• Please be advised that if the maintenance and repair procedures provided in this
manual are not properly performed, or if the other instructions in this manual are not
followed, an accident could occur.
• Never make any modifications whatsoever to any component of any Campagnolo
®
product.
• Parts which have been bent or otherwise damaged in an accident or as a result of
any other impact must not be re-straightened. They must be replaced immediately with
original Campagnolo
®
parts.
• Wear clothes which are snug-fitting and which make you visible to traffic, such as
neon fluorescent or other bright colors.
• Avoid biking at night because it is more difficult for you to be seen by traffic, and it
is more difficult for you to see obstructions on the ground. If you do ride at night, you
should equip your bicycle with and use a headlight and a tail light.
• Never use a bicycle or bicycle component unless you are thoroughly familiar with its
use and maintenance history. "Used" equipment may have been misused and abused,
and can unexpectedly fail resulting in an accident.
• When riding in wet conditions, remember that the stopping power of your brakes
is greatly reduced and that the aderence of the tires on the ground is considerably
reduced. This makes it harder to control and stop your bicycle. Extra care is required
when riding your bicycle in wet conditions to avoid an accident.
• Always wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that has been approved
by ANSI or SNELL.
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- SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF IT DOES NOT PASS THIS PRE-RIDE TEST
CORRECT ANY CONDITION BEFORE YOUR RIDE.
• Be sure that all of the components of your bicycle, including but not limited to your
brakes, pedals, handgrips, handlebars, frame and seating system, are in optimum
condition and suitable for use.
• Be sure that none of the components of bicycle are bent, damaged or out of
alignment.
• Check to be sure that all quick release fasteners, nuts and bolts are properly
adjusted. Bounce the bicycle on the ground and listen and look for anything which
may be loose.
• Be sure that your wheels are perfectly centred. Spin the wheels to be sure that
they do not wobble up and down or from side to side, and that they do not
make contact with the fork legs or brake pads while rotating.
• Check all reflectors to make sure that they are clean, straight and securely
mounted.
• Check you brake pads and cables to be sure they are in good condition.
• Test your brakes in the beginning of your ride to make sure that they are operating
properly.
• Learn and follow the local bicycle laws and regulations, and obey all traffic signals,
signs and laws while you ride.
If you ever any comments, questions or concerns, please contact your nearest
Campagnolo Service Center. A list of service centers may be found on our
website at www.campagnolo.com.
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- BEFORE USING YOUR BICYCLE
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