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WARNING: Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from your bicycle.
They are an integral part of the bicycle's safety system. Removing the reflectors reduces your
visibility to others using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury
or death. The reflector brackets may protect you from a brake straddle cable catching on the tire in
the event of brake cable failure. If a brake straddle cable catches on the tire, it can cause the wheel to
stop suddenly, causing you to loose control and fall.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with all local laws
about night riding, and take the following strongly recommended additional precautions:
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Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all regulatory
requirements for where you live and provide adequate visibility.
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Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest, reflective arm and
leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet, flashing lights attached to your body and/or your bicycle ...
any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists,
pedestrians and other traffic.
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Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or
light.
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Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
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Ride slowly.
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Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
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Avoid road hazards.
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If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in traffic:
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Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements.
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Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
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If you plan to ride in traffic often, ask your dealer about traffic safety classes or a good book on bicycle
traffic safety.
G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories
There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and
appearance of your bicycle. However, if you change components or add accessories from other
manufacturers, you do so at your own risk. Xtracycle hasn't tested all components or accessories for
compatibility, reliability, or safety on your bicycle. Before installing any component or accessory, including
but not limited to a different size tire, a lighting system, a luggage rack, a child seat, etc. make sure that it
is compatible with your bicycle by checking with your dealer. Be sure to read, understand and follow the
instructions that accompany the products you purchase for your bicycle.
WARNING: Failure to confirm compatibility, properly install, operate and maintain any
component or accessory can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Exposed springs on the seat of any bicycle fitted with a child seat can cause serious
injury to the child.
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