Figure 10
Make sure the helmet you choose is well-adapted to your head, not to your look. Always place it correctly as shown on figure 10 and secure it completely. Ask your authorized Devinci
dealer to guide you in the process of selecting your helmet.
WARNING: You should always wear a regulation standard helmet when riding your bike. It is important to secure the chin strap. Consult your helmet user manual for more
information. The use of a regulation standard helmet can prevent serious or even deadly injury
5.3.2 Reflectors
The reflectors are an essential component of your bike that greatly improve your safety. They are designed to reflect car lights and street lights and therefore, make you easier to spot.
WARNING: Run a regular check to verify that your reflectors and their mounting brackets are functional, clean, straight and solidly mounted. Consult your authorized
Devinci dealer if they are broken or damaged, to get them replaced.
WARNING: Never remove your front or rear reflectors or their mounting brackets, because they are designed to push away from the brake cables and prevent interference
with the wheels in the event they break. Such interference could result in sudden wheel stop, leading to loss of control that could cause serious or even deadly
injuries.
WARNING: Never remove your bike reflectors. They are very important safety devices that help increase significantly your visibility. Indeed, if you remove them, there is a
risk of collision between you and the other road users who will not see you properly. Being hit by a car can result in very serious injuries or even death.
However, do not forget that reflectors are not intended to replace lights. Be sure to equip your bike with lights according to the local legislation.
5.3.3 Lights
If you use your bike at night, it has to be equipped with lights to make your surroundings visible and make you visible to your surroundings. From a legal point of view, a bicycle is as much
a road vehicle as a car. Therefore, you are required to have a white front light and a red one on the back, when riding at night. Your authorized Devinci dealer can guide you in choosing the
proper lighting devices.
WARNING: The reflectors are not intended to replace lights. You are required to equip your bike with lighting devices according to the legislation in effect in the areas
where you use it. It is dangerous to ride without reflectors and lights at night or when the visibility is poor.
5.3.4 Pedals
Performance bikes are often equipped with pedals with sharp edges and dangerous parts. These are designed to increased security and performance by improving their adherence with
the cycling shoes. If you have this pedal type, be careful and practice their use on an unpaved surface. Depending on your level, you might want to choose a less aggressive pedal model.
Consult your authorized Devinci dealer to choose a convenient pedal model.
5.3.5 Eyewear
When riding a bike, there is a high risk of getting dust, mud, bugs and other projectiles in the eyes. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you wear eye protection adapted to riding.
Consult your authorized Devinci dealer to receive assistance choosing your eyewear.
5.4 Mechanical safety inspection
5.4.1 Nuts, bolts and clamps
Lift the front wheel five to ten centimetres and let it bounce heavily on the ground. Nothing should be loosened. Do a quick visual and physical inspection of every part of your bike to make
sure of that. In case you find any loosened parts or accessories, tighten then immediately with the proper tools. If you have any doubts, ask your authorized Devinci dealer.
5.4.2 Tire and wheels
Your tires must be properly inflated. To check the pressure, place one hand on the saddle and the other on the handlebar and stem junction, then push vigorously towards the ground using
your weight. Examine the resulting effect on each tire. Do they appear properly inflated? If not, inflate or deflate them accordingly. Refer to section 7.5 for more detailed instruction and
information.
Make sure the tires are still in good condition. Turn the wheels slowly and check for damage, cuts or excessive wear on the tires. Replace the damaged tires before using your bike. Redo
the same exercise, checking the wheels this time. Verify their straightness and trueness, the absence of lateral loosening and the constancy of the distance between the brake pad and the
rim. Consult your authorized Devinci dealer if anything looks suspicious or to get your wheels true.
WARNING: The brake functioning largely depends on your wheel state. Truing a wheel requires very specific skills and tools. Never attempt this operation if you lack the
skills or the tools. Instead, consult your authorized Devinci dealer.
5.4.3 Brakes
To check that your brakes are functioning properly, press firmly on the brake levers. Make sure the brake pads close in correctly on the rim. Also, check that the brake cable stays in place.
Do the brake pads touch the rim when pressing the brake levers at 2.5cm? Is the brake disc centered in the callipers? Is the disc in contact with the brake pads when not braking? Can you
obtain maximum braking power without having the brake levers touching the handlebars? If you found any problems while answering these questions or if you have any doubts concerning
your brakes after this inspection, you should have your brakes checked immediately. Do not use your bike until the brakes are fully functioning. Refer to section 7.3 for more detailed
instructions or contact your authorized Devinci dealer.
WARNING: Using a bike with worn brake pads or simply maladjusted brakes is very dangerous and can cause serious injury or even death.
5.4.4 Wheel and seat post quick releases
Check that your wheel seat post and quick releases are properly clamped. Refer to section 7.1 for more information.
WARNING: The use of a bike with loosened quick releases is extremely dangerous. A wheel quick release that is improperly tightened may cause wheel wobbling. This
could cause damage to your bike and result in injury and could even lead to death.
5.4.5 Handlebar and saddle alignment
Is your saddle parallel to the top tube of your frame? Is your wheel aligned with your stem and perpendicular to your handlebars? Are these parts tightened properly? You should never be
able to move any of them with your hands.
5.4.6 Handlebar extremities
Are your handling grips properly attached to the handlebars? Are they in good shape? If not, consult your authorized Devinci dealer to get new grips. If they are missing the end plugs,
install new ones before riding your bike.
WARNING: If your handlebar grips are loosened of damaged, you risk loosing control of your bike and falling. If the end plugs of your handlebar are not protected, you
could cut yourself or get seriously hurt.
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