Off Road Safety - Specialized Roubaix Comp Road Manual De Instrucciones

WARNING: Child carriers and racks (and the weight they can
carry) affect the handling of a bicycle by altering the center of
gravity, weight and balance. Use of a child carrier or rack can
result in a loss of control, resulting in serious injury and/or death.
10. Specialized recommends transporting children using a towed trailer
instead of a child carrier mounted to the frame. However, keep in mind that
towing a trailer increases stopping distances, as well as affects the turning
radius and handling of the bicycle.
11. Children should always wear a helmet when in a child carrier or trailer.
Please refer to your local laws regarding the use of bicycle helmets.
12. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete
control of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving
parts of the bicycle.
13. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.
14. Don't do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to do stunts, wheelies,
jumps or go racing with your bike despite our advice not to, read Section
2.F, Downhill, Stunt or Competition Biking, now. Think carefully about your
skills before deciding to take the large risks that go with this kind of riding.
15. Don't weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise
people with whom you are sharing the road.
16. Observe and yield the right of way.
17. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
18. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured,
at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these
conditions increases the risk of accident.
We recommend that children not ride on rough terrain unless they are
accompanied by an adult.
1. The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close
attention and specific skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up
your skills. If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may
develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get to know
how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more
difficult terrain.
2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do.
3. Don't ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, make sure
that someone knows where you're going and when you expect to be back.
4. Always take along some kind of identification, so that people know who
you are in case of an accident; and take along some cash for food, a cool
drink or an emergency phone call.
5. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that does
not frighten or endanger them, and give them enough room so that their
unexpected moves don't endanger you.
6. Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you're riding off-road, help
may not be close.
7. Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your bike, read
and understand Section 2.F.
C. Off Road Safety
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