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Assembly of Your New Bicycle
Special tools and skills are necessary for the
assembly and the first adjustment of your
bicycle. Only your dealer should do this.
If You Have Questions
There are many models of bicycles with a
variety of equipment, so this manual might
contain some instructions that do not apply
to your bicycle. Some illustrations might be
different from your bicycle.
If you have questions after you read this
manual, speak to your dealer. If you have a
question or problem that your dealer can not
answer or repair, tell us:
Attn: Customer Service
801 W. Madison Street
Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594
920.478.4678
A Word About Bicycles,
Accidents, and Safety
A bicycle can be fun when used for
transportation, recreation, exercise, or
competition. But riding a bicycle can also be
dangerous, especially if you try to ride beyond
the limits of your ability or the limits of your
bicycle. The skill of bicycle riders can vary
greatly, just like the skill of an automobile driver
or a skier. Do not ride in a manner that exceeds
your ability.
Each bicycle also has limits because of many
properties:
• Design and material of the bicycle
• Maintenance and use of the bicycle
• Surface of the road or trail
• And more
An Impact can Weaken your Bicycle
If you crash or apply force that is higher than
the limits of your bicycle, you are very likely to
cause damage to the bicycle or its parts. If your
bicycle has damage and you crash or load it
again later, the previous impact can cause your
bicycle to break at a much lower load.
A Bicycle Cannot Protect You
in an Accident
Bicycles are not designed to withstand every
situation. In a crash or impact, it is not uncommon
for the bicycle to have damage and for you to fall.
If you fall, your bicycle can not prevent injury. Cars
have bumpers, seat belts, air bags, and crumple
zones. Bicycles do not, so even a small crash at
slow speed can cause injury or death.
Think Safety
Always “Think Safety” and avoid dangerous
situations, which are usually obvious. But not
all dangerous situations are obvious. Many of
those are shown in this manual; read at least
Chapter 1 before you ride.
Some of the high-risk stunts and jumps seen in
magazines or videos are very dangerous; even
skilled athletes get severe injuries when they
crash (and they do crash).
Changes to Your Bicycle
Can Make it Unsafe
Each and every part of your new bicycles has
been carefully chosen and approved. The
safety of accessory or replacement parts, and
especially how those parts attach and interface
with other parts of the bicycle, is not always
apparent. For this reason, you should only
replace parts with original equipment or parts
that are approved. If you are not sure what
parts are approved, ask your dealer.
