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The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle cable
safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps
out of its yoke or breaks.
WARNING:
d
o
not
remove
the
front
or
rear
reflectors
or
reflector
Brackets
from
your
BIcycle
. t
hey
are
an
Integral
part
of
the
BIcycle
’
s
safety
system
.
r
emovIng
the
reflectors
may
reduce
your
vIsIBIlIty
to
others
usIng
the
roadway
. B
eIng
struck
By
other
vehIcles
may
result
In
serIous
Injury
or
death
.
t
he
reflector
Brackets
may
protect
you
from
the
Brake
straddle
caBle
catchIng
on
the
tIre
In
the
event
of
Brake
caBle
faIlure
. I
f
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:
• Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all regulatory
requirements and provide adequate visibility.
• 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.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a
reflector or light.
• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted
reflectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in traffic:
• Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
• If you plan to ride in traffic often, ask your dealer about traffic safety classes or a good book on
bicycle traffic safety.
F. extreme, Downhill, stunt, or Competition riding
Whether you call it
Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, Downhill, Jumping, Stunt Riding, Racing
or something else: by engaging in this sort of extreme, aggressive riding you
will
get hurt and you
voluntarily assume a greatly increased risk of injury or death.
Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may not be suitable for
all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’s manufacturer about the
suitability of your bicycle before engaging in extreme riding.
