K2 Bike K2 BICYCLE manual Off Road Safety

Page 12

10.Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.

11.Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.

12.Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. They can cause you injury and damage your bike.

13.Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road.

14.Observe and yield the right of way.

15.Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16.If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident.

C. Off Road Safety

1.The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close attention and specific skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills. If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult terrain.

2.Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do.

3.Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, make sure that someone knows where you’re going and when you expect to be back.

4.Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. They can cause you injury and damage your bike.

5.Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and respect private property.

6.You are sharing the trail with others — hikers, equestrians, other cyclists. Respect their rights.

7.Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that does not frighten or endanger them, and stay far enough away so that their unexpected moves don’t endanger you.

8.Stay on the designated trail. Don’t contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary sliding. Don’t disturb the ecosystem by cutting your own trail or shortcut through vegetation or streams. It is your

13

Image 12
Contents Page Page Contents Page General Warning First Bike FitSafety First Mechanical Safety Check First Ride Safety BasicsRiding Safely Off Road Safety Wet Weather Riding Night RidingPage Changing Components or Adding Accessories Downhill or Competition BikingStandover Height Saddle PositionPage Handlebar Height and Angle Control Position Adjustments Brake ReachTech WheelsPage Page Page Page Page Page Brakes Page Shifting Gears How a Derailleur Drivetrain Works Page Page Pedals Page Bicycle Suspension Tires and Tubes Page K2 Razorback Set-Up Instructions Air Spring Valve Rebound Adjustment Wheel Lockout K2 Tirade Set-Up Instructions Page Position a Rebound Adjustment Knob Lithium Set-Up Instructions Fig34 Attack Set-Up Instructions Page Service Service Intervals Page Page If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact