
GHOST-bikeS
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1.
Fundamental Information on your new Bike
and this User Manual
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1.1
Scope
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1.2
Scope of supply
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1.2.1
Basic equipment
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1.2.2
Optional accessories for installation by the specialist bicycle dealer
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1.3
Other applicable documents
7
1.4
Legal regulations
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1.5
Conventions
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1.5.1
Symbols and signal words
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1.5.2
Abbreviations
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1.5.3
Technical terms
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1.5.4
Representation
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2.
For Your Safety
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2.1
Follow the instructions in this user manual
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2.2
Please consult your dealer
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2.3
Use your bike for its intended purpose
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2.3.1
What work may you carry out yourself on your bike?
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2.3.2
What must you bear in mind when retrofitting accessories and carrying out
conversions?
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2.3.3
Who is allowed to ride your bike?
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2.3.4
Where are you allowed to ride your bike?
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3.
Technical Data
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3.1
Permitted temperatures and permitted total weight
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3.2
Tightening torques for screw connections
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4.
Design and Function
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4.1
Types, categories, ranges
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4.1.1
Mountain bike (Fully + Hardtail)
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4.1.1.1
Fully
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4.1.1.2
Hardtail
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4.1.2
Cross bike (CROSS range)
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4.1.3
Racing bike/fitness bike (RACE, SPEEDLINE ranges)
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4.1.4
Trekking and city bike (TREKKING, CITYLINE range)
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4.1.5
Children's and teenagers' bike (POWERKID range)
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4.2
Frame and fork
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4.3
Brakes
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4.3.1
Brake assignment
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4.3.2
Brake type
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4.4
Gears
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4.4.1
Derailleur
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4.4.2
Hub gear
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4.4.3
Gear change
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4.5
Clamping systems for wheels and saddle post
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