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2. If you want to use your pedelec on public roads, it has to comply

with the respective legal requirements. These requirements may
vary in each country. The fittings of your bicycle are, therefore,
not necessarily complete. Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer con-
cerning the laws and regulations applicable in your country or in
the country you intend to use your WHEELER bicycle. Have your
WHEELER bicycle equipped accordingly before using it on public
roads.

We very strongly recommend you to take out private liability
insurance. Ensure that your insurance covers you for dam-

age caused while riding the bicycle or pedelec. Contact an
insurance company or broker.

3. Are you familiar with the brake system

(a)

? Have a look at the

bicycle card and check whether the brake lever

(b)

of the front

brake is on the side you are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask
your WHEELER bicycle dealer to switch the brake levers before you
set off for the first time.

Your new WHEELER bicycle is equipped with modern brakes

(c)

which may be far more powerful than those that you were used to
before. Be sure to first practise using the brakes on a level, non-slip
surface off public roads!

You can find further information in the chapter

“brake System”

and in the instructions from the parts manufacturers, which you
can find on the enclosed CD.

4. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears

(d)

? Ask

your WHEELER bicycle dealer to explain you the gear system and
make yourself familiar with your new gears in an area free of traffic,
if necessary.

You can find further information in the chapter

“gears”

and in the

instructions from the parts manufacturers, which you can find on
the enclosed CD.

5. Are both the saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The sad-

dle should be set to a height from which you can just reach the
pedal in its lowest position with your heel

(e)

. Check whether your

toes reach to the floor when you are sitting on the saddle. Your
WHEELER bicycle dealer will be pleased to help you if you are not
happy with your seating position.

For more information see the chapter

“adjusting the wheeler

bicycle to the rider”

6. If your WHEELER bicycle is equipped with clipless or step-in ped-

als

(f)

: Have you ever tried the shoes they go with? Do not set off

until you have practised engaging and disengaging the shoes from
the pedals when stationary. Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer to
explain the pedals to you.

You can find further information in the chapter

“pedals and

Shoes”

and in the instructions from the parts manufacturers,

which you can find on the enclosed CD.

7. If you have bought a WHEELER bicycle with suspension, you should

ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer to adjust the suspension mecha-
nism to your needs before delivery. Improperly adjusted suspension
components are liable to malfunction or damage. In any case they
will impair the performance of your bicycle as well as your safety
and pleasure whilst cycling.

You can find further information in the chapters

“Suspension

forks”

(g)

and

“rear Shock”

(h)

and in the instructions from the

parts manufacturers, which you can find on the enclosed CD.

Be aware that the distance you need to stop your bicycle

increases if you are riding with your hands on the bar ends.
The brake levers are not always within easy reach.