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1. First
NOTE: All operators must read and understand all sections
of this owner’s manual before their initial operation of the
bicycle. If after reading this manual in its entirety you have
any questions, please contact your authorized dealer for
clarication or an explanation of specic topics that you are
unsure about. 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 specic bicycle.
A. Bike t
1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A.
If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may lose
control and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your
dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
2. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section
3.B. If you adjust your saddle height, make sure that you follow
the Minimum Insertion instructions in Section 3.B.
3. Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped? A correctly
tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any
direction. See Section 3.B for details.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you?
If not, see Section 3.C on what you can do about it.
6. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you
may be able to adjust their angle and reach. See Section 3.D
and 3.E for details.
7. Do you fully understand how to operate your new
bicycle? If not, before you ride, have your dealer explain any
functions or features which you do not understand.
B. Safety rst
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike,
and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for t, use
and care of your helmet.
2. Do you have all the other required and recommended
safety equipment? See Section 2. It’s your responsibility to
familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride,
and to comply with all applicable laws.
3. If your bike has wheel quick releases, do you know how
to correctly operate them? Check Section Appendix B to make
sure. Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release
can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle,
and cause serious injury or death.
4. If your bike has clipless (“step-in”) pedals, make sure you
know how they work (see Section 4.C.3). These pedals require
special techniques and skills. Follow the pedal manufacturer’s
instructions for use, adjustment and care.
5. Does your bike have suspension? If so, check Section 4.F.
Suspension can change the way a bicycle performs. Follow
the suspension manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment
and care.
6. Do you have “toe overlap”? On smaller framed bicycles
your toe may be able to contact the front wheel when a pedal
is all the way forward and the wheel is turned.
See section 4.C.1.
C. Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before
every ride.
Nuts, bolts & straps: Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the
front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it
bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do
a quick visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any
loose parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure,
ask someone with experience to check.