Superior xp-950, Instruction Book

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Rear wheel:
The wheel should be fitted in the rear fork and tightened properly with locking nuts. The hub is sealed against the penetration
of moisture and dirt; however, it should be inspected regularly, in particular after riding over rough terrain. The wheel should
revolve when turned by hand freely, with very low friction and backlash. Riding with incorrectly adjusted quick-release
mechanisms may result in the wheel swinging or loosening, which may result in damage to the bike and serious injury or death;
which may endanger your life or health or cause damage to your bike or to third parties.
For that reason, it is necessary:
1) To ask your dealer to assist you in precise procedures and demonstrations for installing and removing the wheel safely.
2) To understand and apply correct methods of wheel clamping with the quick-release mechanisms.
3) To check before each ride that the wheel is mounted safely.
Removal or damage of the quick-release mechanism may cause the wheel to swing or loosen, which may endanger your life
or health or cause damage to your bike or to third parties.
Rim:
Keep the rims undamaged and centred correctly.
Check their condition and level of wear regularly.
Level of wear
a) Safety system – rim wear is indicated by the depth of the longitudinal line in the braking area. If it reaches the minimum
depth, do not use the rim and ask your dealer for a replacement.
b) RDA system – wear or damage of the rim is indicated by a coloured liquid leaking from the rim cavities. If this is the case,
do not use the rim and ask your dealer for a replacement.
Bottom bracket assembly:
Inspect the bottom bracket assembly regularly and always after riding over rough terrain. The axle should turn smoothly without
side backlash. The locking ring should be tightened and the bearings well lubricated.
Handlebars:
Adapt them to your own comfort as much as possible and tighten all bolts of the stem sufficiently where the handlebars pass
through it.
The mark of maximum extension may not be visible above the quill assembly. Damage to the handlebar grips may result in loss
of control and falling. A loose handlebar grip may endanger your life or health or cause damage to your bike or to third parties.
We recommend tightening the handlebar mounting bolts with a torque of 7 Nm. If your handlebar is fitted with handlebar-ends
(horns), we recommend tightening them with a torque of 7 Nm.
Rear derailleur and front derailleur:
Keep them adjusted correctly. Change gears only if you are pedalling and try to alleviate the pressure of your legs when riding
uphill (in order to reduce chain tension); you will avoid impact on the rear derailleur in this way.
If your rear or front derailleur is adjusted incorrectly, never change gears to the smallest or the largest cog. Chain blocking with
a consequent loss of control and falling may occur.
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