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TRIKE HYBRID
NOTICE
Always pay attention to an
optimal tyre profile.
With a worn profile, the gen‐
eral risk of accidents and inju‐
ries increases massively.
Fig. 8: Optimum tyre tread (left); Worn tyre tread (right)
5.
Check your tyres for external damage and
wear.
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The tyre fabric under the rubber layer must
not be visible.
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There must be no bulges or cracks.
6.
Check the mounting of your tyres.
■
Lift the front and rear wheels and turn them
by hand. The tyre must run true. There must
be no vertical or lateral runout.
6.3 Checking the saddle and
seat post
DANGER
Danger if the minimum insertion
depth is not observed!
If the insertion depth is too
shallow, the seat post may come
loose.
A loose seat post can lead to
dangerous cycling situations, falls,
accidents and material damage.
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Make sure that the seat post
is inserted to the correct depth
(see ⮫
minimum insertion depth of the
seat post" on page 30 ).
Chapter 7.1.2 "Note the
Check the seat and seat post for tightness.
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Try to twist the seat and seat post into the frame
with your hands. The seat and seat post must not
be able to be twisted.
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Try to move the saddle in its clamp by using oppo‐
site up and down movements with manual force.
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If the saddle and/or seat post can be moved,
tighten them (see ⮫
seat position" on page 31 and ⮫ Chapter 7.3
"Adjusting the seat height" on page 31 ).
6.4 Checking the handlebars
and handlebar stem
DANGER
Risk if damaged or tampered with.
The handlebars and handlebar stem
are very important components for
your cycling safety.
Damage and alterations as well as
errors in assembly can result in very
serious falls.
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If you discover defects on the
handlebars or the handlebar
stem or if you have doubts
about them, you must not con‐
tinue to use your Trike Hybrid
under any circumstances.
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Under no circumstances should
you attempt to remedy defects
in the handlebars or handlebar
stem yourself or attempt to
replace the components your‐
self.
Contact your specialist bicycle
dealer if you discover any
defects in the handlebars or
handlebar stem.
Chapter 7.2 "Adjusting the
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