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CONTENT Congratulations P. 004 Bicycle Safety P. 005 Saddle height P. 006 Suspension on Scott mountain bikes P. 007 Gears P. 007 Brakes P. 008 Tires and rims P. 013 Maintenance and care P. 018 Bicycle care P. 020 Trouble shooting P.
CONGRATULATIONS BICYCLE SAFETY Congratulations on your purchase of a new Scott bicycle! We are confident that the Obey all traffic laws, bicycle will exceed your expectations for value, performance, and ride quality. Each 2. Make sure that the bike size is right for the rider, and that he can reach frame set and component has been custom specified and designed to enhance your brake levers properly.
Comfortable riding not only depends on the position of the saddle, but also on its If you have chosen a Scott bike equipped with a suspension fork, please refer to the height. You can accurately adjust the height of the saddle to the length of your legs enclosed instructions of the manufacturer.
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Schraube Brake adjustment general Your Scott bike is fitted with a reliable and well-functioning braking system, provided the brakes are correctly adjusted. Check by measuring the distance between the brake shoes and the rim: it should be 1.5 to 2 mm.
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Insertion of shoe fixing pin is very critical to keep shoe properly fixed in place. 1 mm 1 mm 4. Depress lever about 10 times Bremshebel circa 10 mal anziehen 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL...
Turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force. OPEN position 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL...
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In general Scott bikes are delivered and preassembled with the right lever matching the rear brake and the left lever matching the front brake. Due to national laws this could have been changed by your Scott dealer to fulfil the national laws.
Please make sure that the bolts are tightened evenly when closing the front cap, For buying spare parts we strongly recommend to visit your local Scott dealer as he according to the tightening torque recommended by the producer of the parts knows best which parts will fit to your bike and can help you to make your choice of parts matching to your bike.
BICYCLE CARE TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR SCOTT BIKES In order to keep the function and optic of the bike in good condition we recommend periodical bicycle care. Rear Derailleur Mounting bolt 7.8-9.8 Nm Cable fixing bolt 3.9-5.9 Nm Doing so keeps the value of the bike and helps to prevent from corrosion or other Pulley screws 2.9-3.9 Nm...
- tighten bottom bracket - not adjusted - adjust - chainwheel bent - fix or change - suspension fork is loose - contact your local dealer - rear suspension is loose - contact your local dealer 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL...
5 years for the frame shall be reduced to 3 years. Costs for maintenance and service have to be born by the owner of the SCOTT bike. On Gambler, Voltage Fr and Volt-X the warranty period is limited to 2 years.
Rims with wear-out indicators enable the bike user to check easily the condition of the rim. Please have a look concerning this issue on the sticker on the rim. 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL...
Check of suspension fork according to enclosed service manual Check of suspension fork according to enclosed service manual Check of shifters and derailleurs incl. cables. Check of shifters and derailleurs incl. cables. Date of Service: Dealers Signature: Date of Service: Dealers Signature: 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL...
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Check of suspension fork according to enclosed service manual Check of suspension fork according to enclosed service manual Check of shifters and derailleurs incl. cables. Check of shifters and derailleurs incl. cables. Date of Service: Dealers Signature: Date of Service: Dealers Signature: 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL...
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Check if brakepads and rims are worn out Check of disc brake according to enclosed service manual Check of suspension fork according to enclosed service manual Check of shifters and derailleurs incl. cables. Date of Service: Dealers Signature: 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL...
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