Conway MT 2018 User manual

USER MANUAL
COVERING OPERATION, SETTINGS, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
DIN EN ISO 4210 / DIN EN 82079-1
MOUNTAIN BIKE
CROSS BIKE
CROSS BIKE
Sales:
Hermann Hartje KG
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]
www.hartje.de

Bicycle part terms
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1 Bicycle part terms
Note: The figure may vary depending on your bicycle model or the selected
configuration. Read the special notes regarding your configuration in the
respective chapters.
Frame:
1
Top tube
2
Head tube
3
Down tube
4
Rear frame chain stay
5
Rear frame seat stay
6
Seat tube Brake lever
Handlebars
Handlebar stem
Hydraulic lines
Suspension fork
Front brake
Quick-release
Front wheel
Spoke
Rim
Valve
1
2
3
4
5
6
Saddle
Seat post
Rear frame
suspension
Rear brake
Axle nut
Rear wheel
Rear derailleur
Chain guide
Pedal crank
Pedal
Rear frame seat stay
2

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Warranty (Guarantee specifications)
2 Warranty (Guarantee specifications)
With the purchase of this bicycle, you have purchased a high quality product. We are therefore able to offer you the following
guarantee which is effective from the purchase date:
On aluminium frames and unsprung aluminium forks: 5-year guarantee on frame and fork breakage
On steel frames and unsprung steel forks: 5-year guarantee on frame and fork breakage
On carbon frames and carbon forks without suspension: 3-year guarantee for frame and fork breakage
During the guarantee period, product defects are resolved by replacement or repair at no charge. Guarantee repair services may be
carried out only by a bicycle dealer specified by us.
The guarantee is only valid for the first owner and cannot be transferred to a subsequent owner.
Proof of purchase (invoice/dated sales document identifying the bicycle) is required for this.
The guarantee is invalidated if the bike is used for races and competitions.
This guarantee covers complete bikes, which have been fully assembled and adjusted by a dealer we have authorised.
This guarantee is voided if the bicycle is not used as specified, is inadequately maintained, incorrectly repaired, converted or modified.
Text: Copyright of Hermann Hartje KG, Hoya. Reproduction without our consent is prohibited.

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Table of contents
1 Bicycle part terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Warranty (Guarantee specifications) . . . . . . . . .4
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.1 General notes and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1.1 Reading the user manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1.2 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1.3 Categorisation of warning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Road traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.1 Bicycle helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.2 Bar ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.3 Additional regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.4 Carrying children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Residual risks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5.1 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.1 Symbols and terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.2 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.3 Written labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.4 Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Torques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.1 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.2 Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 Direction of rotation for screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4.1 Changing components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5 Wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.6 Carbon components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6.1 Protection against theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6.2 Permissible total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6.3 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7 Before you start riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7.1 Inspection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.8 After an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.1 Checking the condition of the brakes . . . . . . . . 27

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5.2 Brake lever configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3 Rim brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4 Disc brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.4.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.5 Coaster brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.5.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2.1 Hub dynamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2.2 Sidewall dynamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3.1 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7 Gear shift system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7.1 Derailleur gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2 Gear hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.2.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8 Drivetrain systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
8.1 Pedal drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.1.3 Checking the condition of the pedal drive . . . . . . 58
8.2 Chain drive system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8.2.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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8.3 Belt drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8.3.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9 Other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1 Handlebars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.1.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.2 Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.2.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.3 Pannier rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.4 Baggage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.5 Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.5.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.5.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.6 Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.7 Quick-release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.7.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.7.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.7.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.8 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.8.1 Suspension fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9.8.2 Rear frame suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
10 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
10.1 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
10.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
10.1.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
10.2 Tyres and valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
10.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
10.2.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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11 Storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
11.1 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
11.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
11.2.1 Disposing of the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
11.2.2 Disposing of lubricants and cleaning products. . 89
11.2.3 Disposing of tyres and inner tubes. . . . . . . . . . . 89
11.2.4 Disposing of the bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
12 Inspection report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
13 Bicycle passport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
14 Handover document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
14.1 Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
14.2 Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
15 Legal notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
16 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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3 Safety
3.1 General notes and information
3.1.1 Reading the user manual
Read all warnings and notes in this user manual with
care before you operate the bicycle for the first time.
Keep the manual at hand so that it is available at all times.
Include the user manual when passing the bicycle on to
third parties.
3.1.2 Validity
This user manual is valid for the 2018 bicycle models:
Depending on the bicycle model, your bicycle or pedelec may not
be authorised for road usage according to German Road Traffic
Licensing Regulations; compare Figures “Road Traffic Licensing
Regulation stickers” or “Lighting equipment” to see if it is allowed to
use your bicycle or e-bike on the road.
Bicycles or e-bikes that are not approved for road usage according
to German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations are labelled
accordingly on the seat post or down tube (see Fig. “Road Traffic
Licensing Regulation stickers”).
• Use the diagrams Road Traffic Licensing Regulation
stickers or Lighting equipment to check if your bicycle or
e-bike model is approved for road usage (see Chapter “Road
traffic” on page 12).
E-bikes (pedelecs) also have a supplementary user manual for
the motor.
Fig.: Road Traffic Licensing Regulation stickers (example)
Dieses Rad ist für
die Nutzung von öffentli-
chen Verkehrswegen
nicht geeignet, da es
nicht entsprechend der
StVZO ausgestattet ist.
Fig.: Lighting equipment (example)
1 Rear reflector (red)
2 Headlight with reflector
(white)
3 Reflective strips (white)
4 Reflectors on the pedal (yel-
low)
5 Side reflectors (yellow)
6 Rear light with reflector (red)
6
2
3
5
4
1

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3.1.3 Categorisation of warning notes
The sense of the warning notes is to draw your attention to potential
hazards.
Your complete attention is required for the warning notes;
the statements must be understood completely. Failure to follow a
warning note may result in injury to yourself or other persons. The
warning notes alone cannot prevent dangers. Follow all warning
notes to avoid risks when using the bicycle.
There are warning notes in the following categories:
WARNING
This key word designates a hazard with a moderate
degree of risk which may lead to death or severe injury
if unheeded.
CAUTION
This key word designates hazard with a low degree
of risk, which may result in minor or moderate injury
if unheeded.
NOTICE
This key word warns of possible damage to property.
3.2 Use
WARNING
Danger for children or for individuals with insufficient
knowledge or abilities!
Risk of accident and injury!
• You should only use the bicycle if you are fully acquainted
with the operation of the bicycle and all of its functions.
• Do not allow persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities or a lack of experience or
knowledge to use the bicycle.
• Do not allow children to play with the bicycle.
• Do not allow children to clean, maintain or service the
bicycle.
WARNING
Children have insufficient knowledge and skills.
Risk of suffocation!
• Do not allow children to play with the packaging
wrapper. Children may get caught in it when playing
and suffocate.

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WARNING
Braking distances can be increased or the bicycle could
slip on bends, e.g. when riding in wet conditions or
where the riding surface is very dirty.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Adapt your speed and the manner in which you ride to
the weather conditions and road surface conditions.
WARNING
Component breakages caused by improper usage.
Risk of accident and injury!
• The bicycle should only be used for the intended
purpose as described.
CAUTION
Slipping due to improper footwear.
Risk of injury!
• Wear shoes with non-slip soles.
CAUTION
Risk of trapping body parts due to the bicycle’s moving
and rotating parts.
Risk of injury!
• Wear tight-fitting clothing on the legs.
Use trouser clips where appropriate.
• Ensure no loose straps are hanging
down, e.g. shoelaces or jacket belts.
NOTICE
Increased wear and breakage of components caused by
improper use of your bicycle.
Risk of damage!
• Do not use your bicycle to jump over ramps or mounds
of earth.
• Do not ride over steps or other types of ledges, e.g.
kerbs or rocks.
• Do not ride through deep water on your bicycle.

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3.3 Road traffic
WARNING
Improper use or use for purposes other than those
originally intended.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Only use the bicycle in public road traffic if it is
equipped in accordance with the road traffic
regulations in the respective country.
• Be aware of and follow the applicable national and
regional regulations regarding road traffic.
WARNING
No head protection.
Risk of injury!
• Wear a suitable bicycle helmet when riding your bicycle.
WARNING
Poor visibility to other road users.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Wear light-coloured clothing with reflective elements
when riding your bicycle.
WARNING
Not paying sufficient attention to the road traffic.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Do not allow yourself to become distracted by other
activities when riding your bicycle, e.g. by switching
the lights on.
• Do not use mobile devices when riding your bicycle,
e.g. smartphones or MP3 players.
• Do not ride your bicycle if you have consumed alcohol,
drugs or medication which may impair your ability to ride.
Note: Dirt roads and forest tracks are also part of the road traffic
network, as are private areas of land if these are accessible to
the public.
• Seek information regarding the relevant applicable road
traffic regulations for your respective country or the region,
e.g. from the Ministry of Transport.
• Ensure that you regularly obtain information regarding
changes to the content of the regulations currently in force.
• Ride carefully and with consideration for other road users.
• Ride in such a way that nobody suffers injury, is endangered,
incapacitated or disturbed.
• Use the cycle routes intended for bicycles according to
regulations.

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3.3.1 Bicycle helmet
• For your safety: Wear a bicycle helmet even if you are not
required to do so by law.
• Laws and regulations may change at any time. Check
regularly for updates about regulations for your respective
country or region.
• Wear a suitable bicycle helmet which has been tested in
accordance with DIN EN 1078 standards and bears the
CE seal of conformity.
3.3.2 Bar ends
Note: The use of bar ends in road traffic is prohibited.
Bar ends are additional handles at the end of the standard
handlebars, which can be used to adopt a better riding position,
e.g. on particularly steep ascents.
• Explain to your child that they should always hold the handle-
bars by the main handles when riding on the road, so that
they can safely operate the brakes and the bell at all times.
3.3.3 Additional regulations
For use in road traffic, bicycles must be equipped with two
brakes, which operate independently of one another, and a bell.
3.3.4 Carrying children
WARNING
Changed riding characteristics due to additional weight.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Never exceed the maximum tow load.
• Familiarise yourself with the how it feels to ride your
bicycle after attaching a child seat or trailer.
• Adapt the way you ride to suit the changed handling of
the bicycle.
WARNING
Component breakages caused by incorrect assembly of
the trailer coupling.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Ask your specialist dealer to mount child seats, trailers
and trailer couplings for you.

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The following points must be observed when riding with a trailer:
• Only attach a trailer if your bicycle is suitable for use with a
trailer (see Chapter “Bicycle passport” on page 93).
• Observe the maximum tow loads:
– The maximum tow load for non-braked trailers is 40 kg.
– The maximum tow load for braked trailers is 80 kg.
• Please note that the maximum permitted total weight of the
bicycle must not be exceeded when carrying children in
the child seat or trailer (see Chapter “Calculating the total
weight” on page 22).
• Seek information from your specialist dealer about suitable
child seats, trailers and trailer systems for your bicycle.
• Read the user manual for your child seat, trailer or trailer
system.
• Follow the instructions concerning the maximum permitted
weight for the child seat, the trailer or the trailer system as
cited in the respective manufacturer’s documentation.
• You should only allow a child to ride in the child seat or child
trailer if the child is younger than 8 years old and weighs less
than 22 kg.
• You should only ride with a child in the child seat or child
trailer if you are over 16 years old.
• You should only allow a child to ride in the child seat or child
trailer if the child is wearing a suitable bicycle helmet, which
has been tested according to the relevant norms and bears
the CE seal of conformity.
• Always follow the regulations governing the use of child
seats, trailers and trailer systems that apply in your country
or region.
• Before using a child seat, trailer or trailer system in road
traffic, ensure that you first familiarise yourself with the way
the bicycle rides and its braking performance when fitted with
these items.
• Apply the brakes sooner, expect a longer braking distance
and less responsive steering.
• Practise mounting and dismounting from the bicycle before
using it in road traffic.
• With your child, practice proper conduct while cycling.
• Try to anticipate the actions of others and ride defensively
.
3.3.4.1 Travelling with children in a child seat
• When a child seat is installed, ensure the seat springs ands
suspension seat post are fully covered.
• When a child seat is installed ensure that all moving parts
are covered, e.g. using a spoke protector.

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Fig.: Carrying children
1 Flag
2 Child seat
3 Child trailer
1
2
3
3.3.4.2 Travelling with children in a children's trailer
WARNING
Increased acceleration and high speeds when riding
e-bikes (pedelecs).
Risk of accident and injury!
• Accelerate with a moderate amount of force.
• Only ride at moderate speeds when riding with a child
trailer.
• Bear in mind the extended stopping distance caused
by the propulsive force of the child trailer.
• Keep in mind that your bike is significantly longer with the
trailer system attached.
• Practise riding to familiarise yourself with the altered riding
style caused by the increased weight and additional length
before using the trailer in road traffic.
• Transport a maximum of two children in the child trailer.
• Only use trailers with functional lighting equipment that
complies with the regulations applicable in your respective
country or region.
• For the child’s safety, choose a trailer with a restraint system.
• Ensure that you equip the trailer with a luminous-coloured
pennant flag on a flexible flagpole with a minimum height of
1.5 m and install covers for the spokes and wheel housings.
• For maximum safety, select a model with a sturdy passenger
compartment and safety belts.
3.4 Modifications
WARNING
Changes to the bicycle or incorrectly selected spare
parts can cause the bicycle to malfunction.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Seek advice from your specialist dealer about
appropriate replacement parts.
• Only use original spare parts.

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3.5 Residual risks
Despite the observance of all warning and safety information,
use of the bicycle is still associated with several unforeseeable
residual risks, some examples are listed below:
– Misconduct of other road users
– Unforeseeable road conditions, e.g. slippery conditions
caused by black ice
– Unforeseeable material defects or material fatigue can lead
to breakages or failure of components
• Try to anticipate the actions of others and ride defensively.
• Before each ride, you should check your bicycle for cracks,
changes in colour or other signs of damage.
• Before each ride, check that all safety-related components
work properly, e.g. the brakes.
• After a fall or accident, ask your specialist dealer to
thoroughly check your bicycle for damage.
3.5.1 Proper use
Neither the manufacturer nor the specialist dealer will accept
liability for damage which occurs due to improper use, which
does not comply with the intended purpose. Only use the bicycle
in the manner described in this user manual. Any other use is
deemed improper and may cause accidents, serious injuries or
damage to the bicycle itself.
The warranty is rendered void in the event of improper use of the
bicycle and its components (see Chapter “Warranty (Guarantee
specifications)” on page 4).
The bicycle is intended for use by one person, for whom the
bicycle has been adjusted to provide the correct sitting position
according to their body size (see Chapter “Sitting position” on
page 19).
The bicycle is intended for use on roads and paths with smooth
surfaces that have an asphalt, concrete or paved surface. Any
use on unpaved roads may lead to the failure of the bicycle.
The bicycle is not intended to be subjected to above-average
strain during use, e.g. the use of the bicycle in racing or
competitive events is not considered to be in accordance with its
intended use.
To ensure proper use of the bicycle in road traffic, you must know,
understand and follow the regulations which are in force in your
respective country or region (see Chapter “Road traffic” on page
12).
The bicycle is designed for use with a child seat , trailer or trailer
system if this is indicated in the bicycle passport (see Chapter
“Bicycle passport” on page 93).

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4 Basic information
4.1 Symbols and terms
4.1.1 Symbols
1. Steps to be performed in a particular order begin with a
number.
• Steps to be performed in no particular order begin with a
dot.
– Dashes are used to denote lists.
Note: Supplementary notes regarding steps to be performed or
use.
4.1.2 Terms
Dynamo: The term “dynamo” is used to refer to a magnet-based
generator that is used to power bicycle lighting.
Threadless handlebar stem: The term “threadless handlebar
stem” is used to differentiate from quill stems.
Dropout: Connection between the rear frame seat stay and the
rear frame chain stay. The rear wheel’s axle is tightly screwed into
the dropout.
Brake arm: Contrary to the norm, the term ‘brake arm’ is used
to describe the lever installed on the rear frame chain stay as a
bracket for the coaster brake.
Brake lever: Contrary to the norm, the term ‘brake lever’ refers
to the lever attached to the handlebars that is used to operate the
rim brakes, drum brakes and disc brakes.
Pressure point (hydraulic brake): The position of the brake
lever at which the brake begins to have a braking effect.
Lock-out: Mechanism to lock the suspension fork in place.
Pedal drive: Assembly consisting of pedals, pedal crank, bottom
bracket and chainring.
Sag: The compression of the suspension system that takes
place simply as a result of the rider’s bodyweight.
Fig.: Pedal drive
1 Chainring
2 Bottom bracket
3 Pedal
4 Pedal crank
3
2
1
4
4.1.3 Written labels
Italic font is used for picture captions and references in the text.

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4.1.4 Units
Unit Meaning Unit for
1/min per minute Revolutions
Bar Bar Pressure (obsolete)
gGram Weight (= kg/1000)
kg Kilogramme Weight (= gx1000)
kPa Kilopascal Pressure
Nm Newton meter Torque
psi pound per square inch Pressure (USA, obsolete)
"Inch Length (USA); 1 inch = 2.54 cm
4.2 Torques
WARNING
Material fatigue caused by incorrect tightening of screw
connections.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Do not use the bicycle if you notice any loose screw
connections.
• Screw connections must be properly tightened with a
torque wrench and the correct torque level.
The correct torques must be observed in order to correctly tighten
screw connections. This requires the use of a torque wrench with
a corresponding range of adjustment.
• If you do not have any experience with using torque wrenches
or if you do not own a suitable torque wrench, you should ask
your specialist dealer to check your screw connections.
• Individual bicycle components are labelled with information
about the appropriate torques or with markings showing
insertion depths. You must make sure to observe these
specifications and markings.
4.2.1 Components
This table does not list all components, the torque specifications
are basic values.
• Please ask for more information about other components
and their corresponding torques or read the enclosed
instruction manual for these components.
Screw connection Torque in Nm
Pedal crank (steel/aluminium) 30 /40
Pedal 40
Axle nut front / rear (15 mm) 25 / 40
Seat (adjustment screw) M5 / M6 4 / 5.5
Seat post clamp M6 / M8 14 / 20
Brake and switch lever on the handlebars 3
Quill handlebar stem
(expander bolt on the shaft stem) 8
Threadless handlebar stem
(shaft clamp / handlebar clamp) 4 / 5

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4.2.2 Screws
• Do not use the following torques for components that have
been made of aluminium or carbon.
• Do not use the following torques for the handlebar stem,
the brake, the bottom bracket or the gear shift.
• Use the following torques only if you know the strength
category of the relevant screws.
Thread Torque according to the strength category
of the screws in Nm
8.8 10.9 12.9
M4 2.7 3.8 4.6
M5 5.5 8.0 9.5
M6 9.5 13.0 16.0
M8 23.0 32.0 39.0
M10 46.0 64.0 77.0
4.3 Direction of rotation for screws
• Tighten screws, axles and nuts by turning them in a clockwise
direction.
Note: If there are any deviations to this rule, a note will
be
included in the appropriate chapter, indicating the change in
direction.
Please observe the respective notes.
4.4 Sitting position
CAUTION
Muscle tension and joint pain due to an incorrectly
adjusted sitting position.
Risk of injury!
• Ask your specialist dealer to adjust your sitting position
correctly.
CAUTION
Limited accessibility to operating controls on the
handlebar due to an incorrect sitting position.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Ask your specialist dealer to adjust your sitting position
correctly.
The optimal sitting position depends on the frame size of the bicycle,
the physical size of the rider and the settings of the handlebars and
the seat. Specialist knowledge is required to adjust the bicycle to
an optimal sitting position.
The optimal sitting position can also depend on the use of the
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The key features of an optimal sitting position are:
– If a pedal is at the top, the knee angle of the upper leg and the
arm angle is 90°. The lower leg is slightly bent (see Fig, “Key
features of an optimal sitting position”, left).
– If one pedal is in front, the knee should be located above the
axle of the front pedal (see Fig “Key features of an optimal
sitting position”, right).
– The arms are relaxed and slightly bent outwards (not shown
in the picture below).
– The back is not perpendicular to the seat post.
90°
90°
90°
Fig.: Key features of an optimal sitting position
4.4.1 Changing components
If the optimal sitting position cannot be achieved by adjusting the
seat and the handlebars, on many bicycle models it is possible
to replace the seat post, the saddle, the handlebar stem and the
pedal cranks.
If selling or passing the bicycle on to another person, this can be
an option to enable continued use of the bicycle.
• If the sitting position cannot be optimally adjusted, ask
your specialist dealer to fit components with different
measurements.
4.5 Wear
WARNING
Malfunction caused by excessive wear and tear, material
fatigue or loose screw connections.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Check the condition of your bicycle regularly.
• Do not use the bicycle if you notice excessive wear or
loose screw connections.
• Do not use the bicycle if you notice any cracks,
distortions or changes in colour.
• If you notice any signs of excessive wear and tear,
loose screw connections, distortion, cracks or colour
changes, you should get your specialist dealer to
inspect your bicycle immediately.