Quick Start Guide
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SHORT MANUAL | OWNER`S MANUAL 2016
OWNER`S MANUAL 2016 | SHORT MANUAL
No matter whether you have rim or disc brakes, have the wheels trued by
your BERGAMONT dealer immediately after you are back home. For more
information see the chapters “Brakes”, “Using quick-releases and thru axles”
and “Wheels and tyres” in this BERGAMONT short manual as well as in your
detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manual and in the manuals of the component
manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.
2. Check that handlebars and stem are neither turned nor bent nor broken and
that they are level and upright (a). Check whether the stem is firmly fixed in
the fork by trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front wheel. Briefly
lean on the brake levers to make sure the handlebars are firmly fixed in the
stem.
Realign the components, if necessary, and gently tighten the bolts to ensure
a reliable clamping of the components (b). The maximum torque values are
printed directly on the components or specified in the manuals of the com-
ponent manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.
For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the BERGAMONT bike to
the rider” and “Headset” in this BERGAMONT short manual as well as in your
detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manual and in the manuals of the component
manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.
3. Check whether the chain still runs on the chainrings and the sprockets. If your
BERGAMONT bike fell over to the chain side, verify the proper functioning of
the gears. Ask somebody to lift your BERGAMONT bike by the saddle and
carefully shift through all the gears. Pay particular attention when switching
to the small gears, making sure the rear derailleur does not get too close to
the spokes as the chain climbs onto the larger sprockets (c+d).
If the rear derailleur or the drop-outs/derailleur hanger is bent, the rear derail-
leur may collide with the spokes. This in turn can destroy the rear derailleur,
the rear wheel or the frame.
Check the function of the front derailleur, as a displaced front derailleur can
throw off the chain, thus interrupting the drive of your BERGAMONT bike.
Risk of falling!
For more information see the chapter “Gears” in this BERGAMONT short
manual as well as in your detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manual and in the
manuals of the component manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT
info CD.
4. Make sure the saddle is not out of alignment using the top tube (a) or the
bottom bracket shell as a reference. If necessary, open the clamping, realign
the saddle and retighten the clamping.
For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the BERGAMONT bike
to the rider” and “Using quick-releases and thru axles” in this BERGAMONT
short manual as well as in your detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manual and in
the manuals of the component manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT
info CD.
5. Let your BERGAMONT bike bounce on the ground from a small height (e). If
there is any rattling, see where it comes from. Check the bearings and bolted
connections, if necessary. Tighten them slightly, if necessary.
6. Finally, take a good look at the whole BERGAMONT bike to detect any defor-
mations, colour changes or cracks (f). Ride back very carefully by taking the
shortest route possible.
DANGER!
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Ride back very carefully, even if your BERGAMONT bike went through this
check without any problems. Do not accelerate or brake hard and do not ride
your bike out of the saddle. If you are in doubt about the performance of your
BERGAMONT bike, have yourself picked up by car, instead of taking any risk.
DANGER!
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Back home you need to check your BERGAMONT bike thoroughly. Dam-
aged parts must be repaired or replaced. Ask your BERGAMONT dealer for
advice. For more information on carbon components see the chapter “Carbon
– a particular material” in this BERGAMONT short manual as well as in your
detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manual and in the manuals of the component
manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.