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G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories
There are many components and accessories available to enhance the
comfort, performance and appearance of your bicycle. However, if you
change components or add accessories, you do so at your own risk. The
bicycle’s manufacturer may not have tested that component or accessory
for compatibility, reliability or safety on your bicycle. Before installing any
component or accessory, including a different size tire, make sure that it is
compatible with your bicycle by checking with your dealer. Be sure to read,
understand and follow the instructions that accompany the products you
purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, p. 35 and B,
p. 41.
WARNING: Failure to confirm compatibility, properly install,
operate and maintain any component or accessory can result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Changing the components on your bike with other
than genuine replacement parts may compromise the safety of
your bicycle and may void the warranty. Check with your dealer
before changing the components on your bike.
WARNING: Bicycles and bicycle parts have limitations with
regard to strength and integrity, and this type of riding can
exceed those limitations.
We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks;
but if you choose to take the risk, at least:
• Take lessons from a competent instructor first
• Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before
trying more difficult or dangerous riding
• Use only designated areas for stunts, jumping, racing or fast downhill
riding
• Wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear
• Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by
this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the
warranty
• Take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends. Do not ride
your bicycle when any part is damaged.
If you ride downhill at speed, do stunt riding or ride in competition, know
the limits of your skill and experience. Ultimately, avoiding injury is your
responsibility.
F. Extreme, Stunt or Competition Riding
Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, Downhill,
Jumping, Stunt Riding, Racing or something else: if you engage in this sort
of extreme, aggressive riding you will get hurt, and you voluntarily assume a
greatly increased risk of injury or death.
Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are
may not be suitable for all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer
or the bicycle’s manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before
engaging in extreme riding.
When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds achieved by motorcycles,
and therefore face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and
equipment carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in
perfect condition. Consult with expert riders, area site personnel and race
officials on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to
ride. Wear appropriate safety gear, including an approved full face helmet,
full finger gloves, and body armor. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to have
proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions.
WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and
articles about bicycling depict riders engaged in extreme riding,
this activity is extremely dangerous, increases your risk
of injury or death, and increases the severity of any injury.
Remember that the action depicted is being performed by
professionals with many years of training and experience.
Know your limits and always wear a helmet and other
appropriate safety gear. Even with state-of-the-art protective
safety gear, you could be seriously injured or killed when
jumping, stunt riding, riding downhill at speed or in
competition.