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| BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL 2015
BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL 2015 |
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USE OF A BABY SEAT
SCOTT bikes such as Racing Concept, Racing, Endurance, Progressive, Road,
Roadster and Kids Series are not intended to be used with baby seats.
Please note that SCOTT will not take any warranty or responsibility when using a
baby seat on bikes mentioned above.
There are too many different baby seat and baby seat fixation systems on the market
to give a detailed table of systems that might fit without technical problems or
endangering the passengers.
ASSIGNMENT OF BRAKE LEVERS TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
In general SCOTT bikes are delivered and preassembled with the right lever
matching the rear brake and the left lever matching the front brake.
Due to national laws this may have been changed by your SCOTT dealer to fulfil the
national laws.
Please ask your dealer to explain to you the assignment of the brakes and brake
levers when handing over the bike.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT AND LOAD OF SCOTT BIKES
SCOTT mountain bikes
are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the
overall weight of bike including rider should not exceed 119‑128kgs (depending on
bike weight).
SCOTT trekking bikes
are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the
overall weight of bike including rider and a maximum load of 25kgs should not
exceed 143‑150kgs (depending on bike weight).
SCOTT road bikes
are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the overall
weight of bike including rider should not exceed 117‑120kgs (depending on bike
weight).
SCOTT kids bikes
are intended for a maximum load of 50 kgs including rider
and load.
Please always follow the information of the component suppliers regarding the
maximum rider weight.
USE OF SCOTT BIKES IN PUBLIC TRAFFIC
Please follow the national laws concerning the use of equipped and non‑equipped
bikes in public traffic. For example, reflectors and light systems.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Please be aware that you must follow the list of maximum tightening torques for
screws at the end of this chapter.
CHECK BEFORE EVERY RIDE:
‑ All bolts and nuts, especially the quick releases of the wheels for proper fit. If they
are loose tighten them according to the maximum tightening torque.
‑ Stem and handlebar for visible damage and replace them if necessary. Ensure
that the bolts are tightened evenly when closing the front cap according to the
tightening torque recommended by the producer of the parts.
‑ Braking systems.
‑ Air pressure of the tires according to the recommendation of the producer.
‑ Light systems and bell.
‑ Handlebar grips to be fixed to the handlebar.
‑ All parts of the rear suspension system including mounting bolts.
‑ The front suspension fork on perfect function and play in the bushings.
CHECK ADDITIONALLY EVERY MONTH
‑ Front and rear derailleur for perfect function and grease them. Readjust the
system and clean it if necessary.
‑ The play of the headset. Readjust it if necessary.
‑ Brake and shifting cables on perfect wear and leakage on hydraulic systems.
Grease the cables if necessary.