Currie tech IZIP - Before You Ride

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beFore you ride
about this manual
Itisimportantforyoutounderstandyournewbicycle.Byreadingthismanualbefore you go out on your first ride, you’ll know
how to get better performance, comfort, and enjoyment from your new bicycle.
Itisalsoimportantthatyourfirstrideonyournewbicycleistakeninacontrolledenvironment,awayfromcars,obstacles,and
other cyclists.
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Bicyclingcanbeahazardousactivityevenunderthebestofcircumstances.Propermaintenanceofyourbicycleisyour
responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury. This manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the
consequencesoffailuretomaintainorinspectyourbicycle.Manyofthewarningsandcautionssay“youmaylosecontroland
fall.” Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible injury or death where
ever the risk of falling is mentioned.
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Itisatragicfactthatmostbicycleaccidentsinvolvechildren.Asaparentorguardian,youbeartheresponsibilityforthe
activitiesandsafetyofyourminorchild.Amongtheseresponsibilitiesaretomakesurethatthebicyclewhichyourchildis
riding is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned,
understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle, and traffic laws, but also the common sense rules of
safeandresponsiblebicycling.Asaparent,youshouldreadthismanualbeforelettingyourchildridethebicycle.Pleasemake
surethatyourchildalwayswearsanANSI,ASTM,SNELLapprovedbicyclehelmetwhenriding.
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