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4. Test the brakes when stationary by firmly pulling the brake levers
towards the handlebars
(a)
. The brake pads of rim brakes must
hit the rim evenly with their entire surface
without touching the
tyre during braking or in the open state or in between. Make sure
you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the handlebars and
check the cables for leaks in the case of hydraulic brakes. Check
the thickness of the brake pads, as well.
With disc brakes
(b)
you should directly get a positive braking
response. If you have to actuate the brake lever more than once
to get a positive braking response, have your WHEELER bicycle
checked by your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
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.
5. Let your WHEELER bicycle bounce on the ground from a small
height. If there is any rattling, see where it comes from. Check the
bearings and the bolts,
(c)
if necessary.
6. If you want to ride on public roads, make sure your WHEELER
pedelec is equipped according to the applicable regulations of your
country
(d)
.
Riding without lights and reflectors in dark or dim conditions is very
dangerous. A lighting set that corresponds to the regulations is a
must on public roads. Turn on the lights as soon as dusk sets in.
For more information see the chapter
“legal requirements for
riding on public roads“
.
7. If you have a WHEELER bicycle with suspension, press down on
your bicycle and see whether the suspension components retract
and extend as usual
(e+f)
.
You can find further information in the chapters
“Suspension
forks”
and
“rear Shock”
and in the instructions from the parts
manufacturers, which you can find on the enclosed CD.
8. If your bicycle has a kick-stand
(g)
, make sure it is fully raised
before you set off.
danger of an accident
!
9. Do not forget to take a high-quality D-lock
(h)
or chain lock with
you on your ride. The only way to effectively protect your WHEELER
bicycle against theft is to lock it to an immovable object.
10. Remove the cycle computer when you park your WHEELER bicycle
or pedelec.
G
Improperly closed fastenings can cause parts of your
WHEELER pedelec to come loose and result in serious ac-
cidents!
G
Do not use your WHEELER bicycle if it fails on any one of
these points! Riding a defective WHEELER bicycle can result
in serious accidents! If you are in doubt or if you have any
questions, please contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
G
During use your WHEELER bicycle or pedelec is undergoing
stress resulting from the surface of the road and through
the rider’s actions. Due to these dynamic loads, the differ-
ent parts of your bicycle react with wear and fatigue. Please
check your WHEELER bicycle or pedelec regularly for wear
marks, scratches, deformations, colour changes and any
indication of cracking. Components which have reached the
end of their service life may break without previous warn-
ing. Let your WHEELER bicycle dealer maintain and service
your WHEELER bicycle regularly and in cases of doubt it is
always best to replace components.
G
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.
a
b
c
d
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f
g
h
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