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NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride; but at the very
least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sec-
tions on any issue which you don’t completely understand.
A. Bike fit
1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A If your bicycle is too
large or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike is
not the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
2. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section 3.B If you adjust
your saddle height, make sure that you follow the Minimum Insertion
instructions in Section 3.B
3. Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will
allow no saddle movement in any direction. See Section 3.B for details.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? If not, see Section
3.C on what you can do about it.
6. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust
their angle and reach. See Section 3.D and 3.E for details.
7. Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle? If not, before your
first ride, have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do
not understand.
B. Safety first
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the
helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet.
2. Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment?
See Section 2. It’s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of
the areas where you ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
3. Do you know how to correctly operate your wheel quick releases? Check
Section 4.A.1 to make sure. Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick
release can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, and
cause serious injury or death.
4. If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless (“step-in”) pedals, make sure
you know how they work see Section 4.E. These pedals require special
techniques and skills. Follow the pedal manufacturer’s instructions for use,
adjustment and care.
5. Does your bike have suspension? If so, check Section 4.F Suspension can
change the way a bicycle performs. Follow the suspension manufacturer’s
instructions for use, adjustment and care.
6. Do you have “toe overlap”? On smaller framed bicycles your toe or toeclip
may be able to contact the front wheel when a pedal is all the way forward
and the wheel is turned. Read Section 4.E. if you have toeclip overlap.
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