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The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on
the tire tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks.
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WARNING
: Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from your bicycle. They are an integral part of the bicycle’s safety
system. Removing the reflectors may reduce your visibility to others using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury
or death. The reflector brackets may protect you from the brake straddle cable catching on the tire in the event of brake cable failure. If a brake
straddle cable catches on the tire, it can cause the wheel to stop suddenly, causing you to loose control and fall.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with all local laws about night riding, and take the following strongly
recommended additional precautions:
• Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility
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• Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest, reflective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet, flash
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ing lights attached to your body and/or your bicycle ... any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists,
pedestrians and other traffic.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light.
• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in traffic:
• Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
• If you plan to ride in traffic often, ask your dealer about traffic safety classes or a good book on bicycle traffic safety.
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding
Whether you call it
Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, Downhill, Jumping, Stunt Riding, Racing
or something else: by engaging in this sort of extreme, aggres
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sive riding you voluntarily assume an increased risk of injury or death. Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may not be suitable
for all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’
s manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before engaging in extreme riding.
