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If you are riding with baggage, en-
sure that you do not exceed the
maximum permissible weight of the
pedelec (see page D). Information on the
load-bearing capacity of the rack is also
stated here.
When
loading
luggage
please make sure not to cover the
front or rear lights or reflectors!
Avoid uneven loading.
Front-wheel luggage carriers
Front racks should be attached to
the front axle or the front fork. Front
racks have a strong impact on the
pedelec's behaviour! Please practice riding
with a loaded front rack in a safe area before
your first journey!
Mudguards
Mudguards are fixed correctly in place with special
braces. If the inside of the mudguard runs parallel
to the tyre forming a ring shape, the braces are
perfectly positioned. During normal use, the mud-
guard should not loosen. The mudguard is fitted
with a safety fastening in case an object jams be-
tween the mudguard and the tyre. This releases
the mudguard from its holder to prevent a fall.
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You must stop cycling immediately
trapped between the tyre and the
mudguard. Foreign bodies must be removed
before you can continue on your ride. Other-
wise, there is a risk of a fall and serious inju-
ries.
racks,
On no account should you continue
riding with a loose mudguard brace,
wedged in the wheel and jam it.
Damaged mudguards must be replaced by a
specialist retailer before riding again. In addi-
tion, you should also regularly check whether the
braces are fixed securely in the safety releases.
Re-locking a safety release
The diagram features a brace attached with a
plastic clip.
• This clip is locked into the stay on the fork.
• The mudguards are aligned in such a way that
if a foreign body is
as this could become
they do not contact the tyres.
Trailer
Find out whether your pedelec is
approved for use with a trailer. This
should have been filled in by your
seller on the "Hand-over documentation"
page.
Only use trailers that have been approved. Look
for a seal of quality like the GS symbol. Ask your
specialist retailer for advice, and have the re-
quired coupling safely installed by them.
Notice that trailers make the pedelec much
longer than usual. Riding a pedelec around cor-
ners with a trailer is different to riding without.
You must keep this in mind when riding in traffic.
Before riding on public roads, practise riding your
bike with an empty trailer in a safe and quiet en-
vironment.
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