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OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
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TESTS BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
1. If you want to use your bike on public roads, it has to comply with legal
requirements. These requirements may vary in each country. The fittings of
your SCOTT bike are, therefore, not necessarily complete
(a)
.
Ask your SCOTT dealer concerning the laws and regulations applicable in
your country or in the country you intend to use your SCOTT bike. Have your
SCOTT bike equipped accordingly before using it on public roads.
For more information see the chapter “Legal requirements for riding on pub-
lic roads“.
2. Are you familiar with the brake system
(b)
? Have a look at the handover re-
port in the Quick Start Manual and check whether the brake lever of the front
brake is on the side you are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask your SCOTT
dealer to switch the brake levers before you set off for the first time.
Your new bike is equipped with modern brakes which may be far more pow-
erful than those you were used to so far. Be sure to first practise using the
brakes on a level, non-slip surface off public roads! Slowly approach higher
brake performances and speeds.
For more information see the chapter “Brakes” and the manuals of the com-
ponent manufacturers. For additional information on your bicycle and the
web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of
the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.
3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears
(c)
? Ask your
SCOTT dealer to explain you the gear system and make yourself familiar with
your new gears in an area free of traffic, if necessary.
For more information see chapter “Gears” and the manuals of the component
manufacturers. For additional information on your bicycle and the web links
for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike
brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.
