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• Always use proper hand signals for turning and stopping.
Give signals 100ft before stopping or turning and always
return both hands to the handle bars before stopping or
turning.
• Watch for cars pulling out into traic and for the sudden
opening of car doors.
• Avoid potholes, drainage grates or other road surface
hazards.
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle.
• Be careful when riding on soft road edges, gravel, sand
and uneven surfaces. Ride slowly and avoid quick turns
when riding on these surfaces.
• Never hitch onto other vehicles.
• Do not “stunt” ride or race in traic.
• Do not weave in and out of traic or swerve from side to
side.
• A crash can put extraordinary stress on your Fuel’s
components, possibly causing them to fatigue
prematurely. Components suering from stress fatigue can
fail suddenly, causing loss of control, or serious injury.
CAUTION: RIDING IN WET WEATHER
Brakes do not work as well under wet conditions as they do
when dry. It is recommended that you do not ride your
Fuel in wet weather, as there are electronic components
of your Fuel that may be damaged if exposed to water.
If you are riding your bicycle in low-visibility conditions, the
Fuel’s reectors will provide some visibility. It is highly
recommended that you wear bright, reective clothing to
• Wet conditions will require a longer distance to
stop. Brake earlier and avoid sudden stops when
riding in wet conditions.
WARNING