Safety Village 2003
Proper Fitting Bike
When you buy a bicycle make sure it is the
right size, not one where you grow
into.
Riding an oversized bike is dangerous.
A bicycle of the wrong size is not
comfortable and can cause you to lose control and be
injured.
Key fitting points on your bicycle:
When sitting on the
seat with hands on the handlebar, you must be able to place both feet on the ground.
When you sit on the seat with your heels on the pedals ,
your legs should be almost straight at the
bottom of the pedal stroke.
When buying a bike with hand brakes, make sure you can comfortably grasp the breaks and apply sufficient pressure
to stop the bike.
