PACIFIC CYCLE Kulana Tandem, Руководство пользователя

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Failure to follow all local and state regulations and laws
pertaining to bicycle use as well as the safety warnings
in this manual may result in serious injury or death .
Always follow all local and state regulations and laws
pertaining to bicycle use, follow the safety warnings in
this manual and use common sense when riding the
bicycle . Always conduct a pre-ride check of the bicycle
condition before riding .
Brakes
The tandem bicycle is equipped with foot operated
brakes that allow the rider to pedal forward to
accelerate the bicycle, and pedal backward to brake .
The harder you push on the pedals, the more braking
force is applied to the rear wheel .
In most cases the foot operated brake is strong enough
to “lock up” (stop the wheel from turning) the rear wheel
and cause the tire to skid . While this will decelerate the
bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on
the tire, and can cause a loss of control .
It is recommended to practice braking your tandem
bicycle so that you have control over how quickly the
bicycle comes to a stop .
It is also important to keep in mind the surface you
are riding on and the environmental conditions . A dry
paved road is very predictable when stopping, but with
rain gravel or snow the rider needs to be extra careful
and allow extra stopping distance .
pedal backwards to brake