MEGAMO RAISE - In the Event of Impacts or Falls

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IN THE EVENT OF IMPACTS OR FALLS
After a collision or impact with your Megamo, you must rst of all ensure your
own safety and that of any persons or animals involved in the accident..
A fall can prevent your bicycle from working properly and this can cause future
damage if it is not checked properly. After a fall, you may not be able to ride
your bike again immediately. For this reason, you should carry out the follow-
ing checks.
CAUTION: Danger of injury. If you do not have the necessary technical knowl-
edge or if you do not carry out the test correctly, you could be injured..
· Wear protective gloves.
· Keep ngers away from moving parts and ensure that they are not trapped.
First, check the frame and components for cracks or bends.
It is difcult to assess the degree of deterioration of a carbon part as it is not
always visible from the outside. A scratch on the surface may be a sign of
delamination (separation of the carbon layers). If you suspect damage, you
should always consult your Megamo dealer or a qualied bicycle mechanic.
Damage to aluminium parts can be detected by dents, cracks, deformation or
discolouration. If you notice any signs of damage, you should not continue to
ride the component or the bicycle. If you suspect damage, you should always
consult with Megamo service or a qualied bicycle mechanic.
Wheels and tyres
Check the wheels. They should be securely attached to the wheel brackets by
the quick release lever or bolts and should be in the centre of the front wheel
fork and rear triangle. They must rotate freely and operate correctly. Check that
the tyres, and in particular the casing, are not damaged.
Handlebars and stem
Check that the handlebar and stem are not damaged. Make sure that the han-
dlebar and stem cannot be turned in opposite directions. If the components
can be turned in opposite directions, tighten the bolts with a torque spanner
(see section “Recommended tightening torques”).
Frame
Check that the frame is not damaged. If the frame is cracked or deformed,
contact your authorised Megamo dealer.