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MTB-PEDELEC | ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016
ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016 | MTB-PEDELEC
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WHAT TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN TRANSPORTING YOUR BERGAMONT
PEDELEC
By car
BERGAMONT pedelecs can be transported like conventional BERGAMONT
bikes outside or inside the car. Always make sure the BERGAMONT pedelec is
securely fastened outside or inside the car and check the fastenings regularly.
In addition, you should always remove the battery from your BERGAMONT
pedelec (d) before fastening your BERGAMONT pedelec outside the car. Stow
the battery in its original cardboard box (e) and, if mounted, a removable dis-
play unit, inside the car and secure it appropriately to avoid any damage during
transport. The rechargeable battery should be tightened with straps. Hazardous
goods!
Protect the connections of the rechargeable battery against rain, wetness, mois-
ture and dirt during the journey, for example, with a plastic bag (f).
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The weight distribution on pedelecs differs markedly from the weight
distribution on bicycles without drive assistance. A pedelec is markedly
heavier than a bicycle without drive assistance. For this reason parking, pushing,
lifting and carrying the BERGAMONT pedelec is more difficult. Bear this in mind
when loading your pedelec into a car and unloading it or when mounting it on a
bicycle carrier system.
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Before transporting several pedelecs with a roof mounting or a rear mount-
ing carrier system, inform yourself about the maximum load capacity of
the bike carrier and the maximum load of the trailer hitch. Keep in mind that the
weight of a pedelec is higher than the weight of a bicycle without drive. Maybe
you can only transport one or two pedelecs instead of three bicycles without
drive.
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Observe that every train traveller is normally allowed to take only one bicy-
cle with him.
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Before you start your trip inform yourself in time about the conditions of
carriage and also observe the regulations and rules about bicycle transport
in the countries through which you intend to travel.
BY PLANE
If you want to take your BERGAMONT bike with you when you go on a trip by
plane, pack it in an appropriate bicycle suitcase (a) or in a bicycle cardboard
box (b) that you can obtain from your BERGAMONT dealer. Special bicycle
bags often do not provide sufficient protection for your BERGAMONT bike.
Pack the wheels (in particular carbon wheels) in special wheel bags (c) to pro-
tect them inside the suitcase or cardboard box. Do not forget to take the nec-
essary tools, a torque wrench and bits, carbon assembly paste and this owner’s
manual with you to be able to assemble your BERGAMONT bike and to get it
ready for use at your destination.
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Transport of your BERGAMONT bike with the wheels mounted: Pull the
brake lever and secure it with a strong elastic strap, when transporting your
BERGAMONT bike with hydraulic disc brakes. This will prevent air from entering
the system.
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When transporting your BERGAMONT bike with the wheels removed,
make sure to mount the transport locks. Pull the brake lever and secure
it with a strong elastic strap, when transporting your BERGAMONT bike with
hydraulic disc brakes. This will prevent air from entering the system.