Currie tech Izip E3 Path - Riding Techniques and Precautions; Riding in Adverse Conditions; Techniques for Hills and Corners; Childrens Riding Rules

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This hybrid electric bicycle is not
meant for use in the water (damp roads, puddles, rain, streams, etc.). Never immerse this
product in water as the electrical system may be damaged.
Although the electrical components are water resistant and there is little risk of electric shock from wet
weather, you should exercise caution and strongly consider not riding in such conditions, especially
heavy rain.
• Inwetweatheryouneedtotakeextracare.
• Brakeearlier,stoppingdistanceisupto6timeslonger.
• Decreaseyourridingspeed,avoidsuddenbrakingandtakecornerswithadditionalcaution.
• Bemorevisibleontheroad.
• Wearreflectiveclothingandusesafetylights.
• Potholesandslipperysurfacessuchaslinemarkingsandtraintracksallbecomemore
hazardous and more difficult to see when wet.
Night Riding
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO NOT RIDE AT NIGHT
• Rideatnightonlyifnecessary.Slowdownandusefamiliarroadswithstreetlighting,ifpossible.
• Ensurebicycleisequippedwithafullsetofcorrectlypositionedandcleanreflectors.
• Useaproperlyfunctioninglightingsetcomprisingofawhitefrontlampandaredrearlamp.
• Ifusingbatterypoweredlights,makesurebatteriesarewellcharged.
• Somerearlightsavailablehaveaflashingmechanismwhichenhancesvisibility.
• Wearreflectiveandlightcoloredclothing.
Pedaling Technique
• Positiontheballofyourfootonthecenterofthepedal.
• Whenpedaling,ensureyourkneesareparalleltothebicycleframe.
• Toabsorbshock,keepyourelbowsslightlybent.
• Learntooperatethegearsproperly.(Refertopages118-119)
Hill Technique
• Geardownbeforeaclimbandcontinuegearingdownasrequiredtomaintainpedalingspeed.
• Ifyoureachthelowestgearandarestruggling,standuponyourpedals.Youwillthenobtainmorepowerfrom 
each pedal revolution.
• Onthedescent,usethehighgearstoavoidrapidpedaling.
• Donotexceedacomfortablespeed;maintaincontrolandtakeadditionalcare.
Cornering Technique
Brake slightly before cornering and prepare to lean your body into the corner. Maintain the inside pedal at the 12 o'clock
position and slightly point the inside knee in the direction you are turning. Keep the other leg straight, don't pedal through
fast or tight corners. While going through the turn, keep your eyes parallel to the horizon and look as far ahead of you
as possible.
Please refer to pages 116-117 for braking techniques and pages 118-119 for gear shifting techniques.
Rules for Children
Currieproductsaredesignedforridersage13orolder.Toavoidaccidents,teachchildrengoodridingskillswithanemphasis
on safety from an early age. Children should always be supervised by an adult.
1. Always wear a properly fitted helmet.
2. Do not play in driveways or the road.
3. Donotrideonbusystreets.
4. Donotrideatnight.
5. Obey all the traffic laws, especially stop signs and red lights.
6. Be aware of other road vehicles behind and nearby.
7. Before entering a street: Stop, look right, left, and right again for traffic. If there's no traffic, proceed into the roadway.
8. If riding downhill, be extra careful. Slow down using the brakes and maintain control of the steering.
9. Never take your hands off the handlebars, or your feet off the pedals when riding downhill.
The Consumer Protection Safety Commission advises that the riding of small wheel diameter bicycles at
excessive speeds can lead to instability and is not recommended. Children should be made aware of all
possible riding hazards and correct riding behavior before they take to the streets. Do not leave it up to
trial and error.
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