Operation Manual

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INFORMATION REGARDING WEAR
Some parts of your bike are subject to func-
tional wear. The amount of wear depends on
the maintenance of the bike and the riding
conditions (mileage, riding in the rain, dirt,
salt, etc.). Bicycles that are often stand-
ing outside in the weather are subject to
increased wear. These parts require regular
maintenance and care but will (depending
on the intensity of use and riding conditions)
eventually reach the end of their useful life.
These parts must be replaced when they
reach there wear limit.
These include:
• chain
• brake cables
• grips
• chain ring and sprockets
• shift cables
• tires
• saddle cover
• brake pads
• rims
• lament (lights)
The pads or rim and disc brakes are subject
to functional wear. Sporty use or riding in
mountainous terrain shortens the life of the
pads. Check the pads regularly and replace
them as needed. You can acquire replace-
ments from your local dealer.
Rim brakes not only wear out the pad but
also the rim itself. Therefore check the rim
regularly such as when inflating the tire.
The sidewall of the rim contains a groove
that functions as a wear indicator. When this
groove is no longer visible, the rim must be
replaced. If deformations or fissures in the
rim sidewalls occur when inflating the tire,
the rim has reached the end of its service life
and needs to be replaced.
The bearings and seals in suspension forks
and rear swingarms are always in motion
when the suspension is activated. Envi-
ronmental conditions such as rain, dirt, etc.
cause these moving parts to wear out.
These areas must be cleaned and regularly
maintained. Depending on the operating
conditions it is possible that these parts may
need to be replaced due to wear such as the
development of bearing play.
Your point of contact for claims and services
is the dealer from which you purchased the
bike. Upon request we can refer you to your
nearest dealer (dealers can also be found on
our website www.r-m.de). Additionally, we
recommend that you contact your dealer to
ensure the fastest and most cost-eective
solution. Please note that if your bike is
sent to us by your dealer for repair: the bike
must be suciently clean before repairs can
take place. Remove any accessory items like
computers, mirrors, trailer hitches, locks, etc.
prior to shipping.
Service is only performed on the original
standard equipment. Individual modifica-
tions will be restored to the original standard
equipment. In the context of service no worn
out parts will be replaced and no inspections