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6. Let your FELT bike bounce on the ground from a small height (a). If there is any
rattling, see where it comes from. Check the bearings and bolts, if necessary.
7. If your FELT bike has suspension, check the frame: Press down on your bike and
see whether the spring elements retract and extend as usual (b). You will find
more information on this in the chapters “The suspension fork”, “The suspen-
sion seat post“ and “The rear shock”.
8. If your bike has a kick-stand
(c), make sure it is fully raised before you set off.
There is a high risk of an accident, if the kickstand is left down when ridden!
9. Do not forget to take a high quality lock
(d) with you on your ride. The only way
to effectively protect your FELT bike against theft is to lock it to an immovable
object.
Do not use your FELT bike, if it fails on one of these points! If in doubt,
contact your FELT dealer! A defective bicycle can lead to serious acci-
dents!
a b
During use your FELT bike undergoes stress resulting from the surface of
the road and the rider’s actions. Due to these dynamic loads, the different
parts of your bike react with wear and fatigue. Please check your FELT
bike regularly for wear marks as well as for scratches, dents, bent parts
and any indications of cracking. Parts which have reached the end of their
lifespan may break without previous warning. Let your FELT dealer main-
tain and check your FELT bike regularly and in cases of doubt, it is always
best to replace parts.
c d