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5. Frame Sets
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
Mistakes during the assembly of your bike and the use of unsuitable attachments can result in serious
falls!
Several GHOST bike frames can be purchased individually and also structured according to your individual
wishes. Anyone constructing a bike frame into a complete bike is deemed to be the manufacturer and is li-
able for any assembly errors or defects.
• THE FIRM GHOST ONLY AUTHORISES THE MOUNTING OF ITS FRAMES BY ITS AUTHORISED SPECIALIST
RETAILERS.
• This manual does not represent assembly instructions for converting your frame set into a complete
bike.
• The only parts which may be used for constructing a frame are those whose type and dimensions are the
same as the parts used for the bicycle range.
• You should select your components only together with your specialist dealer. He or she knows which
parts are suitable for your frame.
6. Before Using for the First Time
WARNING Danger from serious falls and accidents
Your bike is pre-assembled before being shipped to your dealer. Some of the safety-relevant parts are not
yet sufficiently mounted or adjusted. The final assembly of your bike has to be carried out by your special-
ist bicycle dealer, i.e. it has to be made safe to ride.
• Please make sure that your specialist bicycle dealer has completely filled in the “Inspection Checklist for
the Handover” in the delivery certificate for your bike.
• You should only ride your bike if the sitting position is correct for you.
• Have your dealer adjust the correct saddle height and position for you.
• Ask your specialist bicycle dealer to explain to you the technology included in your bike.
• Protect your bike with spray wax. See section 14.2, How to clean and care for your bike.
7. Before Every Use
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
A bike that is not completely ready for safe operation can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and ac-
cidents.
• Before you ride your bike you should ensure every time that it is safe to operate.
You should also consider the possibility that your bike may have fallen over when it was not supervised or
that strangers may have tampered with it.
• Memorise the correct condition of your bike when new so that you can later more easily recognise any
deviations from the correct condition.
NOTE:
Photographs you take yourself can be helpful in this.
• Contact your dealer immediately if the inspection reveals faults of any kind. You may correct small de-
fects yourself if the appropriate measures are described below.
• You should contact your specialist bicycle dealer immediately if the measures for rectifying the defect
are not described, you cannot perform them yourself or if these measures do not correct the problems.
• You should only use your bike again when it has been made safe to operate.
1. Perform a visual check of all fastening screws to ensure that they are all correctly attached.
See section 1.5.3, Technical terms.
2. Carry out a visual inspection of the entire bike for dents, cracks, deep scratches or
other mechanical damage.
3. If you find any defects during the test: contact your specialist bicycle dealer.
NOTE:
In the following sections the tests for the standard equipment of all GHOST bikes are described. Some sections
only apply if your bike has the listed equipment. This can be found in the section on “Design and Function”. If
you are not sure which tests apply to your model of bike, please contact your specialist dealer. He or she will be
pleased to advise you.
If your bike has been converted or retrofitted with other parts, new or other tests may be required. Please refer to
the instructions in the corresponding user information or contact
your dealer. He or she will be pleased to advise you.
7.1 Inspecting the wheels
NOTE:
Inspect the front and rear wheels.
A wheel consists of:
• Hub
• Only on the rear wheel hub: Geared ring/pinion or sprocket assembly/sprocket set, often called the cas-
sette
• Brake disc (disc brake system only)
• Spokes
• Rim
• tyres (see following field)
Currently there are three types of tyres:
• Wire or folding tyres:
This is the most commonly used type of tyre and consists of
– Tyre
– Inner tube and
– tube protector (only for rims with holes for spokes)
In the tyre there is a wire or bead ring which upon being pumped up is suspended in the rim flange.