Owner’s Manual
in an event with other cyclists, make sure that you have
the experience and skill necessary to take on the added
challenges of riding close to other cyclists. Choose your
event wisely and get to know the course ahead of time to
make sure there will be ample room for you to maneuver
away from packs of cyclists.
WARNING! If you choose to ride in a cycling event,
make sure to avoid riding in large groups of cyclists.
ElliptiGO products are not designed to be ridden in a pack
of cyclists and cyclists may inadvertently collide with the
ElliptiGO bike’s moving mechanisms – causing you and/or
the cyclist to fall and suer serious injury or death.
During competitive and recreational events, we strongly
recommend against “drafting” behind other cyclists.
Although drafting is a fundamental part of road biking, it
is prohibited during elliptical biking events. The elliptical
cyclist’s riding position eliminates many of the benefits
from drafting so the risks from being close to other
cyclists far outweigh the benefits from any reduction in
drag. Similarly, never crouch down or change your body
position to reduce your drag while riding an ElliptiGO bike.
This behavior will reduce your stability and increase the
likelihood that you will crash or fall and suer serious injury
or be killed.
If you choose to compete in events that have one or more
steep downhill sections, again, stay in an upright and well-
balanced position at all times. We strongly recommend
coasting downhill and using the brakes to maintain a safe
speed. Even using these techniques, it is possible to reach
speeds in excess of 40 mph. Traveling at that rate of speed
drastically increases the likelihood of serious injury or
death during a fall.
WARNING! Even though you may have seen
photographs or video footage of people riding ElliptiGO®
products at high speeds, this does not indicate that this
behavior is safe. Riding at high speeds is dangerous and
can result in serious injury or death. Keep in mind that
any high-speed maneuvers you may have seen were likely
performed by professionals with extensive experience
riding elliptical bikes. It is your responsibility to ride
safely and within your abilities. Regardless of whether
the riders in these photos or videos were using protective
gear, always wear a helmet and protective clothing.
Finally, it is essential that you understand that helmets
and safety equipment can only reduce the amount of
damage you suer from a fall or crash – nothing can
completely prevent injuries or death in every situation.
As you increase your speed, the chances that your safety
equipment will prevent serious injury or death should you
crash or fall are reduced.
It is imperative that your bike be in top working condition
before entering any event or ride that includes a steep
descent. Do not use an ElliptiGO product that has any
damaged parts or components. We recommend having
your ElliptiGO bike carefully inspected by an ElliptiGO
service expert or a trained bicycle mechanic who is
familiar with the operation of the ElliptiGO bike and its
components.
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