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Observe the legal regulations concerning off-road cycling
(a)
(also for
pedelecs). These regulations may differ in each country. Please respect
nature when riding off-road. Only use your pedelec on signposted, well
maintained trails and hard-surface roads.
Always bear in mind that you travel rapidly and quietly when you are
riding a WHEELER pedelec
(b)
. Do not startle pedestrians or other
cyclists. Always make others aware of your presence well ahead of
time and by ringing your bell or make use of the brakes so as to avoid
accidents. Familiarize yourself with your WHEELER pedelec. You can
fi nd further information in the chapters
“useful tips for riding a
wheeler pedelec“
and
“riding a wheeler Speed pedelec –
Special features”
.
First of all, we would like to familiarize you with your WHEELER bicycle
or pedelec. Please unfold the cover of this manual. A WHEELER moun-
tain bike
(c)
and a WHEELER pedelec
(d)
are shown as examples in
which all the necessary components are described. Leave the page
unfolded as you read so that you can easily locate the components as
they are referred to in the text.
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For your own safety, never do work on your pedelec unless
you feel absolutely sure about it. If you are in doubt or if you
have any questions, please contact your WHEELER bicycle
dealer.
intended uSe
Keep in mind that every bicycle type is built for a specifi c intended use
(e-g)
. Be sure to use your WHEELER bicycle only according to its in-
tended use, as it may otherwise not withstand the stress and would fail
and cause an accident with unforeseeable consequences!
1.
cross bikes
are equipped with 28”-wheels (inner diameter 622
mm) and intended for hard-surface roads. They are also suitable
for off-road cycling on gravel fi eld tracks, however, not for rough
terrain.
2.
cross-country
,
marathon
and
touring mountain bikes
are also
suitable for off-road use, but not for extreme terrain, jumps, drops
and competitive use in the categories freeride, dual slalom, down-
hill-races, etc.
3.
enduro
and
all-mountain bikes
are suitable for off-road use (Al-
pcross etc.); they are, however, not designed for dual, dirt, downhill
and freeride cycling etc.
4.
dirt/fourcross
,
urban
and
dual slalom bikes
are intended for
hard use on secured terrain. There are different types which are
either equipped for trick and show cycling, for jumps and freestyle
in special obstacle courses or for races.
5.
downhill bikes
are designed for high level downhill races.
6.
freeride bikes
are suitable for jumps and drops in most challeng-
ing terrains and in bicycle parks.
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Be sure to use your bicycle only for its intended purpose,
as it may otherwise not withstand the stress and fail! Risk
of accident!
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For your own safety, do not overestimate your cycling skills.
Please note that though looking easy the tricks of a profes-
sional are hazardous to your life and limb. Always protect
yourself with suitable clothing
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