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SHORT MANUAL | OWNER`S MANUAL 2016
OWNER`S MANUAL 2016 | SHORT MANUAL
DANGER!
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Deformed components, especially components made of aluminium, can
break without previous warning. They must not be repaired, i.e. straight-
ened, as this will not reduce the imminent risk of breakage. This applies in
particular to the fork, the handlebars, the stem, the cranks, the seat post and
the pedals. When in doubt, it is for your safety always the better choice to have
these parts replaced. Ask your BERGAMONT dealer for advice.
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If your BERGAMONT bike is assembled with carbon components (a), it is
imperative that you have it checked by your BERGAMONT dealer after an
accident or similar incident. Carbon is extremely strong and durable with very
low weight, making it perfect for the production of high-performance parts.
However, one of the inherent properties of carbon is that possible overstress
may compromise the inner carbon-fibre structure without showing any visible
deformation, as is the case with steel or aluminium. A damaged component can
fail without previous warning. Risk of falling!
CAUTION!
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Make it a rule to check the functioning and in particular the limit stop of the
rear derailleur after a fall or if your BERGAMONT bike has toppled over.
CARBON – A PARTICULAR MATERIAL
Special characteristics of components made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics,
also referred to as carbon or CRP, need to be taken into account. Carbon (b) is
an extremely strong material which combines high resistance with low weight.
After overstress, however, carbon components, unlike metal parts, do not
necessarily show durable or visible deformation even though some of the fibres
may be damaged. It is very dangerous to continue using the carbon compo-
nent after an impact or undue stress, as it may fail without previous warning
thereby causing an accident with unforeseeable consequences. For this rea-
son we recommend that you have the component, or to be certain, the entire
BERGAMONT bike checked by your BERGAMONT dealer after every incident,
such as e.g. a crash.
Replace a damaged component (c) at once! Prevent further use by taking
appropriate measures, i.e. saw the component into pieces. Damaged carbon
frames can possibly be repaired. Contact your BERGAMONT dealer.
Carbon components must not be exposed to excessive heat. Therefore, never
have a carbon component enamelled or powder-coated. The temperatures re-
quired for enamelling or powder-coating could destroy the component. Do not
leave carbon fibre components near a source of heat or in your car during hot
or sunny weather.
In addition, carbon is sensitive to pressure. Therefore, do not mount your
BERGAMONT frame on a mounting carrier with inappropriate clamps (d).
Carbon components have, like all lightweight bike components, a limited service
life. For this reason, have the stem and the handlebars checked at regular inter-
vals (e.g. every three years), even if they have not experienced any undue stress,
such as an accident.
When you intend to transport your BERGAMONT bike in the boot of your car
(e), be sure to protect the bike or the carbon frame and components. Blankets,
foam tubes or the like are a suitable padding to protect the sensitive material
from damage (f). Do not place any bags on your BERGAMONT bike lying in
your car.
Always park your BERGAMONT bike carefully and make sure it does not topple
over. Carbon frames and components may already sustain damage by simply
toppling over and thereby hitting e.g. a sharp edge.
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If carbon components on your BERGAMONT bike produce any creaking
or cracking noises or show any external sign of damage, such as gouges,
cracks, dents, discolorations etc., do not use the BERGAMONT bike any longer.
Contact your BERGAMONT dealer immediately; he will check the component
thoroughly.