Operation Manual

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– Chains and drive belts
– Hydraulic fluids and lubricants
– Suspension element seals
– Lamps
– Paintwork
– Saddle
– Aluminium handlebars
3.8 Notes on carbon components
WARNING
Material failure due to invisible cracks after a fall.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Have carbon components checked by your dealer after
overloading or a fall, even if they are not visibly damaged.
x Have carbon components checked by your dealer at regular
intervals, even if they have not been overloaded.
x Do not use your cycle if you suspect it is damaged.
NOTE
Invisible cracks or breaks in carbon components.
Risk of damage!
x Avoid falls and severe impacts so as not to overload carbon
components.
x Never attempt to repair or straighten carbon components
yourself!
x Have carbon components checked by your dealer after
overloading.