b'Twin Bicycle, Руководство пользователя и условия гарантии

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RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR CYCLING IN COMPLETE SAFETY
• Always carry out a thorough check before riding. Read the
" safety checks before use section ».
• Always wear a helmet when you ride to protect your head in
the event of a fall.
• Ride with both hands on the handlebars.
• Ride in the direction of the traffic, never against it.
• Never hold on to a car or any other vehicle.
• Control your speed, avoid moving from side to side.
• Carrying baggage may reduce your visibility or control of the
bicycle and cause you to fall.
• Respect the local Highway Code, particularly with regard to
lights and bicycle bells and horns.
WARNING! Two people should never ride on a bicycle
(except tandems)
• Never ride at night or in bad weather without lights. You
must be visible to motorists and motorcyclists :
- Wear light, reflective clothing, and turn your front and rear
lights on.
- You must have a light and a reflector at the rear of your
bicycle.
- You must also have a light and a reflector at the front of your
bicycle.
- Side reflectors must be placed on the wheels.
• When cycling in the rain or on wet roads, be careful
because braking distances can increase and grip decreases
significantly.
• Wear protective equipment and clothing, such as gloves and
glasses.
• Do not wear loose clothing which may get caught in the
wheels.
NB: All our bicycles are sold with front and rear lights, as well
as rear reflectors and side reflectors fitted to the wheels).
Riding on paths: responsible behaviour and code of good
conduct.
Do not take access to paths for granted. The way you behave
when you next ride your bicycle will influence how accessible
paths will be are in the years to come:
- Stay on the roads.
- Be respectful to pedestrians and horse-riders.
- Keep skidding to a minimum.
- Respect flora and fauna.
- Avoid muddy areas.
Here are a few rules for responsible trail riding:
• Avoid leaving visible tracks
• Do not frighten animals
• Keep control of your bicycle
• Look in front of you
• Always let others pass
• Take all your rubbish with you
WARNING! when riding with children
• b’Twin recommends that helmets are worn and strongly
advises that child seats and all frame accessories are fitted
by qualified, experienced technicians. If you intend to fit
a child seat yourself, we recommend that you check with
our retailers that baggage racks and child seats are safely
compatible.
• Be careful when riding with a child seat, as it adds weight
to the rear and raises the bicycle’s centre of gravity, making
balance and turning more difficult.
• Children must always wear a helmet when riding in a child
seat or in a trailer. Please note that wearing a helmet is a legal
requirement in many countries.
• Wheels attract children's attention and present a serious
risk to young children's fingers! If children place their
fingers between the spokes or between the chain and the
chain rings, they risk trapping their fingers and/or injuring
themselves. With children’s bicycles, responsible adults must
ensure that the child knows how to use the bike, especially
the brakes.
Maintaining and controlling your bicycle.
The frame, the forks and all the components must be regularly
checked by our b 'Twin After-Sales Service team to detect the
signs of wear and/or potential deterioration (cracks, corrosion,
damage...).
These are important safety checks which help avoid accidents
and physical injury and ensure the lasting condition of your
bicycle.