Bicycle Suspension - Dynacraft SINGLE SPEED Owner's Manual

BICYCLE SUSPENSION

Some Mountain Bikes come equipped with suspension systems which are designed to smooth out some of the
shocks encountered in riding. Suspension can increase the handling capabilities and comfort of your bicycle.
This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster, but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the
bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice. Proceed carefully
until you are sure you are competent to handle the full capabilities of your bike. Never ride at a speed or on
terrain which is not suitable for your personal riding skill and experience. Always proceed cautiously in areas
where you are not familiar with the terrain. If you exceed your limitation, serious injury or death could occur.
WARNING
If your bike has suspension, the increased speed
you may develop also increases your risk. When
braking, the front of a suspension bike dips. You
could lose control and fall if your skill is not up to
handling this system. Get to know how to handle
your suspension system safely before trying any
downhill or very fast mountain biking.
CAUTION
Changing suspension adjustment can change the
handling and braking characteristics of your
bicycle. Always check for changes in the handling
and braking characteristics of the bicycle after a
suspension adjustment by taking a careful test
ride in a hazard free area.
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HOW THINGS WORK
WARNING
Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust
the suspension system may result in suspension
malfunction, which may cause you to lose control
and fall.
CAUTION
Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted with some
types of suspension systems. Before retrofitting
a bicycle with any suspension, check with the
bicycle's manufacturer to make sure that what you
want to do is compatible with the bicycle design.