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a
b
c
d
Ride back very carefully by taking the shortest
route possible, even if your CENTURION road
bike went through this check without any prob-
lems. Do not accelerate or brake hard and do
not ride your pedelec out of the saddle. If you
are in doubt about the performance of your
CENTURION bike, have yourself picked up by
car, instead of taking any risk.
Back home you need to check your CENTURION
road bike thoroughly
(a)
. Damaged parts must
be repaired or replaced. Ask your CENTURION
dealer for advice.
For more information on carbon components see
the chapter “Special characteristics of carbon”
and the instructions of the component manufac-
turers on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
G
Deformed components, especially com-
ponents made of aluminum, can break
without previous warning. They must
not be repaired, i.e. straightened, as this will not
reduce the imminent risk of breakage. This ap-
plies in particular to the fork, the handlebars, the
stem, the cranks, the seat post and the pedals.
When in doubt, it is always the better choice for
your safety to have these parts replaced. Ask
your CENTURION dealer for advice.
G
If your CENTURION road bike is assem-
bled with carbon components
(b+c)
, it
is imperative that you have it checked
by your CENTURION dealer after an accident or
similar incident. Carbon is extremely strong and
durable with very low weight, making it perfect
for the production of high-performance parts.
However, one of the inherent properties of car-
bon is that possible overstress may compromise
the inner carbon-fiber structure without showing
any visible deformation, as is the case with steel
or aluminum. A damaged component can fail
without previous warning. Risk of an accident!
A
Make it a rule to check the functioning
and in particular the limit stop
(d)
of
the rear derailleur after a fall or if your
CENTURION road bike has toppled over.
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