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becomes a reflex action, but always make sure that there
is sufficient tension to prevent un in tend ed release of your
foot from the pedal.
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WARNING: Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes
spe cifi cal ly made to fi t them and are designed to fi rmly keep
the foot engaged with the pedal. Using shoes which do not
engage the pedals correctly is dangerous.
Practice is required to learn to engage and dis en gage the
foot safely. Until engaging and disengaging the foot becomes
a refl ex action, the technique requires concentration which
can distract the rider’s attention, causing the rider to lose
control and fall. Practice en gag ing and disengaging clipless
pedals in a place where there are no obstacles, hazards or
traffi c; and be sure to follow the pedal manufacturer’s setup
and service in struc tions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s
in struc tions, see your dealer or contact the man u fac tur er.
Never do stunt riding with clipless pedals. If you lose
control, your foot could remain engaged in the pedal, resulting
in serious injury.
D. Bicycle Suspension
Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems.
There are many different types of suspension systems — too
many to deal with individually in this Manual. If your bicycle
has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow
the suspension manufacturer’s setup and service instructions.
If you do not have the man u fac tur er’s instructions, see your
dealer or contact the manufacturer.
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WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust
the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction,
which may cause you to lose control and fall.
If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may
de vel op also increases your risk of injury. For ex am ple, when
braking, the front of a suspended bike dips. You could lose
control and fall if you do not have ex pe ri ence with this system.
Learn to handle your suspension system safely.
See also Section 4.A.
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WARNING: Changing suspension adjustment can change
the handling and braking characteristics of your bicycle. Never
change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly
familiar with the suspension system man u fac tur er’s instructions
and recommendations, and always check for changes in the
handling and braking char ac ter is tics of the bicycle after a
suspension ad just ment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-
free area.
Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing
the wheels to better follow the terrain. This enhanced capability
may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the
enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities
as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice.
Proceed carefully until you have learned to handle the full
ca pa bil i ties of your bike.
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CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofi tted with
some types of suspension systems. Before retrofi tting a bicycle
with any sus pen sion, check with the bicycle’s man u fac tur er
to make sure that what you want to do is compatible with the
bicycle’s design.