Instructions / Assembly

10. ALWAYS BE ALERT. BE ALERT – pedestrians have the right of way. BE ALERT – when riding near parked cars - ride far
enough away from the cars so that you won’t get hit if someone opens the car door.
11. USE CAUTION AT ALL INTERSECTIONS AND STOP SIGNS. STOP AND LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
12. USE HAND SIGNALS. Communicate by using hand signals to tell other drivers what you are going to do. Signal 100 feet
before turning unless your hand is needed to control the bike.
13. PROPER LIGHTS ARE RECOMMENDED IF YOU RIDE AT NIGHT. Be sure to have a strong head-light, a tail light, and a full
set of reflectors. CHECK THAT REFLECTORS ARE CLEAN, STRAIGHT, UNBROKEN, AND SECURELY MOUNTED.
14. NEVER CARRY PACKAGES OR OBJECTS WHICH OBSTRUCT VISION.
15. NEVER HITCH RIDES, never hold onto a moving vehicle while riding.
16. THE KICKSTAND IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE BICYCLE ONLY, not the bicycle and the rider.
17. AVOID THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS: Drain grates, potholes, soft road edges, gravel, sand, wet leaves, and/or any
obstruction in the road. Failure to do so could cause wheel(s) to buckle and result in personal injury to the rider.
18. WET WEATHER RIDING - Riding your bicycle in wet conditions is not recommended. In wet conditions traction and
braking power is reduced. Riding in such conditions could result in personal injury.
19. PROPER HELMET USE. A helmet that meets the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) standard should always
be worn when riding a bicycle. The helmet should fit properly and be worn on the crown of the head, not tipped back.
Ensure to replace your helmet at least every three years to ensure the structural integrity of the foam. Replace after
impact, regardless of lack of visible damage to helmet.
20. USE BIKE LANES when available. Also note that in certain states, cars may use bike lanes when turning.
21. RESPECT “Bicycles Are Prohibited” SIGNS.
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