COLORADO 344/6960, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Every six months (more frequently if high mileage or subject to heavy use) your bicycle
should be professionally checked to ensure that it is in correct and safe working order.
But remember, it is the responsibility of the rider to ensure all parts are in working
order, prior to riding the bike.
When Riding:
• Be aware of and obey current traffic regulations.
• Always obey all traffic regulations.
• Know and observe all local laws and rules for bicycles.
• Give clear hand signals in good time to warn other road users of
your intentions.
• Be aware of vehicles pulling in or out of traffic and for doors
being opened on parked cars.
• Always keep both your hands on the handlebars and your feet on
the pedals and also sit correctly on the seat at all times.
• Wear a protective cycling helmet and make sure no loose clothes can
catch in your wheels or chain.
• Take care to ride at a speed to suit the conditions and extra care
should be taken when riding on uneven surfaces, loose sand or gravel. Be alert
and avoid potholes, drain covers and grates or other road hazards.
Do Nots
• Do not ride on same side of road as oncoming traffic.
• Do not ride two abreast.
• Do not carry a passenger unless cycle is equipped to do so.
• Do not swerve in and out of traffic.
• Do not hang items over the handlebars to impede steering or catch in
the front wheel.
• Do not hold on to another vehicle.
• Do not ride too close behind another vehicle.
Caution: Wet Weather Riding
No brakes work as well under wet or icy conditions as they do under dry conditions.
In wet weather special precautions must be taken to assure safe stopping. Ride slower
than normal and apply your brakes well in advance of anticipated stops.
Caution: Night Riding
If you intend to ride on public roads, especially in the dark hours you should ensure
that your cycle is equipped with any legally required parts such as reflectors and
lights.
Check that the reflectors are firmly secured in their correct position and clean and not
obscured. Damaged reflectors must be replaced immediately.
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General Suspension Units Notes
Your cycle may be fitted with suspension units built into parts of the frame and forks
We recommend these are serviced by your dealer as required. More information may be
found in the suspension manufacturers details supplied with your cycle.
Riding Position
It is important that you and your bicycle are fitted to each other, not only for
comfort and riding ease but for control and safety. Normally your Dealer will custom
fit your bicycle to you but the following few pages should help you to find your most
comfortable, safe and efficient position.
SEAT
Seat Adjustment
Loosen the nut on the seat-post clamp enough to allow the saddle to move forward and
back. The seat can then be aligned forward and back and the angle can also be adjusted
(it is recommended that the seat be parallel to the ground).
To adjust the seat up and down, loosen the binder-bolt on the seat tube, position the seat
and re-tighten the binder-bolt.
To adjust the saddle height for comfortable, safe riding you should release the seat pin
clamp mechanism with the tool provided and slide the seat post up and down to a position
whereby the riders leg is not quite fully extended at the lowest point of the pedal stroke.
This will give you the most efficient pedalling action. You may wish to tailor this to allow for,
the use of various footwear, personal mobility, and the ease of mounting and dismounting.
Retighten the seat pillar clamp mechanism so that the saddle is securely held in position
before riding.
CAUTION
The seat pillar has a minimum insertion mark and
this should not be visible. Always ensure this mark is
within the frame. Component and /or frame failure
can occur if the seat post is not inserted far enough
and serious injury could result.
If in doubt contact your retailer.
Warning: Bicycle should not be ridden if seat
adjustments are not properly tightened.
Saddle
Seat Post
Minimum
Insertion mark
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Every six months (more frequently if high mileage or subject to heavy use) your bicycle
should be professionally checked to ensure that it is in correct and safe working order.
But remember, it is the responsibility of the rider to ensure all parts are in working
order, prior to riding the bike.
When Riding:
• Be aware of and obey current traffic regulations.
• Always obey all traffic regulations.
• Know and observe all local laws and rules for bicycles.
• Give clear hand signals in good time to warn other road users of
your intentions.
• Be aware of vehicles pulling in or out of traffic and for doors
being opened on parked cars.
• Always keep both your hands on the handlebars and your feet on
the pedals and also sit correctly on the seat at all times.
• Wear a protective cycling helmet and make sure no loose clothes can
catch in your wheels or chain.
• Take care to ride at a speed to suit the conditions and extra care
should be taken when riding on uneven surfaces, loose sand or gravel. Be alert
and avoid potholes, drain covers and grates or other road hazards.
Do Nots
• Do not ride on same side of road as oncoming traffic.
• Do not ride two abreast.
• Do not carry a passenger unless cycle is equipped to do so.
• Do not swerve in and out of traffic.
• Do not hang items over the handlebars to impede steering or catch in
the front wheel.
• Do not hold on to another vehicle.
• Do not ride too close behind another vehicle.
Caution: Wet Weather Riding
No brakes work as well under wet or icy conditions as they do under dry conditions.
In wet weather special precautions must be taken to assure safe stopping. Ride slower
than normal and apply your brakes well in advance of anticipated stops.
Caution: Night Riding
If you intend to ride on public roads, especially in the dark hours you should ensure
that your cycle is equipped with any legally required parts such as reflectors and
lights.
Check that the reflectors are firmly secured in their correct position and clean and not
obscured. Damaged reflectors must be replaced immediately.
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