LIGHTWEIGHT MEILENSTEIN - On.the.road

SAFETY
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Corrosion and material damage due to penetration of water.
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Never.use.a.pressure.washer.or.steam.cleaner.to.clean.your.
bicycle,.as.the.seals.of.your.bicycle.components.are.unable.to.
withstand.the.pressure .
Even.if.you.use.a.hose,.be.careful.–.never.aim.the.hose.directly.at.
the.bearing.components .[
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Corrosion on surface of your Lightweight components due
to incorrect cleaning.
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Never.use.aggressive.solvents.(e g .paint.thinner,.nitro.etc )
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It.is.best.to.use.water.and.standard.paintwork.cleaning.products
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Isopropanol,.spirits.or.petrol.may.be.used.carefully;.however,.
avoid.excessive.wiping.and.long.exposure.times.and.also.any.
contact.with.the.rim.decor
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We.recommend.our.specially.developed.Lightweight.CleAner for
brAke trACk AreAs.for.cleaning,.available.from.your.specialist.shop.
or.directly.from.CarbonSports.–.but.avoid.all.contact.with.the.rim.decor!
On the road
Risk of accident through damaged wheels.
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Never.exceed.the.maximum.approved.total.weight.–see.Technical
data,.page.14
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Avoid.riding.through.potholes.or.over.edges.and.steps
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Always.check.your.wheels.before.every.ride,.after.a.violent.shock.
and.after.a.blow-out.(dents,.scratches,.cracks,.large.areas.of.
abrasion.etc ) .Send.us.your.wheels.for.inspection.before.using.
them.again.if.there.is.visible.damage.or.if.you.have.any.doubts.
about.their.condition .
.In.particular,.always.check.the.sensitive.rim.flange.(
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damage.before.every.ride,.after.every.hard.impact.and.after.every.
blow-out.(dents,.cracks.etc ) .[
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Never.ride.with.damaged.wheels
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Never.continue.using.your.bicycle.after.a.serious.crash .
If.such.a.case.occurs,.send.your.wheels.to.us.for.inspection.even.
if.no.external.damage.is.visible .In.your.own.interest.you.should.
deal.in.the.same.way.with.all.components.on.your.bicycle.that.are.
produced.by.other.manufacturers
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Do.not.use.your.wheels.below.-10.°C.(14.°F).or.above.45.°C.
(113.°F).ambient.temperature
Risk of accident caused by an insufficient braking effect or
erratic braking as a result of worn brake track areas.
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Juddering.of.the.brake.while.riding.is.an.indication.of.worn.or.
damaged.brake.track.areas .Do.not.continue.riding.in.this.case .If.
such.a.case.occurs,.send.your.wheels.to.us.for.inspection
Risk of accident caused by erratic riding or improper
equipment.
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Observe.the.advice.on.correct.braking.–see.How to brake correctly,.
page.26
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Pay.particular.attention.when.riding.in.high.winds .
Front.wheels.are.more.sensitive.to.side.winds.from.a.rim.height.
of.30.mm.–.the.higher.the.rim.the.greater.the.sensitivity .
Unwanted.steering.movements.may.result
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Always.observe.the.traffic.regulations.of.the.country.where.you.
are.riding.your.bicycle
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When.riding.your.bicycle.always.wear.a.high.quality.cycling.hel-
met.(e .g .ANSI.certified),.that.is.in.excellent.condition.and.close-
fitting.but.not.restrictive.clothing
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Only.ride.your.bicycle.if.you.are.in.good.physical.condition.and.
your.bicycle.and.all.its.components.are.working.perfectly