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Chapter 1: Guide to
Safe On-and-Off Road
Operation
Before a First Ride
Make Sure Your Bicycle is the Correct Size
Your dealer will help you find a bicycle
that has the correct dimensions for your
body. There should be at least 1(25 mm)
clearance between the top tube and you
when you stand over your bicycle (Figure 1).
For a mountain bicycle, we recommend 2-3”
(50-75 mm) clearance.
You can adjust the saddle and handlebar to offer
the best comfort and performance. Before you
make these adjustments, refer to Chapter 3.
Know How Your Bicycle Operates
The properties of your bicycle, if not used
correctly, can decrease your control of the bicycle.
Before you ride fast or in conditions that are a
problem, learn the operation and performance
of all the mechanisms of your bicycle, especially
brakes and steering components. As an example,
“aero-bars” can make steering and braking
difficult. Practice the use of your bicycle at slower
speeds in a flat, empty parking area. Repeat this
step after any change to your bicycle.
If your bicycle does not operate as necessary,
or if different parts are necessary for the safe
operation of your bicycle, speak to your dealer.
Learn the Power of Your Brakes
The power of bicycle brakes changes with the Use
Condition of the bicycle. If you think it is necessary
for your bicycle to have more—or less—power to
stop, speak to your dealer about brake adjustments
or other brake options for your bicycle.
Chapter 1: Guide to Safe On-and-Off Road Operation
WARNING: If you do not use the
brake system correctly or you apply
too much force with the front-wheel
brake, the brakes could decrease your
control and cause you to fall. Practice
to correctly apply your brakes as
shown in this manual.
Prevent Toe-clip Overlap
Some modern, high-performance bicycles,
especially smaller sizes, use a short-wheelbase
design with the front wheel close to the pedals.
Increasing the distance between the front
wheel and pedals could place the handlebar
too far away or make the steering unwieldy. On
bicycles where this distance is short, when the
handlebar is turned during very slow speeds
your foot or toe-clips could overlap or touch the
front wheel or fender (Figure 2).
This overlap is affected by the size of your feet,
the length of the crankarms, and the pedals
you choose. At usual speeds, the handlebar
does not turn sufficiently for overlap to occur.
When you ride slowly, do not pedal when the
handlebar is turned.
WARNING: If your foot or toe-clip
touches the front wheel or fender,
toe-clip overlap could decrease your
control and cause you to fall. Do not
pedal when you turn at slow speed.
FIGURE 1:
Minimum standover
height
A = 1” (25mm) for most
bicycles
2-3” (50-75mm) for
mountain bicycles
A
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