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1.4 Position adjustment
The brake and shifting levers (if existing) are positioned on your bicycle
by the supplier in order to fit most rider’s requirements. The angle of
the shifting lever can be revised. Ask your dealer to fit it to your needs if
necessary.
2. SAFETY CHECK BEFORE RIDING YOUR BICYCLE
2.1 Bike
o Check and tighten any nut, bolt, and strap. If you’re not sure, ask your
bicycle dealer to help you.
o Ensure that all locking devices are correctly secured before riding.
o Tyres correctly inflated? Check by pushing down with your thumb on
the top of the tyre. The tyre should depress slightly.
o Compare to how it feels when you know the tyres are correctly
inflated.
o Replace damaged tyres before they puncture.
o Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-
side wobble. If a wheel wobble or hits the brake pads, take the bicycle
to your dealer.
2.2 Clamp, nut and quick release
o Are nuts, clamps and quick release fixed correctly? Check if all fittings
mechanisms as seat clamp and wheel nuts are correctly and securely
closed.
2.3 Handlebar and saddle
o Are handlebar and saddle fixed correctly, tight bolts and clamp
enough so they can’t twist? Handlebar is in good condition with grips
completely fitted?
o Any broken or worn parts should be replaced before riding the bicycle.
3. SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SENSIBLE RIDING
As a road rider you are responsible for your own and others’ safety.
You need to know:
o road rules and regulation
o how to ride safely.
3.1 Your pedelec
Check your bicycle before using it. (Use the safety check 1.2 including the
adjustments). Know how to operate all bicycle parts.
3.2 Your clothing
Wear a correctly fitted and fastened approved helmet. Bright colored
clothes and reflective tape help to improve your conspicuity at night.
Wear shoes, not thongs or ride with bare feet.
3.3 Riding alert
o respect road regulations
o watch out for other road and pathway users
o adapt your riding to suit the weather and traffic conditions.