Safety Equipment; If You Have A Fall; Maintenance; Lubricating - VITORIA Nyx Hybrid e-road01 2021 Manual Do Propietario

WARNING: Bicycles and their accessories are designed for
aggressive use but do have their limitations. Exceeding these
limitations could lead to breakdown or breakage with serious
consequences for the rider.

2.3 Safety equipment

WARNING: The area in which you ride may have regulations about
using bicycles. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with
these regulations about using bikes and their equipment. Observe
all local laws and regulations about bicycle identification and
lights, wearing a helmet, riding on verges, pavements, bike paths
and trails, and carrying children in seats or towing them. It is your
responsibility to obey the laws and be aware of penalties for
breaching them.
Helmet
Vitoria recommends all riders should wear a helmet irrespective of
their type of riding. You will need a helmet if you want to feel safe
on your bike. Make sure you wear your helmet properly and the
strap is well fastened. Your dealer will recommend the helmet
that best suits your conditions. There is a great variety of models
and all of them are approved to ensure your safety.
Reflectors
Reflectors are another essential safety feature for your bike. They
help other vehicles see you on poor visibility roads. All bicycles
have two reflectors per wheel, a front reflector and a rear one as
standard. If any of these reflectors are lost or damaged go to your
dealer and get a replacement.
Lights
If you intend to ride at night, you should install lights on the front
and rear part of the bike. There is wide range of lights on the
market although the most popular are battery-powered ones put
on the handlebar and seatpost. We recommend you go to your
dealer for proper light installation.
Pedals
The platform pedals hold the rider's shoe by pins. Always make
sure that you put the entire sole of your shoe on the pedal so your
foot does not slip off and the pedal hits your leg.
Protective eyewear
We recommend you wear protective eyewear every time you ride
your bicycle. When you get up to a certain speed the resulting
wind can bother your eyes and reduce visibility. Protective
eyewear also guards against airborne dirt, dust and insects whose
impact may have fatal consequences.

2.4 If you have a fall

First, check if you are hurt and treat your wounds as best you can.
Get medical help if you need it. Then check your bike for damage.
After any fall, take your bike to an authorised Vitoria dealer for a
full check. Carbon fibre components, including frame, wheels,
handlebars, stem, cranks, brakes, etc. which have received a blow
should not be used until they have been disassembled and
thoroughly inspected by a qualified mechanic.
WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights.
Riding at night and in other situations with poor visibility such as in
fog or rain is dangerous and so you should use both lights and
reflectors.
WARNING: A fall or other impact can put extraordinary stress on
bicycle components, causing them to fatigue prematurely. Carbon
parts which have received a violent impact and bent aluminium
parts can break suddenly. They should not be straightened
because even after you have done this there is still a high risk they
will break. If in doubt it is always better to replace these parts,
because your safety is at stake.
3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL
This manual provides technical information about the general
parts of any bike. If you need more precise and detailed technical
information about a part in particular, please contact its
manufacturer. Vitoria recommends you take your bike to your
Vitoria dealer for any repairs or maintenance which will be done
be expert mechanics.
4. BICYCLE MAINTENANCE
It is very important for the useful life of your bike that you
maintain its parts properly. Like any other machine a bicycle is not
indestructible. Its parts are exposed to great stresses that weaken
their materials. The durability and functioning of your bike will
depend on its materials and how you use and maintain it. Good
bike maintenance will give you better performance and the
materials will last longer. As we mentioned above you should
regularly check the safety features and we also recommend you
should take your bike to your dealer for servicing to make sure it
works properly. However, below are some basic tips for
maintaining your bike.
Cleaning
Your bike needs to be clean to work properly, so here's how to do
it. The bike should be washed with a wet sponge and soap. For the
chain, sprockets, and front and rear derailleur you should use a
liquid degreaser that you can buy at your Vitoria dealer. Once the
bike is soaped and the degreaser applied, rinse it with non-
pressurized water and make sure the water does not get into
parts like the headset, hubs or bottom brackets. This way the
grease will not be removed from these parts.

Lubricating

Once your bicycle is clean and dry you can lubricate it. There is a
range of greases and lubes on the market for all the parts and
below we suggest which ones you should use. For the chain, front
and rear derailleur, levers, cables and sheathes you can use a fluid
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