the features described in this Manual
A. Bike Fit
Is your bike the right size? If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may
loose control and fall. Always refer to the sizing chart supplied by KETTLER prior to
purchasing your new bicycle.
Is the saddle at the right height? If you adjust you're your saddle height, follow the
Minimum Insertion instructions.
Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no
saddle movement in any direction.
Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you?
Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust their angle
and reach.
Do you fully understand how to operate your new bike? If not, before your first ride,
please contact KETTLER's Parts & Service Department, parts@KETTLERusa.com /
866-804-0440, with any questions and/or concerns that you may have.
B. Safety First
Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet
manufacturer's instructions for fit, use and care.
Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? It's your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride, and to
comply with all applicable laws.
Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Riding with an
improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the
bicycle, cause serious injury or death.
If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless (Step-in) pedals, make sure you know
how they work. These pedals require special techniques and skills. Follow the pedal
manufacturer's instructions for fit, use and care.
Do you have "toe overlap"? On smaller framed bicycles your toe or toeclip may be
able to contact the front wheel when a pedal is all the way forward and the wheel is
turned.
Does your bike have suspension? If so, follow the helmet manufacturer's instructions
for fit, use and care.
C. Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride
Nuts, bolts, screws and other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety of
fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often differing by model and
component, the correct tightening force or torque cannot be generalized. To make
sure that the many fasteners on your bicycle are correctly tightened, refer to the
Fastener Torque Specifications section of this catalog or to the torque specifications in
cont'd
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