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1. Safety
• This bicycle is designed to be ridden on normal roads and not for terrain or competitive use.
Any form of use other than that described in this instruction manual can lead to aserious risk
for personal injury or damage to thebicycle itself.
• Preparations before use: Setting thecorrect saddle and handlebar height. Become familiar
with how thebrakes operate and identify which brake handle operates thefront brake
and which operates therear. This bicycle is even equipped with acoaster brake which is
activated when either of thepedals are pushed in abackwards direction. Make it ahabit of
testing thebrakes regularly. Test thedifferent braking systems in anappropriate area before
embarking on aride. Select anarea free of traffic or other road hinders. Never brake hard
using thecoaster brake in slippery conditions, e.g. on gravel, ice, snow or wet tarmac. For
steep hills several braking methods should be combined, otherwise using thecoaster brake
alone may cause it to overheat.
• Make sure that theseat and handlebar post are set within their recommended limits.
Theposts may not be extended outside or fall short of these recommended limits.
- A) Thehandlebar post has amax extension marking: MIN INSERTION, this marking
indicates that thehandlebar post is at its maximum safe extension point, and shows
theminimum portion that must be inserted into thebicycle’s steering column for safe
operation.
- B) Theseat post has two markings: ↑MINIMUM INSERT ↑shows theposition at which
theseat post is at its maximum extension point and ↓ MAXIMUM ↓theminimum portion
that must be slotted into theframe.
• Recommendations for safe bicycle use – Use abicycle helmet, check brakes regularly and
examine them for wear. Check that all brake components are securely fastened. Check tyres,
wheels and handlebars for wear and performance.
• Remember that braking distance is substantially increased on ice, snow and wet tarmac.
Make sure before every use that thecycle’s quick releases for thehandlebars, handlebar post
and seat post are securely locked along with testing that thehandlebar assembly and frame
lock levers work properly.
• Max bicycle load: Max total weight 119 kg (bicycle + rider+ packing).
• Max bike rack load: 15 kg.
• Max rider weight: 90 kg.
• Remember that rules and regulations for bicycles will differ from country to country. This may
include regulation regarding front, rear and side reflectors along with front and rear lights.
Familiarise yourself with therules and regulations that apply in your country.
• Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws but do not overtighten. (See section 2. Product description).
• Adjust thebicycle so that it fits you. There are quick releases for thehandlebars, handlebar
post and seat post, which makes adjustments easy.
• Always conduct asafety check before riding.
• Always use aproperly adjusted and fitted helmet.
• Always keep both hands on thehandlebars.
• Always ride in thesame direction as traffic flow. Never ride against traffic.
• Always follow theHighway Code.
• Wear clothing that makes you visible to your fellow road users.
• Thebicycle must be equipped with wheel reflectors, both front and back and pedal
reflectors. Make sure that all reflectors are clean and visible.
• When riding in darkness make sure that you have properly functioning lights, both front and rear.
• Warning: Always brake using therear brakes first before attempting to use thefront brakes.
This especially applies if road surfaces are slippery.
