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WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its components are subject to
wear and stress. Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different
rates and have different life cycles. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded, the component
can suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death to the rider. Scratches,
cracks, fraying and discoloration are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is
at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. While the materials and workmanship of
your bicycle or of individual components may be covered by a warranty for a specified period
of time by the manufacturer, this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the
warranty. Product life is often related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to
which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle
cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the bicycle is covered subject to the
terms of the warranty. Please be sure to read Appendix A, Intended Use of your bicycle and
Appendix B, The lifespan of your bike and its components, starting on page 43.
5. As required: If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t
ride the bike. Have your dealer check the brakes. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and
quietly from gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment. See your dealer.
6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your bike to your dealer
for a complete checkup.
B. If your bicycle sustains an impact:
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if
necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage.
After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. Carbon composite
components, including fames, wheels, handlebars, stems, cranksets, brakes, etc. which have
sustained an impact must not be ridden until they have been disassembled and thoroughly
inspected by a qualified mechanic.
See also Appendix B, Lifespan of your bike and its components.
WARNING: A crash or other impact can put extraordinary stress on bicycle
components, causing them to fatigue prematurely. Components suffering from stress fatigue
can fail suddenly and catastrophically, causing loss of control, serious injury or death.
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