HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 29)

Handling instructions
HP
Velotechnik
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Do not pull at the handlebars How to ride correctly and safely
Always adjust your speed to the traffic, the ro-
ad and the weather conditions. Ride slowly in
curves and on unknown roads.Always ride at a
safe distance from other road users, and when
you ride in a group never ride side by side.
When you approach a traffic light never ride
past the line of waiting cars, since even the
most attentive car driver may not see you due
to your low seating position.
Handlebars, Ride correctly and safely
Caution! Always carry your bicycle over
stairs and curbstones. Do not ride through
big road holes. Especially when road holes
are filled with water it is very difficult to
guess how deep they really are. In case you
hit such an obstacle, frame and fork may be
damaged which can result in a serious fall.At
first, the damage may be unnoticed. Please
check your bicycle immediately for deforma-
tions and cracks. If you are in doubt please
consult your local dealer.
Caution! Do not pull at the handlebars
with power.They have to be held in a re-
laxed position.The handlebars do not have
the task to absorb the pedaling forces, this
happens at the seat. Because of the long
stem you exert a big leverage on the stem
clamping of the fork when you pull at the
handlebars, and you might damage the fork.
A failure of the stem clamping can lead to
serious falls.
Prior to each ride, check the stem clamping
for any deformation or damage. In case of
damage you must not use your bicycle any
longer. Have your dealer exchange the dama-
ged stem.