Safety Precautions; Actions/Inaction That Can Reduce The Lifecycle Of Your Ridley Frame; Rules To Abide By Before The First Use Of Your Bicycle - BeTOUGH RIDLEY Manual Del Propietário

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!
RIDLEY cannot be made liable for damage resulting from unreasonable,
unexpected, and in any case improper use and/or handling of your Frame and its fork (see
page 10).
WARNING!
To make sure that the fasteners on your Frame are correctly tightened,
follow the torque specifications provided in the Frame Torque Information document,
which was given to you at the time of purchase of your bicycle or which can be consulted
on our website.
WARNING!
You must be aware that RIDLEY has designed and manufactured only your
frame, and is responsible only for this component. All other components of your bicycle
were made by other manufacturers, which obviously answer for them. You must consult
the manuals for such other components as well before using your new bicycle, which you
can find on the websites of these manufacturers and/or which were given to you at the
time of purchase of your bicycle. If – for any reason - you have not received all manuals for
the other components, request them from your AUTHORIZED RIDLEY DEALER and/or
consult their manufacturers' websites which feature such manuals and read them
attentively BEFORE using your new bicycle.
WARNING!
Any instruction and/or practical advice contained in this Manual, which
deals with your bicycle in its entirety and/or with any individual components thereof apart
from the RIDLEY Frame, are provided for you in your best interests, however, they are not
intended to mean an implicit or explicit assumption of liability by RIDLEY with regard to
such components. Make sure you read carefully and follow the manuals of the
manufacturers of your bicycle's components.
WARNING!
Never make modifications in the frame, fork, or components. Drilling,
filing, sanding, can compromise the safety of your bicycle. You may not replace the original
fork unless the replacement part is of the same model. The use of different fork models
might not provide the same guarantee of safety and/or could affect your ability to steer
your bicycle and/or add unexpected loads.
WARNING!
The LIFECYCLE of your RIDLEY Frame can be drastically reduced because
of failure to abide by the rules that will follow in the present Manual (see page 7).
WARNING!
It is absolutely necessary to inspect, and have your entire bicycle
inspected on a regular basis, especially the frame and fork, but also the stem and
handlebar, to detect possible signs of wear or ageing (see page 11).

2. ACTIONS/INACTION THAT CAN REDUCE THE LIFECYCLE OF YOUR RIDLEY FRAME

Your RIDLEY Frame is a modern product, and RIDLEY has used in its manufacture the
most sophisticated methods and materials that the market is capable of offering. RIDLEY
has been always committed to making products that provide the best competitive
performance and high reliability regarding safety. Similar to any other products, the
LIFECYCLE of RIDLEY products is not infinite, and it can be shortened dramatically if the
instructions given below are not heeded.
RIDLEY cannot be held liable for damage caused by unreasonable, unexpected and in any
case improper use and/or handling of its frames and forks. Such use and handling includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
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1. Painting and/or re-painting of RIDLEY frames. RIDLEY frames may be re-painted
only within the RIDLEY warranty period, exclusively by RIDLEY and only in the
original color;
2. Failure to conduct periodic maintenance and inspection of your RIDLEY Frame by
the AUTHORIZED RIDLEY DEALER;
3. Use of corroding detergents and some lubricants generally used for cleaning
mechanical parts such as, for example, gas-oil, which is capable of dissolving resins
cements if not promptly removed;
4. Parking a vehicle with the frame in direct sunlight, because the frames, which are
made fully or partly of carbon fiber, can sustain severe damage to their structural
integrity when exposed to a source of intense heat;
5. Shocks, falls, or impacts, even apparently insignificant ones. In such cases, have the
frame inspected immediately by your AUTHORIZED RIDLEY DEALER before using
your bicycle;
6. Modifying and/or repairing your RIDLEY Frame on your own. RIDLEY will under
specific conditions handle your frame at the request of your AUTHORIZED RIDLEY
DEALER to whom you must bring back your frame when required;
7. Assembly and/or disassembly of your RIDLEY Frame by persons other than an
AUTHORIZED RIDLEY DEALER;
8. Use of your RIDLEY Frame on any road surface other than the normal road surface
for which it was designed and made;
9. Use of the product by anybody whose weight is in excess of 95 (ninety five) kg. If you
are in this weight category, you will need to request that RIDLEY fabricate a frame
proper for your weight;
10. Installation on your bicycle of weights, additional weights, and/or other additions
such as children's seats;
11. Use of the product by anybody who is not in an adequate psychic/physical condition,
allowing him/her to do so, or use under traffic or weather conditions that pose
danger; and
12. In general, any use of your RIDLEY Frame that does not comply with practices of a
normal or reasonably foreseeable use.

3. RULES TO ABIDE BY BEFORE THE FIRST USE OF YOUR BICYCLE

WARNING!
YOU SHOULD BECOME FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT IN AN OBSTACLE-FREE
AREA BEFORE USING IT AT HIGH SPEED, UNDER DEMANDING CONDITIONS OR IN THE
PRESENCE OF OBSTACLES.
Only your AUTHORIZED RIDLEY DEALER is knowledgeable about and responsible for the
correct assembly of your bicycle using the components of your choice. Before riding it at
high speed or under demanding conditions like rapid descents, or spurts, become familiar
with your new equipment at a moderate speed in an open area that is free of obstacles. We
will provide a non-exhaustive list of obvious preventive measures.
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