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Watch for cars
pulling out
– make
eye contact with
driver. Assume
they don’t see you
until you are sure
they do.
Scan the road
behind
– learn to
look back over
your shoulder
without losing your
balance or
swerving left.
Some riders use
rear view mirrors.
Avoid road
hazards
– watch
out for parallel
slat sewer grates,
slippery manhole
cover, oily
pavement, gravel
and ice. Cross
railroad tracks
carefully at right
angles. To get
better control as
you move across
bumps and other
hazards, stand up
on your pedals.
Keep both hands
ready to brake
–
you may not stop
in time if you
brake one-
handed. Allow
extra distance for
stopping in the
rain, since brakes
are less efficient
when wet.
Watch for chasing
dogs
– ignore
them or try a firm
No! if the dog
doesn’t stop,
dismount with
your bike between
you and the dog.
Dogs are
attracted to
spinning wheels
and feet.
ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
TOOLS / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Your new bicycle was assembled and tuned in the factory and then partially disassembled for
shipping. You may have purchased the bicycle already full re-assembled and ready to ride OR in the
shipping carton in the partially disassembled form. The following instructions will enable you to prepare
your bicycle for years of enjoyable cycling. Please check that all parts referred to in the instructions
and shown in the diagram have been included, and that all tools needed are at your disposal. For
more details on inspections, lubrication, maintenance and adjustment of any area please refer to the
relevant sections in this manual. If you need replacement parts or have questions pertaining to
assembly of your bicycle, call HYPER direct at:
HYPER BICYCLES SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
1.866.424.0500
Monday
– Friday (10:00AM – 8:00PM – EST)
Tools Required:
•
Phillips head screw driver; 4mm, 5mm
•
6mm & 8mm Allen keys; adjustable
•
Adjustable wrench or a 9mm, 10mm, 14mm & 15mm
•
Open and box end wrenches; and a
•
Pliers with cable cutting ability.
To avoid injury, this product must be properly assembled before use. If your bicycle was obtained after
assembled, we strongly recommended that you review the complete assembly instructions and
maintenance checks specified in this manual before riding.
