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Accessories
In purchasing your STEVENS bicycle you laid the foundation for many years
and miles of enjoyable cycling. Depending on what you plan to do with your bike,
you should consider a few tips and equip yourself accordingly. There is a wide
range of useful accessories available from your STEVENS dealer to increase your
safety and comfort.
Your STEVENS bicycle can be equipped with various kinds of accessories.
Make sure to observe the requirements according to the traffic regulations in your
country and of the DIN EN standards. Any retrofitted part must be compatible with
your STEVENS bicycle. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact
your STEVENS dealer.
Bicycle Locks
Do not forget to take a high quality D-, folding - or chain lock with you on your
ride. The only way to effectively protect your STEVENS bicycle against theft is to
lock it to an immovable object.
Puncture Kit
The most important accessories for a successful cycle tour are a tyre pump
and a small tool kit. The tool kit should include two plastic tyre levers, the most
commonly used Allen keys, a spare tube, a tyre repair kit and, if necessary, your
mobile phone and a little cash. In this way you will be well prepared in the event of
a puncture or some other mishap.
Cycle Computers
Electronic speedometers determine the riding and average speed, daily and
annual kilometres as well as the riding time. Real de luxe models also display the
maximum speed, differences in altitude, your cadence or your heart rate.
Note:
Retrofitted accessories, such as mudguards, pannier racks etc. can impair
the functioning of your STEVENS bicycle. Ask your bicycle dealer for advice
before mounting any kind of accessories to your STEVENS bike.
Note:
Before buying any additional bells or lighting accessories, inform yourself
thoroughly whether they are permitted and tested and accordingly ap-
proved for use on public roads. Make sure that additional battery/accumu-
lator-powered lamps are marked with the wavy line and the letter “K”.
Danger:
Improper accesso-
ries may change the
characteristics of
your STEVENS bicycle
and even cause an
accident. Therefore,
before mounting any
accessories contact
your STEVENS dealer
and strictly observe
the instructions on the
intended use of your
STEVENS bicycle.
Danger:
Do not buy a carrier system on which the STEVENS bicycle has to be
mounted upside down, i.e. with the handlebar and saddle fixed face down
to the carrier. This kind of fastening exposes the handlebar, the stem, the
saddle and the seat post to extreme stress during transport. Do not choose
a carrier system with crank arm fit. Risk of breakage!
Danger:
Make sure that the lighting and the number plate of your car are not
covered. For some carriers, a second exterior rear view mirror is required
by the road traffic regulations.
Transport of the STEVENS Bicycle
By Car
Nearly every car accessory dealer and car company offers carrier systems that
allow the transport of a bicycle without disassembly.
The usual design involves rails fixed to the roof of the car onto which the bicy-
cles are fixed with clamps gripping the down tubes. This can result in irreparable
damage to the frame. High-end, very thin-walled aluminium or carbon frames are
particularly susceptible to such kind of damage. Due to the material properties
of carbon, you may not see a severe damage at first sight. This can result in an
unforeseeable severe accident at a later date. There are, however, specific suitable
models available in the car accessory trade.
Rear carriers are becoming more and more popular. Their big advantage over
roof carriers is that you do not have to lift up the bicycle so high to attach it.
Make sure that the clamps do not cause any damage to the fork or frame. Risk
of breakage!
Danger:
Do not place the
STEVENS bicycle or
parts of it into the car
without securing them.
Parts shifting around
can endanger your
safety.
Danger:
Make sure to remove
all parts of your bicycle
(tools, pannier bags,
child seats etc.) which
might come loose
during transport. Risk of
accident!
Danger:
Check whether your
STEVENS bicycle is
properly fastened before
and at regular intervals
during the ride. A bicycle
that detaches from the
carrier system may
endanger other road
users.
