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"Drive" with Care: Share the Road - When you ride, consider yourself the driver of a vehicle and always keep safety
in mind. Choose to ride in the bike lane, if available. If the roadway or bike lane is wide, ride to the right; if the lane is
narrow, you may choose to ride in the middle of the lane. Take extra precautions when riding on a roadway. Bicycles
are smaller than automobiles, and don't protect the operator like an automobile. You should: Make eye contact, smile,
or wave to communicate with motorists. Courtesy and predictability are a key to safe cycling; be considerate and
aware of motorists and pedestrians. Learn to anticipate their actions. Remember, pedestrians have the right of way;
Ride far enough away from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (i.e. opening doors or drivers pulling out
without checking); Keep control of your bicycle: look behind you while maintaining your bicycle in a straight path; be
able to ride with one hand on the handlebars and signal a turn. (Practice these skills in a parking lot); Always look over
your shoulder, and if possible, signal before changing lanes; Make sure that books, clothes, and other items are
securely attached to the bicycle or carried in a backpack; and Use bells, horns, or your voice to alert pedestrians and
bicyclists that you are approaching or passing.
Stay Focused: Stay Alert - Never wear headphones; they hinder your ability to hear traffic. Always look for obstacles
in your path (potholes, cracks, expansion joints, railroad tracks, wet leaves, drainage grates, or anything that could
make you fall). Before going around any object, scan ahead and behind you for a gap in traffic, signal your intentions to
move, and then follow through with your intentions. Be aware of the traffic around you. Ride defensively. Use extra
care when riding in wet weather, ice, frost, or snow. Slow your speed and allow extra time and space to stop. Use
extra care when crossing bridges which are extra slippery under wet conditions. Use caution when crossing a railroad
track; cross tracks at a 90-degree angle and proceed slowly.
c) Wet weather riding
Whenever possible, you should avoid riding your bicycle in the rain. Riding a bicycle in the rain is like driving a car in the snow. You
will not be able to stop as fast and must leave a larger distance between you and the obstacles around you. Your brakes will not
work as efficiently when they are wet. You will not be able to turn as sharp without the danger of slipping. You must also ride away
from or be cautious around painted lines, pot holes, sewer or drain grates, rail road crossings, bridges, wet leaves and any other
area where a slippery surface can appear with water. Keep an eye out for puddles and turn your lights on if you have them. If you
live in an environment where rain riding is expected, you should install front and rear fenders if you have not already done so. Use
a cover for your bicycle if leaving it outdoors. Extensive rain can seep into the controller and battery and cause water damage.
d) Reflectors
The
CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) requires front, rear, wheel and pedal reflectors. Your Mariner includes
federal regulated reflectors and they should not be removed. If needing to be replaced, replace them with authorized Prodeco
reflectors or reflectors approved by the CPSC.
e)
Night riding
Almost anywhere in the world today, bicycle night riding requires front and rear lights on your bicycle. You must install front and
rear lights if you plan on riding at night. Check your local laws on what is required for night riding. Always wear retro-reflective
clothing or material, not just white or florescent, especially on your ankles, wrists, back, and helmet. Only ride in areas familiar
to you. Brightly lit streets are best. Always assume you are not seen by a driver. Children should NOT ride at night.
f)
Adding accessories
When adding accessories to your bicycle you must check to confirm they do not lower the safety value of your bicycle.
Prodeco Technologies offers authorized accessories for your bicycle which have been approved not to lower the safety value.
Ask your authorized dealer or contact us if you are not sure about adding an accessory to your bicycle and the possibility of
lowering your bicycle's overall safety.
Chapter 5: Perfect Fit and Ride
It is very important your new Mariner is adjusted properly for your size and for comfort. The Mariner has multiple adjustments
available to offer a comfortable and safe position for riding. A properly sized and adjusted bicycle allows the rider to remain fully
alert and avoid injury. Review this chapter carefully and all the adjusting points of your new Mariner. If you have difficulty in
obtaining the most comfortable riding position or performing available adjustments, contact your authorized dealer for advice.
You can contact Prodeco Technologies directly by phone or email and we will assist you with the proper adjustments for your
bicycle and your size. The following list is the areas of adjustability the Mariner offers:
Saddle height
Saddle nose angle
Saddle distance to handlebar
a) The basics
Understanding the basics of a bicycle frame size will help in determining the correct positions and adjustments for your body
size and comfort. The Mariner's frame was designed to easily accommodate all riders from 5' 6‖ to 6' 6‖ utilizing the available
adjustments. The frame size can be considered anywhere from an 18‖ to 23‖ if comparing to traditional measurements. The
most important information to remember when sizing your bicycle is that you are comfortable riding, especially when pedaling.
With throttled electric bicycles, some riders may choose not to pedal and the measurement will be different than for the same
size rider who chooses to pedal. Scooters for instance have a much lower saddle height than bicycles due to scooters not
being pedaled. A higher saddle height is only recommended for riders who pedal allowing them a full extension of their leg per
rotation of the crank.
b) Frame size
The typical measurement number used today in deciding if a frame size is the correct size for a rider is the seat tube length.
This number usually begins around 17‖ for MTB style bicycles and can go as high as 25‖ for Road style bicycles. MTB
bicycles will usually be 10% smaller in number size for the same height rider when comparing to Road sizes. The seat tube
length is measured from the centerline of the crank (bottom bracket) to the top of the seat tube (seat tube clamp). There is
another measurement sometimes forgotten which is actually more important, this is the top tube length (seat tube to the
steering tube). Most manufacturers will proportionally adjust the top tube length according to the seat tube length and with
stems being available in various lengths, fine tuning of this measurement is easily accomplished.
Prodeco Technologies Mariner's frame measurement will differ from traditional bicycle frames due to the seat tube being
longer than a traditional bicycle.
Handlebar height
Stem height
Brake lever angle
Brake lever reach
Fork suspension firmness
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