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Clean the reflectors and headlights
of the lighting system at regular in-
tervals! Warm water and washing up
liquid suffice for this job. Keep contact points
clean and conductive with a suitable mainte-
nance oil!
Your bicycle is fitted with modern lighting
technology. In addition to the conventional
features, it also offers you safety functions
such as a standlight. This means that if you
are stationary at night, e.g. at a traffic light,
you are still visible to other public road traffic
participants.
Equally, some models are equipped with
the newly developed daytime lights. These
are supplied by various energy sources de-
pending on the riding situation. For more on
this, please read the instructions supplied by
the component manufacturer.
Mudguard
Mudguard are fixed correctly in place with spe-
cial braces. If the inside of the mudguard runs
parallel to the tyre forming a ring shape, the brac-
es are perfectly positioned. During normal use,
the mudguard should not loosen. In the case that
an object becomes jammed between the mud-
guard and the tyre, the mudguard is fitted with
a safety fastening. This releases the mudguard
from its holder to prevent a fall.
You have to stop riding immediately
if a foreign body is trapped between
the tyre and the mudguard. The for-
eign body has to be removed before you can
continue on your bike. Otherwise, there could
be a risk of a fall and serious injuries.
On no account should you continue
riding with a loose mudguard brace,
as this could become wedged in the
wheel and jam it.
Damaged mudguards have to be replaced by
a specialist retailer before riding again. In addi-
tion, you should also regularly check whether the
braces are fixed securely in the safety releases.
Re-locking a safety release
The diagram features a brace attached with a
plastic clip:
• This clip is locked into the stay on the fork.
• The mudguards are aligned in such a way that
they do not contact the tyres.
Rack
Transporting baggage changes the
behaviour of your bicycle. In particu-
lar, it increases the braking distance,
which can lead to serious injuries. Please ad-
just your riding style to this, i.e. brake earlier
and anticipate more sluggish steering. Only
transport baggage on racks intended for this
purpose! Never attach a baggage rack to the
seat post! It is not designed for this purpose.
Subjecting this part of the bicycle to excess
weight with a rack can lead to breaks in the
seat post and serious falls!
• Only mount child seats on baggage racks
if they the have the corresponding holders
and the manufacturers permit this.
• Please ensure that nothing can get caught
in the spokes and turning wheels.
If you are riding with baggage, ensure
that you do not exceed the maximum
permissible weight of the bicycle (see
page C5). Information on the weight capacity
of the rack is also stated here.
Front wheel rack
Front racks are attached to the front
axle or the front fork. Front racks have
a strong impact on the bicycle’s be-
haviour! Please practice riding in a safe area
before riding with a loaded front rack for the
first time!
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