Currie tech IZIP - Wet Weather; Night Riding; Pedaling Technique

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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.
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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.
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• 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114-115)
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