Operation Manual

Cycle Before setting off

Inspection instructions

Handlebars/handlebar stem Check handlebars and handlebar stem are firmly in place

Visually inspect handlebars and handlebar stem for

cracks, deformation or discolouration

Lighting Test lighting functionality

Bell Test bell functionality

1. With brakes that have quick-release

levers, check both brakes to see

whether these levers are open

(see “Illustr.: Quick-release lever position”).

2. Test the functionality of the brakes.

x Operate the brake levers, and

coaster brake if applicable, and

listen for unusual noises.

x Check that the cycle is difficult or

impossible to push with the brake

applied.

x Check whether there is any brake pad grinding when the brake levers are

released.

x When operating the brake levers, check whether they touch the handlebars.

If necessary, have your dealer readjust the brakes or replace worn components.

3. Test the functionality of the gear shifting system.

x Check that all the gears shift correctly and whether any unusual noises are

produced in the process.

4. Compress and extend the suspension fork.

x If you hear unusual noises or the suspension fork gives way without any

resistance, have it checked by your dealer.

5. Check whether the quick-release axles or thru-axles, if applicable, are correctly

fastened and adjusted (see the “Wheels and tyres / Fitting and removing the front/

rear wheel” chapter).

6. Check whether the handlebars are aligned perpendicularly to the front wheel.

x Adjust the handlebars if they are not perpendicular to the front wheel

(see the “Basic adjustments / Handlebars and handlebar stems / Aligning the

handlebars” chapter).

7. Test the functionality of the bell and lighting.

x Check whether you hear a clear sound when you operate the bell.

Illustr.: Quick-release lever position (example)

1 Quick-release lever