Rider Requirements
The Orox is intended for use by individuals who:
Have reviewed and understood the Orox operating manual and all safety
instructions therein.
Are familiar with and will adhere to local traffic rules and regulations.
Are familiar with the terrain where they will be riding.
Are at least 16 years old.
Possess the required physical capacity to operate a bicycle safely.
General Safety
Your Orox must be assembled and serviced by a professional mechanic.
If your Orox was not purchased locally from a Tern authorized source, it
may not have the correct drive assistance settings and may not be used
on public roads.
Read the Introduction & Essentials and the Safety chapters of the Tern
Operating Manual, and look for any additional safety information on the
Tern website before riding your Orox.
Never modify your bicycle or its accessories, as such changes could
compromise safety and performance. Use only genuine replacement
parts provided by your local dealer.
Use your brakes to maintain a controlled speed when riding downhill,
or your Orox may reach speeds achieved by motorcycles, and therefore
would face similar hazards and risks, which should be avoided.
Always wear a helmet, and other appropriate safety gear based on the
terrain where you will ride.
Off-Road Safety
Have your Orox and gear carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic and
be sure it is in perfect condition before riding on rough terrain for the first
time.
If using your Orox on rough terrain, bring your bike into your local Tern
Dealer for a checkup after the first 3-5 hours of hard off-road use, or
about 10-15 hours of on-road or more casual off-road use. If you feel
something is wrong with the bike before that, take it to your dealer
before riding it again. After your service check, take your Orox to a dealer
for a complete checkup every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of
riding. Be aware bicycles and bicycle parts have limitations with regard to
strength and integrity, and this type of hard off-road riding can
dramatically reduce the length of their safe use.
Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, make
sure that someone knows where you’re going and when you expect to be
back.
Always take along some kind of identification, so that people know who
you are in case of an accident; and take along some cash for food, a cool
drink, and an emergency phone call.
Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that does not
frighten or endanger them, and give them enough room so that their
unexpected moves don’t endanger you or them.
Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you’re riding off-road, help
may not be close.
The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close
attention and specific skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your
skills. Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased
speed, weight, or more difficult terrain.
Off-Road Respect
Obey local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and
respect private property. You may be sharing the trail with others — hikers,
trail runners, equestrians, and other cyclists. Respect their rights. Stay on
the designated trail. Don’t contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with
unnecessary sliding. Don’t disturb the ecosystem by cutting your own
trail or shortcut through vegetation or streams.
When riding with passengers, the Orox must be operated by an adult (18+)
who possesses the required experience and physical capacity to operate the
bicycle and control the weight of the passenger safely.
Only child seats that conform to EN 14344 can be used with the Orox.
To see which child seats and attachment methods have been tested and
approved by Tern, please refer to the Tern website. If your child seat has
not been tested by Tern, check with the child seat manufacturer for
information concerning compatibility and proper installation.
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