Splinters
Carbon fibres are very thin and hard. Therefore, handle damaged carbon parts very
carefully. Individual fibres may become loose and protrude. If they come into contact
with your skin, small splinters may penetrate the skin.
Small repairs in an assembly stand
If you wish to fix your carbon frame in an assembly stand, please clamp it via the
saddle support only, since the clamping mechanism could otherwise cause hidden
damage to the frame. If your bicycle is fitted with a carbon saddle support, we re-
commend replacing it by an aluminium or steel saddle support for this work.
Transporting by car
When transporting the bicycle with a roof rack or a trailer, never fasten it via the
frame. Always fasten the bicycle via the saddle support, never via the bottom tube,
top tube, seat tube, fork sheaths, fork shaft tube, chainstay or seat brace.
The clamping mechanism could cause visible or hidden damage to the frame, which
may affect safety. If you have installed a carbon saddle support, we recommend repla-
cing it by an aluminium or steel saddle support for transport purposes.
Care and maintenance of the bicycle
Care
Do not allow any cleaning materials or oil to come into contact with brake
pads, brake discs or the wheel rim braking surfaces, otherwise the braking efficiency
will be reduced.
Do not use strong jets of water or steam for cleaning purposes. The water
strikes the bicycle under high pressure and can penetrate into the bearings. The
lubrication will be diluted and friction will be increased. This leads to the destruction
of the bearings or rusting.
Do not clean your bicycle with
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acids,
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greases,
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hot oil,
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brake cleaner or
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fluids containing solvents.
These items attack the surface of the bicycle and encourage wear.
Dispose of lubricating, cleaning and care products after use in an environmentally-
friendly manner. Do not dispose of these substances in the domestic waste, down the
drain or in the countryside.
The trouble-free function and durability of your bicycle depend on its maintenance
and care.
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Clean your bicycle regularly with warm water, a small quantity of detergent
and a sponge.
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Use the opportunity to check your bicycle for cracks, gouges or material
deformation.
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Have defective parts replaced before using the bicycle again.
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Repair defective paintwork.
Particularly in winter or in an aggressive environment (e.g. at the coast), treat all
parts which are subject to corrosion especially often with suitable preservation and
care products, otherwise increased corrosion of your bicycle may occur.
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Clean all galvanised and chrome parts, as well as stainless steel components,
regularly.
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Preserve these parts after cleaning with a wax spray.
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If your bicycle is not to be used for a longer period of time (e.g. in winter),
store it in a dry place at a constant temperature.
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Before putting your bicycle into storage, pump up both tyres to the specified
tyre pressure.
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