Operation Manual

• No other items may be placed on the bike during transport.

• The bike must not be clamped into car transport systems (roof racks, rear or interior carrying de-

vices etc.).

• Front and rear wheel and the saddle post with saddle may be removed for transport if they are ﬁ tted

with quick-release axles. Remove these parts only if you are sure that you can install them again

correctly. See also section 8.6, Operating the clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post.

For transport in car interiors you can remove the wheels of your bike if they are mounted with a quick-release

or thru axle, as well as the saddle post.

NOTE:

If your bike is transported inside the motor vehicle, exposure to direct sunlight may cause the tyres to burst or

come off the wheel rim.

Let the air out of the tyres before transport and inﬂ ate them again after transport (see section 15.5.1, Chang-

ing the inner tube and tyre).

13.1 Dismantling and installing wheels

For transport in car interiors you can remove the wheels of your bike if they are mounted with a quick-release

or thru axle.

WARNING Danger from falls and accidents

Incorrectly installed wheels can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents. Check that

the wheel is correctly mounted before you use your bike again.

• Check that the front wheel is positioned in the centre of the front wheel fork.

• Shake both wheels strongly at right angles to the direction of travel.

– The wheels must not move in their mounting.

– No cracking or grinding noises should be heard.

• Check whether the quick release lever or thru axle is correctly closed, see section 8.6, Operating the

clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post.

• After installation, carry out a check in accordance with section 7.8, Inspecting the brakes.

WARNING Danger of burns

After long downhill rides it is possible that bicycle rims and brake discs will become very hot.

• Immediately after a downhill ride you should not touch the rims or brake discs.

• Allow the rims and brake discs to cool down for at least 10 minutes before you touch them.

• In order to check the temperature, lightly tap with your bare ﬁ nger very brieﬂ y on the braking surface

of the rim and brake disc. If after the above period it still feels hot, wait a few minutes and repeat the

test until the braking surface has completely cooled down.

WARNING Danger from body parts being drawn in and shearing forces

Rotating wheels can injure hands and other parts of the body.

• Press the corresponding brake before starting work on the wheel. It must no longer be possible to

turn the wheel.