Cube Kids Bmx, Handbook

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ClEANINg AND CARINg fOR yOuR BIKE KIDS BMX | EN | 47
RISK Of PERSONAl INjuRy AND
MAtERIAl DAMAgE!
An over-tightened carbon fibre seat post
can break when riding and lead to dan-
gerous riding situations, falling, accidents
and material damage.
Please observe assembly instructions
and the specified torque in the accom-
panying component instructions.
Mark the correct position of your seat
post with adhesive tape.
11 Cleaning and caring for
your bike
RISK Of PERSONAl INjuRy AND
MAtERIAl DAMAgE!
Corrosion can damage components of
your bike which are important for safe-
ty so that they are no longer secure.
These components may then brake dur-
ing riding and thus lead to serious falls.
Corrosion is caused, amongst other
things, by
S salt (e.g. due to salt spreading in
winter)
S salty air Luft (e.g in coastal or in-
dustrial areas)
S perspiration.
Even so-called rust-free materials may
be affected by this corrosion.
S If your bike is exposed to corrosive
substances the bike must be
S protected prior to any contact with
these substances and
S cleaned and re-protected again
after all contact with such sub-
stances.
DANgER Of MAtERIAl DAMAgE!
Do not use steam washers. The high
pressure water jet can damage your
bike.
Good maintenance will increase the life of your
bike and its components. Clean and maintain your
bike regularly.
For wet cleaning use a gentle water jet or a
bucket of water and a sponge.
There are many ways of washing a bike. A proven
cleaning recommendation for a very dirty bike is
as follows:
1.
With a gentle water jet remove large items of
debris such as soil, stones and sand etc.
2. Let the bike dry off somewhat.
3. Spray your entire bike with a suitable
detergent.