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1. General information
This manual is the most important element to prevent any damages and risks during the assembly, use and servicing
of your new bike. It is provided to give you the most important technical information on your bike, to support you during
bike assembly and to give you helpful tips over the entire life of your bicycle. If in doubt about maintenance works, please
consult a qualified bicycle mechanic.
Please read this manual carefully before taking the first ride on your new bike and make sure you understand everything.
Ensure that third-party users are also informed about the contents of this manual and that they understand and follow all
instructions.
Keep this manual for future reference. If you sell or give away your bike, please also include the owner’s manual.
This manual is additionally available as a pdf file on rosebikes.com/manuals.
1.1 Explanation of symbols and key words used
DANGER
…indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
…indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
…indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in damage to property.
…indicates additional information.
1.2 Target group
This manual is intended for you, the owner of the ROSE bike.
Assembly and maintenance works require basic knowledge in bicycle technology. If in doubt, please consult a qualified
bicycle mechanic. Improper assembly or maintenance of your bike may result in serious injury or death!
1.3 Owner’s manuals supplied by component manufacturers
This manual contains all information you need for a safe use of your bike. However, in addition to this manual, the
documents supplied with your bike also include some product information or manuals from various component
manufacturers. If the need arises, you can use those documents to find further information on the respective product, its
assembly and setup. The owner’s manuals of some manufacturers might only be available online.
1.4 Tools
All works on your bicycle require appropriate tools.
All nuts and bolts must be tightened with an appropriate torque wrench. Proper use prevents overtightening and breaking
of the bolts.
A proper installation and removal of components can only be guaranteed when using perfectly functioning and undamaged
tools.
1.5 Installation of components and accessories
It is not allowed to mount add-on parts like luggage racks, trailers or child seats on the bike.