Flluid 1
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SAFETY NOTES
RIDING
Road Safety
This bicycle is equipped with two indepen-
dent, functional brakes, a clearly audible
horn, headlight, tail light, rear reector ped-
als, side reectors for wheels and integrated
reective strips on the tire, and front and
rear reectors.
The bicycle is only suitable for riding on
paved roads and maintained bicycle paths.
It is not intended for use off-road, water
crossings, jumping or sports events.
Keep adequate distance between your bike
and other trafc. During the journey you
should note that at an average speed of ap-
prox. 11 mph about 15 feet per second are
covered. Please drive within your abilities.
For your own safety, do not ride with your
bicycle hands-free or side by side.
Do not use head- phones while riding.
Headphones or earbuds will hinder your
ability to perceive the trafc around you and
hear warning sounds or sirens of emergency
vehicles.
Road Safety
Safe riding required the correct adjustment
of saddle and handlebar height, prescribed
tire pressure, sufcient tire tread and normal
function of the brake the lighting and all
other components.
After some time, parts "settle". It is therefore
necessary to have the axle nuts, steer-
ing head bearings, handlebars, saddles,
seatposts, cranks and pedals inspect by
a service enter for proper tightness before
riding shortly after purchase and every six
months thereafter. (see chapter "Removing
and installing front wheel", "Removing and
installing rear wheel", "Steering bearing",
Adjust handlebar, adjust saddle, saddle
height, pedal and pedals for instructions).
CAUTION
For your own safety, only use expressly
approved and original bicycle spare
parts. These accessories and parts were
specicallytestedforsafety,suitability
and reliability for use with your Flluid.
Owner assumes any risk and liability for use
of non-approved parts. In some cases this
may result in a non-compliance of local laws.
Should it be necessary to replace lighting
parts or reectors, only use original spare
parts.
Do not straighten damaged or bent safety-
related parts, such as frame, fork, handlebar,
seat post, or crankset. These should be
replaced before riding. There is a risk of
breakage. If your Flluid is damaged, make
sure the bicycle is safe to operate and have
it inspected at a qualied service center.