Genesis Mountain - Transporting the Bicycle

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Transporting the bicycle
By car
You should only use roof and rear carriers that
comply with the requirements of the Road Trafc
Regulations.
Roof, rear and other carriers that
are approved by the authorities are
safe for use in road trafc. They
must have approval according to
the Road Trafc Regulations. Take note of a seal
of quality like the GS mark.
Inappropriate bicycle carriers may cause ac-
cidents. Adjust your driving behavior to the load
on your car roof.
Carefully attach the bicycle, so that it cannot
come detached from the carrier. This could re-
sult in severe trafc accidents. Check the attach-
ment several times during transport. Loose parts
(tools, air pump or children's seats) may detach
during the drive and put other trafc participants
at risk. Remove all loose parts before driving off.
The bicycle may only be attached at the han-
dlebars, stem, bicycle seat or seat post when this
is intended by the carrier manufacturer. Do not
use fasteners that could damage the bicycle fork
or the frame.
Always transport bicycles on their running sur-
faces when not otherwise prescribed by the car-
rier manufacturer. You may not attach the bicycle
to the roof rack or rear carrier by its crank set. It
may come loose and cause a severe accident.
Bikes with a Carbon frames must not be trans-
ported with roof carriers. Most roof carriers x the
frame/bike with a clamp that xes a frame tube.
The manufacturers of add-on components and
accessories also provide information regarding
use and installation on their websites. Collect in-
formation when you use new components.
By train
Local public transport systems have different
regulations regarding transporting bicycles.
Gather information concerning the opportunities
for using buses and trains before starting the trip.
The railways allow you to take bicycles along
in some trains and provide special areas. Some-
times you must reserve a place for a bicycle in
advance when using selected trains.
By aircraft
Check with the airline regarding the regulations
for the transport of sports equipment / bicycles.
You might have to register the bicycle. Carefully
package the bicycle to prevent transport dam-
age. You can use a special bicycle container or
a sturdy cardboard box for transport packaging.
Please talk to your specialist retailer before car-
rying this out.
The total height of your vehicle
changes when you transport a bicy-
cle on the roof!
Never fasten the bicycle to compo-
nents made of carbon bre.