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PART 2
Suspension
138692 Rev 0 (04/22)
BMX, Dirt Jump
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Suspension
Suspension will increase the handling capabilities
and comfort of your bicycle. This enhanced
capability may allow you to ride faster, particularly
on rough or bumpy surfaces. As common sense tells
you, increased speed brings increased risk.
WARNING
Do not confuse the built-in capabilities of a
suspension bike with your own capabilities,
which must be learned.
Increasing your skill will take time and practice.
Stay in control, and carefully, gradually learn
the feel and handling of your suspension bike.
When you apply the front brakes on a
suspension bike, the front of the bike will fall or
dip as weight shifts forward. This is normal.
(The front of your car dips when you apply the
brakes.) You must learn to anticipate this
weight shift and compensate by shifting your
body weight back.
Jumping
WARNING
Jumping is very risky. You could have a fall
leading to serious injury, paralysis or death.
Jumping a mountain bike is fun, but it puts
extreme stress on your bike. Perhaps most
vulnerable to jumping-related damage is your
fork. Riders who insist on jumping their bikes
risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as
themselves.
Stay In Control
WARNING
Failure to ride in control could result in a fall
leading to serious injury, paralysis, or death.
While the risks inherent to this sport cannot be
eliminated, you can minimize the risks by riding
in control and wearing a helmet. The reality is
that simple, and that challenging.
Downhill And Lift-Serviced Riding
WARNING
To ride downhill at speed or in competition is to
voluntarily assume a very large risk. You could
be seriously injured, paralyzed, or killed.
When riding downhill such as at a ski area, on
trails or access roads, or on dirt roads such as
fire roads, you can reach speeds seen on
motorcycles, with similar hazards and risks.
Wear appropriate safety gear, including a full
face helmet, full finger gloves, Neck, brace,
protective clothing, and body armor. Have your
bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a
qualified mechanic and be sure it is in excellent
condition. Consult with expert riders and/or
race officials on conditions and equipment
advisable at any site where you plan to ride
downhill. Experienced riders often pre-walk or
carefully and slowly pre-ride a downhill course
before attempting it at any speed.
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