MONTAGUE DIRECT CONNECT, Owner'S Manual

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Think Safety
Think about safety when you ride. You
can prevent many bicycle accidents if
you think about safety. For example:
•
Check your bike before every ride,
making sure that your brakes are
operating effectively and everything
is in perfect working condition.
•
Do not ride ‘no hands.’
•
Do not ‘ride double.’
•
Avoid riding in large groups, as this
can force you to ride too close to
other riders, making it difficult to see
other vehicles and road hazards.
When another rider is close, a sud-
den change in direction or speed can
cause you to lose control.
•
Do not ride above your skill level.
•
Do not ride too fast - with increased
speed comes increased risk. Higher
speed causes small bumps to create
large impact forces on your forks and
frame, and results in higher forces
and risk of injury if a crash occurs.
• Do not ride with loose objects
attached to the handlebar or other
parts of the bicycle, for example with
a pet or its leash.
• Never carry other riders or packages,
as they may obstruct vision or proper
control of the bicycle.
• Do not ride while intoxicated or while
taking medications which can make
RIDING SAFELY
CONTINUED
you drowsy.
•
Ride carefully when off-road, staying
on trails, and not riding over rocks,
branches, or depressions.
•
When approachng a descent,
decrease speed, move your weight
to the rear, and use the rear brake
more than the front.
•
Do not ride abusively, ride within the
Use Conditions specified for your
bicycle type.
You add to your risk of injury when
you use your bicycle incorrectly, for
example when you:
• Jump your bicycle
• Ride over sticks, debris, or other
obstacles
• Do bicycle stunts
• Ride in severe, off-road terrain
• Ride fast, in competition, or
“downhill”
• Ride in an unusual manner
Such examples add to the stress on
each part of your bicycle. High stress
can cause the frame or a part to break
and increase your risk of injury. To
decrease your risk of injury, use your
bicycle correctly.
WARNING