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Notallbicyclescanbesafelyretrofittedwithsometypesofsuspensionsystems.Beforeretrofittingabicycle
with any suspension, check with the bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that what you want to do is compatible with the
bicycle’s design.
Ifyourbikehassuspension,theincreasedspeedyoumaydevelopalsoincreasesyourrisk.Whenbraking,
thefrontofasuspendedbikedips.Youcouldlosecontrolandfallifyourskillisnotuptohandlingthissystem.Getto
know how to handle your suspension system safely before trying any downhill or very fast mountain biking.
Suspensioncanincreasethehandlingcapabilitiesandcomfortofyourbicycle.Thisenhancedcapabilitymayallowyou
to ride faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider.
Increasingyourskillwilltaketimeandpractice.Proceedcarefullyuntilyouaresureyouarecompetenttohandlethefull
capabilitiesofyourbike.Neverrideataspeedoronterrainwhichisnotsuitableforyourpersonalridingskillandexperience.
Alwaysproceedcautiouslyinareaswhereyouarenotfamiliarwiththeterrain.Ifyouexceedyourlimitations,seriousinjuryor
death could occur.
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