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WARNING:
p
raCtiCe
is
required
to
learn
to
engage
and
disengage
the
foot
safely
. u
ntil
engaging
and
disengaging
the
foot
beComes
a
reflex
aCtion
,
the
teChnique
requires
ConCentration
whiCh
Can
distraCt
your
attention
and
Cause
you
to
lose
Control
and
fall
. p
raCtiCe
engaging
and
disengaging
Clipless
pedals
in
a
plaCe
where
there
are
no
obstaCles
,
hazards
or
traffiC
;
and
be
sure
to
follow
the
pedal
manufaCturer
’
s
setup
and
serviCe
instruCtions
. i
f
you
do
not
have
the
manufaCturer
’
s
instruCtions
,
see
your
dealer
or
ContaCt
the
manufaCturer
.
F. Bicycle Suspension
Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. There are many different types of
suspension systems — too many to deal with individually in this Manual. If your bicycle has a
suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s setup
and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or
contact the manufacturer.
WARNING:
f
ailure
to
maintain
,
CheCk
and
properly
adjust
the
suspension
system
may
result
in
suspension
malfunCtion
,
whiCh
may
Cause
you
to
lose
Control
and
fall
.
If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of
injury. For example, when braking, the front of a suspended bike dips. You could lose control
and fall if you do not have experience with this system. Learn to handle your suspension system
safely. See also Section 4.C.
WARNING:
C
hanging
suspension
adjustment
Can
Change
the
handling
and
braking
CharaCteristiCs
of
your
biCyCle
. n
ever
Change
suspension
adjustment
unless
you
are
thoroughly
familiar
with
the
suspension
system
manufaCturer
’
s
instruCtions
and
reCommendations
,
and
always
CheCk
for
Changes
in
the
handling
and
braking
CharaCteristiCs
of
the
biCyCle
after
a
suspension
adjustment
by
taking
a
Careful
test
ride
in
a
hazard
-
free
area
.
Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain.
This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced
capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time
and practice. Proceed carefully until you have learned to handle the full capabilities of your bike.
CAUTION:
n
ot
all
biCyCles
Can
be
safely
retrofitted
with
some
types
of
suspension
systems
. b
efore
retrofitting
a
biCyCle
with
any
suspension
,
CheCk
with
the
biCyCle
’
s
manufaCturer
to
make
sure
that
what
you
want
to
do
is
Compatible
with
the
biCyCle
’
s
design
. f
ailing
to
do
so
Can
result
in
CatastrophiC
failure
.
G. Tires and Tubes
1. Tires
Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose
designs to tires designed to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions. If,
once you’ve gained experience with your new bike, you feel that a different tire might better
suit your riding needs, your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design.
The size, pressure rating, and on some high-performance tires the specific recommended
use, are marked on the sidewall of the tire (see fig. 17). The part of this information which is
most important to you is Tire Pressure.
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