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Use and maintenance manual
However, if we do not take
into consideration certain
characteristics, the material may
be fragile. A frame or a component
in carbon bre does not tend to
deform, even if it is loaded with
a load that is heavier than the
maximum it can bear; such damage
would therefore be impossible to
identify with the naked eye. This
happens because any excessive
stress of the structure damages the
internal bres but does not result in
a clearly visible deformation, as is
the case with aluminium or steel.
Any structural damage that is not
visible may heavily undermine the
structural stability of the frame,
thus reducing the safety of the
user while cycling. This situation
may arise in the case of structural
overload due to an excessive weight,
to a fall or to an incorrect use and/
or to unsuitable terrain compared to
what the vehicle has been designed
for. Even a simple fall from one’s
bicycle in a static position (e.g.
parked) may cause severe damage
to the material and undermine the
entire structure.
The consequences can be
unpredictable and risky for the
health of the person using the
Pedelec; we therefore recommend
having the bicycle checked by a
specialised bike workshop whenever
a potentially dangerous situation
arises, such as those described in
this chapter.
Warning!
Always pay the utmost attention
while cycling. If you hear cracks
or noises coming from the frame,
contact a specialised workshop as
soon as possible for them to check
the bicycle.
We recommend not having
components in carbon bre
repaired, if they are damaged they
must be replaced.
The components in carbon bre
must not be exposed to high
tempertures, such as those in an
oven for powder coating, do not
leave the bicycle under the sun for
long periods or near heat sources.
If you use a car bike-rack, make
sure it is compatible with the
tubes in carbon bre; otherwise,
excessive compression may
damage the bicycle.
Maximum weight allowed is 120g
(Cyclist+baggage).
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