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3.
BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR RIDE
3.1
BEFORE YOUR RIDE
For the safe use of your bike, check the condition of the bike and its components before riding. If there are any
defects or flaws, you should have your bike inspected and repaired by a competent bicycle mechanic. Never ride a
defective or faulty bike!
BEFORE Y
OUR
FIRST RIDE
BEFORE EA
CH
RIDE
Check the overall condition of the bike.
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There are no damages or abnormalities.
X
X
WHEELS
Check the wheels: Lift the wheels one after the other and spin them.
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The wheels must spin smoothly.
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The wheels must run true, without moving up and down or from side to side.
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The tires must not touch the frame at any point.
X
X
Check the wheels for play in the hubs. Lift the wheels one after the other and move the wheels to
the side.
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There must be no play.
X
Check the freewheel system of the rear wheel hub: Sit down on your bike, pull the front brake and
pedal with moderate force when standing.
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The power must be transferred to the rear wheel.
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The freehub must not slip.
X
Check the tire pressure: The best way to check the tire pressure is to use a floor pump with a
pressure gauge.
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The pressure in the tire should be chosen according to your personal preferences.
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The maximum tire pressure must not exceed the values according to "6.2 Tires and tire
pressure" on page 15!
X
X
Check the tires for damages and wear.
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There must be no damage.
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The tires must not be worn so that the puncture protection belt or the carcass threads can
be seen through the tread.
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Check that the thru axles are seated correctly.
X
X
BRAKES
Check brake efficiency: Pull one brake lever after the other while standing and push the bike
backwards and forwards.
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The front and rear wheel must lock when the brake lever is pulled.
X
X
Check the wear of the brake pads.
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The brake pad on the metal backing plate must be at least 1 mm thick.
X
Check the wear of the brake rotors.
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Minimum thickness of the brake rotors: 1,55 mm
X
Check whether the brake hoses and connections are losing brake fluid and check them for defects.
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Brake fluid must not escape at the connections.
X
X