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5. Activities before and after the ride
5.1 BEFORE THE RIDE
For the safe use of your bike, the condition of the bike and its components must be checked before
riding. If there are any defects or faults, the bike must be checked by your dealer and the defects
rectified. Never ride a defective or faulty bike!
BEFORE THE
FIRST RIDE
BEFORE EACH
RIDE
Check overall condition of the bike
→There are no damages or abnormalities.
X X
WHEELS
Check the wheels: Lift the front and rear wheel one after each other and turn the
wheels.
→The wheels must turn smoothly.
→The wheels must turn straight, without lateral or vertical runout.
→The tires must not touch the frame at any point
X X
Check the wheels for hub play: Lift the front and rear wheel one after each other and
move the wheels sideways.
→There must be no play.
X
Check the freewheel system of the rear hub: Sit on the bike, pull the front brake and
pedal with moderate effort while standing.
→The power must be transmitted to the rear wheel.
→The freewheel must not slip.
X
Check the air pressure in the tires: The air pressure is best checked with a floor pump
with pressure gauge.
→The minimum and maximum tire pressure specified by the tire or rim
manufacturer must not be exceeded or undercut. See „7.2 Tire pressure“ on page
26.
X X
Check the tires for damage and wear.
→There must be no damage.
→Wear must not be so advanced that the puncture protection insert or carcass
threads are visible on the tread.
X
Check the correct fit of the quick release and thru axles. X
BRAKES
Check the braking effect: While standing, pull both brake levers in succession and move
the bike back and forth.
→The front and rear wheel must lock when the brake is applied.
X X
Check the degree of wear of the brake pads.
→The brake lining on the metallic carrier must have a minimum thickness of 1 mm.
X
Check the degree of wear of the brake disc.
→The wear limit is marked on the brake disc.
X
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