Trek Fetch+ 4 - Think Safety; Avoid Misuse; Gear up

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Resources Maintenance Riding Quick start Safety
Think safety
Follow these essential safety precautions
to reduce your risk of harm when riding
your bicycle.
Stay tuned to your environment and avoid
dangerous situations which are usually
obvious (trafc, obstacles, drop-offs, and
so on), but sometimes are not.
Avoid misuse
Examples of misuse include jumping your
bicycle; riding over sticks, debris, or other
obstacles; performing stunts; riding in
severe off-road terrain; riding too fast for
conditions, or riding in an unusual manner.
These and other misuses add to the stress
on each part of your bicycle.
WARNING: Your risk of injury increases
when you use your bicycle in an incorrect
manner. Misuse can add stress to your
bike. High stress can cause the frame or
a part to break and increase your risk of
injury. To decrease your risk of injury, use
your bicycle in the manner for which it was
designed.
Gear up
• We advise you to wear a helmet when
riding your bicycle to reduce the risk of
head injury in an accident. You should
comply with local rules. Make sure
your helmet ts properly and meets the
required safety standards.
• Dress appropriately. Loose clothing
or accessories can get caught in your
wheels or other moving parts and
cause you to fall (e.g. pants leg in the
chainring).
• Make sure all loose straps are secured.
• Increase your visibility by wearing
uorescent apparel during daylight
and reective apparel at night. On a
bike, the unique up and down pedaling
motion is what makes you recognizable
on the road. At night, highlight your
feet, ankles, and legs with products
that feature reective materials. During
daylight, wear uorescent socks, shoes,
covers, or warmers.
• Use front and rear lights, day and night.
Make sure your reectors are clean and
properly positioned.