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OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
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TESTS BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Your SCOTT bike has undergone numerous tests during production and a final
check has been carried out by your SCOTT dealer. Nevertheless, be sure to check
the following points to exclude any malfunctioning that may be due to the trans-
port of your SCOTT bike or to changes a third person may have performed on
your SCOTT bike before delivery:
1. Are the quick-release levers
(a)
, thru axles or nuts of the front and rear wheel,
the seat post and other components properly closed? For more information see
the chapter “Using quick-releases and thru axles” in this SCOTT general manual
as well as in your detailed original SCOTT operating instructions “Trekking and
Trekking-Pedelec”, “MTB and MTB-Pedelec” and “Road Bike” on the SCOTT
web page and your model specific manual.
2. Are the tyres in good condition and do they have sufficient pressure
(b)
? The
minimum and maximum pressure (in bar or PSI) is indicated on the tyre side
(c)
. For more information see the chapter “Wheels and tyres” in your detailed
original SCOTT operating instructions “Trekking and Trekking-Pedelec”, “MTB
and MTB-Pedelec” and “Road Bike” on the SCOTT web page and your model
specific manual.
3. Spin the wheels to check whether the rims are true. If you have disc brakes,
watch the gap between frame and rim or tyre and, if you have rim brakes,
between brake pad and rim
(d)
. Untrue rims can be an indication of tyres with
ruptured sides or broken spokes.
For more information see the chapter “Wheels and tyres” in your detailed
original SCOTT operating instructions “Trekking and Trekking-Pedelec”, “MTB
and MTB-Pedelec” and “Road Bike” on the SCOTT web page and your model
specific manual.
4. Test the brakes in stationary by firmly pulling the brake levers towards the
handlebars
(e)
. The brake pads of
rim brakes
must hit the rim evenly with their
entire surface without touching the tyre during braking, in open condition or in
between. Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the handle-
bars and check the hydraulic brake cables for oil or brake fluid leaks! Check the
thickness of the brake pads, as well.
With
disc brakes
you should have a stable pressure point at once. If you have to
actuate the brake lever more than once to get a positive braking response, have
the SCOTT bike checked by your SCOTT dealer immediately.
