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If necessary, inform yourself about the laws and regula-
tions concerning bicycle/pedelec transport in the countries
that you intend to transit during your journey. The laws and
regulations differ, e.g. with regard to the marking
(a)
.
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You can find further information in the chapter
“transport-
ing your bixS pedelec at the back of the car or on a roof
carrier”
in your BionX system operating instructions.
By Train / By Public Transport
BiXS pedelecs
(b)
can be transported in the same way as conventional
bicycles by public transport.
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If the rechargeable battery of your BiXS pedelec is mounted
to the down tube
(c)
or to the pannier rack, you can remove
the battery for easier boarding and disembarking.
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Bear in mind that in Germany each traveller may only take
one bicycle or pedelec on Deutsche Bahn trains.
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Before you start your trip, inform yourself in time about the
conditions of carriage and also observe the regulations and
rules about BiXS pedelec transport in the countries through
which you intend to travel.
By Plane
If you intend to take your BiXS pedelec by plane
(d)
or to dispatch it
by a forwarding agent, you have to observe the particular packing and
labelling requirements for rechargeable batteries which are considered
as hazardous items. Contact the airline, an expert for hazardous items
or the forwarding agent in time.
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Contact the airline with which you intend to travel in good
time and inform yourself about the conditions and possibili-
ties of taking your BiXS pedelec with you.
general noteS on care and Servicing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Your BiXS bicycle dealer will have assembled and adjusted your bicycle
or pedelec ready for use when you come to collect it. Nevertheless,
your BiXS bicycle or pedelec needs regular servicing
(e)
. Have your
local BiXS bicycle dealer do the scheduled maintenance work. This is
the only way to ensure that all components function safely and reliably
for many miles.
The bicycle will be due for its first service after 100 to 300 kilometres
(60 to 180 miles), 5 to 15 hours of initial use or four to six weeks.
The bedding in phase typically involves spokes slightly losing tension
or gears becoming out of adjustment, so there is every reason to have
your dealer service your BiXS bicycle at this stage. This bedding and
settling in process is unavoidable. Therefore, remember to make an ap-
pointment with your BiXS bicycle dealer for the first inspection of your
new BiXS bicycle. The first service is very important for both the proper
functioning and durability of your BiXS bicycle.
The intended use of the BiXS bicycle includes regular servicing and the
replacement of worn out parts in time, e.g. brake pads
(f)
or Bowden
cables
(g)
and brake cables, and therefore has an influence on the li-
ability for material defects and the warranty, as well.
It is advisable to have your BiXS bicycle serviced regularly by your BiXS
bicycle dealer after the bedding-in phase. If you ride a great deal on
poor road surfaces or cross-country, it will require correspondingly
shorter service periods.
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Servicing and repairs are jobs best left to your BiXS bicycle
dealer. If you have your BiXS bicycle or pedelec serviced by
anyone else than an expert, you run the risk that parts of
it will fail.
risk of accidents
! When working on your BiXS
bicycle or pedelec restrict yourself to jobs for which you are
equipped, e.g. with a torque wrench, including the bits
(h)
,
and that you have the necessary knowledge.
A
If a component needs to be replaced, make it a rule to only
use original spare parts. Parts subject to wear of other
manufacturers, such as brake pads or tyres that are not of
identical size, may cause harm to the safety of your bicycle
or pedelec.
risk of accidents
!
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
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