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General Rules For Safe Riding
1. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND OR SIT ON THE CARGO PLATFORM OR ANY OF THE
QUADRIBENT CONNECTING PARTS OR TO RIDE ANYWHERE EXCEPT SITTING ON THE SEAT.
2. Adults should supervise children at all times.
3. Always wear a CPSC approved helmet and some form of eye protection.
4. Always ride with a rear view mirror attached to your helmet or mounted to your vehicle.
5. Obey all traffic rules and regulations, signs and signals.
6. Ride on the side of the road, going in the same direction as the traffic.
7. Use proper hand signals when turning or stopping.
8. Be alert at all times, especially watch for cars pulling out into traffic and for opening doors.
9. Please read EZ-1 Owner’s Manual for additional information regarding “EZ-1 Riding Tips”, “Night Riding
Tips”, “Wet Weather Riding Cautions”, “Fitting Your EZ-1” and “EZ-1 Riding Tips”.
General Rules For Riding Your EZ-1 Quadribent
1. Inspect your EZ-1 Quadribent
before every ride. Make sure all nuts and bolts on the EZ-1 and
accessory Quadribent
frame are securely tightened. Check your brakes by applying them and pushing
the Quadribent
forward and backward to make sure they are engaging properly. Check your tires for
proper air pressure as indicated on the sidewall of the tires. Make sure the quick release levers on the
wheels and seat are properly closed and secure. Make sure all of the Quadribent
mounting hardware is
properly installed. Check to see that the quick release pins on the steering tie rod are properly inserted
and locked. Stop vehicle and discontinue riding if any mechanical problems arise, including but not
limited to any sudden changes in: vehicle stability, steering control, and / or pedaling difficulty.
2. Check and adjust your seat position/seat recline before mounting your Quadribent
. Never attempt to
readjust the seat position while vehicle is in motion.
3. Always ride your Quadribent
with a partner. Never ride the Quadribent
“solo” for the vehicle may lose
stability in turns and can tip over resulting in serious injury.
4. Always wear the factory supplied seat belts when riding the EZ-1 Quadribent
.
5. The Co-Captain Steering links the handlebars of both EZ-1 recumbents together allowing either rider to
pilot the Quadribent
. Each rider should always keep both hands on the handlebars when the vehicle is
in motion. Each rider is responsible for steering around people, vehicles and/or any obstructions to avoid
collisions with any objects in your path.
6. Remove the factory supplied “parking brake” strap after mounting the vehicle and properly securing your
seatbelt. Always reinstall the “parking brake” strap before exiting the vehicle.
7. As a courtesy to your riding partner and for the safe operation of the Quadribent
both riders should
communicate all non emergency turns, braking, starts and stops before they are executed.
8. For the safety of both riders, it is recommended the vehicle be slowed to less than 10 miles per hour
(mph) before initiating any turns of 90 or more degrees.
9. The EZ-1 Quadribent
is designed for use on streets and bike paths only. Off-road, off-trail, mountain
trail and / or open field riding is not recommended and should not be attempted.
10. Do not modify, drill holes or mount accessories to Quadribent
cross beams or frame.
The Quadribent
is 2-seat, side-by-
side, human powered vehicle that enables almost anyone to enjoy cycling.
The 4-wheeled design maximizes stability and the recumbent position maximizes your seating comfort. Heads-
up design eliminates neck, shoulder and hand pain. Co-
Captain steering allows either rider to pilot the vehicle
and the dual-
drive allows people with different physical abilities to ride together with either rider generating from
0 to 100 percent of the power. The Quadribent
is great for combini
ng an adult rider with a child and/or
physically challenged rider. The Quadribent
can be separated into two recumbents bikes for “solo” riding and
easy transportation however it is not recommended to be done on a regular basis. Most people never separate it.
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