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1. First
NOTE:
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We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety
before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that
you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited
sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand.
Please note that not all bicycles have all of the features described
in this Manual. Ask your
local 13 dealer
to point out the
features
of your bicycle.
1 Always wear an approved helmet when riding
your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s
instructions for fit, use and care.
2 Do you have all the other required and
recommended safety equipment? See Section
2. It’s your responsibility to familiarize yourself
with the laws of the areas where you ride, and
to comply with all applicable laws.
3 Do you know how to correctly operate your
wheel quick releases? Check Section 4.A.1 to
make sure. Riding with an improperly adjusted
wheel quick release can cause the wheel to
wobble or disengage from the bicycle, and
cause serious injury or death.
4 If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless
(SPD type) pedals, make sure you know how
they work (see Section 4.E). These pedals
require special techniques and skills. Follow
the pedal manufacturer’s instructions for use,
adjustment and care.
5 Do you have “toe overlap”? On smaller framed
bicycles your toe or toeclip may be able to
contact the front wheel when a pedal is all the
way forward and the wheel is turned. Read
Section 4.E. to check whether you have
toe overlap.
6 Does your bike have suspension? If so, check
Section 4.F. Suspension can change the way a
bicycle performs. Follow the suspension
manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment
and care.
1 Is your bike the right size? To check, see
Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too
small for you, you may lose control and fall. If
your new bike is not the right size for you, do
not ride it. Ask your
local 13 dealer
to
exchange it before you ride it.
2 Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see
Section 3.B. If you adjust your saddle height,
follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in
Section 3.B.
3 Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped? A
correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle
movement in any direction. See Section 3.B.
4 Are the stem and handlebars at the right height
for you? If not, see Section 3.C.
5 Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If
not, you may be able to adjust their angle and
reach. See Section 3.D and 3.E.
6 Do you fully understand how to operate your
new bicycle? If not, before your first
ride, have your
local 13 dealer
explain
any functions or features which you do
not understand.
B. Safety First
A. Bike Fit
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