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installed. Please note that IDEAL models falling
into Mountain, All Terrain, Dirt, Full Suspension,
Trekking Off-Road, Fitness, Road, Junior &
Freestyle categories are not intended for the use
of baby seats/carriers. IDEAL will not take any
warranty or responsibility when using a baby seat/
carrier on bicycles mentioned above.
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Mount
loads securely. Never carry bags,
packages or other objects that may interfere with
brakes or vision or may obstruct your complete
bicycle control. IDEAL will not take any warranty
or responsibility when using a baggage or baby
carriage trailer that requires special frame and/or
bicycle construction.
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Never
ride in extreme weather conditions or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs or any
other substance. Do not perform jumps or stunts.
Think very carefully about your skills and physical
condition before deciding to take the bigger risks
that go along with some special kinds of riding.
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Remember
you are sharing the road or the path
with other bikers, motorists or pedestrians. Please
respect their rights.
mEChaNiCal saFETy
Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before
every ride. Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners:
Because manufacturers use a wide variety of fastener
sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials,
often differing by model and component, it is not
possible for this Manual to specify correct torque
(tightening force) for the fasteners on your bicycle.
We can tell you the importance of correct torque,
but not the specific torque required for each fastener
on your bicycle. To correctly torque a fastener, a
torque wrench must be used. A professional bicycle
mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the
fasteners on you bicycle. If you choose to work on
your own bicycle you must get correct tightening
torque specifications from the bicycle or component
manufacturer or from your specialized IDEAL bicycle
dealer. If you need to make an adjustment at home or
in the field, we urge you to exercise care, and to have
the fasteners you worked on checked by your dealer
as soon as possible.
WARNING:
Correct tightening force on fasteners
–nuts, bolts, screws– on your bicycle is important.
Too little force and the fastener may not hold
securely. Too much force and the fastener can
strip threads, stretch, deform or break. Either way,
incorrect tightening force can result in component
failure, which can cause you to loose control and
fall.
The tables in pages 100-102 show the recommended
toque values for parts which are assembled on
all Ideal bicycles. Make sure nothing is loose. Lift
the front wheel off the ground by 5-8cm, and then
let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel
or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of
the whole bike. Have you noticed any loose parts or
accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure,
seek advice from a specialized bicycle dealer.
biCyClE FiT
Correct fit is essential for bicycling safety, comfort
& performance. Making the proper adjustments to
your body and riding conditions requires experience,
technical skills and sometimes special tools. Always
have your specialized bicycle dealer make these
adjustments on your bicycle. If your bicycle does not
fit properly, you may lose control and fall. If your new
bicycle does not fit properly, ask your specialized
IDEAL bicycle dealer to exchange it before you ride
it.
Standover height
is the first & most important
bike fit element. It is the distance between the ground
and the frame, at the point of your crotch when
straddling the bike.
Standover height clearance
is the distance between that frame point and your
crotch. A bicycle used on-road needs a minimum
standover height clearance of 5cm. A bicycle used
off-road requires a minimum clearance of 10cm.
Mixed use is better with 7,5cm.
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