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Unsuitable accessories may change the qualities of your
WHEELER bicycle and even cause an accident. Therefore,
before fitting any accessories contact your WHEELER bi-
cycle dealer and observe the instructions regarding the in-
tended use of your WHEELER bicycle.
A
Retrofitted accessories, such as mudguards
(a)
, pannier
racks, etc. could impair the functioning of your WHEELER
bicycle. Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer for advice before
mounting any kind of accessories to your WHEELER bicycle.
A
Before buying any additional bells, horns or lighting acces-
sories, inform yourself thoroughly whether they are permit-
ted and have been tested and accordingly approved for use
on public roads in your country. Make sure that any addi-
tional battery/accumulator-powered lamps are marked with
a wavy line and the letter “K”.
bar ends
Straight handlebars can be equipped with bar ends
(b)
. Some thin-
walled handlebars (primarily those made of aluminium or carbon fibre)
require additional handlebar plugs or other special parts to prevent the
handlebars from being crushed or broken. It is essential to let your
WHEELER bicycle dealer install them!
bicycle locks
(c)
Do not forget to take a high quality D-lock 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.
puncture kit
The most important accessories for a successful cycle tour are a tyre
pump and a small tool kit. The tool kit should include two plastic tyre
levers, the most commonly used Allen keys, a spare tube, a tyre repair
kit, your mobile phone, if necessary, and a little cash
(d)
. In this way
you will be well prepared in the event of a puncture or some other
mishap.
computers
Electronic tachometers determine the travelling and average speed, the
number of kilometres per day and year, and also the travelling time.
Top-end models show the highest speed that was reached, the differ-
ence in height, the cadence or (with a special chest strap) your pulse
rate as well
(e)
.
kick-stand
Bicycle kick-stands
(f)
are intended to prevent your bicycle from falling
over when it is parked. The kick-stand should be chosen according to
the kind of use that it will get.
Your WHEELER bicycle dealer would be glad to advise you in detail
about a suitable type of kick-stand. Have a kick-stand installed by your
WHEELER bicycle dealer.
mudguards
If you want to fit your WHEELER bicycle with mudguards, ask your
WHEELER bicycle dealer for advice. There are removable mudguards,
also referred to as clip-on mudguards, as well as firmly attached mod-
els that provide more protection.
Retro-fittable mudguards designed to be firmly attached are normally
made of plastic
(g)
and mounted in the correct position by means of
the additionally fitted stays. The accurate length of the stay is achieved
when the bottom edge of the mudguard runs parallel to the tyre.
For safety reasons pop off front stays are a must
(h)
. They are to pre-
vent the front wheel from getting jammed due to impurities clinging to
the tyre. In such an event the front stay pops off, thus avoiding a pos-
sible accident. The plug-in connection allows an easy re-fixing.
a
Replace damaged mudguards.
risk of an accident
!
a
b
c
d
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