STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
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STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
36 Storing the bike
1. Clean the bike before placing it into storage for a long period
˃ Chap. 38.3 “Cleaning and caring for your bike” on page
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2. Shift to the small chain ring at the front and the smallest sprocket at the back in order
to relieve the gear cables of as much tension as possible.
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Keep the bike in a dry room, protected from frost and large temperature fluctuations.
4. Hang the bike by the frame to prevent the tyres from deforming.
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Transporting bikes
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
Incorrect transportation can damage the bike.
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Secure the bike for transportation so that it cannot slip or fall off.
• Fit the bike in the bike rack for transportation. To do this, observe the information in the
manufacturer’s instructions on the bike rack and other components where necessary.
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Only use approved bike racks which are suitable to transport the bike in an upright
position.
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If necessary, contact your specialist dealer for more information on suitable bike
racks.
If you plan to take or transport the bike on a bus, plane, boat or train:
• Before starting your journey, contact the relevant transport company to inquire about
transportation requirements.
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