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Safety
WARNING: Remember that only you are responsible for ensuring that you have all the accessories
required by local laws — a head- and a taillight, special clothing with reflective elements, etc. Check
out all local laws regarding cycling. First of all, there could be information about mandatory lighting
equipment, registration of a bike, and the rules for cycling on public highways or for transporting
a bike by public transport, etc. Examine information on your own to keep the law.
Before every ride perform a safety check of your bike. First of all, check the wheel attachment (p.
8-9). Make sure the wheels are correctly installed and firmly fixed; otherwise they may come off
on the way causing serious injury of the cyclist.
Make sure that your bike’s rims are not damaged or dirty, especially in the part where the brake pads
are in contact with the rim during braking. Also check regularly for the rim wear in these places. See
a dealer if you question the rims’ safeness.
Make sure that the seat and handlebar have proper alignment (in line with the longitudinal axis of
frame’s symmetry), and that they are tightened sufficiently so that their position won’t be suddenly
changed during the ride (p. 6-7). Check the handlebar grips are not too worn and don’t easily rotate,
otherwise contact your dealer for help.
Take a close look at the bike’s various components — brakes, shifter, etc.
Pay special attention to all bike’s moving parts (chain, pedals, crank arms and wheels), as well as
to sharp sprocket teeth.
Always use a helmet as said in its instruction. Avoid riding in loose clothing, sandals or bare-
foot. Choose shoes that don’t fall off. Make sure that the laces won’t get caught in moving parts
of the bike.
On the road
Remember that you are not alone on the road. Respect other road users — pedestrians and drivers.
Be careful and always remember that they may not notice you. Be prepared that:
— the car may brake or make a sharp turn right in front of you;
— the parked car’s door may open unexpectedly;
— pedestrians may cross the street without noticing you;
— children or animals may suddenly run out onto the road;
— there may be pits, open hatches, rails, garbage, road structures and other obstacles in your way.
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