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A. Bike fit p. 3
B. Safety first p. 3
C. Mechanical Safety Check p. 4
D. First ride p. 6
2. Safety
A. The Basics p. 7
B. Riding Safety p. 8
C. Off Road Safety p. 9
D. Wet Weather Riding p. 9
E. Night Riding p. 10
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding p. 12
G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories p. 13
3.Fit
A. Standover height p. 13
B. Saddle position p. 14
C. Handlebar height and angle p. 17
D. Control position adjustments p. 18
E. Brake reach p. 18
4. Tech
A. Wheels p. 19
1. Secondary retention devices p. 21
2. Wheels with cam action systems p. 22
3. Removing and installing wheels p. 22
B. Seat post cam action clamp p. 26
C. Brakes p. 27
D. Shifting gears p. 30
E. Pedals p. 33
F. Bicycle Suspension p. 34
G. Tires and Tubes p. 36