Intended Use Of Your Bicycle; Adjusting Your Vitoria Bike; Riding Position And Bike Assembly - VITORIA Nyx Hybrid e-road01 2021 Manual Do Propietario

you can use your bicycle properly. Ride safely by knowing your
bike's limits. Your dealer will be able to advise you about which
bike is best based on what you are going to use it for.
Road bikes
They are also known as racing bikes as they were used in the first
road and triathlon competitions. These bikes are used for fast
rides, tough training and competition, especially on paved roads.
They are the lightest, most aerodynamic and fastest bikes. Their
frames are made of very light and heavyduty materials to take full
advantage of pedaling strength. Their geometry is designed so the
rider can adapt to the bicycle for more effective pedaling while
keeping a more aerodynamic position. The wheels of this type of
bicycle have a wider diameter (28") than standard mountain bikes
and their tyres are very narrow to reduce friction with the ground.
Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes, sometimes also referred to as adventure bikes, are
basically road bikes designed to cope with a wide variety of
surfaces, carry extra gear, and are suitable for all-day riding on
winding surface roads. They are made to be more durable and
robust than a standard road bike, as well as having a greater range
of gears and room for much wider tires.
Mountain Bikes
These bicycles are designed for use on every kind of surface. They
give the rider greater comfort and safety on irregular surfaces
such as forest trails or mountain paths. Their components are very
resistant to stone impacts and adverse weather conditions. The
geometry of the frame ensures the rider is in a more upright
position with greater freedom of movement for better control
over the bike on winding terrain. There are two kinds of mountain
bikes depending on whether the frame has a suspension system
or not.
- Rigid frame MTB
This type of bike is designed for riding on trails and mountain
paths which are not very rough. Sometimes these bikes are
equipped with light front suspension and disc brakes. These are
normally 20- or 30-speed bikes to adapt pedaling rhythm to the
track you are riding on. Note: These bikes are not designed for fast
downhill riding or jumping. You are putting your safety at risk.
Urban bikes
These bikes are used as a means of transport and come with 28"
or 26" wheels. The rider's position on these bikes is very
comfortable. They must be nimble and fast and equipped with
everything needed for travelling about town. They share many
features with mountain bikes although their frames are not as
reinforced and they have components that are more suitable for
their purpose.

1.3 Intended use of your bicycle

No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your authorized
dealer can help you pick the right one for your intended use and
also understand its limitations. However, small changes can
change performance or extend the range of intended uses. For
example, the tyres or suspension. Below is a general outline of the
uses of various groups of bikes. The Vitoria range does not include
all these groups, but we wanted to show them to you, so you have
more information. If you have any questions about specific uses or
the information shown in the tables, check with your authorized
Vitoria dealer.
WARNING: Understand your bike and its intended use. Choosing
the wrong bicycle for your purpose can be hazardous because
using your bike the wrong way is dangerous.
TO BE RIDDEN ON PAVED ROADS ONLY. HIGH-PERFORMANCE
ROAD
Group 1: Bikes designed for riding on paved roads.
Not intended for use with racks or panniers, let alone on tracks
and trails.
FOR RIDING ON ROADS AND IMPROVED TRAILS. NOT FOR
JUMPING
Group 2: Unlike the bikes in the previous group, they can also be
used on smooth gravel roads and improved trails where the tyres
do not lose ground contact. Bikes in this group in the Vitoria range
are gravel and urban.
FOR RIDING ON UNIMPROVED TRAILS WITH SMALL OBSTACLES
Group 3: In addition to the uses in Groups 1 and 2, they can also
be used on rough trails with some technical difficulty but not for
extreme use with jumping and aggressive descents. They can be
used to compete in Rally and Long Distance but not in Freeriding
or Downhill. They are lighter bikes for faster reaction speed with
average suspension travel delivering efficiency rather than
absorbing the impact of bumps and potholes. Hence they are not
recommended for extreme uses. Bikes in this group in the Vitoria
range are in the cross country bikes.
FOR CHILDREN
Group 4: Bikes designed to be ridden by children. Parental
supervision is always required. Avoid areas involving cars and
obstacles or hazards including inclines, stairs, sewer grates or
areas near drop offs or pools.
2.

ADJUSTING YOUR VITORIA BIKE

It is very important before your first ride your new Vitoria bicycle
that you read the following basic points to fit the bike to your
body shape and size to increase riding comfort and safety. We will
also show you how to check that the parts of your bicycle are
ready to be used safely. Both things are normally done and
checked by the Vitoria dealer where you bought your bike.

2.1 Riding position and bike assembly

As in any sport, your body position is very important to ensure
proper and effective performance and avoid injury. When riding
you use all your joints to perform a rhythmic movement during a
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