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1. Safety
• This bicycle is designed to be ridden on normal roads and not for terrain or competitive use.
Any form of use other than that described in this instruction manual can lead to a serious risk
for personal injury or damage to the bicycle itself.
• Preparations before use: Setting the correct saddle and handlebar height. Become familiar
with how the brakes operate and identify which brake handle operates the front brake
and which operates the rear. This bicycle is even equipped with a coaster brake which is
activated when either of the pedals are pushed in a backwards direction. Make it a habit of
testing the brakes regularly. Test the different braking systems in an appropriate area before
embarking on a ride. Select an area free of traffic or other road hinders. Never brake hard
using the coaster brake in slippery conditions, e.g. on gravel, ice, snow or wet tarmac. For
steep hills several braking methods should be combined, otherwise using the coaster brake
alone may cause it to overheat.
• Make sure that the seat and handlebar post are set within their recommended limits.
The posts may not be extended outside or fall short of these recommended limits.
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A) The handlebar post has a max extension marking:
MIN INSERTION
, this marking
indicates that the handlebar post is at its maximum safe extension point, and shows
the minimum portion that must be inserted into the bicycle’s steering column for safe
operation.
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B) The seat post has two markings:
↑
MINIMUM INSERT
↑
shows the position at which
the seat post is at its maximum extension point and
↓
MAXIMUM
↓
the minimum portion
that must be slotted into the frame.
• Recommendations for safe bicycle use – Use a bicycle helmet, check brakes regularly and
examine them for wear. Check that all brake components are securely fastened. Check tyres,
wheels and handlebars for wear and performance.
• Remember that braking distance is substantially increased on ice, snow and wet tarmac.
Make sure before every use that the cycle’s quick releases for the handlebars, handlebar post
and seat post are securely locked along with testing that the handlebar assembly and frame
lock levers work properly.
• Max bicycle load: Max total weight 119 kg (b rider+ packing).
• Max bike rack load: 15 kg.
• Max rider weight: 90 kg.
• Remember that rules and regulations for bicycles will differ from country to country. This may
include regulation regarding front, rear and side reflectors along with front and rear lights.
Familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations that apply in your country.
• Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws but do not overtighten. (See section
2. Product description
).
• Adjust the bicycle so that it fits you. There are quick releases for the handlebars, handlebar
post and seat post, which makes adjustments easy.
• Always conduct a safety check before riding.
• Always use a properly adjusted and fitted helmet.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars.
• Always ride in the same direction as traffic flow. Never ride against traffic.
• Always follow the Highway Code.
• Wear clothing that makes you visible to your fellow road users.
• The bicycle must be equipped with wheel reflectors, both front and back and pedal
reflectors. Make sure that all reflectors are clean and visible.
• When riding in darkness make sure that you have properly functioning lights, both front and rear.
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Warning:
Always brake using the rear brakes first before attempting to use the front brakes.
This especially applies if road surfaces are slippery.