A special note for parents:
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure
that the bicycle is proper ly fitted to the ch ild; that it is in go od repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have
learned and understand the safe operation of the bic ycle; and that you a nd your child have learned, understand and obey not
only th e a pplicable loc al mot or veh icle, b icycle a nd traf fic la ws, b ut als o the comm on sense r ules of safe and r esponsible
bicycling. As a parent, you s hould read this manua l, as well as r eview its warnings a nd the bic ycle’s functions a nd operating
procedures with your child, before letting your child ride the bicycle.
WARNING: Make sure th
at your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding; but also make sure
that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicycling only, and must be removed when not riding. A
helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at any time
while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
1. First
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least, read and make
sure th at y ou u nderstand each p oint in th is sectio n, an d refer to the cited sectio ns on an y issu e which y ou don’t
completely underst and. Please note that not all bicycles ha ve all of the featur es described in this Manual. Ask your
dealer to point out the features of your bicycle.
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, follow the Minimum Insertion
instructions in Section 3.B.
3. Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any direction.
See Section 3.B.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for
you? If not, see Section 3.C.
5. Can you comfortably operate the brak es? If not, y ou m
ay be a ble to adjust t heir angle and reach. See Section 3.D and
3.E.
6. Do you fu lly understand h ow to op erate your ne w bicycle? If not, bef ore your first ri
de, hav e your dealer e xplain any
functions or features which you do not understand.
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