Douze G4, Instruction Manual

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Your G4 is intended for use on tarmac roads, gravelled paths or any
type of suitable roads for cycling. Your G4 is under no circumstances
intended for “all terrain” use or for any kind of competition.
Your G4 is intended to be ridden by an adult with a maximum height of
1.50 m and a maximum weight of 100 kg. The total permitted load is
180 kg maximum. This limit includes the cyclist and load, which must
under no circumstances be exceeded.
Lowering and raising your G4’s kickstand
Attempts to lower and raise your G4’s kickstand must be done with
both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the ground. In or-
der to put the bike on the kickstand, place the pads of the kickstand
in contact with the ground using your foot, then pull the handlebars
backwards, the kickstand pivots and the bike balances on it. In order
to raise the kickstand, press on the handlebars, while keeping the front
wheel straight.
For your safety, never use the kickstand on a
slope or loose road covering. When you retract
the kickstand, be aware of the bike’s forward mo-
vement, keep fingers on the brake levers in order
to stop the bike immediately, once the kickstand
has retracted.
Moving off and pedalling with your G4
In order to move off under the best conditions possible, it is necessary
to position one of the pedals as high as possible in order to give the
maximum impetus to the bike and allow time to find your balance.
Learning how to use a cargo bike is quick, but re-
quires some initial training from a few circuits of an
unobstructed space in order to be able to appreciate
its dimensions in total safety.
A cargo bike is very long, where the handling of corners
is unusual. Looking far ahead and making nimble move-
ments is the best way of learning how to ride your G4.