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5.B - IF YOUR BICYCLE
SUSTAINS AN IMPACT:
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of
them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage.
After any crash, take your bike to
your dealer for a thorough check.
Carbon composite components, including fames,
wheels, handlebars, stems, cranksets, brakes, etc. which
have sustained an impact must not be ridden until they
have been disassembled and thoroughly inspected by a
qualied mechanic.
See also Bicycle Lifespan on page 76.
WARNING
A CRASH OR OTHER IMPACT CAN
PUT EXTRAORDINARY STRESS ON
BICYCLE COMPONENTS, CAUSING
THEM TO FATIGUE PREMATURELY.
COMPONENTS SUFFERING FROM
STRESS FATIGUE CAN FAIL SUDDENLY
AND CATASTROPHICALLY, CAUSING
LOSS OF CONTROL, SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
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