If the car door is opened without caution.
If a car is making a right turn, crossing over a cycle path.
If the car or the cyclist is making a left turn.
Other key sources of danger:
When riding over tramway tracks or sewer grills, tires may
slip or get stuck. To prevent this, ride across such areas at a suitable
angle. Crossing these surfaces in rain is especially dangerous!
Attention:
learn the highway code before joining road traffic. Expect
others to make mistakes! In some cases (e.g. nature reserves) off-road
cycling is forbidden.
Be environmentally conscious when riding in nature, and protect
natural treasures!
Bicycle care
Your bicycle meets even the most demanding technical criteria. How
long your bicycle will continue to operate correctly in technical terms,
and how it appears visually depends on its care and maintenance.
Regardless of any repair and maintenance you may perform on your
bicycle, have it checked regularly at a specialist service centre. This
way, you can guarantee your safety and the pleasure of cycling for a
long time.
Cleaning and caring for your bicycle
Regular cleaning of your bicycle should be second nature to you. Clean
your bicycle gently, using a garden hose (make sure that the water
pressure is low) or a bucket of lukewarm water (to which you may add a
small amount of mild detergent) and a sponge. Washing your bicycle by
hand has one indisputable advantage: it makes it easier to detect any
defects. Pay attention to any cracks, deformations or discolouration
while washing the bicycle. If you notice any defects on your bicycle, turn
to your specialist dealer.
Attention:
Do not use a high-pressure water jet to wash your
bicycle, because water could get through to its bearings despite
the seal, and could dilute the lubricant there, leading to increased friction.
If this condition persists for a long time, the rolling surface of the bearing
will become damaged as water will be unable to drain off because of the
seals. Consequently, the bearing will rust.
Once the bicycle has fully dried, it is advisable to conserve its paintwork,
spokes, and hubs with wax. The chain should also be lubricated after the
bicycle has fully dried.
Take care not to get any lubricant onto the brake pads, the sidewall
of the rim, or the brake disc (with disc brakes) as this could greatly
reduce the efficiency of the brake and endanger your safety!
Storing your bicycle
No special measures are necessary regarding the storage of your bicycle
when it is in use during the season. Nonetheless, it is recommended that
you keep your bicycle in a dry and well-ventilated space. To ensure that
the bicycle survives the winter in a cellar or garage in good condition, you
are advised to bear in mind that during a long period of inactivity, the tire
pressure of the bicycle will drop. If the bicycle spends a long period of
time on flat tires, they could get damaged. To prevent this, either hang
your bicycle so that its tires are not under load or regularly check its tire
pressure. Before the start of a longer period of storage, we advise that
you clean its metal surfaces and treat them with a preservative. Anti-
corrosion oil is recommended for this purpose.
Take care when using anti-corrosion oil: if it gets into the bearings
(e.g. in the hub or bottom bracket), it will dilute the grease there. As
a result, the lubrication of these bearings will be incorrect for some time!
Use the winter period to take your bicycle to a specialist service
centre. Waiting times at professional service centres are shortest
in the winter.
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