Operation Manual

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4.4.1 Derailleur ............................................................................................................................ 32
4.4.2 Hub gear ............................................................................................................................. 32
4.4.3 Gear change ....................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Clamping systems for wheels and saddle post ............................................................. 34
4.6 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 35
4.6.1 Breakdown ......................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.2 Information and instructions on the carbon material ................................................... 35
4.6.2.1 Information on the frame construction .......................................................................... 36
4.6.2.2 Proper handling of carbon parts ..................................................................................... 36
4.7 Tyres ................................................................................................................................... 37
5. Frame Sets ................................................................................................. 38
6. Before Using for the First Time ................................................................. 38
7. Before Every Use ....................................................................................... 38
7.1 Inspecting the wheels ....................................................................................................... 39
7.1.1 Checking the position and tight fit ................................................................................... 40
7.1.2 Checking the wheel rims ................................................................................................. 40
7.1.2.1 Checking the rims for wear (only applies to bikes with rim brakes) ........................... 40
7.1.2.2 Checking the rims for wobble ...........................................................................................41
7.1.2.3 Checking the rims for soiling (only applies to bikes with rim brakes) ..........................41
7.1.2.4 Checking the tyre ...............................................................................................................41
7.1.2.5 Checking that the tyre is correctly fitted ........................................................................ 42
7.1.2.6 Checking valve position (not on tubeless tyres) ............................................................. 42
7.1.2.7 Checking the air pressure ................................................................................................ 42
7.1.3 Checking other points ....................................................................................................... 43
7.2 Inspecting the saddle and saddle post ........................................................................... 43
7.3 Inspecting the handlebars and handlebar stem ............................................................ 45
7.4 Inspecting the handlebar attachments .......................................................................... 46
7.5 Inspecting the headset ..................................................................................................... 47
7.6 Inspecting the spring fork ................................................................................................ 48
7.7 Inspecting the rear wheel suspension ............................................................................ 48
7.8 Inspecting the brakes ....................................................................................................... 48
7.8.1 Checking general functions ............................................................................................. 49
7.8.2 Checking the hydraulic disc brake .................................................................................. 49
7.8.3 Checking the hydraulic rim brakes ................................................................................. 50
7.8.4 Checking the rim brake with cable (MTB version) ........................................................ 51
7.8.5 Checking the rim brake with cable (racing bike version) ............................................. 53
7.8.6 Checking the back-pedal brake ....................................................................................... 55
7.9 Inspecting the drive and chain ......................................................................................... 55
7.10 Inspecting the lighting system ......................................................................................... 55
7.11 Inspecting the luggage rack ............................................................................................ 56
7.12 Inspecting the mudguards ............................................................................................... 56
7.13 Checking the side stands ................................................................................................. 57
7.14 Checking parts specific to children's bikes .................................................................... 58
7.15 Checking other points ....................................................................................................... 58
8. Adjusting and Operating the Bike ...............................................................59
8.1 Adjusting the saddle height .............................................................................................. 59
8.2 Adjusting the spring fork .................................................................................................. 59
8.2.1 Forks with air suspension ................................................................................................ 59
8.2.1.1 Adjusting the air pressure ............................................................................................... 59
8.2.1.2 Switching the suspension on and off .............................................................................. 60
8.2.2 Forks without air suspension ...........................................................................................61
8.3 Adjusting the rear wheel suspension ..............................................................................61
8.4 Operating the gear shift ....................................................................................................61
8.4.1 Derailleur .............................................................................................................................61
8.4.1.1 Switching to a larger chainring/sprocket ........................................................................ 62
8.4.1.2 Switching to a smaller chainring/sprocket ..................................................................... 64
8.4.2 Hub gear ............................................................................................................................. 67
8.4.2.1 Switching to a lower gear .................................................................................................. 67
8.4.2.2 Switching to a higher gear ............................................................................................... 68
8.5 Using the brakes ............................................................................................................... 68
8.6 Operating the clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post .............................. 69
8.6.1 Opening and closing the quick-release axle on the wheel ........................................... 69
8.6.1.1 Opening the quick-release axle ....................................................................................... 69
8.6.1.2 Closing the quick-release axle ........................................................................................ 70
8.6.2 Opening and closing the thru axle on the wheel ............................................................ 72
8.6.2.1 Opening the thru axle ....................................................................................................... 72
8.6.2.2 Closing the thru axle ......................................................................................................... 73
8.6.3 Opening and closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping ................. 74
8.6.3.1 Opening the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping ...................................... 74
8.6.3.2 Closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping ....................................... 75
8.6.4 Screw-nut clamping on wheels ...................................................................................... 76
8.6.5 Opening and closing the screw-nut clamping on saddle posts ................................... 76
8.6.5.1 Opening the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post ................................................... 76
8.6.5.2 Closing the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post ..................................................... 77
9. Loading the Bike ........................................................................................ 77
10. Riding the Bike ........................................................................................... 80
11. What to do in the Case of a Fall or Accident ..............................................81
11.1 Basics .................................................................................................................................. 81
11.2 Carbon frame .................................................................................................................... 82
12. Parking the Bike safely ............................................................................. 82
12.1 Bikes with side stands ...................................................................................................... 82
12.2 Bikes without side stands ................................................................................................ 83