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Good cycling glasses should fit tight on your face not allowing any wind to
affect your eyes (d). Cycling glasses come in a wide range of models, such as
glasses with clear lenses and without UV protection for cycling in the dawn
and at night or glasses with maximum UV protection for cycling under extreme
sunlight.
Your SCOTT dealer has a wide range of cycling glasses available and will be
pleased to advise you.
CLOTHING
Cycling trousers (e) are essential if you want to sit comfortably. These close-fit-
ting trousers, at least at the inside, have special padding in the seat. They have
no seams that can press into you and they do not form folds. Cycling trousers
are therefore designed to be worn next to the skin.
Since sporty cycling will soon bring you out in a sweat, a jersey (f) made of
synthetic materials is ideal. The fibres themselves do not take up any moisture
but instead wick the sweat away from the skin up to the surface of the materials
and thus prevent you getting cold from the cool wind produced by your speed.
On longer tours you should in addition have suitable protection against the rain.
Your SCOTT dealer will be glad to help you choose the right equipment.
DANGER!
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Never ride with wide-cut trousers or skirts that might get caught in the
spokes, chain or chainrings. To avoid any such mishap, use suitable clips or
straps, if necessary.
DANGER!
G
For increased visibility to other road users be sure to wear striking and
bright-coloured clothing!
BATTERY-OPERATED LIGHTING
The regulations on the use of battery or rechargeable battery-operated front
lamps (a) and rear lights are different in each country. Familiarize yourself with
the relevant country-specific regulations and comply with the road traffic regu-
lations in your country.
Ask your SCOTT dealer for suitable battery-operated or rechargeable bat-
tery-operated lightings.
For more information see the chapter “Legal requirements for riding on public
roads“.
USEFUL FACTS ABOUT THE SCOTT BIKE
HELMETS AND GLASSES
Cycling helmets are a must when riding a bicycle. Your SCOTT dealer has a
variety of styles and sizes.
Make sure the helmet complies with the test standard EN 1078 or the like (de-
pending on the country where you use it). Cycling helmets are only approved
for use during cycling. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
DANGER!
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Never ride without a helmet and glasses (b+c)! But remember that even the
safest helmet is useless unless it fits properly and is correctly adjusted and
fastened.
In addition to a cycling helmet and suitable clothing, cycling glasses are abso-
lutely essential when you are riding your SCOTT road bike. They do not only
protect your eyes from the sun and the wind, but also keep out flies and other
impurities that may impede your vision when they fly into your eyes. Being tem-
porarily without sight may result in an accident or fall!
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