Victoria Din en iSo 4210 User manual

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

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Warranty (Guarantee specifications)
1 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.

Bicycle part terms
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2 Bicycle part terms
Note: The figure may vary depending on your model or the selected
configuration. Read the special notes regarding your configuration in
the respective chapters.
Frame:
1
Head tube
2
Top tube
3
Down tube
4
Rear frame chain stay
5
Rear frame seat stay
6
Seat tube
1
2
4
6
5
3
Pedal
Saddle
Seat post
Pannier rack
Reflector/rear light
Rear brake
Axle nut
Prop stand
Rear wheel
Gear shift system
Pedal crank
Wheel reflector
Valve
Handlebars
Handlebar stem
Brake lever
Brake cable
Headlight
Front brake
Fork
Hub dynamo
Axle nut
Front wheel
Spoke
Rim

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Table of contents
1 Warranty (Guarantee specifications) . . . . . . . . .3
2 Bicycle part terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.1 General notes and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.1 Reading the user manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.2 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.1.3 Categorisation of warning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Road traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.1 Bicycle helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.2 Handlebar extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.3.3 Additional regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Residual risks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.6 Carrying children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.6.1 Travelling with children in a child seat . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6.2 Travelling with children in a children's trailer . . . .18
4 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.1 Symbols and terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.1.2 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.3 Written labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.4 Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2 Direction of rotation for screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3 Torques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4 Sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.5 Wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.6 Carbon components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.7 Protection against theft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.8 Permissible total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.8.1 Determining unladen weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.8.2 Calculating the total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.9 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.10 Before you start riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.11 Inspection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.12 After an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.13 Cleaning and servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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5 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.1 Checking the condition of the brakes . . . . . . . . 31
5.2 Brake lever configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.4 Rim brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.4.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.5 Disc brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.5.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
5.5.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
5.6 Roller brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
5.6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
5.7 Coaster brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.7.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.7.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
5.7.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
6 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2.1 Sidewall dynamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.2.2 Hub dynamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.3.1 Vertical mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
6.3.2 Horizontal setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
6.4 Detachable lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.4.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.4.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
6.4.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7 Gear shift system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.1 Derailleur gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
7.1.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7.2 Gear hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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7.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
7.2.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
7.3 Continuously variable gear transmission
(Enviolo). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
7.3.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
8 Drivetrain systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
8.1 Pedal drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
8.1.3 Checking the condition of the pedal drive . . . . . . 67
8.2 Chain drive system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
8.2.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
8.3 Belt drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
8.3.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
9 Tightening the chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
9.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.2.1 Eccentric chain tensioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.2.2 Chain tensioner on the dropout . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
10 Folding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
10.1 Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
10.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
10.2 Clamping lever on the handlebar . . . . . . . . . . 76
10.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
10.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
10.2.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
10.3 Fastener on the head tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
10.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
10.3.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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10.4 Seat post clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.4.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
10.4.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
10.4.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
10.5 Folding hinge on frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
10.5.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
10.5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
10.5.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
10.6 Folding the folding bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
10.7 Unfolding the folding bicycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
11 Speedlifter stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
11.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.2.1 Setting the handlebar height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
11.2.2 Handlebar direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
11.2.3 Handlebar position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
11.2.4 Transport position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
11.2.5 Riding position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
12 Other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
12.1 Handlebars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
12.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
12.1.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
12.2 Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
12.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
12.2.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
12.3 Pannier rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
12.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
12.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
12.4 Baggage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
12.5 Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
12.5.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
12.5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
12.5.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
12.6 Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
12.6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
12.6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

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12.6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
12.7 Frame lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
12.7.1 Close the frame lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
12.7.2 Open the frame lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
12.8 Quick-release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
12.8.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
12.8.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
12.8.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
12.9 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
12.9.1 Suspension fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
12.9.2 Suspension seat post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
13 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
13.1 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
13.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
13.1.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
13.2 Tyres and valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
13.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
13.2.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
14 Storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
14.1 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
14.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
14.2.1 Disposing of the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
14.2.2 Disposing of lubricants and cleaning products 114
14.2.3 Disposing of tyres and inner tubes. . . . . . . . . . 114
14.2.4 Disposing of the bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
15 Inspection report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
16 Bicycle passport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
17 Handover document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
17.1 Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
17.2 Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
18 Legal notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

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3 Safety
3.1 General notes and information
3.1.1 Reading the user manual
Readallwarningsandnotesinthisusermanualwithcare
before you operate the bicycle for the first time.
Keepthemanualtohandsothatitisavailableatalltimes.
Include the user manual when passing the bicycle on to
third parties.
3.1.2 Validity
This user manual is valid for the 2018 and newer bicycle models.
Depending on the bicycle model, your bicycle or e-bike (pedelec)
may not be approved for use on public roads. To check if
your bicycle or e-bike is approved for road usage, consult
Fig. “Road Traffic Licensing Regulation stickers” or “Lighting
equipment”.
Bicycles or e-bikes that are not approved for road
usage under German Road Traffic Licensing Regu-
lations are labelled accordingly on the seat tube or
down tube (see Fig. “Road Traffic Licensing Regulation stickers”).
• Use the diagrams Road Traffic Licensing Regula-
tion stickers or Lighting equipment to check if your
bicycle or e-bike model is approved for road usage
(see Chapter “Road traffic” on page 13).
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 Headlight with reflector (white)
2 Reflective strips (white)
3 Reflectors on the pedal (yel-
low)
4 Side reflectors (yellow)
5 Rear light with
reflector (red)
5
1
2
4
3

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3.1.3 Categorisation of warning notes
The warning notes are intended to draw your attention to poten-
tial hazards. Your complete attention is required when reading 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,
whichmayresult inminor or moderateinjury ifunheeded.
NOTICE
This key word warns of possible damage to property.
3.2 Proper use
WARNING
Danger for children or for individuals with insufficient
knowledge or abilities!
Risk of accident and injury!
• Please use the bicycle only 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 wrap-
per. Children may get caught in it when playing and suf-
focate.

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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 the manner in which you ride to the weather con-
ditions 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 pur-
pose as described.
CAUTION
Risk of trapping body parts due to the bicycle’s moving
parts.
Risk of injury!
• Wear tight-fitting clothing on the legs.
• Ensure no loose straps are hanging down, e.g. shoe-
laces or jacket belts.
CAUTION
Slipping due to improper footwear.
Risk of injury!
• Wear shoes with non-slip soles.
CAUTION
Insufficient control of the bicycle.
Risk of injury!
• Hold on to both handlebar grips firmly with both hands
while riding.
• Always remain ready to brake.
• Never ride one-handed or with no-hands.
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.

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Neither the manufacturer nor the specialist dealer will accept lia-
bility 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.
Thebicycleisintendedforusebyoneperson,forwhomthebicycle
has been adjusted to provide the correct sitting position according
to their body size.
The bicycle is intended for use on roads and paved paths with a
smooth surface.
Dirtroadsandforesttracksarealsopartoftheroadtrafficnetwork,
as are private areas of land if these are accessible to the public.
Thebicycleisnotintendedtobesubjectedtoabove-averagestrain
during use, e.g. the use of the bicycle in racing or competitive
eventsisnotconsidered tobeinaccordancewithitsintended use.
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 117).
3.3 Road traffic
WARNING
Improper use or use for purposes other than those origi-
nally intended.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Onlyuse thebicyclein publicroadtrafficifitisequipped
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!
• Wearasuitablebicyclehelmetwhenridingyourbicycle.
WARNING
Poor visibility to other road users.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Wear light-coloured clothing with reflective elements
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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.
• Donotusemobiledeviceswhenridingyourbicycle,e.g.
smartphones or MP3 players.
• Do not ride your bicycle if you have consumed alcohol,
narcotics or medication which may impair your ability
to ride.
• Seekinformationregarding the relevantapplicableroadtraffic
regulations for your respectivecountry or theregion, 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 in such a way that nobody suffers injury, is endangered,
incapacitated or disturbed.
• Use the cycle routes intended for bicycles according to reg-
ulations.
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 regu-
larly 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 Handlebar extensions
WARNING
Longer braking distance due to greater distance from the
brake levers.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Familiarise yourself with the handlebar extensions and
the change of grip required to reach the brake levers.
• Take particular care to look ahead and anticipate while
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3.3.2.1 Bar ends
Theuseofbarendsinroadtrafficisassociatedwithrisks.Barends
position your hands further away from the brake levers and can
lead to accidents in hazardous situations.
Barendsare additionalhandlesatthe endofthestandard handle-
bars, which can be used to adopt a better riding position, e.g. on
particularly steep ascents.
3.3.2.2 Triathlon handlebar extensions
Triathlon handlebar extensions are used to allow aerodynamic
positioningonthebicycle,forexample,intriathlonsand time trials.
Triathlon handlebar extensions may only be retrofitted to non-mo-
torised bicycles.
The triathlon gear levers are often on the handlebars. The brake
levers are at the ends of the standard handlebars. When the bicy-
cle is ridden in an aerodynamic position, the brake levers are out
of the rider’s immediate reach.
• Keep off the road while you familiarise yourself with the han-
dling of triathlon handlebar extensions and the change of grip
required to reach the brake levers.
• Whenpractisingwiththehandlebars,eliminateother potential
hazards such as inexperienced use of clipless pedals.
• Adapt the way you ride to suit the changed handling of the
bicycle.
Fig.: Triathlon handlebar extensions (example)
1 Gear lever 2 Brake lever
1
2
3.3.3 Additional regulations
For use in road traffic, bicycles must be equipped with two brakes,
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3.4 Modifications
WARNING
Changes to the bicycle or incorrectly selected spare parts
can cause the bicycle to malfunction.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Only use original spare parts.
3.5 Residual risks
Despite the observanceof all safety andwarning notes, useof the
bicycleisstillassociatedwithseveralunforeseeableresidualrisks,
some examples are listed below:
– Misconduct of other road users
– 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.
• Afterafallor accident,askyourspecialistdealerto thoroughly
check your bicycle for damage.
3.6 Carrying children
WARNING
Changed riding characteristics due to additional weight.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Never exceed the maximum tow load.
• Familiarise yourself withhow it feels to rideyour 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.
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 117).
• Observe the maximum tow loads:
– The maximum tow load for non-braked trailers is 40 kg.
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• Pleasenote thatthemaximum totalweightofthe bicyclemust
not be exceeded when carrying children in the child seat or
trailer (see Chapter “Calculating thetotalweight”onpage 24).
• Seek information from your specialist dealer about suitable
child seats, trailers and trailer systems for your bicycle.
• If you require a child trailer tested in accordance with DIN EN
15918, only a child trailer tested in accordance with DIN EN
15918 offers the necessary safety.
• Regularly check the safety devices, e.g. the tow bar or the
light fittings.
• You should only allow a child to ride in the child seat or child
trailer if the child is younger than 7 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
hasbeentestedaccordingtotherelevantnormsandbearsthe
CE seal of conformity.
• Alwaysfollowtheregulationsgoverningtheuseof child seats,
trailersandtrailersystemsthatapplyinyourcountryorregion.
• Applythebrakessooner,expectalongerbrakingdistanceand
less responsive steering.
• With your child, practice proper conduct while cycling.
• Try to anticipate the actions of others and ride defensively.
3.6.1 Travelling with children in a child seat
• Child seats should only be mounted on the frame. Securing
attachments (child seat) with clamps can break the pannier
rack and is prohibited.
• When a child seat is installed, ensure the seat springs and
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.
Fig.: Carrying children
1 Flag
2 Child seat 3 Child trailer
1
2
3

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3.6.2 Travelling with children in a children's
trailer
WARNING
Increased acceleration and high speeds when riding
e-bikes (pedelecs).
Risk of accident and injury!
• Only ride at moderate speeds when riding with a child
trailer.
• Bearinmindtheextendedstoppingdistancecausedby
the propulsive force of the child trailer.
• Keep in mind that your bike is significantly longer with the
trailer system attached.
• Transport a maximum of two children in the child trailer.
• Only use trailers with functional lighting equipment that com-
plieswiththeregulationsapplicableinyourrespective country
or region.
• For the child’s safety, choose a trailer with a restraint system.
• Ensure that you equip the trailer with a luminescent-coloured
pennant flag on a flexible flagpole with a minimum height of
1.5 m and install covers for the wheel housings.
• For maximum safety, select a model with a sturdy passenger
compartment and safety belts compliant with DIN EN 15918.

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4 Basic information
4.1 Symbols and terms
4.1.1 Symbols
1. Instructions for steps to be performed in a particular order
begin with a number.
• Steps to be performed in no particular order begin
with a bullet point.
– Dashes are used to denote lists.
Note: Supplementary notes regarding steps to be performed or
use.
4.1.2 Terms
Dynamo: Contrary to the norm, the term “dynamo” is used instead
of “generator”.
Threadless handlebar stem: Contrary to the norm, the term
“threadless handlebar stem” is used instead of “quill stem”.
Dropout: Connection between the rear frame seat stays and the
rear frame chain stays. The rear wheel’s axle is tightly screwed
into the dropout.
Brake arm: Contrary to the norm, the lever installed on the chain
stays as a bracket for the coaster brake is described as the brake
arm.
Brake lever: Contrary to the norm, the term “brake lever” refers
to the lever attached to the handlebars that is used to activate the
rim brakes, drum brakes or disc brakes.
Pressurepoint(hydraulicbrake):Thepositionofthebrakelever
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 pedal, 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

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4.1.3 Written labels
Italic font is used for picture captions and references in the text.
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 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.
4.3 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,
youshouldaskyourspecialistdealertocheckyourscrewcon-
nections.
• Individual bicycle components are labelled with information
abouttheappropriatetorquesorwithmarkingsshowinginser-
tion depths. You must make sure to observe these specifica-
tions and markings.
Thistabledoesnotlistallcomponents.Torquespecificationsareto
be used as basic values and do not apply to carbon components.