Surface 604 - Safety; The Basics; Riding Safety; Changing Components or Adding Accessories

OWNERS MANUAL
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THE BASICS
1
Always wear a bicycling helmet that meets
the latest certication standards and follow
the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for proper
t, use and care of your helmet. Most serious bi-
cycle injuries involve head injuries, which may
have been avoided if the rider had worn a helmet.
WARNING:
!
Failure to wear your helmet when riding a bicycle
may result in serious injury.
2
Always do the Mechanical Safety Check before you get on your
bike (Section ONE).
3
Be competent in operating the controls on your bicycle: brakes
(Section FOUR); pedals (Section FOUR), shifting (Section FOUR)
and power assist drive system (Section FOUR).
4
Be careful to keep body parts, clothing and other objects clear
from the sharp teeth of the chainrings, the moving chain, the
turning pedals and cranks, and the spinning wheels of your bicycle.
5
Always wear:
Shoes that t your feet properly and grip the pedal securely. Do
not ride your bicycle barefoot or with loose tting shoes such as
sandals.
Appropriate cycling clothing that is bright, visible and t snugly to
your body. Loose clothing can tangle in your drivetrain or wheel
or be snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail.
SAFETY
2
Protective eyewear to protect against airborne dirt, dust and
bugs.
6
Do not jump with your Surface604 bike. Jumping a bike can be
fun, but it puts you and your bike at risk of serious harm. Jumping
causes stress on everything from the spokes to your pedals, and if you
lose control, you can cause serious injury. If you insist on jumping your
bicycle, understand that you are doing this at your own risk.
7
Ride your bicycle at a speed that is appropriate for the conditions
in which you are riding.
RIDING SAFETY
1
Observe all local bicycle laws and regulations. Pertinent laws in-
clude, but are not limited to, helmet laws, child carrier laws and
special bicycle trac laws. Important regulations include, but are not
limited to, licensing of bicycles, riding on sidewalks, and regulations
concerning bike path and trail use. It is your responsibility to learn and
obey all laws and all regulations that pertain to cycling in your area.
2
Always respect the rights of other road or path users such as
motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists.
3
Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you.
Never underestimate the unpredictability and risks associated
with road riding.
CHANGING COMPONENTS OR ADDING ACCESSORIES
There are a range of components and accessories available on the
market to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of your
Surface604 bicycle. Please know that if you choose to change compo-
nents or add accessories on your bicycle, you are doing so at your own
risk. We are unable to test that all components or accessories available
on the market are compatible, reliable or safe on your Surface604 bicy-
cle. Before installing any component or accessory, please consult your
local dealer to ensure that it is compatible with your bike.