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Read all warnings and information carefully before using the bike. Keep the manual handy.
Provides guidance on safe riding practices, including helmet use, clothing, and shoe choice.
Ensures children are taught safe handling and understand bike operation and responsibilities.
Rules for riding in road traffic, including observing regulations, riding responsibly, and avoiding distractions.
Covers bike approval for public use, maximum weight, component integrity, and maintenance.
Explains the need to comply with national traffic regulations for road use.
General guidelines on bike usage, passenger carrying, luggage, and competition rules.
Specifies intended use for ATBs on surfaced routes and gentle offroad riding, with liability exclusions.
Details allowed use of city, touring, sports, child's, and youngster's bikes in road traffic and surfaced routes.
Defines intended use for MTBs offroad, with restrictions for road traffic and competitions.
Allows road bike use for training on public roads, with specific equipment requirements for road traffic.
Specifies BMX bikes for routes and practice facilities, with warnings about road use and safety clothing.
Ensures the bike is ready for use, checking components, adjustments, and safety features before the first ride.
Checks all critical bike components for proper function and secure fastening before each ride.
Instructions on how to correctly fit pedals, ensuring proper thread engagement and tightening.
Guidance on adjusting saddle height, angle, and quick-release devices for optimal fit and comfort.
Instructions on adjusting handlebar height and angle for a comfortable and safe riding posture.
Details regular checks for wheel tension, spoke condition, hub bearing play, and rim wear indicators.
Covers tyre pressure, wear, replacement, and differences between tubeless and tubed tyres.
Step-by-step guide for opening various brake types before wheel removal.
Detailed instructions for removing front and rear wheels, considering different gear systems and brake types.
Covers removing, mending, fitting tyres, tubes, and wheels, including specific procedures.
Explains how to operate derailleur gears, including shifting levers and potential issues.
Details operation and adjustment of hub gears, including Shimano 7/8-speed shift levers.
Covers cleaning, lubrication, wear checks, and replacement of bike chains.
Key safety advice and precautions for brake systems, including dual-brake requirements and fluid contact.
Describes standard brake levers and the maintenance-free nature of hub brakes.
Details drum and roller brakes, their operation, heat generation, and maintenance needs.
Explains the back-pedal brake, its operation, heat sensitivity, and how to use it safely.
Covers V-brakes, readjusting brakes, and adjusting brake-pad clearance for optimal performance.
Addresses brake pad wear, disc brake operation, and the need for professional adjustment.
Explains hydraulic disc brake operation, maintenance, and safety checks for lines and connections.
Discusses vapour bubble formation in brakes and cleaning the brake system safely.
Guidance on fitting/removing wheels with disc brakes, including piston spacer use and lever positioning.
Details specifications for front and rear lights, including beam angles and road visibility requirements.
Outlines regulations for battery and dynamo lighting systems based on bike weight and approval marks.
Explains dynamo function, positioning, and how to switch sidewall dynamos on and off.
Covers hub dynamo operation, troubleshooting lighting system failures, and using auxiliary lights.
Details load-carrying capacities for pannier racks and safety advice when carrying luggage.
Covers mounting and maintenance of wheel guards, including re-engaging safety release mechanisms.
Provides safety guidelines and installation advice for child seats, including weight limits and handling impacts.
Covers safe use of bike stands, trailers, baskets, and bar ends, including handling and weight limits.
Highlights special handling for carbon parts, including inspection for damage and correct torque specifications.
Emphasizes regular visual inspection of carbon frames and components for signs of damage or wear.
Specific inspection points for carbon frames, handlebars, and stems, including safety warnings.
Covers carbon wheels, forks, seatposts, splinters, mounting stand use, and car transport precautions.
Provides guidelines on cleaning the bike, avoiding harsh chemicals, and proper disposal of used products.
Highlights that bike parts are subject to wear and require regular checks and potential replacement.
Details wear and maintenance for tyres, rims, brakes, chains, sprockets, and lighting sets.
Covers maintenance for handlebar grips, lubricants, cables, paint, bearings, and suspension elements.
Outlines inspection intervals and specific checks required after initial use, regular intervals, and 1000km service.
Lists maximum permitted gross weights for various bike types, including rider and luggage allowances.
Specifies maximum weight limits for front and rear pannier racks based on bike type and load area.
Provides general and specific tightening torques for various screw connections, emphasizing torque wrench use.
Provides tyre pressure recommendations and specifications for different lighting sets and power supplies.
Outlines conditions required for valid warranty claims, including manufacturing errors and pre-existing issues.
Lists conditions excluded from warranty, such as wear, improper use, accidents, and non-standard parts.
General| Frame Material | Steel or Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 26", 27.5", 29" |
| Gears | Varies by model (e.g., 1x, 2x, 3x) |
| Brake Type | Disc brakes (hydraulic or mechanical), V-brakes, Caliper brakes (depending on model) |
| Suspension | Front suspension, Full suspension, or Rigid (depending on model) |
| Fork | Rigid or Suspension fork |
| Groupset | Shimano (various levels), SRAM (various levels), or other brands (depending on model) |
| Style | Road, Mountain, Hybrid, or Touring |
| Model Years | 1980s to present |
