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Avoid contact with hard or sharp items. Do not rest your bike with the top tube of the frame against a column
or corner of a building.
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When fixing the wheel, place the entire bike in a stand and clamp the seatpost and avoid high side loads; this
especially applies when replacing the bottom bracket and cranks/crankset. High loads can lead to damage
of the seatpost or frame.
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When transporting the bike on a car, use a bike carrier that fixes the bike using the seatpost or front wheel
axle. Do not fix the bike to the frame.
•
Frames are not suitable for use on stationary bicycles fixed to the
rear stay. The bike then cannot move, which leads to excessive load
on the end of the frame. This can cause damage to the frame.
•
The frame is not suitable for the fixture of any children's seats or
carriers.
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If you are transporting the bike in a box, make sure that the bike is
kept safe, for instance by using a soft foam cover. Make sure that
there are no foreign items or that excessive pressure or force from
these items cannot damage the frame. Please keep in mind that the warranty does not apply to damage
caused during transit.
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Neither the frame nor the carbon components can ever come in contact with high temperatures such as those
used in the case of powder spraying or cauterizing varnish. Such temperatures can damage the frame and
components. Also avoid leaving the bike in a car in case of strong solar radiation. Similarly, do not keep your
bike in the vicinity of sources of high temperatures.
SUPERIOR SERVICE
MANUAL
Superior would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new bicycle. We place great emphasis on the choice
of materials and their processing so as to ensure the highest quality of our products, a long service life and great
functionality.
The Operating Manual contains and specifies certain rules that should be followed if you want to enjoy your high-
quality Superior product for many years to come. You have received the Operating Manual with your bike.
Superior supplies high-quality bicycles exclusively for specialized shops. These products are already partially pre-
assembled.
The final assembly of a bike for riding can only be carried out by an authorized Superior dealer. This particularly
applies to the basic configuration of suspension components, the front and back derailleurs and braking systems.
This will ensure maximum safety when using the product.
WARNING
WARNINGS RELATED TO
MECHANICAL WORK
Specialized skills and tools are required to
configure and tune the bike. These tasks should
only be carried out by employees at an authorized
service station. Riding a bike which has not been
correctly configured and assembled can be
dangerous. Even a seemingly trivial deficiency,
such as a loose screw, can cause a crucial part to
break over time and the loss of control of the bike,
leading to an accident. Therefore, we recommend
that you leave any repairs and maintenance for
your bicycle to an authorized service centre. Your
safety depends on the correct maintenance of the
bike. Employees of authorized service stations
have special qualifications and know-how.
WARNING
Any adjustments and modifications can lead to
the frame, fork or other parts becoming unsafe.
The use of an unapproved component or the
incorrect assembly of parts can lead to excessive
wear and tear of the bike or its parts. Adjustments
to the frame, fork or other components can have
a negative impact on the handling of the bike and
may lead to a fall. Do not grind off, drill or file any
parts, do not remove backup safety elements, do
not install incompatible forks and do not make
any other similar unauthorized changes. Before
you install any accessories on your bicycle, or
replace any part, always consult the authorized
service center to make sure the particular
accessory or part is compatible and safe to use.
Type-3 operating conditions
Riding on trails, crossing small obstacles and riding on technical paths of medium
difficulty as well as sections where the tyres do not touch the ground for a short period
of time; jumps and drops of at most 61 cm (24'')
BIKE CATEGORY
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE
Mountain bikes are equipped with a rear suspension with short travel and are constructed for “standard,” “racing”,
“cross-country” or “singletrack-trail” rides, assuming adherence to type-3 operating conditions: