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WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust the suspen- sion system may result in suspension malfunction, which may cause you to lose control and fall.

CAUTION: Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking characteristics of your bicycle. Never change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension sys- tem manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and always check for changes in the handling and braking characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-free area.

CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted with some types of suspension systems. Before retrofitting a bicycle with any suspension, check with the bicycle's manufacturer to make sure that what you want to do is compatible with the bicycle's design.

WARNING: If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may

 

develop also increases your risk. When braking, the front of a suspend-

 

ed bike dips. You could lose control and fall if your skill is not up to

 

handling this system. Get to know how to handle your suspension sys-

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tem safely before trying any downhill or very fast mountain biking.

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