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OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
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TESTS AFTER AN ACCIDENT
1. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the drop-outs
(a)
and whether
the rims are still centred with respect to the frame or fork. Spin the wheels and
observe the gap either between brake pads and rim sides
or between frame
and tyre. If you have rim brakes and the width of the gap changes markedly and
you have no way to true the rim where you are, you need to open the brakes
a little with the special device so that the rim can run between the brake pads
without touching them. Please note that in this case the brakes may not act as
powerfully as you are used to.
No matter whether you have rim or disc brakes, have the wheels trued by your
SCOTT dealer immediately after you are back home. For more information see
the chapters “Brakes”, “Using quick-releases and thru axles” and “Wheels and
tyres” in this SCOTT general manual as well as in your detailed original SCOTT
operating instructions “Trekking and Trekking-Pedelec”, “MTB and MTB-
Pedelec” and “Road Bike” on the SCOTT web page and your model specific
manual.
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 pur-
chased via your Quick Start Manual.
2. Check that handlebars and stem are neither turned nor bent nor broken and
that they are level and upright. Check whether the stem is firmly fixed in the fork
by trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front wheel. Briefly lean on the
brake levers to make sure the handlebars are firmly fixed in the stem.
Realign the components, if necessary, and gently tighten the bolts to ensure a
reliable clamping of the components
(b)
. The maximum torque values are print-
ed directly on the components or specified in the manuals of the component
manufacturers.
For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the SCOTT bike to the rider”
and “Headset” in this SCOTT general manual as well as in your detailed origi-
nal SCOTT operating instructions “Trekking and Trekking-Pedelec”, “MTB and
MTB-Pedelec” and “Road Bike” on the SCOTT web page and your model specific
manual.
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 pur-
chased via your Quick Start Manual.
