- Never spray your bicycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water, even form
the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass under seals and enter your Campagnolo
components, thereby affecting its operation. Wash your bicycle and Campagnolo
components by wiping them down with water and neutral soap.
- Always wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that has been approved
by ANSI or SNELL.
DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF IT DOES NOT PASS THIS PRE-RIDE TEST
CORRECT ANY CONDITION BEFORE YOUR RIDE.
- Be sure that all of the components of your bicycle, including but not limited to your
brakes, pedals, handgrips, handlebars, frame and seating system, are in optimum
condition and suitable for use.
- Be sure that none of the components of bicycle are bent, damaged or out of
alignment.
- Check to be sure that all quick release fasteners, nuts and bolts are properly
adjusted. Bounce the bicycle on the ground and listen and look for anything which
may be loose.
- Be sure that your wheels are perfectly centred. Spin the wheels to be sure that they
do not wobble up and down or from side to side, and that they do not make contact
with the fork legs or brake pads while rotating.
- Check all reflectors to make sure that they are clean, straight and securely mounted.
- Check you brake pads and cables to be sure they are in good condition.
- Test your brakes in the beginning of your ride to make sure that they are operating
properly.
- Learn and follow the local bicycle laws and regulations, and obey all traffic signals,
signs and laws while you ride.
If you ever any comments, questions or concerns, please contact your nearest
Campagnolo Service Center. A list of service centers may be found on our website
at www.campagnolo.com.
ENGLISH
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
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