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Can you see any damage to the tire, especially on the side surfaces? (Maybe chafing from
transport?)
Apply the brakes with full force: did the brake cables slip?
Has the bottom bracket slide been re-tightened after adjusting to your size? Otherwise it can
move forward while driving and the chain can be too short for shifting. However, the clamps
(4 screws in total) must not be overtightened, so that the carbon mast is not damaged.
Fix the hatch cover with the rubber loops by hanging them on the bollards on the coaming.
Driving without a fixed hatch cover involves the risk that the wind will tear the cover open
during the journey. This leads to very dangerous situations. Also check that the hinge at the
front of the hatch cover is correctly attached on both sides.
All luggage and the like must be stowed in such a way that they cannot get into the front
footwell or the rear drive, otherwise this could lead to a jamming of the drive or an accident.
Is your seat adjusted so that you have a good view of the road ahead?
Is the rear view mirror adjusted correctly?
Are the hold-down devices correctly set?
2.2 Additional check before driving for used vehicles
If you have bought a vehicle used, carry out a few checks before you start. In particular, vehicles that
have not been serviced regularly or have been modified by previous owners pose a safety hazard.
Make sure that all screws on the chassis are tight and that no screws are missing. Check that
all angle joints are screwed tight. If necessary, open the small inspection hatch in the middle
under the vehicle floor. The nuts on all rod ends must be tight. If work has been carried out on
the rod ends, it is essential to ensure that the threaded rods are screwed sufficiently far into the
rod ends. It should never be less than 6 mm. The end of the trailing arm, which leads through
the wheel housing, should definitely be screwed on with a self-locking nut and have a sufficient
thread protruding.
The compression discs and the rubber mounting of the trailing arms must not be clamped too
tightly when screwing the trailing arms to the carbon dome. The trailing arm must remain
slightly movable so that no bending forces are transferred to the threaded rod.
Check the tire pressure. Do not fall below the maximum tire pressure specified by the
manufacturer on the tires. Too little pressure increases the driving resistance significantly and
can cause the tire to jump off the rim when cornering.
Check the condition of the tires, this applies in particular to the rear wheel. Is there any chafing,
dent, larger cut, cracked carcass? Remove splinters. A bursting rear wheel at full speed is
difficult to control. Therefore, change the tire in good time before it is worn out.
Before setting off on a journey, the brake handles should be pulled with all you might while
stationary. If a brake cable breaks now, it can be replaced before a journey becomes dangerous.
Even cracked trains must always be replaced immediately.
Adjust the bottom bracket position and the seat to your size. To do this, adjust the bottom
bracket to your leg length: Loosen the 4 screws on the clamps and move the bottom bracket
slide until the setting is correct. Do not use force when tightening the clamps on the carbon
mast. It is enough if the bottom bracket slide does not move while riding. When adjusting the
bottom bracket, the chain length may also have to be changed: The chain length is correct if,
with the largest chain-ring in front and largest rear sprocket, the chain tensioner of the rear
derailleur is approximately vertical up to 45 degrees to the front. The chain must be able to be
tightened further by at least one double chain link (under force). When pedaling, the feet must