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When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds seen on motorcycles, and therefore face similar
hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic
and be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult with expert riders and race officials on conditions and
equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride. Wear appropriate safety gear, including an
approved full face helmet, full finger gloves, and body armor. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to
have proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions.
WARNING:
a
lthough
many
catalogs
,
advertIsements
and
artIcles
aBout
BIcyclIng
depIct
rIders
engaged
In
extreme
rIdIng
,
thIs
actIvIty
Is
extremely
dangerous
,
Increases
your
rIsk
of
Injury
or
death
,
and
Increases
the
severIty
of
any
Injury
. r
ememBer
that
the
actIon
depIcted
Is
BeIng
performed
By
professIonals
wIth
many
years
of
traInIng
and
experIence
. k
now
your
lImIts
and
always
wear
a
helmet
and
other
approprIate
safety
gear
.
e
ven
wIth
state
-
of
-
the
-
art
protectIve
safety
gear
,
you
could
Be
serIously
Injured
or
kIlled
when
jumpIng
,
stunt
rIdIng
,
rIdIng
downhIll
at
speed
or
In
competItIon
.
CAUTION:
B
Icycles
and
BIcycle
parts
have
lImItatIons
wIth
regard
to
strength
and
IntegrIty
,
and
thIs
type
of
rIdIng
can
exceed
those
lImItatIons
. s
ee
a
ppendIx
B.
We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if you choose to
take the risk, at least:
• Take lessons from a competent instructor first.
• Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before trying more difficult or
dangerous riding.
• Use only designated areas for stunts, jumping, racing or fast downhill riding.
• Wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear.
• Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may
break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty.
• Take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends. Do not ride your bicycle when any
part is damaged.
If you ride downhill at speed, do stunt riding or ride in competition, know the limits of your skill
and experience. Ultimately, avoiding injury is your responsibility.
G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories
There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and
appearance of your bicycle. However, if you change components or add accessories, you do so at
your own risk. The bicycle’s manufacturer may not have tested that component or accessory for
compatibility, reliability or safety on your bicycle. Before installing any component or accessory,
including a different size tire, make sure that it is compatible with your bicycle by checking with
your dealer. Be sure to read, understand and follow the instructions that accompany the products
you purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A and Appendix B.
WARNING:
f
aIlure
to
confIrm
compatIBIlIty
,
properly
Install
,
operate
and
maIntaIn
any
component
or
accessory
can
result
In
serIous
Injury
or
death
.
WARNING:
c
hangIng
the
components
on
your
BIke
wIth
other
than
genuIne
replacement
parts
may
compromIse
the
safety
of
your
BIcycle
and
may
voId
the
warranty
. c
heck
wIth
your
dealer
Before
changIng
the
components
on
your
BIke
.
