Gary Fisher 2004 gary fisher bicycles Manuale Utente
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CHAPTER ONE
Guide to Safe On-and-Off Road Operation
Avoid introducing water to any bearings of your bicycle.
The metal bearings in your bicycle allow the parts to rotate
smoothly. Water in contact with metal causes corrosion, which
will make the bearings lose their smoothness. If any bearings
on your bicycle get submerged in water, take your bicycle to
your Gary Fisher dealer for service.
Avoid high-pressure washing systems, like those at most car
washes. The high pressure may force water into the bearings.
Use your brakes carefully.
Always keep a safe stopping distance between
you and other vehicles or objects. Adjust stopping
distances and braking forces to suit riding conditions.
If your bike has two hand brakes, apply both
brakes at the same time. Over-use, or mis-use, of
a front-wheel brake, such as using only the front-
wheel brake in an emergency, could cause the rear
wheel to lift from the ground which could cause
you to lose control (Figure 1.18).
Many models of modern brakes are very powerful;
they are designed to stop a bike in wet or muddy
conditions. If you feel your brakes are too powerful
for your riding needs, take your bike to your dealer
for adjustment, or replacement of the braking system.
Be careful when riding in wet conditions.
No brakes, whatever their design, work as effectively in wet
weather as they do in dry. Even properly aligned, lubricated,
and maintained brakes require greater lever pressure, and
longer stopping distances, in wet weather; anticipate the extra
distance it will take to stop.
Wet weather causes reduced visibility, for both you and
motorists, and reduced traction. Use slower cornering when
traction is reduced, like when riding over wet leaves, painted
crosswalks, or manhole covers.
WARNING
Applying sudden or excessive stopping force with the front-
wheel brake may cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground, or
the front wheel to slip out from under you, which can cause you
to lose control and fall. Apply both brakes at the same time, and
shift your weight backwards on the bike while braking.
During Every Ride: Ride Safely
Figure 1.18 Overuse of front brake