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First bike ride on Orthros
The time has come. Your first experience on your own Orthros! Whatever bike ride
you do, your safety comes first! If it is your first time cycling on a Huka companion
cycle, you may have to get used to it. The most important tip we can give you is
that you should relax as much as possible while cycling. To make sure everything
goes as smoothly as possible, we give you a number of instructions.
Safe on the road
Apart from your dexterity on the Orthros, which will improve as you use it, it is
important that the duobike is in optimum condition when you go out on the
road. We recommend that you take the following aspects into account:
•Before each use, check the condition and operation of the brakes, tires, rims
and steering system.
•Keep in mind that the braking characteristics change and the braking distance
may increase when the road surface is slippery.
•Make sure that possible luggage is securely fastened and cannot shift.
•Ride on flat and firm surfaces and avoid deep potholes, high thresholds and
puddles of water and slopes with more than an 8% incline.
•Ride at appropriate speeds on wet or slippery surfaces, slopes or chasms. Do
not bump into curbs.
•Always lock the duobike when parking it. Use the parking brake to prevent
possible runaway.
•The Orthros is largely made of steel which is considered non-flammable. The
other materials used such as plastic, rubber and parts like these are not
fireproof.
•When pulling away on a steep slope, lean forward if necessary to prevent the
front wheel from lifting or skidding. When reversing on a slope, brake
carefully until you come to a stop.
ADVICE FROM KEVIN Make sure that the handlebars and seats are
properly adjusted before you start cycling. This way, you can assume the
correct position on the bike.
