Operation Manual

GHOST-BIKES

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

defects 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 ﬁ nd 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 sec-

tions only apply if your bike has the listed equipment. This can be found in the section on “Design and Func-

tion”. 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 retroﬁ tted 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 ﬁ eld)

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)