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Storage and disposal
What should be used for cleaning:
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clean cloths,
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mild, lukewarm soapy solution,
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soft brush or sponge,
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cleaning and preservative agents.
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As and when required, seek advice from your specialist dealer
on suitable cleaning and servicing products.
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Clean the bicycle regularly even if it is only slightly dirty.
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Wipe down all surfaces and components with a damp sponge.
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Use a mild soapy solution to dampen the sponge.
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After cleaning, wipe dry all surfaces and components.
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Maintain lacquered surfaces and metallic surfaces on the
frame at least once every six months.
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If your bicycle is equipped with rim brakes, do not use main
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tenance products on the rims, likewise if it is fitted with disc
brakes, do not use maintenance products on the brake discs.
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Read and follow the advice in the enclosed manufacturer’s
informational leaflets about cleaning individual components.
14.2
Disposal
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If you own an e-bike, you should also read the original user
manual for information about disposal.
14.2.1
Disposing of the packaging
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Sort the packaging before you dispose of it. Dispose of card-
board and carton as waste paper and foils via the recyclable
material collection service.
14.2.2
Disposing of lubricants and cleaning
products
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Dispose of lubricants, cleaning and maintenance prod-
ucts in an environmentally responsible fashion. These
products do not belong in the household garbage, in
sewers or in natural habitats. Read the instructions on the
packaging. Dispose of lubricants, cleaners and maintenance
products at a collection point for special waste.
14.2.3
Disposing of tyres and inner tubes
Tyres and inner tubes are not residual waste or household rubbish.
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Dispose of tyres and inner tubes at a recycling depot or at a
recycling collection point run by your city or municipality.
14.2.4
Disposing of the bicycle
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Dispose of your bicycle at a recycling depot.
