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Present manual covers
brand biycles.
1. SAFETY
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1.1. ATTENTION! Please remember cycling can be a hazardous activity.
1.2.
Before each ride
check the bike
as described in Section 4.
1.3.
When riding, use individual means of protection.
Wear a helmet to protect your
head from injury, glasses will cover your eyes from dust and insects, gloves will save
your hands in case of fall.
1.4. Most countries and regions have their
own national regulations for cyclists. Here are the most crucial rules:
1.4.1. Use appropriate hand signals.
1.4.2.
1.4.3. If you’re in a team while on the road cycle one by one.
1.4.4. Protect yourself (try to forecast unexpected). Remember: You are not always
visible; though cycling becomes more popular, many drivers do not know
bicycle signals.
1.5.
Be careful when cycling on roads with dangerous surface.
Please be careful
while riding on gravel roads.
1.5.1. Make sure you’re allowed to ride there. Not all parks and private places are
opened for cyclists.
1.5.2. Put on protective apparel, including helmet, glasses and gloves.
1.5.3. Stubs, stones, potholes make ground cycling dangerous.
1.5.4. When going down slow down, moving your body backwards and down-
wards; it’s advisable to use rear brake.
1.5.5. Avoid rocks, branches and hollows.
1.5.6. Consider others. Use the bell to warn them you’re on the way.
1.6.
Use brakes with care.
Always keep a safe distance when stopping behind other ve-
hicles or objects. Braking distance and power should correspond to road conditions
depending on weather. Use both brakes at the same time and avoid front brake
overusing.
1.7.
Protect yourself.
Always be ready to face risk. Please remember you are less visible
to other cyclists, bikers and pedestrians than a car. Always be prepared to stop or
skirt.
1.8. Watch the road.Though road conditions and tracks design have recently become
better you should be always aware. You can meet pits, drains, low edges, etc on your
way. Cross the railway cautiously at the angle of 90 degrees. In case you don’t feel
1.9.
Watch the parked cars when passing by.
You can easily get into trouble in case
a car drives suddenly away or a car door is suddenly opened on your way. For your
safety it’s advisable to use the alarm bell.
1.10.
Be careful when driving at night time.
Your bicycle is equipped with required re-
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is focused on them. We also advise you to set light equipment on your bicycle and
wear bright clothes to be seen on the road. The key point is to see and to be seen.
Please use numerous and various gadgets for that.
1.11. Mind wet weather.Any brakes no matter the design don’t function same way in
wet and dry weather. That is why one should stick to safety rules. When it’s wet out-
side your well adjusted and oiled brakes still require an increased lever pressure and
a longer braking distance. It will take you more time to stop. Besides, wet weather
leads to bad view (for you and car drivers) and worsens road adherence. Slow down
when turning on wet road. Greasy leaves and hatches can be dangerous as well.
1.12.
If you use additional equipment and make technical changes to your bike
(child
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tions and applicable standards into account.
1.13.
Never leave your bike unattended to prevent theft.
2. ASSEMBLY
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2.1. Take your bike out of the box releasing it from packing.
2.2. Install the front wheel. Make sure the directional tyres go in the arrow marking direc-
2.3. Install the stem and the handlebar on the fork rod. Depending on the headset type,
install the star nut and tighten the screw with torque of 3-5 N/m or tighten the lock-
ing screw with torque of 25 N/m.
2.4. Install the front brake caliper on a fork (in some cases, the brake is already installed).
Connect it with cable and outercasing.
2.5. Install the pedals and pay attention: thread of the left pedal is left, thread of the
right pedal is right. Each pedal is labeled L/R. Before installation apply a thick coat of
grease on the thread.
2.6.
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