WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress. Different
materials an d mech anisms wear o r fatig ue fro m stre ss at d ifferent rate s an d h ave d ifferent life c ycles. If a
component’s life cycle is exceeded, the component c an sudde nly and cat astrophically fail, cau sing serious injury or
death to the rider. Scratches, cracks, fraying and discoloration are sig ns of stress- caused fatigue and indicate that a
part is at the end of its useful life and
needs to be replaced. While the materials and workmanship of your bicycle or of individual components may be covered by a
warranty for a specified period of time by the manufacturer, this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the warranty.
Product lif e is often relat ed t o the kin d of r iding you do and to the tre atment to which you subm it the bic ycle. T he bic ycle’s
warranty is not meant to suggest t hat the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the bic ycle is covered
subject to the terms of the warranty. Please be sure to re ad Appendix A , Intended Us e of your b icycle and A ppendix B, T he
lifespan of your bike and its components, starting on page 43.
5. As required: If either brak e lever fails th
e Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have your dealer
check the brak es. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear , the derailleur is out of adjustment. See your
dealer.
6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take
your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup.
B. If your bicycle sustains an impact:
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage.
After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. Carbon composite components, including fames, wheels,
handlebars, stems, crankset s, brakes, etc. which have sust ained a n imp act must not be ridde n until the y h ave be en
disassembled and thoroughly inspected by a qualified mechanic.
See also Appendix B, Lifespan of your bike and its components.
WARNING: A crash or other impact can put extraordinary stress on bicycle components, causing them to fatigue
p
rematur
ely.
Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically, causing loss of control, serious injury
or death.
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