SIMPLON TREKKING - Safety in Handling the Brakes; Safety When Using a Luggage Rack; Duty of Care of the Rider; Guarantee; Crash Replacement

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2.2 SAFETY IN HANDLING THE BRAKES
DANGER
DANGER OF ACCIDENT DUE TO REDUCED BRAKING POWER AS A RESULT OF BRAKE PADS
NOT BEING BRAKED IN!
Disc brakes can only develop their full braking power after careful braking in the brake pads.
To do this, choose a road away from public traffic.
• Brake 20 to 30 times with the front or rear brake from 30 km/h to 5 km/h and then repeat
the process for the second brake. Braking should be as hard as possible without skidding.
DANGER
DANGER OF ACCIDENT DUE TO HIGH BRAKING FORCE OF THE DISC BRAKES!
Modern disc brakes have a very high braking force. Sudden braking can lead to loss of control
of the bicycle.
• Familiarize yourself with the braking effect of the disc brakes away from public traffic in a
safe environment.
2.3 SAFETY WHEN USING A LUGGAGE RACK
WARNING
RISK OF ACCIDENT DUE TO INCORRECT HANDLING OF THE LUGGAGE RACK!
Incorrect handling of the luggage rack or the luggage attached to it can lead to serious
accidents while riding.
• Luggage racks may only be loaded with the prescribed maximum load. You will find
information on the maximum load on the luggage rack.
• The weight limit of the bicycle (see „1.7 Maximum system weight / intended use“ on page
6) must not be exceeded even with a loaded rack.
• The handling of the bicycle, especially the steering and braking behavior, can change due
to the loaded rack.
• Further equipment of the luggage rack (panniers, etc.) must be attached according to the
specifications of the respective manufacturer.
• Luggage must be placed in such a way that the visibility of the light and reflectors is not
impaired.
• Luggage must be evenly distributed on both sides of the rack.
• Luggage must be secured against falling or slipping. There must be no loose parts hanging
down.
• Fastening elements of the luggage rack must be secured and checked regularly.
• Luggage racks must not be changed or modified.
• No trailers may be attached to the luggage rack.
2.4 DUTY OF CARE OF THE RIDER
Following the instructions specified in this manual does not absolve the rider from their duty of care to
ensure that their bike is always in good condition. In case of doubt, SIMPLON service or your specialist
dealer must be consulted.
2.5 GUARANTEE / CRASH REPLACEMENT
All information about warranty and crash replacement can be found at https://www.simplon.com/en/
Service/Warranty.