II. Important Safety & Operating
Information
Caution to New Recumbent Riders: The riding position and weight distribution
on recumbents is quite different than on average “up right” bicycles and contributes
to unique han dling char ac ter is tics. Starting up from a standstill, turn ing at low
and high speeds, and cornering and braking in wet weather will all be somewhat
different from other bicycles. It is rec om mend ed that you become thor ough ly
acquainted with the han dling and per for mance of your recumbent before riding
among au to mo bile traffi c or other cyclists.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: Your Bur ley
recumbent bi cy cle will handle dif fer ent ly from other bicycles. Do not
ride this bicycle among automobile traffi c or other cyclists before
you are thor ough ly familiar with its handling char ac ter is tics. Failure
to do so could result in accident and serious injury or death.
The addition of accessories, such as racks, trailers and trailercycles can affect the
handling of your recumbent. Add these accessories only after you are thoroughly
acquainted with your recumbent. Practice riding with these accessories in an open
area free of automobile traffi c.
PRACTICE USING ACCESSORIES: The handling characteristics of your
recumbent will change with the addition of loaded racks, a trailer or
a trailercycle. Only add these accessories after you are completely
familiar with the handling of your recumbent. Failure to do so could
result in an accident and serious injury or death.
Seat frame
Rear shock
Suspension
pivot
Seat
base
Tilt and height-adjustable
steering mast
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