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c. Wet weather riding
You should avoid whenever possible to ride your bicycle in the rain. Riding a bicycle in the rain is like driving a car
in the snow. You will not be able to stop as fast and must leave a larger distance between you and the obstacles
around you. Your brakes will not perform as quick when they are wet. You will not be able to turn as sharp without
the danger of slipping. You must also ride away from or be cautious around painted lines, pot holes, sewer or drain
grates, rail road crossings, bridges, wet leaves and any other area where a slippery surface can appear with water.
Keep an eye out for puddles and turn your lights on if you have them. If you live in an environment where rain riding
is expected, you should install front and rear fenders if you have not already done so. Use a cover for your bicycle if
leaving it outdoors. Extensive rain can seep into the controller and battery and cause water damage.
d. Reflectors
The CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) requires front, rear, wheel and pedal reflectors. Your G
Plus Genesis includes federal regulated reflectors and they should not be removed. If needing to be replaced,
replace them with authorized Prodeco reflectors or reflectors approved by the CPSC.
e. Night riding
Almost anywhere in the world today, bicycle night riding requires front and rear lights on your bicycle. You must
install front and rear lights if you plan on riding at night. Check your local laws on what is required for night riding.
Always wear retro-reflective clothing or material, not just white or florescent, especially on your ankles, wrists, back,
and helmet. Only ride in areas familiar to you. Brightly lit streets are best. Always assume you are not seen by a
driver. Children should NOT ride at night.
f. Adding accessories
When adding accessories to your bicycle you must check to confirm they do not lower the safety value of your
bicycle. Prodeco Technologies offers authorized accessories for your bicycle which have been approved not to
lower the safety value. Ask your authorized dealer or contact us if you are not sure about adding an accessory to
your bicycle and the possibility of lowering your bicycle’s overall safety.
Chapter 5: Perfect Fit and Ride
It is very important your new G Plus Genesis is adjusted properly for your size and for comfort. The G Plus Genesis
has multiple adjustments available to offer a comfortable and safe position for riding. A properly sized and adjusted
bicycle allows the rider to remain fully alert and avoid injury. Review this chapter carefully and all the adjusting
points of your new G Plus Genesis. If you have difficulty in obtaining the most comfortable riding position or
performing available adjustments, contact your authorized dealer for advice. You can contact Prodeco
Technologies directly by phone or email and we will assist you with the proper adjustments for your bicycle and
your size.
The following list is the areas of adjustability the G Plus Genesis offers:
 Saddle height
 Saddle nose angle
 Saddle distance from steering tube and handlebar
 Handlebar height
 Stem rise and rotation
 Brake lever angle
 Brake lever reach
 Fork suspension firmness
a. The basics
Understanding the basics to a bicycle frame size will help in determining the correct positions and adjustments for
your body size and comfort. The G Plus Genesis’s frame was designed to easily accommodate all riders from 5’ 6”
to 6’ 6” utilizing the available adjustments. The frame size can be considered anywhere from an 18” to 23” if
comparing to traditional measurements. The most important information to remember when sizing your bicycle is
that you are comfortable riding, especially when pedaling. With throttled electric bicycles some riders may choose
not to pedal and the measurement will be different than for a rider who chooses to pedal and is the same size.
Scooters for instance have a much lower saddle height than bicycles due to scooters not being pedaled. A higher
saddle height is only recommended for riders who pedal allowing them a full extension of their leg per rotation of
the crank.
b. Frame size
The typical measurement number used today in deciding if a frame size is the correct size for a rider is the seat
tube length. This number usually begins around 17” for MTB style bicycles and can go as high as 25” for Road style
bicycles. MTB bicycles will usually be 10% smaller in number size for the same height rider when comparing to
Road sizes. The seat tube length is measured from the centerline of the crank (bottom bracket) to the top of the
seat tube (seat tube clamp). There is another measurement sometimes forgotten which is actually more important,
this is the top tube length (seat tube to the steering tube). Most manufacturers will proportionally adjust the top tube
length according to the seat tube length and with stems being available in various lengths, fine tuning of this
measurement is easily accomplished.
Prodeco Technologies G Plus Genesis’s frame measurement will differ from traditional bicycle frames due to the
seat tube being longer than a traditional bicycle.