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General information
This manual is the most important element to prevent any damages and risks during the assembly, use and servicing of
your new bike. It is provided to give you the most important technical information on your bike, to support you during
bike assembly and to give you helpful tips over the entire life of your bicycle. If in doubt about maintenance works,
please consult a qualified bicycle mechanic.
Please read this manual carefully before taking the first ride on your new bike and make sure you understand
everything. Ensure that third-party users are also informed about the contents of this manual and that they understand
and follow all instructions.
Keep this manual for future reference. If you sell or give away your bike, please also include the owner’s manual.
This manual is additionally available as a pdf file on rosebikes.com/manuals.
1.1 Explanation of symbols and key words used
DANGER
…indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
…indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
…indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in damage to property.
1.2 Target group
This manual is intended for you, the owner of the ROSE bike.
Assembly and maintenance works require basic knowledge in bicycle technology. If in doubt, please consult a qualified
bicycle mechanic. Improper assembly or maintenance of your bike may result in serious injury or death!
1.3 Requirements to operate an e-bike
The rider must be mentally and physically able to safely operate the bicycle over a longer period of time and longer
distances. For newcomers and those getting back into cycling after a long time special cycling skills courses are
recommended.
1.4 Owner’s manuals supplied by component manufacturers
This manual contains all information you need for a safe use of your bike. However, apart from this manual, the
documents supplied with your bike also include some product information or manuals of different component
manufacturers. If need be, you can use those documents for further information on the respective product, its
assembly and setup. The owner’s manuals of some manufacturers might only be available online.
1.5 Tools
All works on your bicycle require appropriate tools. All nuts and bolts must be tightened with an appropriate torque
wrench.
A proper installation and removal of components can only be guaranteed when using perfectly functioning and
undamaged tools.
1.6 Installation of components and accessories
Bicycle trailers must only be fixed to the rear axle of the bike using special hitching devices.
Only use child seats and trailers for clamp mounting on the seat tube of men's and unisex bicycle frames.
Do not mount any child seats and trailers with clamp mount on the seat tube of bicycles with a low entry.
It is not allowed to mount trailers or child seats on the seat post.
Racks must only be attached to special fixing points designed for this purpose.
Make sure to read the manufacturer’s manual before installing components and accessories.
Make sure to not exceed the maximum system weight (see “1.10 Weight limit“ on page 7) even with all add-on parts
and accessories fitted!
