4
4.6
Materials
35
4.6.1
Breakdown
35
4.6.2
Information and instructions on the carbon material
35
4.6.2.1
Information on the frame construction
36
4.6.2.2
Proper handling of carbon parts
36
4.7
Tyres
37
5.
Frame Sets
38
6.
Before Using for the First Time
38
7.
Before Every Use
38
7.1
Inspecting the wheels
39
7.1.1
Checking the position and tight fit
40
7.1.2
Checking the wheel rims
40
7.1.2.1
Checking the rims for wear (only applies to bikes with rim brakes)
40
7.1.2.2
Checking the rims for wobble
41
7.1.2.3
Checking the rims for soiling (only applies to bikes with rim brakes)
41
7.1.2.4
Checking the tyre
41
7.1.2.5
Checking that the tyre is correctly fitted
42
7.1.2.6
Checking valve position (not on tubeless tyres)
42
7.1.2.7
Checking the air pressure
42
7.1.3
Checking other points
43
7.2
Inspecting the saddle and saddle post
43
7.3
Inspecting the handlebars and handlebar stem
45
7.4
Inspecting the handlebar attachments
46
7.5
Inspecting the headset
47
7.6
Inspecting the spring fork
48
7.7
Inspecting the rear wheel suspension
48
7.8
Inspecting the brakes
48
7.8.1
Checking general functions
49
7.8.2
Checking the hydraulic disc brake
49
7.8.3
Checking the hydraulic rim brakes
50
7.8.4
Checking the rim brake with cable (MTB version)
51
7.8.5
Checking the rim brake with cable (racing bike version)
53
7.8.6
Checking the back-pedal brake
55
7.9
Inspecting the drive and chain
55
7.10
Inspecting the lighting system
55
7.11
Inspecting the luggage rack
56
7.12
Inspecting the mudguards
56
7.13
Checking the side stands
57
7.14
Checking parts specific to children's bikes
58
7.15
Checking other points
58