5.Brakecarefully.Applysteady,evenpressuretobothbrakelevers.Toomuchpressureontherearbrakecanlockupthe wheelandleadtolossofcontrol.Toomuchpressureonthefrontbrakecancausetherearwheeltoliftofftheground orthefrontbraketolockupandslipoutfromunderyou.Allowextrastoppingdistanceinwetweather.Yourbrakes and tires will have less grip in wet conditions. For further instructions on braking, see Operation: Braking.
6.Mountanybags,racksorotheraccessoriessecurely.Addedweightshouldbeminimizedasitcanalterthehandling ofabicycle.Becertainthattheseaccessoriescannotlimitbrakeoperationorbecomeentangledinthewheelsor drivetrainparts.
CAUTION: Never attempt to ride with more than one person on your bicycle. K2 Bike bicycles are designed ! for single riders only. An extra rider can negatively affect bicycle handling, and can result in loss of control
and severe injuries.
7. Ifyourframeorforkdevelopsacrackorisinvolvedinanaccident,itshouldbebroughttoyourdealerforcomplete inspection.Donotrideadamagedbicycle.
!visible. Damaged bikes can be extremely dangerous and can result in failure during use and severe injuries. After a crash, take your bike to your authorized K2 Bike dealer or other qualified technician to verify its structural integrity.
8.Offroadridingrequiresthedevelopmentofspecialskillstocopewithvariedhazards:
•Rideonestablishedtrails.
•Avoidrocks,logs,holes,dropoffs,andotherobstacles.
•Ondescents,reducespeed,shiftyourweightback,griptheseatbetweenyourthighs,andapplyslightlymore pressuretotherearbrakethantothefront.
•Beconsiderateofothertrailusers.
•Always ride within the limits of your skill level.
•Attendamountainbikeclass,readbooksandarticlesaboutmountainbiketechniqueandseekouttheinstruction ofexperiencedriders.
!WARNING: Riding over off road obstacles, steep downhills, and wet terrain can be extremely dangerous and can result in serious injuries. Be sure of your abilities before attempting to ride difficult terrain.
!CAUTION: K2 Bike strongly recommends that your K2 Bike be assembled and adjusted by your authorized K2 Bike dealer. Your authorized K2 Bike dealer possesses the proper training and tools to service your bicycle.
Improperly assembled or adjusted bicycles can be extremely dangerous, and can result in failure during use and severe injuries.CAUTION: In the event of a crash, there could be damage to your K2 Bike that may not be immediately
Cable Routing
Makesurethatbrakeandgearcablesarecuttotheproperlengthandproperlyrouted.Youshouldbeabletoturnyourhandlebarsfromsidetoside withoutanytensionorpullingonthecables.Youshouldalsobeabletocompresstherearsuspensionwithoutanytensionorpullingonthe cables.
!CAUTION: Make sure that your brake and gear cables are routed properly on your K2 Bike. Failure to route your cables properly can be extremely dangerous and result in a loss of control and severe injuries.
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