FAFREES F26 CarbonX Bedienungsanleitung Seite 5

Observe regulations about bicycle lighting, licensing riding on pavements/sidewalks, bike path and trail
use, helmet laws, child laws relating to cycling, and special bicycle traffic laws, it is your responsibility to
know and obey your local laws.
When riding a bike, always wear a properly fitted helmet that covers the forehead. Many locations
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require specific safety devices. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the local laws,
rules, and regulations where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including equipping
yourself and your bike as the law requires.
Unless otherwise stated, a rider's weight and luggage should not exceed 400lbs/180kg.
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Before you ride your bike, always check to make sure everything is working properly and correctly
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aligned.
Be familiar with the controls of your bicycle, such as brakes, pedals and shifting etc..
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Keep all body parts or any obtrusive objects away from the sharp chainrings when pedaling. Failure
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to wear proper attire could lead to injuries.
While riding, remember you are sharing the road or path with others. i.e. motorists, pedestrians and
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other cyclists.
Always be a defensive rider. Always assume that others do no see you and expect the unexpected
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Always be aware of your surrounds. Be alert and responsive to:
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1) Motor vehicles of all types and in all directions.
2) Unexpected movement of obstacles.
3) Nearby pedestrians.
4) Children or animals in the area.
5) Imperfections of bike paths or paved roads including potholes, uneven surfaces, loose gravel
construction and debris.
6) Warning, hazard and yield signs.
Ride in designated bike lanes when available and always ride in the direction of traffic.
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Acknowledge and stop at ALL stop signs and traffic lights.
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When coming to a complete stop, look both ways at street intersections before continuing onward.
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Use official hand signals for turning and stopping.
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Do not ride with headphones.
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Never hold onto another vehicle.
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Do not weave through traffic or make unexpected moves or turns.
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Rules that govern the right-of-way for motorists apply to cyclists. A bicyclist should always be
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prepared to yield.
Do not ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Avoid riding in bad weather when visibility is obscured, for examples dawn, dusk, or in the dark.
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Such conditions increase the risk of accident.
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