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BEFORE YOU RIDE
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
It is important for you to understand your new bicycle. By reading this manual before you go out on your first ride, you’ll know
how to get better performance, comfort, and enjoyment from your new bicycle.
It is also important that your first ride on your new bicycle is taken in a controlled environment, away from cars, obstacles, and
other cyclists.
GeneRal WaRninG
Bicycling can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances. Proper maintenance of your bicycle is your
responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury. This manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the
consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle. Many of the warnings and cautions say “you may lose control and
fall.” Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible injury or death where
ever the risk of falling is mentioned.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS
It is a tragic fact that most bicycle accidents involve children. As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for the
activities and safety of your minor child. Among these responsibilities are to make sure that the bicycle which your child is
riding is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned,
understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle, and traffic laws, but also the common sense rules of
safe and responsible bicycling. As a parent, you should read this manual before letting your child ride the bicycle. Please make
sure that your child always wears an ANSI, ASTM, SNELL approved bicycle helmet when riding.
CORRECT FRAME SIZE
When selecting a new bicycle, the correct choice of frame size is a very important safety consideration. Most full sized
bicycles come in a range of frame sizes. These sizes usually refer to the distance between the center of the bottom bracket
and the top of the frame seat tube.
Please note that regardless of frame size, all IZIP bicycles (excluding the Tricruiser) have a weight limit of 240lbs/109 kg
including rider and luggage.
For safe and comfortable riding there should be clearance of no less than 1 - 2 inches between
the groin area of the intended rider and the top tube of the bicycle frame, while the rider straddles the
bicycle with both feet flat on the ground.
The ideal clearance will vary between types of bicycles and rider preference. This makes straddling the frame when
off the seat easier and safer in situations such as sudden traffic stops. Women can use a men’s style bicycle to determine the
correct size women’s model.
The following chart and diagram will help you make the correct choice. Rider leg length refers to approximate pant inseam.
PART 2 - BEFORE
YOU RIDE
Approximate Rider Leg
Length
61-69cm / 24-27 inches
66-76cm / 26-30 inches
71-79cm / 28-31 inches
76-84cm / 30-33 inches
79-86cm / 31-34 inches
81-89cm / 32-35 inches
86-94cm / 34-37 inches
Suggested Frame Size for
Racing/touring Bicycle
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50cm / 19.5 inches
55cm / 21.5 inches
57cm / 22.5 inches
60cm / 23.5 inches
63cm / 25 inches
Suggested frame Size for
Mountain, Hybrid, Comfort,
or Cruiser Bicycle
37cm / 14.5 inches
43cm / 17 inches
45cm / 18 inches
50cm / 19.5 inches
52cm / 20.5 inches
53-56cm / 21-22 inches
58-60cm / 23-23.5 inches
Frame Sizing guide
1-2in.
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