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BICYCLE MANUAL & WARRANTY
FAHRRAD GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
UND GARANTIEERKLÄRUNG
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI I KARTA GWARANCYJNA
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET CARTE DE GARANTIE
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INTENDED USE CATEGORIES | IUC |
All bicycles and components are designed with a specific
type of riding in mind, and are built to withstand the stresses
resulting from that kind of usage. If a bicycle or component
is subjected to higher than expected forces, the frames and
components may fail prematurely.
To make it easier for you to decide if a specific model is
appropriate for you, we have created several categories and
classified our bikes and frames into one of them. Below you
will find a description of each bike category.
Note that these divisions are for reference only. There is a huge
number of other factors that can have an effect on how much
a bike can withstand. For example, a heavy rider that does
not have good technique can destroy a bike that will hold up
forever when ridden by a light, experienced rider. Therefore it is
important for you to take this into account when choosing the
bike category that suits you best.
Special note for frames: Keep in mind that a bike will only
be as strong as it’s weakest component. So if a frame from a
high category is built up using weak components that have a
different intended use than the frame, the complete bicycle will
not be appropriate for the type of riding that is indicated by the
IUC of the frame itself. It also works the other way round – if,
for example, a frame designed for easy riding on pavements
or small pumptracks is fitted with strong components that are
designed to withstand big hits, the finished bicycle will not
be appropriate for harder riding than that resulting from the
frames IUC.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 0
Intended use: UNDER PARENTAL SUPERVISION
Products in this category can only be used by children under
appropriate parental supervision on smooth surfaces. They
should never be used near stairs, on steep downhill slopes,
near swimming pools or ponds, on public roads or in areas with
the likelihood of traffic.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 1
Intended use: ROAD RIDING
Bicycles and frames in this category should only be used
on regular paved surfaces or alternatively on very smooth
unpaved surfaces at speeds not exceeding 25km/h. The tires
must maintain constant ground contact. These bicycles are not
designed for any kinds of jumps or drops.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 2
Intended use: ROAD & GRAVEL
Bicycles and frames in this category can be use on paved
roads and on reasonably smooth off road trails. They are
designed to handle small jumps and drops that exert forces
equivalent to jumping a bike onto a flat surface from a height
of approximately 15cm.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 3
Intended use: PUMPTRACKS & FUN
Bicycles and frames in this category can be used on
pumptrack lines for beginners and easy off-road trails. They
are designed to withstand jumps and drops that exert forces
equivalent to jumping a bike onto a flat surface from a height
of approximately 25cm.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 4
Intended use: XC & TRAIL
Bicycles and frames in this category can be used off-road on
easy and moderately difficult MTB trails, and are designed to
withstand jumps that exert forces equivalent to jumping a bike
onto a flat surface from a height of approximately 40cm. These
bicycles should not be ridden at speeds exceeding 30km/h on
rough surfaces.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 5
Intended use: DIRT JUMP
Bicycles and frames in this category can be used on all kinds of
pumptracks and dirt jump trails. They are designed to withstand
jumps that exert forces equivalent to jumping a bike onto a flat
surface from a height of approximately 60cm. These bicycle
should not be ridden on rough MTB trails.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 6
Intended use: ALL MOUNTAIN
Bicycles and frames in this category can be used off-road on all
kinds of MTB trails, and are designed to withstand jumps that
exert forces equivalent to jumping a bike onto a flat surface
from a height of approximately 60cm. These bicycle should
not be ridden at speeds exceeding 45km/h on rough surfaces.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 7
Intended use: DOWNHILL FREERIDE & ENDURO
Bicycles and frames in this category are designed to cope with
the hardest MTB trails and are designed to withstand jumps that
exert forces equivalent to jumping a bike onto a flat surface
from a height of approximately 100cm. They can be ridden at
hight speeds on rough terrain.
YOU CAN IDENTIFY THE CATEGORY FOR EACH MODEL ON
OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
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WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
WARNING: If you intend to use the bike on public roads, you
must prepare the bicycle to meet the local requirements for
items such as lights and reflectors. Always follow all local
traffic laws and regulations in force on public roads as well as
offroad, including regulations about bicycle lighting, reflectors,
licensing of bicycles, riding on sidewalks, laws regulating bike
path and trail use, helmet laws, child carrier laws and other
special bicycle traffic laws.
WARNING: Some of the service procedures require specialist
tools and good mechanical skills. Therefore, to minimise the risk
of serious or even fatal accidents, maintenance and assembly
work on your bike should be carried out by an authorised bicycle
workshop.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This manual is not intended as a
comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual.
Please consult your dealer for advice and your dealer may also
be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use,
service, repair or maintenance.
WARNING: The bike box contains instructions for components
made by third parties. You must study these carefully and follow
the directions before riding your bike.
INFORMATION: The maximum total weight allowed (rider +
clothing + protective gear + backpack, luggage etc.) is 120kg.
WARNING: Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or
your complete control of the bicycle, or which could become
entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.
WARNING: The stem & handlebar must be connected firmly
with the fork. Otherwise the whole steering system may fail
and cause you to lose control of the bicycle. This may result
in injury and death.
WARNING: Do not extend the seat post above the minimum
insertion mark.
WARNING: Alloy handlebars should be replaced at least every
three years, because they can snap suddenly with no warning
if submitted to fatigue stress for a prolonged period of time.
WARNING: As with all mechanical components, the bicycle
is subjected to wear and high stresses. Different materials and
components may react to wear or stress fatigue in different
ways. If the design life of a component has been exceeded, it
may suddenly fail possibly causing injuries to rider. Any form
of crack, scratches or change of colour in highly stressed areas
indicate that the life of the component has been reached and it
should be replaced. When replacing any components, especially
the safety-critical ones, genuine spare parts complying with your
bike specifications are to be used only.
NOTE FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: As a parent
or guardian, you are responsible for the safety of the child
under your supervision. This, amongs other things, includes
making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted, adjusted, that
it is in good condition. Make sure that the child’s bicycle is
sized so that when the saddle is adjusted correctly, both feet
can touch the ground. Be sure that you and the child have
learned and understands how to operate the bicycle safely in
the environment that you plan to ride. The manual provided
by the part manufacturer contains full comprehensive details.
WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved
bicycle helmet when riding. At the same time, make sure that
your child understands that a bicycle helmet is to be used only
on the bike, and must be removed when not riding. A helmet
should never be worn while playing, on playground equipment,
while climbing trees, or at any time while not riding a bicycle.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or
death.
MOUNTING OPTIONS: FORK
On top, the three screws on the fork’s left and right side offer
two additional mounting points. Here you can install racks for
further luggage or bottle cages. You can load up to 3 kg on
each side of the fork. ENG
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make yourself familiar with the names of all the main parts of
the bicycle by studying the diagram below:
1) frame
2) fork
3) headset
4) stem
5) handlebar
6) brake or brake/shift lever
7) brake
8) tire (with tube inside)
9) rim
10) hub
11) chainwheel
12) crankset
13) cassette
14) chain
15) rear derailleur
16) front derailleur
17) seatpost
18) saddle
ASSEMBLY OF THE NEW BICYCLE
This should always be carried out by the dealer where you
purchased your bicycle. If you buy a bicycle that is disassembled,
or only partially assembled the warranty will be void. Assembly
should be done in your presence, in order to make the necessary
adjustments correctly, such as saddle height, handlebar angle
and stem height. It is also important to note that even if the
bicycle is built up perfectly when new, it will need some
additional adjustments a few weeks (or around 50km) later.
You should visit your dealer and ask them to check the bicycle
for you after this period. This is essential to keep your warranty.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• 4mm, 5mm, 6mm allen keys
• Philips head screwdriver
• 8mm, 15mm open end wrench
• Pliers with cable cutting ability
• Torx 25 wrench
• Torque wrench
BICYCLES PART AND COMPONENT DIAGRAM
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GENERAL RIDING INFORMATION
As mentioned, riding a bike, in particular an offroad one, can
be dangerous. You must keep this in mind and be cautious at
all times. See and be seen. Use lights and reflective clothing in
low light conditions at all times. If the bike is to be used by your
child, make certain that it always wears a suitable and approved
bicycle helmet when using the bike. Never shift gears when
pedalling in reverse, and do not back pedal directly after the
shifter has been moved. This could make the chain jam causing
serious damage to your bicycle. Riding with a wheel that has not
been properly secured can make the wheel wobble or disengage
from the bicycle resulting in serious injury or death. If your bike
has been equipped with a clip-and-strap system (toe clips and
straps) or clipless (step-in) pedals, make sure you know how
they work; you should remember that special techniques and
skills are to be used with such pedals. Note that in some bicycle
models the user’s toe or toe clip may touch the front wheel when
a pedal is all the way forward and the wheel is turned. This is
normal, and your riding technique should take this into account
(i.e. you should not turn the handlebar sharply to the left when
your right foot is in the most forward position, or sharply to the
right when your left foot is in the most forward position). If your
bike has been equipped with platform type pedals that have
metal pins attached, always ensure that pins are complete and
kept in good condition. Check out the handling and response of
the bike as well as the comfort. If you have any further questions,
or if you have doubts about the proper functioning of your bike,
consult your dealer before riding it again.
WARNING: Reflectors are not to be used as a substitute for
required lights. You should abide by the local bicycle lighting
regulations. Riding at times of poor visibility such as dawn, dusk,
night or others, without a proper bicycle lighting system and
reflectors constitutes a hazard and may cause serious injury or
death. You should examine the bike lights and reflectors along
with their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they are
clean, straight, unbroken and properly and securely mounted.
WARNING: When your bike is on a bike stand or it’s upside
down, never put your finger or any other part of your body
between the chain and the chainring when the wheel is spinning.
This is especially important on single speed bikes with no
derailleurs, because the chain is very tight. It is very easy to
have your finger crushed or even amputated in such a situation!
Always conduct a pre-ride check (detailed information can be
found further in this manual). Never ride the bicycle if you
observe any technical problems or have any doubts about the
proper functioning of any element in the bicycle. Keep the bike
clean and well maintained. Make sure that your parts of the
body as well as any other objects do not touch the sharp teeth
of the chainrings, chainwheels, sprockets, chain, cranks, or
spinning wheels of your bicycle. While using an offroad bike
you are to comply with the following rules: you need to pay
close attention and use the specific skills required in the
changeable conditions and dangers associated with offroad
riding. You should start slowly in uncomplicated terrain and
develop your skills gradually. You shouldn’t ride your bike in
remote areas unaccompanied. Even when riding in the company
of others, always let someone know where you’re going and
when you expect to come back. Always keep some sort of
identification with you, so that you could be identified in case
of an accident; also you should always have some cash for food,
a cold beverage or an emergency phone call on you. It may be
difficult to find help when you’re riding offroad. You should abide
by the local regulations determining the places and methods
of offroad riding, and respect private property. Respect the
rights of the others you may be sharing the trail with — hikers,
equestrians or other cyclists. You should reduce your impact on
the environment to minimum. Thus, never cut your own trails or
shortcuts through vegetation or streams, which could disturb
the ecosystem. Don’t ride in mud or sludge or with unnecessary
sliding as such behaviour could contribute to erosion. Always
leave things as how you find them and take out everything that
you bring in with you. In case of an accident or impact: first
take care of your own situation – check yourself for injuries,
and take the best possible care of them. Get medical help if
necessary. Then, check your bike for damage. After a crash of
any kind, you should have your bike thoroughly checked by your
dealer. You must not use the carbon composite components,
such as frames, wheels, handlebars, stems, cranksets, forks,
brakes, etc. which have sustained an impact until they have been
disassembled and thoroughly inspected by a qualified mechanic.
The bicycle components can undergo unusual stress due to a
crash or impact of other kind, causing their premature fatigue.
Components suffering from stress fatigue can break suddenly
and catastrophically, which may result in your losing control,
serious injury or death.
Always carry a pump, spare inner tube, patch kit, and a basic
tool kit. You may need this in case of a flat tire or other common
mechanical problem that is usually easy to fix if you have the
right tools. If you need to patch your inner tubes, always make
sure to follow the instruction manual provided by the tube
repair kit manufacturer. If sold in UK, Japan, Australia and other
lefthand drive countries, the bikes should come with right lever
operating the front brake and left lever operating the rear brake.
In countries with righthand drive traffic
systems, the bikes should come with right lever operating the
rear brake and the left lever operating the front brake. The
user must check and make sure which lever is connected to
which brake before the first ride because it is possible that the
bicycle was imported from a country where brakes are set up
differently to the standards applying in the country where the
bicycle will be used. If your bicycle is equipped with gears, you
can choose a gear combination that is most comfortable for the
riding conditions. Gears will allow you to maintain a constant
rate of pedalling. Use lower gears for going uphill and higher
gears for going downhill. While shifting gears try to pedal with
less effort so as to prevent early gear and chain wear and tear.
Ask your dealer for more advice on this issue. Protect your bike
against theft by purchasing a lock and never leaving your bike
unlocked while unattended, even if you are going to leave it
only for a short while.
CAUTION: Watch out for the brakes — they can be powerful
and activating them too aggressively can result in a crash.
Learn to get a feel of the brakes practicing it on a side road or
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