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1 . A . B I K E F I T
1.A.1.
Is your bike the right size? To check,
see
Section 3.A.
If your bicycle is too large or
too small for you, you may lose control and fall.
If your new bike is not the right size, ask your
Authorised Nukeproof Dealer to exchange it
before you ride it.
1.A.2.
Is the saddle at the right height? To
check, see
Section 3.B.
if you adjust your
saddle height, follow the minimum insertion
instructions in
Section 3.B.
1.A.3.
Are saddle and seatpost securely
clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will
allow no saddle movement in any direction.
See
Section 3.B.
1.A.4
. Are the stem and handlebars at the right
height for you? If not, see
Section 3.C.
1.A.5.
Can you comfortably operate the
brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust
their angle and reach. See
Section 3.D.
and
Section 3.E.
1.A.6.
Do you fully understand how to operate
your new bicycle? If not, before your first
ride, have your Authorised Nukeproof Dealer
explain any functions or features which you do
not understand.
1 . B . S A F E T Y F I R S T
1.B.1.
Always wear an approved helmet
when riding your bike, and follow the helmet
manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and
care. If a helmet is damaged, do not use and
replace immediately.
1.B.2.
Do you have all the other required
and recommended safety equipment? (See
Section 2 - Safety
). It’s your responsibility
to familiarize yourself with the laws of the
areas where you ride, and to comply with all
applicable laws.
1.B.3.
Do you know how to correctly operate
your wheel quick release? Check
Section
4.B.1.
to make sure. Riding with an improperly
adjusted wheel quick release can cause the
wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle
and cause serious injury or death.
1.B.4.
If your bike has toe clips and straps or
clipless “step-in” pedals, make sure you know
how they work (see
Section 4.E.
). These
pedals require special techniques and skills.
Follow the pedal manufacturer’s instructions
for use, adjustment, and care.
1.B.5.
Do you have “toe overlap”? On smaller
framed bicycles your toe or toe clip may be
able to contact the front wheel when a pedal
is all the way forward and the wheel is turned.
Read
Section 4.E.
to check whether you have
toe overlap.
1 . C . M E C H A N I C A L S A F E T Y C H E C K
Routinely check the condition of your
Nukeproof bicycle before every ride. Nuts,
bolts, screws, and 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 each specific fastener on your Nukeproof
bicycle.
We can tell you the importance of correct
torque, but not the specific torque required for
each fastener on your bicycle (see
Section
4.G.
). To correctly torque a fastener, a torque
wrench must be used. A professional bicycle
mechanic with a torque wrench should torque
the fasteners on your bicycle. If you choose to
work on your own Nukeproof bicycle you must
get correct tightening torque specifications
from the bicycle or component manufacturer
or from your Authorised Nukeproof Dealer. If
S E C T I O N 1 - b e f o r e y o u r i d e
about the safe use of the
bicycle under all conditions.
There are risks associated
with the use of any bicycle
which cannot be predicted or
avoided, and which are the
sole responsibility of the rider.
E - B I K E W A R N I N G
Any manipulation, modification or tuning of
E-Bike motors will void warranty and carries a
severe risk of injury and damage. If the motor
is modified, your E-Bike may no longer be
approved for use on public roads and forest
trails. Please check your local legislation to
ensure you are riding legally.
A S P E C I A L N O T E F O R P A R E N T S
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible
for the activities and safety of your child, and
that includes making sure that the bicycle is
properly fitted to the child; that it is in good
repair and safe operating condition; that you
and your child have learned and understand
the safe operation of the bicycle; and that
you and your child have learned, understand
and obey not only the applicable local motor
vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, but also the
common sense rules of safe and responsible
cycling. As a parent, you should read this
manual, as well as review its warnings and the
bicycle’s functions and operating procedures
with your child, before letting your child ride
the bicycle.
Warning - Make sure that your child
always wears an approved bicycle
helmet when riding; but also make
sure that your child understands
that a bicycle helmet is for cycling
only and must be removed when
not riding. A helmet must not be
worn while playing, in play areas,
on playground equipment, while
climbing trees, or at any time while
not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
N O T E
We strongly urge you to read this manual
in its entirety before your first ride on your
Nukeproof bicycle. At the very least, read and
make sure that you understand each point in
this section, and refer to the
cited sections
on any issue which you don’t completely
understand.
Please note that not all Nukeproof bicycles
have all the features described in this manual.
If you are unsure on any features of your new
Nukeproof bicycle, please consult with your
detailer for further assistance.