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before you ride. If the handlebars have bar end extensions, make sure they are clamped tight enough so you
can't twist them.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall.
Handlebar grips or tube end-plugs shall be replaced if damaged or not in good condition. Check
handlebar grips regularly for your children to ensure that adequate protection for the end of the
handlebars are in place. Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut you and cause serious injury in an
otherwise minor accident.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important
information on the lifespan of your bicycle and its components in Appendix B on Page 32.
D. Safety ride
When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick
a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar
with the controls, features and performance of your new bike.
Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike (see Section 4.C). Test the brakes at slow speed,
putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake first. Sudden or excessive
application of the front brake could pitch you over the handlebars. Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel,
which could cause you to lose control and fall. Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks
up.
If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals, practice getting in and out of the pedals. See paragraph B.4
above and Section 4.E.4.
If your bike has suspension, familiarize yourself with how the suspension responds to brake application and
rider weight shifts. See paragraph B.6 above and Section 4.F.
Practice shifting the gears (see Section 4.D). Remember to never move the shifter while pedaling backward,
nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious
damage to the bicycle.
Check out the handling and response of the bike; and check the comfort.
If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should be, consult your
dealer before you ride again.
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