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Modern braking systems might be
more powerful or have a different func-
tionality than those that you are used
to. Please get to know the brakes on a safe
piece of land before setting off on your rst ride
with the bicycle!
If you use a bicycle with carbon bre rims,
please note that this material provides a sig-
nicantly weaker braking effect in combina-
tion with rim brakes than aluminium rims do!
Remember that braking on wet and slippery
surfaces may be dangerous, different and in
particular, not as effective. Please take the
possibility of longer braking distances and
slippery surfaces into account when riding!
If you are riding a single speed or a “xie”,
please familiarise yourself with its behaviour
under braking before your rst ride! Single
speed wheels with just one brake are not per-
mitted on public roads. Fixie bicycles cannot
freewheel, which means that the pedals AL-
WAYS turn with bicycle’s wheels.
If rubber or plastic pedal covers have
been put on your bike, familiarize
yourself with their grip. When wet,
rubber and plastic pedals are very slippery!
Suspension
fork
Gear system
Electrical motor
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Modern bicycle equipment is high
tech! working on it requires technical
knowledge, experience and special
tools. Therefore, do not work on your bike by
yourself. Bring your bike to a specialist work-
shop if it is in need of repair, maintenance or
restoration.
Your specialist bicycle retailer will be happy to
answer any further questions you have after
reading this manual.
Please ensure that your bicycle is ready for
use and is adjusted to t your body.
That means:
• Setting the position and xture of the seat and
handlebars
• Checking the assembly and settings of the
brakes
• Securing the wheels into the frame and fork
To ensure that you enjoy a safe and comfortable
riding position, please allow your specialist re-
tailer to set up your handlebars and stem.
Adjust the seat to a safe and comfortable posi-
tion for you (see page 13).
Allow your specialist retailer to set up the brakes
so that the brake levers are always within easy
reach. Ensure that you know which lever operates
which brake (right/left)!
As a standard, bikes are made with two hand
brakes, the left one connects to front wheel and
the right one connects to the back wheel. Despite
this general rule, however, you should still check
what wheels the brakes are connected to since
this standard isn’t always followed.
Before the rst ride
In addition, pay close attention to the operating
instructions by each of the components’ manu-
facturers. These are included with the bicycle or
available on the internet.
Ensure that the wheels are securely fastened in
the frame and fork. Check that the quick releases
and all important nuts and bolts are secure (see
page 10 and 40).
Lift your bicycle up slightly and drop it onto the
ground from about 10 cm in the air. If it rattles
or makes another unusual noise, ask a special-
ist retailer to identify and x the problem before
you ride.
Push the wheels forwards with the brakes
applied. The back brake should completely pre-
vent the back wheel from moving, while the front
brake should lift the back wheel off the ground
with its braking effect. Please take an initial test
ride in a safe place where you can familiarise
yourself with the new brakes! Modern brakes can
behave completely differently under braking than
those that you are perhaps used to. The bicycle’s
steering should not rattle under braking or exhibit
any play.
Check the air pressure in the tyres. You will
nd instructions as to the correct tyre pressures
on the sides of the tyres. Please adhere to the
required minimum and maximum pressure! If you
cannot nd any recommended pressures, 2.5
