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time by the manufacturer, this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the warranty. Product life is
often related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s
warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the
bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty. Please be sure to read Appendix A, Intended Use of your
bicycle and Appendix B, The lifespan of your bike and its components, starting on page 43.
5. As required: If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have your dealer
check the brakes.
If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment. See your
dealer.
6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup.
B. If your bicycle sustains an impact:
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage.
After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. Carbon composite components, including fames, wheels, handlebars, stems,
cranksets, brakes, etc. which have sustained an impact must not be ridden until they have been disassembled and thoroughly inspected by a
qualified mechanic.
See also Appendix B, Lifespan of your bike and its components.
WARNING: A crash or other impact can put extraordinary stress on bicycle components, causing them to
fatigue prematurely. Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically,
causing loss of control, serious injury or death.
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