MONTAGUE DIRECT CONNECT, Owner'S Manual

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Ride slower than normal and apply your
brakes sooner than regular conditions
would require.
When wet surfaces freeze, traction is
further decreased. Brake power could
decrease. Adjust your speed.
Be Seen (Especially at Night)
Your bicycle has a full set of reflectors.
Make sure the reflectors are clean and
in the correct position. As useful as
these reflectors are, they do not help
your vision. They do not make you easy
to see unless light is pointed at them.
You should see and be seen. If you
ride at dusk, at night, or in low-visibility
conditions, speak to your dealer to find
equipment or materials to help your
vision and make you easier to see.
• Never hitch on to other vehicles, do
not “stunt” ride or race in traffic. Do
not weave in and out of the traffic or
swerve from side to side.
• We do not recommend fitting a
child-seat to any Montague bicycle.
However, if one is fitted, care should
be taken to fit suitable coverings to
prevent trapping of children’s fingers.
• A crash can put extraordinary
stress on bicycle components,
causing them to fatigue prematurely.
Components suffering from stress
fatigue can fail suddenly, causing
loss of control, or serious injury. For
more information and a guide for
safe on-road and off-road riding, see
www.montaguebikes.com/support.
Caution: Wet Weather Riding
Brakes do not work as well under
wet conditions as they do when dry. In
wet weather, special precautions must
be taken to ensure safety in stopping.
Proper adjustment and cable lubrication
will help, but the major precaution rests
with you, the rider. Increased brake
pressure is needed in wet or rainy
weather and care must be taken to
maintain safety in these conditions.
RIDING SAFELY
CONTINUED
When you ride in low-visibility condi-
tions such as fog, dusk, or night, you
might be difficult to see, which could
lead to a collision. Your bicycle is
equipped with reflectors. In addition
to keeping your reflectors clean, and
properly affixed to your bicycle, use a
front light and rear light when you ride
in conditions with low light or low vis-
ibility. Wear bright, reflective clothing
when riding in poor lighting conditions.
Consult your local bike shop to find
accessories and clothing appropriate
for your riding needs.
WARNING
Wet or inclement weather can make
a bicycle difficult to control. Decrease
your speed and use extra caution, or
use other types of transportation.
WARNING