Instruction manual
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Frame 32
Forks 32
Checking the wheels 34
Checking the tyres and inner tubes 34
Tyres 34
Inner tubes 35
Repairing a puncture 35
Operating the lighting components 37
Dynamo 37
Failure of the lighting system 38
Carrier 38
Mudguards 38
Bicycle stand 39
Selecting accessories and equipment 39
Handling carbon com
ponents 40
Care and maintenance of the bicycle 41
Care 41
Consumable parts 42
Regular inspection 43
Inspection schedule 44
Technical data 44
Total permissible weight of the bicycle 44
Permissible carrier load 44
Tightening torques of screws, nuts and bolts 45
Tightening torques of Shimano components 45
Tyres and tyre pressures 46
Warranty conditions 46
Safety advice
Read all warnings and notices in this operating manual completely before using the
bicycle. Always store the operating manual near to the bicycle so that it is available at
all times.
If you pass on or sell your bicycle to others, please also hand out this operating manu-
al to them.
Fundamental safety advice
Personal safety measures
● Always use a suitable bicycle helmet.
● Wear light coloured clothing or clothing with reflective elements, so that other
road users can see you.
● Wear shoes with rigid and, as far as possible, non-slip soles.
● Wear tight-fitting trousers or use bicycle clips.
● Always wear suitable protective clothing when riding, such as solid shoes
and a bicycle helmet.
Bicycle safety
● Observe the maximum load of the relevant bicycle type, otherwise important
operational parts could break or fail.
● Have damaged or bent parts replaced before riding the bicycle again,
otherwise important operational parts could fail.
● Observe the maximum load of the carrier. It is marked on the carrier
(see chapter “permissible carrier load“, page 44).
● Have maintenance and repairs carried out by a dealer.
Comply with maintenance intervals (see page 43).
● If you make any technical changes to your bicycle, you should observe
the national traffic regulations and valid standards.
● Electrical parts of your bicycle may only be replaced by type-tested parts.
● During adverse light conditions such as
● fog ● rain ● dusk ● darkness
you should only ride with sufficient lighting.
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