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regulations.
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Adjust your handling on wet or slippery roads; ride more slowly and brake carefully
and in good time as you will require a much greater braking distance.
• Adopt a speed that reflects the terrain as well as your riding ability.
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Do not listen to music through headphones when cycling.
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Do not cycle when using a mobile phone.
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Use designated cycle paltis when not using public roads.
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Be ready to brake, especially if you are not sure what lies ahead or are riding downhill
I-5.
Bike safety
NOTE:
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Only bikes that have been approved for use in public places, as per the applicable
regulations (e.g. StVZO in Germany), may be used.
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Observe the maximum permitted gross weight of the various bike types, as this could
otherwise lead to breakage or failure of safety-relevant components. The brake sys-
tem is also only designed for ttie maximum permitted gross weight of the bike. For a
list of the maximum permitted gross weights, refer to bike “Technical data’.
The gross weight is the sum of the weight of the bike + weight of the rider + weight of
the luggage. The gross weight also includes towed weights such as trailers.
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If you notice that a part is damaged or warped, do not use the bike until you have had
the part replaced as otherwise parts that are important to operation of the bike may
fail.
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Observe the maximum load-carrying capacity of the rack. This is marked on tine rack
directly.
• If you make technical changes to your bike, take the national traffic regulations and
applicable standards into account. Bear in mind that this could render your warranty
invalid.
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Only replace electrical components on your bike with type-tested parts. Disassemble
the battery pack and modify the unit or your warranty will be void and you will be
responsible for the modification.
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Only ride with suitable lighting in unfavorable lighting conditions such as fog, rain,
dawn light or in the dark.
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Perform care and maintenance on your bike regularly. In doing so, check important
components, particularly the frame, fork, wheel suspension, handlebar, handlebar
stem, seat post and brakes for warping and damage. If you notice changes such as
cracks, bulges or warping, have your bike checked by a specialist cycle shop before
using again.
