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- Obey all traffic laws and regulations
- Watch for parked car doors opening unexpectedly
- Watch for pedestrians stepping out, pets and children playing near roadways
- Never carry a passenger
- Never ride with earbuds or headphones
- Always obey traffic signals
- Use caution when crossing railroad tracks and carefully cross at a 90-degree angle
- Mount a horn or bell on to your bike to signal others of your approach
- Before riding fast or in more difficult conditions, try riding at slower speeds in a flat, open area to test the
function and performance features of your bike.
Wet Weather Conditions
Use extra caution when riding in wet weather. Your brake stopping power will be diminished in wet conditions
no matter what type of brake system you have; all are affected by wet weather. To ensure you can stop safely
in wet conditions, ride more cautiously and slowly and brake earlier than you would in normal road and
weather conditions. Never ride in storms with high winds and lightning.
Check the Lights and Reflectors
Make sure the reflectors are mounted in the proper position and they do not have any cracks or visible
damage. All lighting should be inspected to be sure they have fresh batteries and work properly.
Check Frame, Fork, and Components
If you notice that the frame or fork has any visible damage, cracks, dents, or you hear any unusual noises while
riding or other problems, do not ride your bike. If at any time you notice a shimmy or wobble immediately
slow down and take your bike to your local bike shop for inspection and/or repair. Carefully inspect your bike
before and after each ride. Certain types of impacts can affect the components of your bike and cause them to
fail unexpectedly. After any impact or crash, thoroughly inspect all the parts of your bike for damage. A crash
or other impact can put extraordinary stress on the bike. An impact or high force is any situation such as
hitting a hole or obstacle in the road, such as a bump or curb.
A BIKE IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE. MATERIALS AND MECHANISMS ARE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE AND STRESS.
OVER TIME, COMPONENTS CAN FAIL ONCE THEY HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIMITS AND LIFE. PRODUCT
LIFE IS OFTEN RELATED TO THE KIND OF TREATMENT AND RIDING YOU SUBMIT YOUR BIKE TO. HARD AND
AGGRESSIVE RIDING ALONG WITH NEGLECT WILL SHORTEN THE PROJECTED LIFESPAN OF YOUR BIKE AND
ITS COMPONENTS. IF NOT PROPERLY MAINTANIED, YOUR BIKE AND ITS COMPONENTS CAN FAIL CAUSING
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
