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Tighten and/or adjust loose parts.
Periodically inspect frame, fork, spindles and other components for cracking.
Parts should be adjusted to manufacturer's torque specifications.
Inflate tires to recommended pressure, and replace worn tires.
Lightly oil and clean moving parts. Keep oil off rubber.
Keep bicycle indoors when not in use.
b.
Riding Safety
Below are detailed guidelines according to the NHSTA (National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration) on
bicycle safety
Protect Your Head: Wear a Helmet -
Never ride a bicycle without wearing a properly fitted helmet.
Helmets are proven to be 85-88 percent effective in preventing traumatic brain injury, the primary
cause of death and disabling injuries resulting from cycling crashes. Wear a helmet that meets the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard (see inside of helmet for presence of a label).
Assure Bicycle Readiness: Ensure Proper Size and Function of Bicycle -
Make sure the bicycle
fits you: Stand over the top of the G Plus Genesis 500 bicycle – there should be minimum 3 inches of
clearance from the frame bar. Seat height — as previously mentioned, with the ball of your foot on the
pedal, the fully extended leg should have a slight bend. Check all parts of the bicycle to make sure they
are secure and working well: The Handlebar should be firmly in place and turns easily. The wheels
must be straight and secure; the quick release rear axle must be secured.
Stop It: Always Check Brakes Before Riding -
Always control your speed by using your brakes.
Apply the rear brake slightly before the front brake. Always keep your brakes adjusted. If you cannot
stop quickly, adjust your brakes. Review Chapter 7 “Maintenance and Replacement” section c “Brake
adjustments” to adjust the brakes. When your hand brake levers are fully applied, they should not touch
the handlebars. Ride slowly in wet weather and apply your brakes earlier, it takes more distance to
stop.
See and Be Seen -
Wear clothes that make you more visible. Always wear neon, florescent, or other
bright colors when riding a bicycle.
Avoid Biking at Night -
It is far more dangerous to bicycle at night than during the day. The G Plus
Genesis 500 requires LED lights for night time riding. If you must ride at night, you should also do the
following: wear retro-reflective clothing or material, not just white or florescent, especially on your
ankles, wrists, back, and helmet. Only ride in areas familiar to you. Brightly lit streets are best. Always
assume you are not seen by a driver. Children should NOT ride at night.
Go With the Flow: The Safe Way is the RIGHT Way -
Ride on the right side in a straight, predictable
path. Always go single file in the same direction as other vehicles. Riding against traffic puts you where
motorists don't expect you. They may not see you, and may pull across your path, or turn into you.
Check for Traffic: Always Be Aware of the Traffic Around You -
Over 70 percent of car-bicycle
crashes occur at driveways or other intersections. Before you enter any street or intersection, check for
traffic. Always look left-right-left, and walk your bicycle into the street to begin your ride. If you are
already in the street, always look behind you for a break-in traffic, then signal before going left or right.
Watch for left or right turning traffic.
Learn Rules of The Road: Obey Traffic Laws -
Bicycles are considered vehicles. Bicyclists must
obey the same rules as motorists. Read your State drivers handbook, and learn and follow all the traffic
signs, laws, and rules for operating a vehicle on the road. Always signal your moves. Be courteous to
pedestrians and other vehicle operators.
Never wear headphones
while riding as they impair your
ability to hear traffic. Become familiar with the accommodations that are available for bicyclists in your
area. These include bicycle lanes and routes as well as off-road paths. Take advantage of these
whenever possible.
