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5. Safety.indd
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Safety
Vehicle racks
Vehicle racks
Misuse of vehicle racks could result in
a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death. Be sure to read and fol-
low the instructions provided by the
rack’s manufacturer for more complete
safety information.
Misuse of vehicle racks could result
in damage to your bicycle, vehicle, or
other property.
Especially when dealing with electric
bikes, caution must be used when mount-
ing a bicycle on a vehicle rack.
Be aware that your electric bike is con-
siderably heavier than a normal bicy-
cle. Check the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of your vehicle rack
for information on maximum carrying
capacity.
If you cannot comfortably lift your bicy-
cle onto a vehicle rack by yourself, you
should request assistance. Never try to
lift an electric bike onto a roof-mounted
vehicle rack without assistance.
When mounting your electric bicycle on
a vehicle rack, always remove the bat-
tery fi rst. A battery installed on a bicycle
that is mounted on a vehicle may be
damaged by water intrusion, suffer an
impact to the battery housing, or even
fall off the bike and become a projectile.
Extreme, stunt or
competition riding
Whether you call it
Aggro, Hucking,
Freeride, North Shore, Downhill, Jump-
ing, Stunt Riding, Racing
or something
else, if you engage in this sort of extreme,
aggressive riding you will get hurt, 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 rid-
ing. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’s
manufacturer 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 care-
fully inspected by a qualifi ed mechanic and
be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult
with expert riders, area site personnel and
race offi cials on conditions and equipment
advisable at the site where you plan to ride.
Wear appropriate safety gear, including
an approved full face helmet, full fi nger
gloves, and body armor. Ultimately, it is your
responsibility to have proper equipment
and to be familiar with course conditions.
