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WARNUNG: Klickpedale sind für die Verwendung mit speziell dafür angefertigten
Schuhen bestimmt und wurden entwickelt, um den Fuß fest auf dem Pedal zu xieren. Ver-
wende keine Schuhe, bei denen keine korrekte Fixierung auf dem Pedal möglich ist.
Many clipless pedals are designed to allow the rider to adjust the amount of force needed to
engage or disengage the foot. Follow the pedal manufacturer’s instructions, or ask PROPAIN or
your dealer to show you how to make this adjustment. Use the easiest setting until engaging
and disengaging becomes a reex action, but always make sure that there is sucient tension
to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal.
WARNING: Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes specically made to t
them and are designed to rmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal. Do not use shoes
which do not engage the pedals correctly.
Practice is required to learn to engage and disengage the foot safely. Until engaging and
disengaging the foot becomes a reex action, the technique requires concentration which
can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall. Practice engaging and
disengaging clipless pedals in a place where there are no obstacles, hazards or trac; and be
sure to follow the pedal manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the
manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact PROPAIN.
F. BICYCLE SUSPENSION
Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. There are many different types of
suspension systems — too many to deal with individually in this Manual. If your bicycle has
a suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s
setup and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your
dealer or contact PROPAIN.
WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust the suspension system
may result in suspension malfunction, which may cause you to lose control and fall.
If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of
injury. For example, when braking, the front of a suspended bike dips. You could lose control
and fall if you do not have experience with this system. Learn to handle your suspension
system safely. See also Section 4.C.
WARNING: Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking
characteristics of your bicycle. Never change suspension adjustment unless you are tho-
roughly familiar with the suspension system manufacturer’s instructions and recommen-
dations, and always check for changes in the handling and braking characteristics of the
bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-free area.
Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the
terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the
enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your
skill will take time and practice. Proceed carefully until you have learned to handle the full
capabilities of your bike.
WARNING: Not all bicycles can be safely retrotted with some types of suspension
systems. Before retrotting a bicycle with any suspension, check with the bicycle’s ma-
nufacturer to make sure that what you want to do is compatible with the bicycle’s design.
Failing to do so can result in catastrophic frame failure.
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