Locating malfunctions of the lighting system
First, check the bulbs in the front and rear lights. The filaments of the
bulb must not be broken. Black discolouration on the bulb indicates a
malfunction. Check that the contacts of the bulbs in the front and rear
lights are in order. White or green discolouration on the contact points
indicates corrosion. Clean these surfaces with a knife or screwdriver.
Trace the entire length of the cable and check whether it is damaged
somewhere. Check all connection points – these may also become
corroded due to rain or salty water splashing on them in the winter. Pull
apart, then reattach contact points.
If the lighting system still does not work after performing the above
operations, connect a 4.5 V battery to the lights instead of the dynamo.
If the lights work from the battery, the dynamo may be faulty. If the lights
still do not work, visit a specialist service centre where they can identify
the precise location at which the current supply is broken.
Every bicycle must be equipped with a lighting system. An
insufficient and/or incorrectly operating lighting system not only
contravenes the law, but poses a life hazard, as well. There is a risk that
others participating in traffic will not notice you in the dark.
Luggage rack and carrying luggage
Several possibilities exist for carrying luggage on your bicycle. The
method of carrying luggage depends on its size and on the type of the
bicycle. Riders of sporty mountain bikes and light racing bikes tend to
favour carrying their luggage in their backpack. This way, the extra
weight has the least impact on the performance of the bicycle.
Luggage can be attached directly to the bicycle in several ways. On
bicycles equipped with a rack, it is recommended that you place your
luggage in sturdy panniers. When buying a pannier, make sure that it is
waterproof and of suitable quality.
Handlebar bags and so-called “Low-Rider bags” offer even more
packing options for bike trips. These bags are attached to the fork
through special brackets.
Carrying luggage on a full-suspension bicycle
A child seat may not be fitted onto a rack mounted to the seatpost without
support from below. The maximum permitted load for such racks is 10 kg.
If the load is greater, the frame might break!
When loading the bicycle, make sure that packages are distributed
evenly. Place heavier objects in panniers, and make sure that the centre
of gravity is not too high, and does not have a negative impact on the
bicycle's performance.
Carrying luggage will alter your bicycle's performance! Due to the
increased weight the braking distance will also lengthen! Practice
riding with luggage in a safe location closed to traffic before joining road
traffic. Do not overload the racks beyond their maximum load-bearing
capacity (stamped into the rack), and do not exceed the maximum load
indicated by the manufacturer of the bicycle!
Persons may not be carried on the rack. The frame could break, putting
both you and the person being carried in danger of injury. Failure to
observe this will void the manufacturer's warranty.
Transporting children on a bicycle
In most cases, children are transported on bicycles using a child seat.
Request advice from your distributor in this regard as child seats cannot
be fitted onto all frame types!
Most child seats are attached directly to the frame using an adapter,
which allows their removal with a few simple movements. Make sure that
the child seat does not make contact with the frame, but is located
approx. 3-4 cm above it. This way the seat will not transmit the
roughness of the road directly to the child. It is important that the seatbelt
of the child in the seat is always fastened and that the child wears a
helmet.
You should bear in mind that the child seat will affect the performance of
your bicycle: due to the weight of the seat and the child the bicycle may
wobble more and become unstable. Practice starting and stopping!
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