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CAUTION:
Please read this manual carefully. It contains
important safety information.
WARNING:
Extreme bicycle ride is a dangerous sport and
requires an amazing amount of skills. By engaging in
that type of activity user accepts the risk of injury or even
death. Even the best bicycle will not help to drop perfect-
ly if the user does not have sufficient skills. Also, the best
protection equipment does not guarantee a hundred
percent safety. Please note that in this kind of riding,
a user can only trust his abilities and must accept the
inherent risk. While riding a user can reach significant
speeds and therefore face significant hazards and risks.
Inspect a bicycle and equipment carefully and be sure
that it is in perfect condition before each ride. If possible
consult with bike-park personnel, expert riders, and race
officials on conditions and equipment advisable. Always
wear appropriate safety gear, including an approved full-
face helmet, full finger gloves, body armor, bright and
visible clothing that is not so loose, that it can be tangled
in the bicycle or objects at the side of the road or trail,
shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals
(make sure that shoe laces cannot get into moving parts,
and never ride barefoot or in sandals). Always use pro-
tective eyewear to protect against dirt, dust, and bugs.
WARNING:
Some of the service procedures require
specialist tools and good mechanical skills. Therefore,
to minimize the risk of serious or even fatal accidents,
maintenance and assembly work on your bike should be
carried out by an authorized bicycle workshop.
WARNING:
Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust
the suspension system may cause suspension malfunc-
tion, in a result of which a user may lose control and fall.
WARNING:
Introducing changes in the suspension ad-
justment can alter the handling and braking character-
istics of your bicycle. It is forbidden to change the sus-
pension adjustment unless a user is thoroughly familiar
with the suspension system manufacturer’s instructions
and recommendations. Users should always check for
changes in the handling and braking characteristics of
the bicycle after the suspension has been adjusted by
taking a careful test ride in a safe area.
WARNING:
As with all mechanical components, the
frame is subjected to wear and high stresses. Different
materials and components may react to wear or stress
fatigue in different ways. If the design life of a compo-
nent has been exceeded, it may suddenly fail possibly
causing injuries to the rider. Any form of crack, scratches,
or change of color in highly stressed areas indicates that
the life of the component has been reached and it should
be replaced.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This manual is not intended as
a comprehensive use, service, repair, or maintenance
manual. Please consult your dealer for advice and your
dealer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics,
or books on bicycle use, service, repair, or maintenance.
1. INTRODUCTION – IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS
