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Important safety information
Read this important safety information before riding your bicycle.
A bicycle can’t protect
you in an accident
The most common cause of injury on a
bicycle is falling. In a crash or impact,
it is not uncommon for your bicycle
to sustain damage and for you to fall.
Cars have bumpers, seat belts, air
bags, and crumple zones. Bicycles
do not. If you fall, your bicycle cannot
prevent injury.
If you are involved in any kind of
impact, crash, or accident, check
yourself thoroughly for injuries.
Then have your bicycle thoroughly
inspected by your bike shop before
you ride it again.
Know your limits
A bicycle can be dangerous, especially
if you try to ride beyond the limits of
your ability. Know your skill level and
don’t ride beyond it.
Know your bike’s limits
Use conditions
Your bicycle is made to withstand
the stress of “normal” riding within
specific use conditions (see
Use
conditions
section). If you misuse
your bicycle by riding outside those
conditions, it can be damaged by
stress or fatigue
(You’ll see the word
“fatigue” frequently in this manual. It
means the weakening of material over
time due to repeated load or stress.).
Any damage can drastically reduce the
life of the frame, fork, or other parts.
Lifespan
A bicycle is not indestructible, and
its parts will not last forever. Our
bicycles are made to withstand the
stress of “normal“ riding because
those stresses are well known
and understood.
Fundamentals
7
Important safety information
10
Important e-bike information
10
Get to know your bike shop
12
Bike diagram
14
Before your first ride
16
Before every ride
20
Safety precautions
24
Use conditions & weight limits
26
Basic riding technique
31
Riding with a child
CHAPTER 1