Cube Road bike User manual

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Content
1 About this Owner’s Manual....................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Owner’s Manual ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.1 Scope of Application ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.2 Accompanying documentation .............................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Conventions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Symbol .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Location indications .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.3 List of abbreviations .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.4 Definition of Terms.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2 For your safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Use your bicycle as intended .............................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1.1 Who may use your bicycle? .................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 How may you ride your bicycle? .....................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1.3 Where may you ride your bicycle? ................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.4 In what condition must your bike be when you ride it?............................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.5 What you must not do.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Other hazards ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Hazards caused by faulty final assembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 Hazards caused by improper use ....................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Disposal ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3 Included with your bike and Technical Details with your bike and Technical Details ...................................................10
3.1 Technical data ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
4 Assembly and function ............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
5 Before using for the first time .........................................................................................................................................................................................12
6 Before every trip ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
6.1 Check the wheels .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
6.1.1 Check fitting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
6.1.2 Check the rims .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
6.1.3 Check tyres ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
6.1.4 Other checks .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
6.2 Check saddle and seat post ..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
6.3 Handlebars, check stem ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................17
6.4 Check handlebar-mounted parts ...................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.5 Check the headset ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.6 Check the brakes ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
6.6.1 Check rim brakes and cable (racing bike version). ..........................................................................................................................................19
6.6.2 Check rim brakes and cable (mountain bike version). ................................................................................................................................20
6.6.3 Check hydraulic rim brakes ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

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6.6.4 Check hydraulic disc brakes ..............................................................................................................................................................................................22
6.7 Check crankset and chain ....................................................................................................................................................................................................23
7 Adjusting and Using your bike ..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
7.1 Adjusting the adjustable stem (optional) ...............................................................................................................................................................23
7.2 Adjust saddle position .............................................................................................................................................................................................................23
7.3 Adjust saddle height .................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
7.4 Using the gears .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
7.4.1 Shimano Rapidfire/ Shimano Rapidfire 2-Way-Release/Shimano EZ Fire ...................................................................................25
7.4.2 Shimano STI .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
7.4.3 Campagnolo Ergopower .........................................................................................................................................................................................................27
7.4.4 SRAM gear shift ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
7.5 Using the brakes ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
7.6 Operate the quick-release action ................................................................................................................................................................................28
7.7 Using click-in pedals (optional) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
8 During riding.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
8.1 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
8.1.1 Gears and crankset ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
8.1.2 Brakes ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
8.1.3 Frame and suspension ............................................................................................................................................................................................................35
8.1.4 Wheels and tyres ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
9 After falls or accidents ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
10 Transporting your bike .............................................................................................................................................................................................................37
10.1 Fit and remove wheels .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
10.2 Remove and replace seat post and saddle .......................................................................................................................................................43
11 Cleaning and caring for your bike ................................................................................................................................................................................45
12 Storing your bike for a lengthy period ..................................................................................................................................................................48
13 Guarantee and Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................................................48

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Dear Customer
We would like to thank you for your choice of a
bike from our Company and thank you for your
trust.
With this purchase you have a high-quality,
environmentally friendly means of travel which will
give you a lot of pleasure and at the same time
promote your health.
Your cycle dealer is also very important to you
for advice and final assembly. He is your point
of contact for servicing, inspections, modifications
and all types of repairs. Should you have any
questions regarding our product please contact
your cycle dealer.
1 About this
Owner’s Manual
1.1 Owner’s Manual
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Failure to observe the instructions con-
tained in this Owner‘s Manual may result
in dangerous riding situations, falls, acci-
dents and material damage
Read through these instructions
carefully before using your bicycle
for the first time.
All the bicycle parts are illustrated
in the diagrams.
Keep this Owner‘s Manual and pass
it on with the bicycle if you ever
sell it or give it as a present.
It is your responsibility to check
your bicycle and to have any nec-
essary work done to it.
If you do not understand many of
the sections of this Owner‘s Manual
consult your cycle dealer.
1.1.1 Scope of Application
This Owner’s Manual applies to:
Please take information specific to your
bicycle from the Owner’s Manual for
your bicycle model.
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
This Owner‘s Manual is not suitable
for learning to ride a bicycle.
This Owner‘s Manual is not suitable
for learning riding techniques.
1.1.2 Accompanying documentation
Owner’s Manual specific to your bicycle model.
Parts Instructions
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Due to the large number of existing
bicycle parts it is impossible to
provide a totally exhaustive set of
instructions valid for all.
Please therefore always observe
the accompanying parts instructions.
Their instructions basically take
precedence over any contrary
instructions in the following text.

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1.2 Conventions
1.2.1 Symbol
NOTE!
Draws your attention to items requiring
your particular attention.
WARNING!
Points out to you the possibility of
slight personal injury and possible ma-
terial damage.
DANGER!
Points out to you the possibility of grave
personal injury even leading to death.
RISK OF BURNS!
Temperature exceeds 45°C (temperature
at which egg white sets) and can cause
burns on humans.
1.2.2 Location indications
If this Owner’s Manual states “right”, “left”, “front”
or “back” this always means as seen when looking
“in the direction of travel”.
1.2.3 List of abbreviations
StVO German Highway Code
StVZO German Road Traffic Licensing
Regulations
MTB Mountain bike
HWK Chamber of Trade
1.2.4 Definition of Terms
Specialist deal-
er /specialist
workshop
In Germany: In this Owner‘s
Manual the term „specialist
dealer“ and/or „specialist work-
shop“ indicates a dealer trained
as a bicycle mechanic and/
or cycle mechanic authorised
by the competent Chamber of
Trade to operate a specialist
workshop.
Similarly the latter must be
authorised by the manufactur-
er of this cycle to check and
confirm correct assembly and
roadworthiness of this cycle.
Correct tight-
ening
The term “correct tightening” in-
dicates the state in which screw
heads fit tight to the compo-
nent over their entire surface.
rennrad001(Pfeil)

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Incorrect tight-
ening
A loose screw can often be
recognised by a projecting
screw head.
rennrad002(Pfeil)
Run-out A radial lack of true on the
rim is colloquially known as a
“run-out”.
Bar conventional unit for air pres-
sure
psi pounds per square inch;
American unit for pressure;
1 psi = 0.06897 bar
Nm Newton meter; unit for torque
2 For your safety
2.1 Use your bicycle as intended
2.1.1 Who may use your bicycle?
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
The rider must be able to ride a bicycle,
i.e. he must possess a basic knowledge
of the use of a bicycle and have the
necessary sense of balance required to
control and steer a bicycle.
The rider must have be of the cor-
rect physical size for this bicycle
(please consult your dealer).
The rider must be physically and
mentally able to ride this bicycle
on the public roads.
2.1.2 How may you ride your
bicycle?
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Sit with your bottom on the saddle or
ride out of the saddle, i.e. pedalling in a
standing position.
Hold the left handlebar grip with
our left hand and the right hand
handlebar grip with your right hand.
Place your left foot on the left
pedal and your right foot on the
right pedal.
Only use the bicycle as a pure
means of travel.

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2.1.3 Where may you ride your
bicycle?
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
All bicycles by this manufacturer are
classified into Categories. You will find
your bicycle‘s Category in your Service
Card. This is entered by your dealer on
purchase (see also Chapter 4).
Roads and paths are classified as fol-
lows:
Road: Asphalted
Path: Sand, gravel or similar subsur-
face (e.g. forest pathway, field track)
Prepared hiking trail: No or not
many roots, sleepers, stones, ledg-
es etc.
Unprepared hiking trail: Roots,
sleepers, stones, ledges etc.
Bike park: Area specially designed
for free riding, downhill, BMX and
dirt bikes
Please note that all roads and paths
may be damaged and/or have obstacles
which may adversely affect your riding
safety and damage your bicycle.
In such locations ride particularly slow-
ly and carefully. Push or carry your bi-
cycle over such subsurface if necessary.
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
From a technical standpoint the manu-
facturer approves use up to the follow-
ing categories of roads and paths.
In the case of jumps and high speed
there is basically a risk of falling. Only
jump and ride at high speed when you
have firmly mastered this riding tech-
nique.
Touring: Paths, no jumps
Cross-country: Paths, no jumps
Marathon: Unprepared paths, no
jumps
All Mountain: Unprepared paths,
jumps up to 0.5 metres in height
Enduro: Unprepared paths at high
speed, jumps up to 1 m in height
Freeride: Bikepark:
Dirt bike/BMX: Bikepark:
Kids: Paths, no jumps
Traveller: Paths, no jumps
Countrylite: Paths
Speedlite: Road, exceptionally paths,
if smooth firm subsurface
Road Racing: Road:
Bikes of every category with rac-
ing wheel or tyres similar to racing
wheel Road:
Bikes in another Category may be fit-
ted with a racing wheel or tyres similar
to a racing wheel. This sort of tyre fit
can be recognised by a maximum width
of 28 mm, indicated for example by two
numbers on the tyre such as 28-622 or
28-559.
Such bikes may only be used on as-
phalt roads.
Please consult your dealer.

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2.1.4 In what condition must your
bike be when you ride it?
Your new bike is an item of sports equipment and
may not be used on public roads unless equipped
to StVZO specification. In order to meet current
StVZO requirements your bike must have the
following equipment fit listed here in extract form.
Please take the full wording of the reg-
ulations for trips in Germany from the
StVZO or consult your dealer.
When using outside Germany please ob-
serve the traffic regulations prevailing
in your country. For this please consult
your dealer or the competent authority.
Two independently operating brakes
A bell
Dynamo-powered lighting for front (whitel
light) and rear (red light)
Racing bikes under 11 kg are exempt from
the dynamo regulation.
Racing bikes exempt from the dynamo
regulation must carry battery-powered
lighting in the daytime.
For the duration of participating in races
racing bikes are exempt from this regu-
lation.
White front reflector (often integrated into the
front headlight) and a red reflector at the rear
Two yellow reflectors each for the front and
rear whhels; alternatively Tyres with reflective
stripes on both sides
Two yellow reflectors for both right and left
pedals
All lighting components and reflectors
must be officially approved.
Approval can be recognised by a “K”
marking, a wavy line and a multi-dig-
it number.
For regulation fitting of these parts
please consult your dealer.
Chainwheel guard
2.1.5 What you must not do
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Many cyclists like to modify their bikes
and to custom them to their particu-
lar wishes. Saddles, handlebars, pedals,
brakes, tyres and suspension elements
-there are may possibilities for changing
your bike subsequently.
Working on bikes, including work which
is assumed to be very simple, requires
sound training, sound knowledge and a
great deal of experience.
Unprofessional work on your bike can
lead to dangerous riding situations, fall-
ing, accidents and material damage.
Do not fit add-on parts to your bike
which are not expressly approved
for your model of bike.
Excepted are bike computers and
bottle holders if selected and fitted
by the dealer.
Please consult your dealer.
Have all fitting of parts, modifica-
tions, servicing and other work car-
ried out only by your dealer.
2.2 Other hazards
2.2.1 Hazards caused by faulty final
assembly
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Unprofessional final assembly of this
bike can lead to dangerous riding situ-
ations, falling, accidents and material
damage
Have correct final assembly and adjust-
ment of the right seat position for you
confirmed by your dealer. Use the print-
ed form in this Owner‘s manual on.

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2.2.2 Hazards caused by improper
use
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Failure to observe the instructions con-
tained in this Owner‘s Manual may result
in dangerous riding situations, falls, acci-
dents and material damage
Use a helmet when riding.
Ride anticipating situations and de-
fensively.
Do not ride under the influence of
alcohol.
Ride in such a way that you have
your bike under control at all times
so that you do not get into trouble
if a dangerous situation arises sud-
denly.
Always be aware that the effective-
ness of brakes and dynamo can re-
duce in the wet.
When riding a bike wear only suit-
able clothing which does not re-
strict operation of the bike and your
vision.
Only ride with tightly fitting leg
clothing. Loosely fitting garments
can catch on the bike and lead to
heavy falls.
In the dark and when visibility is bad
wear clothing with reflecting stripes
and ride with the light on.
Only carry your luggage on suit-
able carrier systems. These are bike
panniers or luggage carriers ap-
proved by the manufacturer. Please
consult your dealer.
Loading increases braking distance.
Please note that many items of
clothing and/or use of a rucksack
can restrict your freedom of move-
ment.
Do not exceed the permissible over-
all weight limit – see Chapter 3.2.
Determine the total weight by lifting
your bike and standing on a cali-
brated scale in your complete riding
clothing together with your bike.
Please not the servicing and care
instructions in Chapters 11 and 12.
2.3 Disposal
Dispose of your bike properly at the end
of its life.
For this contact your dealer or a recy-
cling centre.

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3 Included with your bike
and Technical Details with
your bike and Technical
Details
3.1 Technical data
Permissible
total weight
Racing bicycle 115 kg
MTB 115 kg
Trekking bicycle: 140 kg
Trekking bicycle fully equipped
140 kg
Child‘s bike up to 16“ (*) 30 kg
Child‘s bike up to 20“ (*) 105 kg
BMX: 105 kg.
(*): 16” or 20” indicates the wheel size. This is
indicated on the tyre Please consult your dealer.
4 Assembly and function
This type of bike is available in the following
versions.
Classic racing bike: Racing handlebars, two
racing bike rim brakes
Racing bike triathlon version: Profile air wing
handlebars, handlebar end gearshift
Fitness bike: Straight handlebars, mountain bike
or disk brake, gearshift as per mountain bike
All bikes by this manufacturer are basi-
cally fitted with wire bead tyres.
When using wheels with attached tube
tyres please observe the respective rim
and tyre manufacturer’s instructions.
Please consult your dealer.
rennrad003, classic racing bike
rennrad004, racing bike and triathlon versions

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rennrad005, fitness bike
Your bike has
A derailleur gear, easily recognisable by a
sprocket set on the rear hub and a crank
wheel set with several chain rings or
a hub gear, recognisable by a “fat” rear wheel
hub.
These gears provide you with the optimum gear for
any speed and amongst other things make climbing
inclines easier.
You can find out the number of gears as follows:
Derailleur gears: Multiply the number of crank
wheel sprockets at the front with the number
of sprockets on the rear sprocket set. For
example, 3 crank wheel sprockets x 9 rear
sprockets = 27 gears.
Hub gears: The number of gears is indicated
by the highest number of gears shown on the
gear selector.
All bicycles by this manufacturer are classified
into Categories. You will find your bicycle’s
Category in your Service Card. It is entered there
by your dealer on purchase. These categories are
described as follows:
Touring:
Hardtail from 80 to 100 mm front suspension
travel,Sturdy, multipurpose bike for the leisure
rider who prefers touring
Cross Country:
Hardtail/Fullsuspension from 80 – 100 mm
front suspension travel and rear weight-
dependent fitted bikes for the ambitious racer
Marathon:
Hardtail/Fullsuspension from 100 – 125 mm
suspension travel front and rear. For long-
distance racing and sport touring riders
All Mountain:
Fullsuspension bike 100 – 145 mm travel front
and rear. Equally ridable uphill and downhill
Enduro:
Fullsuspension from 140 – 170 mm suspension
travel front and rear. Emphasis here is
downhill but still ridable uphill.
PLEASE NOTE: Corresponding skill and
experience are preconditions for use of this
piece of sports equipment!
Freeride:
Fullsuspension from 150 mm suspension travel
plus front and rear.
Emphasis here is primarily on downhill
and bike park suitability PLEASE NOTE:
Corresponding skill and experience are
preconditions for use of this piece of sports
equipment!
Dirt bike/BMX:
Hardtail with or without suspension fork of up
to 100 mm front suspension travel.
With this bike variant the emphasis is primarily
on jumping
PLEASE NOTE: Corresponding skill and
experience are preconditions for use of this
piece of sports equipment!
Kids:
Hardtail with or without suspension fork of up
to 80mm front suspension travel.
Sturdy, all-purpose children’s bike.
Traveller:
Hardtail/trekking frame with up to 60 mm front
suspension travel.
Everyday use, fully equipped bicycle for swift
progress on roads and paths.
Countrylite
Hardtail/trekking frame with up to 60 mm front
suspension travel.
Everyday use, fully equipped bicycle for swift
progress on roads and paths.
Speedlite:
Hardtail/racing frame, rigid forks.
For swift, comfortable progress.
Road Racing:
Hardtail/racing frame, rigid forks.
For swift sporting progress on roads.

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5 Before using for the first
time
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
An unroadworthy bike can lead to dan-
gerous riding situations, falling, accidents
and material damage This same danger
exists if you are not yet familiar with
your new bike and its controls.
Familiarise yourself with this bicycle
before you first ride it. In particu-
lar check with brake lever operates
the front brake and which the rear –
see Section 7.7.
Modern brakes have a very power-
ful braking effect. Excessively strong
operation of the brake levers can
cause the respective wheel to lock
and can therefore lead to a fall.
Familiarise yourself slowly with the
braking effect on your bike in a safe
area of land.
With new rim brakes and after re-
placing brake blocks the full braking
effect only develops after a certain
run-in period. Please note there-
fore your initially greater braking
distances.
Disk brakes need to be initially run
in. Full braking efficiency only de-
velops after the running-in process.
Please note the enclosed brake
manufacturer‘s running-in instruc-
tions.
A rule of thumb is: Ride 1 km with
permanent razing brakes, following
2 hard braking procedures from a
speed of approximately 30 KPH ( ...
19 miles per hour)
If your bike is fitted with optional
click-in pedals which firmly connect
the shoe with the pedal:
Practice using them by mounting and
dismounting.
Click-in pedals are not safety ped-
als.
If after purchasing you remove
the saddle support and front and/
or rear wheel for transportation
please follow the appropriate in-
structions in Chapter 10.1 and 10.2.
1. Have your dealer confirm proper final
assembly and the roadworthiness of your bike.
2. Have your dealer adjust the correct saddle
position.
You can make fine adjustments and mi-
nor changes yourself as described in
Chapter 6.2.2 “Adjusting the saddle po-
sition”.
3. Only use this bike when your dealer has
familiarised you with your bike’s technical
features in a briefing.
4. Seal you bike with aerosol wax polish, see
Chapter 11.
5. Before using read Chapter 6.

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6 Before every trip
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
An unroadworthy bike can lead to dan-
gerous riding situations, falling, accidents
and material damage
Also consider the possibility that your
bike may have fallen over when unat-
tended or that someone might have
tampered with it.
Check that your bike is roadworthy
before every trip.
Memorise your bike‘s correct condi-
tion when new so that you will lat-
er be able to recognise deviations
from the correct condition (photos
you take yourself can be a valu-
able aid).
Contact your dealer immediately if
you discover that your bike‘s condi-
tion is different from normal.
Only ride the bike again after it has
been properly readjusted by the
dealer.
1. Visually inspect the whole bike:
Check all fixing screws for correct
tightness (see Chapter 1.2.4)
Check the entire bike for dents, ruptures,
deep scratches and other forms of
mechanical damage.
Contact your dealer if visual inspections shows
defects of any description.
6.1 Check the wheels
Front and rear wheels are both called
wheels.
A wheel consists of
the hub,
On the rear wheel hub only Sprocket or
sprocket cassette,
Brake disk, if fitted,
Spokes
Rim and the
Tyre equipment, which in turn consists of
— Tyre casings,
— Tube and
— Rim tape insert.
Many bikes are fitted with tubeless tyre road
wheels. On these tyres with no tube are fitted on
special rims. A tube can also be fitted however.
On StVZO-equipped bikes rim reflectors may be
fitted.
6.1.1 Check fitting
1. Shake both wheels at right angles to the
direction of travel.
The wheels must not move in the forks.
There must be no audible creaking or
rattling sounds.
Contact your dealer if this check shows defects of
any description.
6.1.2 Check the rims
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Worn rims and/or substantial warping or
run-outs may lead to hazardous riding
situations, falling, accidents and mate-
rial damage.
Worn rims must be replaced and warping
or run-outs repaired!
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
With rim brakes: Dirty rims may reduce
braking efficiency.
Dirty rims must be cleaned immediately.

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Racingbike011, wear indicator ()
Racing bike012, wear indicator ()
Racing bike013, wear indicator ()
1. Check rims for wear:
Rims with wear indicators:
Visual check
Rims without wear indicators:
Visual check
Fingernail check: Run your fingernail
across the rim shoulder. No scoring
should be felt.
If the wear indicator is no longer visible or
if the rim has discernible scoring the rim
must be replaced.
2. Check rims for run-out:
Lift the bike up and spin first the front and
then the rear wheel.
Note the distance between the rim and
the brake shoes and on disk brakes the
distance between the rim and the frame
strut or fork leg.
Maximum permissible deviation per
revolution is 1 mm.
3. Check your rims for dirt, especially oil and
grease.
Dirty rims must be cleaned immediately (see
Chapter 11)
6.1.3 Check tyres
1. Check the valve position:
Does not apply to tubeless tyres.
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
In the event of angled valve the base of
the valve can rip off when riding which
causes sudden loss of tyre pressure.
This can lead to hazardous riding situ-
ations, falling, accidents and material
damage.
Have the tyre seating corrected by a
specialist workshop.
You can undertake this job yourself if
you are familiar with fitting and removing
the road wheels (see Chapter 10.1) and
replacing the tyre and tube.
Remove the valve nut.
Check the valve position:
The valves must point directly towards the
centre axis of the road wheel.

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Racing bike 015, valve pointing to wheel axis
Racing bike014, valve not pointing directly to wheel
axis
2. Check the tyre pressure:
Determine your tyre type
Mountain bikes can be fitted with rac-
ing bike type tyres and racing bikes with
trekking tyres.
Rule of thumb:
Mountain bike tyres: Tyre width greater
than 40 mm
Trekking / Cross-country and Fitness bike
tires: Tyre width from 28 mm – 40 mm
Racing bike style tyres: Tyre width less
than 28 mm
Consult your dealer to determine your
tyre type.
Pressures:
Mountain bike tyres: 2.0 – 3.5 bar
Trekking bike tyres: 3.5 – 5.0 bar
Racing bike tyres 6.0 – 10.0 bar
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Too low a tyre pressure leads to in-
creased likelihood of punctures but
mostly dangerous handling. The tyre can
come off the rim on bends and cause
wandering of the tyre on the rim. This
can lead to hazardous riding situations,
falling, accidents and material damage.
Inflate your tyres to the correct pres-
sure.
Many tyre pressures are given in “psi”.
Convert the pressure using the follow-
ing table.
psi 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
bar 2,1 2,8 3,5 4,1 4,8 5,5 6,2 6,9 7,6 8,3 9,0 9,7
The actual permissible tyre pressure can be found
in the tyre and rim manufacturer’s instructions. The
permissible tyre pressure is mostly embossed on
the tyre wall. Please consult your dealer.
The higher your body weight the higher
the tyre pressure needs to be.
Check the tyre pressure with a tyre pressure
gauge. Simple gauges are often included with bicy-
cle tubes and higher quality gauges are available
from your dealer. How to use them is either in the
instructions for used or you can have your dealer
demonstrate this.
If pressure is too low: Increase the pressure by in-
flating with a suitable pump.
If pressure is too high: Release sufficient air via
the valve and check the pressure again afterwards
with a gauge.
Using a bicycle pump with a pres-
sure gauge you can check the pressure
whilst inflating the tyre. Let some air out
of the tyre first and then increase the
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There are various types of valve. All
valves can be fitted with a dust cap.
After removing the cap you can place
the pump head directly on the valve in
the case of either a Schrader valve or
the so-called Presta valve. On a racing
bike valve you must first screw the little
locking screw out of the valve until the
stop and tighten it again after inflat-
ing the tyre. Get your dealer to demon-
strate operation of the valves to you.
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3. Checking your tyres for external damage and
wear:
The tyre rubber must have the same
pattern as the original over its entire
surface.
The tyre canvas beneath the layer of
rubber must not be visible.
There must be no bulges or tears.
4. Checking the fit of your tyres:
Lift the front or rear wheel and turn it
by hand.
The tyre must be round when running.
There must be no highs or lows.
With bonded tyres (tyres with tubes on
racing bikes):
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
An incorrectly bonded tyre may detach
from the rim when riding and cause seri-
ous falls.
Check the bonding of your tube tyres.
If the tyre can be pushed away from the
rim by hand the bike must not be used.
The tyre must be re-bonded.
Please consult your dealer.
Try to push the inflated tyre to the side
away from the rim at several positions
around the tyre diameter.
The tyre must remain bonded to the rim
If the tyre can be pushed away from the
rim you must not use the bike
Have the tyre re-bonded in a specialist
ship.
A newly bonded tyre must be allowed
to dry. Please observe the tyre adhesive
manufacturer’s instructions.
6.1.4 Other checks
1. Check your wheels for loose items such as,
for example, pieces of branches, residues,
loose spoke reflectors etc.
Remove these if this is possible without
applying any great force.
Check if your wheels have been damaged
by these loose items.
Tighten loose bicycle parts such as
spoke reflectors, for example. If you find
this is not possible contact your dealer
immediately.
Please note that all reflectors are
present as per StVZO (see Chapter 2.1.4),
correctly secured and not obscured or
dirty.
6.2 Check saddle and seat post
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
If the seat post is not inserted far
enough the saddle post can come
loose. This can lead to hazardous riding
situations, falling, accidents and mate-
rial damage.
Note the correct seat post insertion dis-
tance. Please read Chapter 7.3 for in-
formation.
If you have the correct technical knowl-
edge you can tighten this yourself.
Please read Chapters 7.2, 7.3 and 10.2 for
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1. Check the saddle and seat post for tightness:
Try to twist the saddle and seat post by
hand.
It should not be possible to twist the
saddle and/or seat post.
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Try to move the saddle in its clamp with
alternate up and down movements.
It should not be possible to move the
saddle.
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If either the saddle and/or the seat post can be
moved tighten them (see Chapters7.2, 7.3, and 10.2.
6.3 Handlebars, check stem
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Handlebars and stem are very impor-
tant components in terms of your riding
safety. Damage to them and mistakes
during assembly can lead to very se-
vere falls.
If you discover any faults with these
parts or have doubts about them you
must under no circumstances contin-
ue to use your bike. Contact a specialist
workshop immediately.
1. Check the handlebar and stem assembly.
The stem must be parallel to the front
wheel rim,
and the handlebars must be at right
angles to it.
In the case of a shaft stem the “Max”
or “Stop” or similar marking must not be
visible.
Grip the front wheel between your legs.
Grip the handlebars at both ends.
Try to twist the handlebars in either
direction by hand.
Try to twist the handlebars in the stem
by hand.
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It must not be possible to twist or slide
any of the parts.
There must be no audible creaking or
rattling sounds.
6.4 Check handlebar-mounted
parts
1. Check the gearshift/brake levers, grips (straight
handlebars only) and triathlon rest (triathlon
bikes only) for correct fit:
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Grip the front wheel between your legs.
Try to twist the gearshift/brake levers out
of position by hand.
Try to pull the handgrips from the
handlebars (straight handlebars only).
It must not be possible to twist or slide
any of the parts.
There must be no audible creaking or
rattling sounds.
6.5 Check the headset
1. Check your headset. The front wheel must
swivel easily in both directions with no play:
Stand beside your bike and hold it with
both hands by the handlebar grips.
Pull the front brake lever and keep the
brake applied.
Push your bike forward and backward in
short, jerky movements.
There should be no play in the headset:
No clicking should be hear or felt.
Creaking noises are also impermissible.
Lift the hold bike up so that the rear
wheel is higher than the front wheel.
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Move the front wheel by steering to the
side and let it go again.
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The front wheel must automatically
return to its original position.
The front wheel must not lock in any
position.

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6.6.1 Check rim brakes and cable
(racing bike version).
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1. Check the brake cables and their clips:
The brake cables must not be damaged
or corroded.
On cable brakes the brake cables must be
securely clipped along their entire length.
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2. Check correct fixing and screw connections of
the entire brake system:
Try to pull the brakes from the forks
(front) and from the frame (rear) by hand.
6.6 Check the brakes
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE!
Brake malfunctioning is a danger to life.
Check your brake system particularly
carefully.
When touring for several days brake
disk, brake blocks and brake pads can
wear a lot.
When touring like this carry spare brake
blocks and replacement pads with you.
Only replace them yourself if you are
familiar with this job. Please consult
your dealer.
If you cannot replace them yourself
have them done by a trained specialist.
1. Checking the function of your brake system:
In a static position operate both brake
levers until the brakes make firm contact.
Please note that in this position the
minimum distance between the brake lever
and the handlebar grip must be at least
30 mm.
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Try to push the bike with the brakes
applied in this way.
Both wheels must remain locked.
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It must not be possible to pull the brakes
off and there must be no play in the
fixing bolts.
3. Check operation of the brake shoes.
With the brake applied the brake shoes
must be in contact with the rim shoulder
along their entire length.
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Under no circumstances must the brake
shoes touch the tyre even when the brake
is not applied.
4. Check the brake block wear.
The brake blocks must not be worn down
beyond the wear indicator.
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5. Check centring of the brake shoes.
The brake shoes must be equidistant from the
rim on both sides.
6.6.2 Check rim brakes and cable
(mountain bike version).
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1. Check the brake cables and their clips:
The brake cables must not be damaged
or corroded.
On cable brakes the brake cables must be
securely clipped along their entire length.