Owner’s Manual
Riding in Wet Conditions
Riding in wet conditions subjects you to a significantly
increased risk of serious injury or death as a result of a
collision with a motor vehicle, cyclist, or stationary object
or a fall. We recommend not riding ElliptiGO® products
outside when the roads are wet, even if it isn’t raining. This
is because the contact between your tire and the road will
cause moisture from the roads (and air) to be transferred
onto your rims and significantly reduce the performance
of your brakes and increase your stopping distance. In
addition, the decreased friction between your tires and the
road surface will reduce your ability to maneuver your bike
and increase the chance that you will lose control while
turning or stopping. This could result in a fall causing you
serious injury or death. Finally, other cars and cyclists will
experience similar eects, making it less likely that they will
be able to see you and avoid colliding with you during an
emergency.
If you must ride when it is wet out, always use extreme
caution. Wear very bright and visible clothing, and use
front and rear lights. Consider attaching lights or highly
visible colors to your helmet. Travel at a slower speed and
choose less traveled roads with wide bike lanes or bike
paths where possible. In situations that require braking
(e.g., when approaching a turn, stop light or stop sign),
start applying the brakes very early so you can gauge how
much stopping power you have given the reduction in
friction between the brake pads and the rims. Take turns
slowly and watch out for painted features on the roads.
These can become exceptionally slick when wet, so try to
avoid them if possible.
Again, our strong recommendation is to avoid riding at all
during wet conditions.
Riding at Night and During Periods of Low Visibility
WARNING! Riding at night and during periods of low
visibility significantly increases the likelihood of collisions
and falls that can cause serious injury or death. Even
with proper lighting, cyclists are dicult to see and are
more likely to be struck by vehicles during periods of low
visibility than during the day. In addition, dangerous road
conditions are more dicult to spot and therefore, it is
more likely that you will strike them. We strongly suggest
not riding ElliptiGO products outside during periods of
low visibility. If you must ride, always use lighting that
complies with the laws in your area and ride with extreme
caution.
Riding at night and during periods of low visibility
significantly increases your risk of serious injury or death
as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle, cyclist, or
stationary object. We strongly recommend not riding bikes
at night or during periods of low visibility. Even with proper
lighting and highly-visible clothing, cyclists are dicult
to see. In addition, dangerous road conditions are much
more dicult to spot in time to avoid them at night and
during other periods of reduced visibility which drastically
increases the likelihood you will suer a fall because
of them. Although your elliptical bike is equipped with
reflectors, they are not a substitute for the proper front
and rear lighting systems. Always ensure you have proper
lighting before choosing to ride at night.
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