Operation Manual

GHOST-BIKES
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Fundamental Information on your new Bike
and this User Manual 7
1.1 Scope 7
1.2 Scope of supply 7
1.2.1 Basic equipment 7
1.2.2 Optional accessories for installation by the specialist bicycle dealer 7
1.3 Other applicable documents 7
1.4 Legal regulations 8
1.5 Conventions 9
1.5.1 Symbols and signal words 9
1.5.2 Abbreviations 9
1.5.3 Technical terms 10
1.5.4 Representation 11
2. For Your Safety 11
2.1 Follow the instructions in this user manual 11
2.2 Please consult your dealer 12
2.3 Use your bike for its intended purpose 12
2.3.1 What work may you carry out yourself on your bike? 12
2.3.2 What must you bear in mind when retrofi tting accessories and carrying out
conversions? 12
2.3.3 Who is allowed to ride your bike? 13
2.3.4 Where are you allowed to ride your bike? 14
3. Technical Data 17
3.1 Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight 17
3.2 Tightening torques for screw connections 17
4. Design and Function 18
4.1 Types, categories, ranges 18
4.1.1 Mountain bike (Fully + Hardtail) 19
4.1.1.1 Fully 19
4.1.1.2 Hardtail 21
4.1.2 Cross bike (CROSS range) 22
4.1.3 Racing bike/fi tness bike (RACE, SPEEDLINE ranges) 23
4.1.4 Trekking and city bike (TREKKING, CITYLINE range) 24
4.1.5 Children's and teenagers' bike (POWERKID range) 25
4.2 Frame and fork 26
4.3 Brakes 28
4.3.1 Brake assignment 28
4.3.2 Brake type 28
4.4 Gears 31
4.4.1 Derailleur 32
4.4.2 Hub gear 32
4.4.3 Gear change 32
4.5 Clamping systems for wheels and saddle post 34