Your turn to ride on a BIXI bike!
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1. GPA 4 Montreal N N N CN Q eT ELUS RioTinto Alcan Desjardins Montr al amp 2 Bicycle Inspection 1 Verify the condition of the brakes Press both brake levers firmly to make sure they handle easily 2 Verify the condition of the bell Make sure that the bell is attached to the left handlebar2. Y Check real time status of nearby stations before you get there This way you do not move to another station full or empty if you do not want it 2 Although lock A bicycle not locked properly at a docking point may incur additional charges Make sure the green light CN goes on before leaving the bicycle at the station CN 3 Damaged bicycle Lock your bike to a docking point and report the situation by pressing the red button to notify a technician In case of difficulty contact customer service at 514 789 BIXI 2494 or 1 877 820 2453 4 Responsibility for accident or theft In case of accident or theft involving a BIXI bicycle you must report the facts to the customer service at 514 789 BIXI 2494 or 1 877 820 2453 as soon as possible The bicycle remains under your responsibility until it is properly locked at a docking point or if this proves impossible until you hand it to a BIXI CN representative Otherwise you must secure the bicycle A penalty of S 1 000 may be applicable For these reasons BIXI always suggests you move safely and dock your bicycle at any time in one of the BIXI stations Warning Never leave a defective bike because it remains under your responsibility until it is properly locked You have other questions Visit our frequently asked questions Brought to you by QIANG Ze Tt ELUS RioTinto Alcan Desjardins Montr al amp 2 WWMM bb Oiseau aaa aaa aaa
3. ea Montr SSW QQ MW gq WwW _ 1 DW 00 KAW AAAI XID QnA AI A DI LAII QQ INL IDTI PI QDI I gn AINHINIQAIIAIJA DI I IH KIA Qf QIN AA III QQ L N A XI ADI J I INJDNATI gg DIG A DIA DN ALNHBAA TJ NI AMALIA Rear mudguard Your turn to ride on a BIXI bike Headlight Rear skirt ity Carrying basket 8 kg capac Elastic cord QO Rear lamp Chain guard Brake lever Sidestand 15 Pedal Twist grip shifter Bell Bicycle frame Tire Quick release seat clamp Seat post Seat Front mudguard Q0 G Qa x lt Cc Cc Y e TO Mg _ x lt a G Y Cc _ QO cS x Bicycle features section Brought to you by TELUS Montr al 2 OO LL Desjardins RioTinto Alcan Ne N N N N X RNN X X N N X RS N N N N N N N N N N N 0 GPA 4 Montreal Bicycle Features 2 The lamps The front and the rear lamps of the bike are lit at all times when the bike is in movement The lamps go out when the front wheel is immobilised The 3 speed system The bike has a 3 speed easy to use gear box that can be
4. shifted while stopped or while moving To switch gears simply rotate the twist grip shifters located on the right side of the handlebars near the brake lever To activate an easy speed for slow moving or when you mount a hill turn the handle at speed 1 For a more difficult speed for a fast moving turn the handle to speed 3 The brake lever The brakes are integrated into the hubs of the front and rear wheel and allow safe breaking at all times The front brake is located on the left handlebar of the bicycle while the rear brake is located on the right handlebar of the bicycle Press both brake levers simultaneously for a gentle safe braking It is recommended to adjust your braking distance in case of inclement weather Sidestand The strengthened sidestand of the bicycle is used to hold it when you want to stop for a while To use the sidestand go to the left side of bike and lower the sidestand with your foot It is important to put the sidestand back to a horizontal position when you want to start riding the bike again 2 The bell The bell allows you to make your presence known Make the ring of the bell roll with your thumb while keeping your hands on the handlebars to activate the bell Return Brought to you by QIANG Ze Tt ELUS RioTinto Alcan Desjardins Montr al amp 2 OO ae eR REEF KERR
5. and is functional 3 Verify the condition of the tires Firmly press each tire of the bicycle to make sure they are properly inflated 4 Verify the general functioning of the bicycle Lift the rear of the bicycle from behind the seat and rotate the rear wheel to make sure that nothing obstructs the wheel Do the same test on the front wheel of the bicycle once you have removed the bike from its docking point Press lightly on the mudguard the chain guard and other parts to make sure they are all securely fastened to the bicycle 5 Verify the condition of the lamps Ensure that the front and rear lights illuminate when the bike wheels turn Please note that the light from the lamps may be lower or intermittent if the bicycle wheels do not rotate at sufficient speed Make sure all the points mentioned above are respected during the inspection process Otherwise please select another bike and repeat the inspection process steps If the points mentioned above are not suitable during your inspection of the bicycle please select another bicycle and repeat the inspection process steps Brought to you by TR GPA 4 Montreal Adjustment of the bicycle 1 Estimate the height of the seat Place yourself in a sitting position on the bicycle seat to verify the extension of your legs The pedals of the bicycle must be placed parallel to the seat tube The seat is well positioned when you leg can be extende
6. d with the knee just slightly bent 2 Adjusting the seat height Pull the quick release handle at the bottom of the seat rod to raise or lower the seat height Once the CN height is selected push the quick release handle to secure the seat The seat rod cannot be removed from the bicycle frame If it does not rise more it is possible that you have reached the maximum height of the seat YA The position of the leg when the seat height is The seat rod is equipped with positioning adjusted adequately marks Take note of the number of the adjustment when the seat height is convenient for you You can easily find the same adjustment for each subsequent trip Brought to you by a eT ELUS RioTinto Alcan Desjardins Montr al amp 2 NNNNNNNNNN NN GPA 4 Montreal v v v N AN NS ON SON QIANG Security Code 1 Wear a helmet BIXI promotes helmet use for your security Choose a helmet that has one of these certifications CSA CPSC ASTM EN or Snell These acronyms on the inside of the helmet or on the packaging assure you that it complies with national safety standards Choose a model that fits the shape of your head so it can be easily adjusted The helmet is properly adjusted when the front and back straps meet under your ear and the chin strap is snug but not too tight The helmet should not rock forward or backward or sit too far forward o
7. ions Signal your intentions in four circumstances and far enough of time to be seen by drivers and other cyclists Y Turning left in situations where you can turn left directly In the case of busy Right Right turn turn intersections refer to the image below Y Turning right 2 possible options Y Slowing down or stopping Y Passing a cyclist or double parked car First look behind you to be sure the path Left Slowing or turn stopping clear 1 When you stop at an intersection stay At a busy intersection make L shaped in the driver s field of vision in front or 90 degree turns First go straight and to the right while leaving the through the intersection and stop at crosswalk free When the light turns the opposite corner Then position green you can safely cross the yourself in the direction you wish to intersection knowing the driver who travel cross the second intersection may want to turn has seen you and continue on your way Brought to you by a CT EL U S RioTinto Alcan Desjardins Montr al 2 WWMM bb fe SSI QQ pag nWQQwD WW WW _ _ Q 0 WQ QQJ ww w w _ qwysgX OY AAAAI LAAAAAAAAAA AAAI IHD DN INI Y XI Ig g AII AK QD NT Dg INIA Dg QJ I QAI AGL NII VQALKK AIA IID AIA IIA HINA INA NATALIA IIA Security Code ic signs 4 Respect traffi amp ips ith fun tr igns is synonymous w Knowing the s and optimum safety T
8. r backward on your head Adjust the straps periodically Don t forget 50 of cyclists wear poorly fitted helmets reducing their effectiveness in case of an accident Don t use a helmet that has been damaged 2 2 Be respectful cautious and law abiding Ride in the direction of traffic unless you re on a contra flow bike path or lane Always stop at red lights Be visible especially during night time Don t forget sidewalks are for pedestrians Stay at least one metre from parked cars so you have clearance if a door opens suddenly Forget about music and earphones when you are on a bicycle Not only are they illegal but they block out sounds you need to hear for your security Ride in a straight line don t zigzag Ride at a reasonable speed 15 to 20km h This will allow you to anticipate danger Adapt your speed if you are riding in a zone shared with pedestrians Always pass other cyclists on the left never on the right Pay close attention to long and heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses because they have large blind spots Never pass them on the right At red lights or stop signs let them pull ahead first and Respect the Code de la s curit routiere Brought to you by TELUS RioTintoAlcan J Desjardins Montr al WWMM bb EE GPA 4 Montreal Secu rity Code cont 3 Signal your intentions In urban areas both cyclists and drivers must signal their intent
9. raffic lights for cyclists Indicates the need to dismount amp Indicates a mandatory path for bicycles and pedestrians 4 Indicates a temporary detour due to construction on the bicycle path 5 These symbols painted on the roadway indicate that a lane is reserved for cyclists G Indicates a bicycle path amp 3a Indicates that you are traveling on Route Verte Brought to you by lt TELUS Montr al 43 Desjardins RioTinto Alcan QA WA WW __ i QHQH _ 0Wv QA KXI K Kg 000 0D0 Nw Q QA Www Lh DDHW AAG AI AAA MI L N A AXKA NI IJ QA INI TIT XI QIN Q AI IQAI ATI LII IIDIII_L ADIL gQT XI ING III GI LOAINAI LZIAIGLI HL INAH MOM MMMM MYM MM MYM GPA 4 Montreal Practical Tips 1 No space available to bring your bicycle Do not panic Y Identify yourself at the pay station with your BIXI key if you are a subscriber or with your credit card if you have purchased a 24 hour or a 72 hour access to get 15 extra minutes time to get to another station This option is only available when the station is full
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