Operation Manual

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4.6 Materials 35
4.6.1 Breakdown 35
4.6.2 Information and instructions on the carbon material 35
4.6.2.1 Information on the frame construction 36
4.6.2.2 Proper handling of carbon parts 36
4.7 Tyres 37
5. Frame Sets 38
6. Before Using for the First Time 38
7. Before Every Use 38
7.1 Inspecting the wheels 39
7.1.1 Checking the position and tight fi t 40
7.1.2 Checking the wheel rims 40
7.1.2.1 Checking the rims for wear (only applies to bikes with rim brakes) 40
7.1.2.2 Checking the rims for wobble 41
7.1.2.3 Checking the rims for soiling (only applies to bikes with rim brakes) 41
7.1.2.4 Checking the tyre 41
7.1.2.5 Checking that the tyre is correctly fi tted 42
7.1.2.6 Checking valve position (not on tubeless tyres) 42
7.1.2.7 Checking the air pressure 42
7.1.3 Checking other points 43
7.2 Inspecting the saddle and saddle post 43
7.3 Inspecting the handlebars and handlebar stem 45
7.4 Inspecting the handlebar attachments 46
7.5 Inspecting the headset 47
7.6 Inspecting the spring fork 48
7.7 Inspecting the rear wheel suspension 48
7.8 Inspecting the brakes 48
7.8.1 Checking general functions 49
7.8.2 Checking the hydraulic disc brake 49
7.8.3 Checking the hydraulic rim brakes 50
7.8.4 Checking the rim brake with cable (MTB version) 51
7.8.5 Checking the rim brake with cable (racing bike version) 53
7.8.6 Checking the back-pedal brake 55
7.9 Inspecting the drive and chain 55
7.10 Inspecting the lighting system 55
7.11 Inspecting the luggage rack 56
7.12 Inspecting the mudguards 56
7.13 Checking the side stands 57
7.14 Checking parts specifi c to children's bikes 58
7.15 Checking other points 58