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GENERAL MANUAL | OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
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TESTS BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
1. If you want to use your bike on public roads, it has to comply with legal re-
quirements. These requirements may vary in each country. The fittings of your
SCOTT bike are, therefore, not necessarily complete. Ask your SCOTT dealer
concerning the laws and regulations applicable in your country or in the country
you intend to use your SCOTT bike. Have your SCOTT bike equipped according-
ly before using it on public roads.
For more information see the chapter “Legal requirements for riding on public
roads” in your detailed original SCOTT operating instructions “Trekking and
Trekking-Pedelec”, “MTB and MTB-Pedelec” and “Road Bike” on the SCOTT
web page.
2. Are you familiar with the brake system (d)?
Have a look at the SCOTT handover
report in the Quick Start Manual and check whether the brake lever of the front
brake is on the side you are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask your SCOTT
dealer to switch the brake levers before you set off for the first time.
Your new bike is equipped with modern brakes which may be far more powerful
than those you were used to so far. Be sure to first practise using the brakes on
a level, non-slip surface off public roads! Slowly approach higher brake perfor-
mances and speeds.
For more information see the chapter “Brakes” in this general manual. For addi-
tional information on your bicycle and the web links for the component manu-
facturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased
via your Quick Start Manual.
3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears (e)? Ask your SCOTT
dealer to explain you the gear system and make yourself familiar with your new
gears in an area free of traffic, if necessary.
For more information see the chapter “Gears” in your detailed original SCOTT op-
erating instructions “Trekking and Trekking-Pedelec”, “MTB and MTB-Pedelec” and
“Road Bike” on the SCOTT web page and your model specific manual.
4. Are saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The saddle should be set to a
height from which you can just reach the pedal in its lowest position with your
heel. The hips should remain horizontal (f). Check whether your toes reach to
the floor when you are sitting on the saddle (a, p.28) (exception: full suspension
SCOTT bikes). Your SCOTT dealer will be pleased to help you, if you are not
happy with your seating position.
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