We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if you choose to take the risk, at least:
• Take lessons from a competent instructor first
• Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before trying more difficult or dangerous riding
• Use only designated areas for stunts, jumping, racing or fast downhill riding
• Wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear
• Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed o
n
your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the
bicycle and void the warranty
• Take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends. Do not ride your bicycle when any part is damaged.
If you ride downhill at spee d, do stunt ridi ng or ride i n competition, know th
e limits of your skill an d experience. Ultimately,
avoiding injury is your responsibility.
G. `Changing Components or Adding Accessories
There are man y com ponents and accesso ries avai lable to enhance the comfort, performance an d a ppearance of yo ur
bicycle. However, if you change components or add accessories, you do so at your own risk. The bicycle’s manufacturer may not
have tested that component or accessory for compatibility, reliability or safety on your bicycle. Before installing any component or
accessory, including a different size tire, make sure that it is compatible with your bicycle by checking with your dealer. Be sure to
read, understand and follow the instructions that accompany the products you purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, p.
35 and B, p. 41.
WARNING: Failure to conf irm compatibility, properly install, operate and maintain
any component or accessory
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Changing the components on your bike with other than genuine replacement parts may compromise
the safety of your bicycle and may void the warranty. Check with your dealer before changing the components on
your bike.
3. Fit
NOTE: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your
bicycle which result in cor rect fit for y our body and riding conditions requir es experience, skill and special tools.
Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle; or, if you have the experience, skill and tools, have your
dealer check your work before riding.
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