Genesis Children's bike, Original Instruction Manual

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When you have fallen
Check the whole
bicycle for altera-
tions. There may
be dents, cracks in
the frame and fork,
or bent compo-
nents. Also, when
parts, such as the
handlebar or sad-
dle, have moved
or twisted, make sure that they are still working
properly and securely fastened.
• Look carefully at the frame and fork. Defor-
mations can be more clearly if you look at the
bike’s surface from various angles.
• Look to see whether the saddle, saddle post,
stem or handlebars are still in the correct po-
sition. If this is not the case, do NOT twist or
bend the component back into its proper po-
sition without untightening the screw connec-
tions belonging to the part. When tightening
the component, it is imperative to observe the
prescribed tightening torque. The relevant fig -
ures can be found on page 40 and in the chap-
ter “Quick Release Levers”
• Check that both wheels are properly and se-
curely aligned within the frame and forks.
• Lift the front and back of the bike at the same
time and turn the front and back wheels. The
rim must be able to run through the brakes in a
straight line and without hitting them. The tyres
must not touch the brakes. You can see from
the distance between the frame or fork and the
wheel whether the wheel turns without snag-
ging.
• Check that both brakes are operating fully.
• Do not set off again without having checked
that the chain is sitting securely on both the
front chain wheel and rear sprockets. It must
be engaged fully with the cogs. If you set off
and the chain jumps off a cog you may fall, at
the risk of very severe injury.
If you notice any changes to your bicycle, DO
NOT continue cycling. Do not retighten any loose
parts without first checking them and always use
a torque wrench. Take the bicycle to your special-
ist retailer, describe the fall to them and have the
bicycle checked out.
Aluminium components may break
without warning if they have been de-
formed. Do not use any components
which are bent or deformed after an accident
(e.g. after a fall). These kinds of components
should always be replaced.
Carbon components may be seriously dam-
aged without it being visibly noticeable. In the
case that the bike has fallen over, you should
have a specialist retailer inspect all of the car-
bon components.
Legal requirements
Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you
should inform yourself about the applicable na-
tional regulations in your specific country.
This information is on how your bike must be
equipped in order to be taken on public roads.
The lighting system required to be installed or
carried with you is also described. You will also
be informed on which brakes the bike needs to
be equipped with.
There you will find information on the legal age
limit for riders and where one is re-
quired to ride depending on the age.
The regulations for children riding
on public roads are also found here.
If you are required to wear a helmet,
it will be mentioned here.
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