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SHORT MANUAL | OWNER`S MANUAL 2016
OWNER`S MANUAL 2016 | SHORT MANUAL
DANGER!
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Do not combine carbon handlebars with bar ends or an aero bar, unless
they are specifically approved. Do not shorten carbon handlebars or clamp
the brake levers and shifters more in the middle than indicated or needed. Risk
of breakage!
DANGER!
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Make sure all carbon clamping areas are absolutely free of grease and other
lubricants! Grease will penetrate the surface of the carbon material, thereby
reducing the coefficient of friction. This will no longer provide reliable clamp-
ing within the prescribed torque values. Once greased, carbon components
may never again ensure reliable clamping! Use a special carbon assembly paste
instead as offered by various manufacturers.
CAUTION!
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Most clamps of bike carrier systems are potential sources of damage to
large-diameter frame tubes! As a result thereof carbon frames can fail dur-
ing use without previous warning. Suitable, special-purpose models are, how-
ever, available in the car accessory trade (a). Inform yourself there or ask your
BERGAMONT dealer for advice.
CAUTION!
A
Do not clamp a carbon frame or seat post in the holding jaws of a work-
stand (b)! The components may sustain damage. Mount a sturdy (alumini-
um) seat post instead and use it to clamp the frame, or choose a work stand that
holds the frame at three points inside the frame triangle or which clamps the
fork and bottom bracket shell.
NOTE!
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Protect the exposed areas of your carbon frame (e.g. the head tube and
the underside of the down tube) against rubbing cables or stone chips with
special pads (c) your BERGAMONT dealer keeps for sale.
GENERAL NOTES ON CARE AND SERVICING
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING YOUR BERGAMONT BIKE
Your BERGAMONT dealer will have assembled and adjusted your BERGAMONT
bike ready for use when you come to collect it. Nevertheless, your
BERGAMONT bike needs regular servicing (d). Have your local BERGAMONT
dealer do the scheduled maintenance work. This is the only way to ensure that
all components function safely and reliably for many kilometres.
The bike will be due for its first service after 100 to 300 kilometres, 5 to 15
hours of initial use or four to six weeks, at the latest however after three
months. The bedding-in phase typically involves spokes slightly losing ten-
sion or gears coming out of adjustment, so there is every reason to have your
BERGAMONT dealer service the BERGAMONT bike at this stage. This bed-
ding-in process is unavoidable. Therefore, remember to make an appointment
with your BERGAMONT dealer to have your new BERGAMONT bike inspected.
This first service is very important for both functioning and durability of your
BERGAMONT bike.
It is advisable to have your BERGAMONT bike serviced regularly by your
BERGAMONT dealer after the bedding-in phase, i.e. according to the
BERGAMONT service and maintenance schedule. If you ride a great deal
on poor road surfaces or off-road, it will require correspondingly shorter
service periods (see BERGAMONT service plan). The off-season during the
winter months is a very good time to take your BERGAMONT bike to your
BERGAMONT dealer for the annual inspection, as they will have plenty of time
for you and for servicing.
The intended use of your BERGAMONT bike includes regular servicing and the
replacement of worn out parts in time, e.g. chains, brake pads (e) or bowden
and brake cables (f). This will ensure the safe functioning and therefore has an
influence on the liability for material defects and the warranty.
For more information see the chapter “BERGAMONT service and mainte-
nance schedule” in this BERGAMONT short manual as well as in your detailed
BERGAMONT owner’s manual and in the manuals of the component manufac-
turers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.