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The Scott bikes are made using the most innovative pro-
duction and quality methods.
It is equipped with best components of well known
parts suppliers.
Doing so Scott warrants its hardtail frames for three
years for defects in material and/or workmanship and
two years for Scott forks.
On other products/parts the warranty of the producer
remains valid.
The warranty period starts at the day of purchase.
In case of a warranty claim the decision to repair or to
replace the bike or defective part is up to Scott.
Wear and tear is not taken into account by the warran-
ty.
A complete list of all parts of wear and tear can be
found in the next chapter of this manual.
In addition you will find at the end of this manual a
protocol for the handing over of the bike which will
remain in copy at the Scott dealer after acceptance and
signature of the consumer.
It is obligatoy to show this protocol of handing over
together with the defective part in case of a warranty
claim.
It is your receipt of purchase and without, it is not
possible to make a warranty claim.
Claims must be made through an authorized dealer. For
information regarding the nearest dealer, write or call
this company or the national Scott distributor.
This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser.
Normal wear, accident, neglect, abuse,improper assem-
bly, improper maintenance by other than an authorized
dealer or use of parts or devices not consistent with the
use originally intended for the bicycle as sold are not
covered by this warranty.
Under reservation of national legislation.
11. WARRANTY
Chain
Due to its use the chain is subject to wear and tear. This
depends on maintenance and conditions of use of the bike
(amount of kilometers, rain, dirt, salt, etc.).
Cleaning and greasing will help to prolong its life but you
will have to replace the chain when reaching the wear limit.
Sprockets, chainrings and pulleys
Due to its use sprockets, chainrings and pulleys are subject
to wear and tear.
This depends on maintenance and conditions of use of the
bike (amount of kilometers, rain, dirt, salt, etc.).
Cleaning and greasing will help to prolong its life but you
will have to replace the chain when reaching the wear limit.
Shifting-and brake cables
All cables must be surveyed regularly and changed if neces-
sary. This can happen especially when the bike is often stan-
ding outside in weather.
Brakepads
All brake pads, no matter if rim-brake, disc-brake or internal
brake are subject to wear and tear due to their use.
This depends on maintenance and conditions of use of the
bike (amount of kilometers, rain, dirt, salt, etc.).
Check your brake pads regularly and replace them if neces-
sary.
Rims
When using a rim brake not only the brake pads are
subject to wear and tear. Also the rim.
Because of this please check regularly the rims e.g.
when inflating the tires.
In case of small cracks or deformation of the brake sur-
face of the rim while inflating the tires replace the rim
immediately.
Rims with wear-out indicators enable the bike user to
check easily the condition of the rim. Please have a
look concerning this issue on the sticker on the rim.
Tires
Due to their use tires are subject to wear and tear. This
depends on the use of the bike and is influenced by the
riding style.
Aggressive braking will reduce the lifetime of the tire
dramatically.
In addition check the air pressure regularly and inflate
the tire according to the pressure recommended by the
producer of the tire which is imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire.
PARTS OF WEAR AND TEAR
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DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
OWNER MANUAL 2005
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