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ground in a turn.
WARNING: Toe Overlap could cause you to lose control and fall.
Ask your dealer to help you determine if the combination of
frame size, crank arm length, pedal design and shoes you
will use results in pedal overlap. Whether you have overlap or
not, you must keep the inside pedal up and the outside pedal
down when making sharp turns.
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potentially dangerous surfaces. These surfaces are designed to add safety
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has this type of high-performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid
serious injury from the pedals’ sharp surfaces. Based on your riding style or
skill level, you may prefer a less aggressive pedal design, or chose to ride
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suitable recommendations.
3. Toeclips and straps are a means to keep feet correctly positioned and
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a. Shifting internal gear hub gears
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shifter to the indicated position for the desired gear ratio. After you have
moved the shifter to the gear position of your choice, ease the pressure on
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b. Which gear should I be in?
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largest gear is for the greatest speed.
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problem could be mechanical adjustment. See your dealer for help.
c. What if it won’t shift gears?
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shift to the next gear chances are that the mechanism is out of adjustment.
Take the bike to your dealer to have it adjusted.
E. Pedals
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is common on small-framed bicycles, and is avoided by keeping the inside
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lose control and fall. Practice engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in
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not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the
manufacturer.
F. Bicycle Suspension
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dealer or contact the manufacturer.
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.
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suspended bike dips. You could lose control and fall if you do not have
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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 thoroughly
familiar with the suspension system manufacturer’s
instructions and recommendations, 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.
WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and
straps requires skill which can only be acquired with practice.
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concentration which can distract your attention and cause you
to lose control and fall. Practice the use of toeclips and straps
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straps loose, and don’t tighten them until your technique and
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to keep feet securely in the correct position for maximum pedaling
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this adjustment. Use the easiest setting until engaging and disengaging
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tension to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal.
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the foot engaged with the pedal. Do not use shoes which do
not engage the pedals correctly.
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