HP
Velotechnik
60
Cleaning and conservation
The frame of the Scorpion fs 26 has a high
quality and environmentally friendly powder
coating.The surfaces of the aluminum parts are
either polished or anodised.Threads and tech-
nical contact areas can be unfinished and must
be protected with wax.
To keep the surfaces brilliant over many years
and to protect them effectively against corro-
sion the bicycle has to be cleaned from dirt
and then conserved.
Dried sweat but also environmental influences
such as air pollution, dirt on the roads and es-
pecially grit affect the parts, and not only may
this cause flaws but also serious structural
damage of the parts by corrosion.
In contrast to a widespread belief particularly
the "non-rusting" aluminum is dramatically af-
fected by grit! This kind of damage may not be
visible in the beginning but it leads to a serious
danger when the part breaks.
Clean and conserve your bicycle diligently!
Bottle cage Cleaning and conservation
Water bottle cage
Water bottle cages can be mounted using a
special bracket behind the seat available from
HP V
ELOTECHNIK
.
The derailleur tube at the front of the frame
comes with threaded inserts M5 for an addi-
tional water bottle cage as well.
An useful alternative to water bottles are sys-
tems with a "water bag" and a drinking hose,
e.g. from S
OURCE
or C
AMELBAG
.You can simply
strap them behind the seat or on the rear
rack.