SAFE CYCLING AND SAFETY TIPS
Before you ride your bicycle at any time make sure it is in a safe operating condition. Particularly
check that your:-
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Bicycleʼs nuts, bolts and parts are tight and not worn or damaged.
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Riding position is comfortable.
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Brakes are operating effectively.
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Steering is free with no excessive play.
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Wheels run true and hub bearings are correctly adjusted.
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Wheels are properly secured and locked to frame/fork.
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Tyres are in good condition and inflated to correct pressure.
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Pedals are securely tightened to pedal cranks.
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Gears are correctly adjusted.
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All reflectors are in position.
After you have made any adjustments to your bicycle, check that all nuts and bolts are securely
tightened and cables are free from kinks and fixed securely to the bicycle frame.
Every six months (more frequently if high mileage or subject to heavy use) your bicycle should
be professionally checked to ensure that it is in correct and safe working order. A ʻService
Recordʼ is provided for your use.
Do Notʼs when riding
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Do not ride on same side of road as oncoming traffic.
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Do not ride two abreast.
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Do not carry a passenger unless cycle is equipped to do so.
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Do not swerve in and out of traffic.
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Do not hang items over the handlebars to impede steering or catch in the front wheel.
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Do not hold on to another vehicle.
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Do not ride too close behind another vehicle.
CAUTION: Wet Weather Riding
No brakes work as well under wet or icy conditions as they do
under dry conditions. In wet weather special precautions must be taken to assure safe stopping.
Ride slower than normal and apply your brakes well in advance of anticipated stops.
CAUTION: Night Riding
We recommend you minimise the time you ride after dark. If you
should have to be out on your bicycle at night you must to comply with the law, use a headlight
(white) and a taillight (red) on your bicycle in addition to the all-around reflectors that are
fitted. For added safety wear light coloured clothing with reflective stripes. Check that the
reflectors are firmly secured in their correct position and clean and not obscured. Damaged
reflectors must be replaced immediately.
CAUTION: Suspension Units
Your cycle may be fitted with suspension units built into parts
of the frame and forks. We recommend these are serviced by your dealer as required. More
details may be found in the suspension manufacturerʼs handbook.
Front Suspension Unit
Frame Suspension Unit
Pre Load Adjustment
We recommend that Pre-Load load for optimum safe riding should be set as follows.
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Pre-Load alters the amount of bottom bracket drop when seated on the saddle. We
strongly recommend you set Pre-Load so as to experience no more than 1" (25mm) of
sag. Measured as a decrease in bottom bracket height.
To adjust Pre-Load, grasp knurled adjuster (A) and spring, and either:
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Increase Pre-Load by turning to compress the spring
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Decrease Pre-Load by turning to allow spring extension.
Riding Position
It is important that you and your bicycle are fitted to each other, not only for comfort and riding
ease but for control and safety. Normally your Dealer will custom fit your bicycle to you but the
following few pages should help you to find your most comfortable, safe and efficient position.
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Bottom Bracket Height
Pre Load Adjust
