Biketec AG Flyer, Operating Manual

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Before every ride, please check that:
• The lights are working properly and are
safely secured. Key functions: the front
headlight and the rear light generate suf-
ficient light, while the standlight function
works after you stop riding your FLYER.
• The bell is working safely and is properly
secured.
• The brakes are working properly and are
secure, and you have checked for wear on
the pads and braking surfaces. For hydrau-
lic systems: Check the cables and connec-
tions for leaks!
• Correct tyre pressure, please see the chapter
on tyre pressure (33.4) as well as the specific
instructions from the manufacturer. These
are printed on the outside wall of the tyres.
• The tyres have sufficient tread depth and
are not damaged or contain foreign bodies.
• The wheels run true and are free of damage.
• Before every ride, check that the wheels are
securely fastened and are correctly secured
with fastening nuts or quick releases.
• The gear shift components are working and
are safely secured
• All quick releases (even after leaving the
bike for a short time in town etc.), screws
and nuts are secure.
• The frame and fork are not damaged, de-
formed or dented.
• Fork elements are working properly and
are safely secured.
• Handlebars, stem, seat post and seat are
secure and correctly positioned.
6. Before every ride
Before every ride with your
FLYER, please check your bicy-
cle, because even after assem-
bly, briefly leaving the bike in public
places or transporting it, functions can
change or parts can become loose.
If you are not sure that your
FLYER is in perfect technical
condition, do not start your ride.
Please have your FLYER checked by a
specialist retailer first! Especially if you
subject your FLYER to intensive use (in
sporting or daily use), we recommend
regular inspections by your specialist
retailer. For information on what should
be inspected and the interval between
inspections, see chapter 30.1. The com-
ponents crucial to your safety, such as
frame, fork, suspension and brakes
have a specific useful life. Exceeding
this useful life can lead to unexpected
failure of the components. This can lead
to falls and serious injury.
In addition to after a fall, if you
have not used your FLYER for
some time, have left it unat-
tended in a public place or it has fallen
over, you must carry out the checks
listed above for your own safety! In case
of damage, aluminium parts cannot be
safely repaired. Carbon components
can suffer damage that is not identifi-
able with the naked eye or without spe-
cialist equipment.