gearS
Derailleur Gears ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Checking and Readjusting ............................................................................................................................ 55
Adjusting the Rear Derailleur ........................................................................................................................ 56
Adjusting the Limit Stops ............................................................................................................................. 56
Adjusting the Front Derailleur ....................................................................................................................... 57
Shimano Di2 and Hub Gears.............................................................................................................................. 58
Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 58
Operation and Control .................................................................................................................................. 58
Adjusting multi-speed hubs .......................................................................................................................... 59
Operation and Control .................................................................................................................................. 61
Checking and Readjusting ............................................................................................................................ 61
chain - care and wear
Valves................................................................................................................................................................64
Rim Trueness and Spoke Tension ...................................................................................................................... 66
Wheel Removal ................................................................................................................................................. 67
Clincher and Folding Tyres ................................................................................................................................ 68
Tyre Removal ................................................................................................................................................... 68
Tyre Mounting.................................................................................................................................................. 69
Wheel Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 71
headSet
Checking and Readjusting ................................................................................................................................. 72
Conventional Headset ....................................................................................................................................... 73
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Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................ 75
Suspension Forks .............................................................................................................................................. 76
Adjusting the Spring Rate ................................................................................................................................. 76
Damping and Lockout ...................................................................................................................................... 78
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................... 79
Suspension Seat Posts ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Check and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 80
Riding with Drive Assistance ............................................................................................................................ 81
Useful Information for Parents .......................................................................................................................... 90
Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................ 91
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lighting SyStem
Rear light........................................................................................................................................................... 93
Front Lamp ........................................................................................................................................................ 93
Bottle Dynamo .................................................................................................................................................. 93
Hub Dynamo ..................................................................................................................................................... 94
Battery-Powered Lighting ................................................................................................................................. 94
thingS you need to know about bicycleS and cycling
Cycling Helmets and Glasses ............................................................................................................................ 95
Clothing ............................................................................................................................................................. 95
Pedals and Shoes ..............................................................................................................................................96
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 97
tranSporting baggage
taking children with you
Child-Carrier Seats.......................................................................................................................................... 100
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Child Trailers ................................................................................................................................................... 100
Children's Bicycle Towing Devices .................................................................................................................. 101
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Towing Systems .............................................................................................................................................. 101
tranSporting your wheeler bicycle
By Car ............................................................................................................................................................. 103
By Public Transport ......................................................................................................................................... 104
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Special points concering Transport of your WHEELER Pedelec ....................................................................... 105
general noteS on care and Servicing
Maintenance and Servicing ............................................................................................................................. 107
Cleaning and maintaining your WHEELER Bicycle or Pedelec .......................................................................... 108
Service and maintenance Schedule
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recommended torQue SettingS for componentS
Recommended Torque Settings for Disc Brakes and Hydraulic Rim Brakes .................................................... 113
legal reQuirementS for riding on public roadS
warranty and guarantee
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warrany / guarantee for wheeler modelS
liSt of wheeler diStributorS
Service Schedule (to be Stamped)
bike card
handover report
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