CHAPTER 3
Riding
Before your rst ride .............................................................. 3-1
Know before you go ..........................................................3-1
Adjust your saddle to a comfortable height ....................3-2
Bed-in your brakes ...........................................................3-4
Inspect your stem ............................................................3-5
Adjust your handlebar ......................................................3-5
Get to know your bike.......................................................3-5
Before every ride..................................................................... 3-6
Pre-ride checklist ..............................................................3-6
Lighting .................................................................................... 3-11
Know the local laws ..........................................................3-11
Basic riding technique ........................................................... 3-12
Turning and handling .......................................................3-12
Starting .............................................................................3-12
Stopping ............................................................................3-13
Braking ..............................................................................3-14
Shifting gears ...................................................................3-14
Pedaling ............................................................................3-15