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Components
Inspection
Luggage
Check it is attached securely.
Observe the maximum loading and
total weight
12. Permissible total
weight Page
EN-19,
Page
EN-59.
Distribute the luggage so that the
weight is evenly distributed to ensure
safer riding characteristics.
Carbon frame
Examine surfaces for changes
and parts
(chipping, deep scratches, holes).
6.3 Carbon:
Check the strength of the frame and
general safety
components.
information
Pay attention to unusual noises, such
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as creaking or cracking.
16. Bicycle frame
Warnings
Serious falls and accidents caused by broken
components.
▪ Never ride with a bent or cracked frame.
▪ After any accident or fall, you should have your
bicycle checked by a specialist workshop before
riding it again. Undetected faults can lead to
accidents.
The shape of the frame depends on the type and function of
the bicycle. Frames are made from a variety of materials,
such as steel or aluminium alloys, or carbon (carbon fibre).
If you own a carbon frame, be sure to read
general safety information Page
EN-13.
16.1 Aluminium and steel frames: rollers
Use with Pedelecs and S-Pedelecs is not approved. Rollers
with rear-wheel axle clamping can be used with motorless
bicycles with an aluminium or steel frame. If the rear wheel
of the bicycle is fitted with an R.A.T. through-axle, this can
30. Luggage rack
only be secured to the roller using an adapter. You can get
the correct axle nut from your specialist workshop.
16.2 Carbon frame: rollers
Notice
Do not clamp a carbon frame in a roller using rear
wheel axle clamping. Carbon frames are normally not
designed to withstand this kind of force, and can be
damaged by the roller. There are exceptions, however.
Ask at your specialist workshop or consult the brand
website to find out whether it is possible to use a roller
with your bicycle.
16.3 Carbon frame: assembly stand
If you want to fix your carbon frame in an assembly stand,
only clamp it to the seat post, as the clamping mechanism
may otherwise cause visible or hidden damage to the frame
6.3 Carbon: general safety information Page
If your bicycle is fitted with a carbon seat post, we
recommend fitting an aluminium or steel post for this work.
16.4 Frame with rear suspension
Here, the rear of the main frame is not rigid, but is mounted
so that it can move, and is sprung and dampened with a
shock absorber. Ask your specialist workshop to adjust the
6.3 Carbon:
elastic mounts.
Information
The dealer should have adjusted the suspension for
you during delivery. It is possible that your bicycle and
the seating position may look and feel different when
riding than what you are used to. The shock absorber
must be tuned so that it responds gently but does not
bottom out when you ride over an obstacle. To do this,
it should sink a little when you sit on your bicycle.
Fig. 15 Frame with suspension
16.5 Cleaning and care
EN-13.
Use a soft brush to clean debris off your bicycle. Be careful
not to scratch the frame. Stubborn dirt can be removed
with a sponge and water or bicycle cleaner. Under no
circumstances should you use a high-pressure cleaner for
cleaning. This could damage the electronic components.
If your frame is fitted with elastic mounts, you can clean
these regularly with a slightly damp cloth. Paint damage
and rust spots should be repaired in your specialist
workshop.
Originalbetriebsanleitung Allgemein
EN-23
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