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SHORT MANUAL | OWNER`S MANUAL 2016

OWNER`S MANUAL 2016 | SHORT MANUAL

This BERGAMONT short manual contains a wealth of useful facts on the proper

use of your BERGAMONT bike, its maintenance and operation as well as inter-

esting information on bike design and engineering. Read this BERGAMONT

short manual thoroughly. We are sure that even if you have been cycling for

many years you will find it worthwhile. Bike technology has developed at a rapid

pace during recent years.

Therefore, before setting off on your new BERGAMONT bike, you should read

at least the chapter “Tests before your first ride”.

To ensure as much fun and safety as possible during cycling, be sure to carry

out the functional check described in the chapter “Tests before every ride” be-

fore setting off on your BERGAMONT bike.

Even a manual as detailed as an encyclopaedia could not describe every

possible combination of available bicycle models and components. The

BERGAMONT short manual therefore focuses on your newly purchased

BERGAMONT bike and standard components and provides useful information

and warnings.

When doing any adjusting and servicing (a), be aware that the detailed instruc-

tions provided in your manual only refer to this BERGAMONT bike.

The information included here is not applicable to any other bicycle type. As

bicycles come in a wide variety of designs with frequent model changes, the

routines described may require complementary information. It is essential to

also observe the detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manual and the manuals of the

component manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD. Be aware

that these instructions may require further explanation, depending on the

experience and/or skills of the person doing the work. For some jobs you may

require additional (special) tools (b) or supplementary instructions.

This manual cannot teach you the skills of a bicycle mechanic.

NOTE!

Please find the detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manuals, the manuals of the

component manufacturers and the relevant web links on the BERGAMONT

info CD enclosed with this BERGAMONT short manual.

Before you set off, let us point out a few things to you that are very important to

every cyclist: Never ride without a properly adjusted helmet and without glasses

(c).

Make sure to wear suitable, bright clothing, as a minimum you should wear

straight cut trousers and or leg bands and shoes fitting the pedal system (d).

Always ride carefully on public roads as well as off-road and observe the trafﬁc

rules so as not to endanger yourself or others.

This manual cannot teach you how to ride. Please be aware that cycling is a

potentially dangerous activity that requires the rider to stay in control of his or

her BERGAMONT bike at all times. If necessary, attend a beginners course for

cyclists, as offered here and there.

Like any sport, cycling involves the risk of injury and damage. By choosing to

ride a bike, you assume the responsibility for the risk. Please note that on a bike

you have no protection technique around you like you have in a car (e.g. body-

work, ABS, airbag). Therefore, always ride carefully and respect the other traffic

participants.

Never ride under the influence of drugs, medication, alcohol or when you are

tired. Do not ride with a second person on your BERGAMONT bike and never

ride without having both hands on the handlebars.

Observe the legal regulations concerning off-road cycling and public roads.

These regulations may differ in each country.

Respect nature when riding through the forest and in the open countryside.

Only use your bike on signposted, well maintained trails and hard-surface roads

(e+f).