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BIKE OWNERS MANUAL
Use of Scott bikes in public traffic
Please note and respect the national laws concerning the use of equipped and non-
equipped bikes in public traffic.
This concerns e.g. reflectors and light systems.
Assignment of brake levers to front and rear brake
In general Scott bikes are delivered and preassembled with the right lever matching
the rear brake and the left lever matching the front brake.
Due to national laws this could have been changed by your Scott dealer to fulfil the
national laws.
Please ask your dealer to explain to you the assignment of the brakes and brake levers
when handing over the bike.
Maximum weight and load of Scott bikes
scott mountain bikes
are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the overall
weight of bike incl. rider should not exceed 119-128kgs (depending on bike weight).
scott trekking bikes
are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the overall
weight of bike incl. rider and a maximum load of 25kgs should not exceed 143-150kgs
(depending on bike weight).
scott road bikes
are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the overall
weight of bike incl. rider should not exceed 117-120kgs (depending on bike weight).
scott kids bikes
are intended for a maximum load of 50 kgs including rider and load.
Please always note and respect the information of the component suppliers
regarding the maximum rider weight
Maintenance schedule
Please be aware of the fact that you have to follow the list of maximum tightening
torques for screws at the end of this chapter.
Please check before every ride:
- all bolts and nuts, especially the quick releases of the wheels for proper fit and in
case they are loose tighten them according to the maximum tightening torque.
- stem and handlebar for visible damages and replace them if necessary.
Please make sure that the bolts are tightened evenly when closing the front cap,
according to the tightening torque recommended by the producer of the parts
- Braking systems
- Air pressure of the tires according to the recommendation of the producer.
- Light systems and bell
- Handlebar grips to be fixed to the handlebar
- All parts of the rear suspension system including mounting bolts
- The front suspension fork on perfect function and play in the bushings.
Please check additionally monthly
- front and rear derailleur for perfect function and grease them.
If necessary readjust the system and clean it.
- the play of the headset. If necessary readjust it.
- Brake and shifting cables on perfect wear and leakage on hydraulic systems.
If necessary grease the cables.
Please check if necessary or at least once a year
at your local dealer
- chain wear and tension ( on bikes equipped with internal gear hubs).
Readjust if necessary, clean and grease the chain.
- Bottom bracket cartridge for play, if necessary replace it.
- Pedal bearings for play, if necessary replace them.
- front and rear derailleur for perfect function and grease them. If necessary readjust
the system and clean it.
- stem and handlebar for visible damages and replace them if necessary. Please
make sure that the bolts are tightened evenly when closing the front cap,
according to the tightening torque recommended by the producer of the parts.
- Complete brake system on perfect function and readjust and grease it if necessary.
Replace worn out or defective parts. Replace leaking hydraulic pipelines at once .
maintenance and care
