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When all else fails . . . it's too late to read the manual
Even if you've been riding a bike all your life, you probably need an updating
of your bicycling habits, knowledge and assumptions. Why? Because bicycles
are going through some pretty dramatic changes in the technology which
affects function, handling, comfort, performance and safety.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS:
It is a tragic fact that most bicycle accidents involve children. As a parent or
guardian, you bear the responsibility for the activities and safety of your
minor child. Among these responsibilities are to make sure that the bicycle
which your child is riding is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good
repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned
and understand the safe operation of the bicycle; and that you and your
child have learned, understand and obey not only the applicable local motor
vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, but also the common sense rules of safe
and responsible bicycling. As a parent, you should read this manual before
letting your child ride the bicycle. We have tried to make this manual
interesting and instructive for both you and your child.
Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when
riding (see Section 4 B).
