19 BEN-E-BIKE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPERUM GmbH
Stuttgarter Str. 72
D-78628 Rottweil
www.ben-e-bike.net
[email protected]
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Have your child practice emergency braking.
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Practice with your child how to handle the gear shift until he / she can operate the gear shift so that its
attention is not affected (see chapter "Operation >> Gear Shift").
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Do not allow your child to drive alone unless you can answer for it..
AFTER A FALL
After a fall or accident it hidden damage to the BEN-E-BIKE may arise, e.g. hairline cracks. Components made of
carbon, which have suffered a shock impact, as well as bent parts made of aluminium can break suddenly. It is not
allowed to straighten bent parts because those are then prone to break or fail. This is especially true for the fork,
the handlebar, the brake levers, the crank, the seat post and the pedals. When in doubt, replacing these parts is
always a better choice because your child's safety is of paramount importance.
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Have the BEN-E-BIKE inspected by your specialist dealer for possible damage after a serious fall or
accident.
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Do not straighten bent components.
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Damaged or bent components should be immediately replaced for original replacement parts by your
specialized dealer.
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Don't use the BEN-E-BIKE if any defect can be detected
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After minor falls, check all components of the pedelec, e.g. when the BEN-E-BIKE has toppled
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Make sure the chain is still in proper position on the front chainring and the sprockets of the rear cassette.
If the wheel has toppled to the right side, you should check the functionality of the derailleur. A bent rear
derailleur or a bent hanger can cause the rear derailleur (or the chain) to get into the spokes. There is then
acute danger of falling!
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In case of any doubt, contact your specialized dealer!
SPECIAL FEATURES OF CARBON MATERIALS
The carbon material of the handlebar offers some special features compared to other lightweight materials. It is of
major importance to be aware of these characteristics so that you can always rely on it. Carbon - if treated
properly - allows for extremely strong and highly resilient components with very low weight. A very special
feature, however, is its brittleness. Components made from carbon typically do not deform under heavy load,
although the internal structure may already be damaged. The fibres can in extreme cases separate from one
another, means the so-called delamination occurs, whereby the strength of the component decreases significantly.
Any overstressing that has already damaged the internal fibres is not indicated by any residual bending as this
happens with steel or aluminium components. For this reason, a carbon part can fail after an overload in
subsequent use, which can lead to the fall with unpredictable consequences. Have the affected component
inspected by your specialized dealer after a heavy fall!
