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bar ends
Straight handlebars can be equipped with bar ends (a). Some thin-
walled handlebars (primarily those made of aluminium or carbon fibre)
require additional handlebar plugs or other special parts to prevent the
handlebars from being crushed or broken. It is essential to let your
WHEELER bicycle dealer install them!
bicycle locks
a
Do not forget to take a high quality D-lock
on your ride. The only way to effectively protect your WHEELER bicycle
against theft is to lock it to an immovable object.
puncture kit
The most important accessories for a successful cycle tour are a tyre
pump and a small tool kit (c). The tool kit should include two plastic tyre
levers, the most commonly used Allen keys, a spare tube, a tyre repair
kit, your mobile phone, if necessary, and a little cash. In this way you
b
will be well prepared in the event of a puncture or some other mishap.
computers
Electronic tachometers determine the travelling and average speed, the
number of kilometres per day and year, and also the travelling time.
Top-end models show the highest speed that was reached, the differ-
ence in height, the cadence or (with a special chest strap) your pulse
rate as well.
kick-stand
c
Bicycle kick-stands
over when it is parked. The kick-stand should be chosen according to
the kind of use that it will get.
Your WHEELER bicycle dealer would be glad to advise you in detail
about a suitable type of kick-stand. Have a kick-stand installed by your
WHEELER bicycle dealer.
d
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(b)
or chain lock with you
(d)
are intended to prevent your bicycle from falling
tranSporting baggage
There are various ways of carrying baggage on a WHEELER bicycle
(e). Your choice will primarily depend on the weight and volume of the
baggage and on the bicycle you want to use. Using a backpack
a convenient way of transporting baggage on a bicycle. However, your
trekking bike is fitted with a pannier rack for longer cycling tours or if
you intend to take heavy and bulky items with you.
It is advisable to carry baggage in stable pannier bags
very low centre of gravity.
Another possibility of transporting baggage are handlebar bags. They
often have snap buckles for quick mounting and removal. Handlebar
bags are particularly suitable for valuables, photographic equipment
and maps that should be within easy reach during your tour.
When buying bags, make sure they are watertight so that your belong-
ings are protected and you will not have any unpleasant surprises after
the first rain shower.
Lowrider bags fitted at the front of the bicycle are mounted to the fork
by means of special holders. If you are in doubt or if you have any ques-
tions, then contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
G
never overload your WHEELER bicycle. Comply with the
details given in the table in the chapter "before your first
ride" and also with any instructions that were printed or
imprinted on the pannier rack concerning the maximum
permissible load.
G
Adjust the suspension fork and the tyre pressure to the ad-
ditional load.
A
Baggage generally changes the riding characteristics of
your WHEELER bicycle and increases your stopping dis-
tance! Therefore, practise riding a loaded bicycle in a place
free of traffic.
H
Please contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer before attach-
ing bags to your WHEELER pedelec.
(f)
is
(g+h)
with a
e
f
f
g
h
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