18 BEN-E-BIKE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPERUM GmbH
Stuttgarter Str. 72
D-78628 Rottweil
www.ben-e-bike.net
[email protected]
PRIOR YOUR FIRST RIDE
In the event of unexpected behaviour of the BEN-E-BIKE, your child may not be able to concentrate on the road
traffic, e.g. when braking or shifting the gears. There is an increased risk of accidents and injury.
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Do not leave your child on the road with the BEN-E-BIKE unless he/she is familiar with the behaviour of the
bike and its operation.
After the first kilometres with a new bike, gear cables and spokes can extend or screw joints may loosen.
Therefore the function of individual components on the BEN-E-BIKE could be affected. Contact your dealer for a
short inspection after the first 200 km.
Your BEN-E-BIKE should have been fully assembled and adjusted by your dealer. If you have mounted the BEN-E-
BIKE by yourself and do not have the appropriate technical knowledge and tools, this may have an effect on the
warranty.
BEN-E-BIKEs have been explicitly made ready for the final assembly by a specialist dealer.
The final assembly and adjustment by a specialized dealer is a precondition for full warranty (see chapter
"Warranty").
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If the BEN-E-BIKE has not been set up for your child, have it adjusted by your specialist dealer (see chapter
"Settings >> Seating position").
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Get yourself familiar with the BEN-E-BIKE before you drive together with your child for the first time and
explain all features of the bike to your child.
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Practice with your child away from road traffic so that he / she can get used to the driving characteristics of
the BEN-E-BIKE
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Have your child practice braking at low speed (see chapter "Notes >> Brake" and "Operation >> Brake").
All BEN-E-BIKES are delivered so that the front brake is operated with the left brake lever. This may be
differ from other children's bicycles. Your child may not have to get used to the new arrangement, as
careless operation of the front brake can lead to a fall (by blocking the front wheel or a rollover).
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Disc brakes need to be used several times before they deliver maximum brake force.
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Finally the brakes of the BEN-E-BIKES may deliver way stronger brake force than the brake of a previously
used children's bicycle. Your child may need some time to get used to this extra of brake power.