Safety
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The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle
cable safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable
jumps out of its yoke or breaks.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with
all local laws about night riding, and take the following strongly recommended additional
precautions:
Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all
regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility.
Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest,
reflective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet, flashing lights attached
to your body and/or your bicycle...any reflective device or light source that moves will
help you get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic.
Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not
obstruct a reflector or light.
Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely
mounted reflectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
Ride slowly.
Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
Avoid road hazards.
If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in traffic:
Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements.
Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
If you plan to ride in traffic often, ask a certified dealer about traffic safety classes or a
good book on bicycle traffic safety.
F. Extreme, Stunt or Competition Riding
Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, Downhill, Jumping, Stunt Riding,
Racing or something else: if you engage in this sort of extreme, aggressive riding
you will get hurt
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and you voluntarily assume a greatly increased risk of injury or death.
Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may not be
suitable for all types of aggressive riding. Check with KETTLER about the suitability of your bicycle
before engaging in extreme riding.
When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds achieved by motorcycles, and therefore
face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified
mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult with expert riders, area site personnel and
race officials on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride. Wear
appropriate safety gear, including an approved full face helmet, full finger gloves, and body armor.
WARNING:
Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from
your bicycle. They are an integral part of the bicycle’s safety system.
Removing the reflectors reduces your visibility to others using the roadway. Being
struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death.
The reflector brackets may protect you from a brake straddle cable catching on the
tire in the event of brake cable failure. If a brake straddle cable catches on the tire, it can
cause the wheel to stop suddenly, causing you to loose control and fall.
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