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6. Finally, take a good look at the whole SCOTT bike to detect any deformations,
colour changes or cracks. Ride back very carefully by taking the shortest route
possible.
WARNING
Ride back very carefully, even if your SCOTT bike went through this check
without any problems. Do not accelerate or brake hard and do not ride your
bike out of the saddle. If you are in doubt about the performance of your
SCOTT bike, have yourself picked up by car, instead of taking any risk.
Back home you need to check your SCOTT bike thoroughly. Damaged parts
must be repaired or replaced. Ask your SCOTT dealer for advice. For more
information on carbon components see the chapter “Carbon – a particular
material” 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. For additional information on your bicycle and the web links
for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike
brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.
Deformed components, especially components made of aluminium, can
break without previous warning. They must not be repaired, i.e. straightened,
as this will not reduce the imminent risk of breakage. This applies in particular
to the fork, the handlebars, the stem, the cranks, the seat post and the ped-
als. When in doubt, it is for your safety always the better choice to have these
parts replaced. Ask your SCOTT dealer for advice.
If your SCOTT bike is assembled with carbon components (a), it is imperative
that you have it checked by your SCOTT dealer after an accident or similar in-
cident. Carbon is extremely strong and durable with very low weight, making
it perfect for the production of high-performance parts. However, one of the
inherent properties of carbon is that possible overstress may compromise
the inner carbon-fibre structure without showing any visible deformation, as
is the case with steel or aluminium. A damaged component can fail without
previous warning. Risk of falling!
Make it a rule to check the functioning and in particular the limit stop of the
rear derailleur after a fall or if your SCOTT bike has toppled over.
