Transport And Storage; Bike Storage - PROPAIN TRICKSHOT Instructions De Montage

7.

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

7.1 CAR TRANSPORT
The best and safest solution for transporting your bike is inside the car. There your bike is optimally protected from the weather and theft. But here are also some points to consider:
• In direct sunlight, surfaces in the car can become very hot. Carbon parts must be protected or covered from direct sunlight.
• Carbon parts are very sensitive to compressive stress. If parts are stacked, e.g. wheels on the frame, it is essential that they are padded. Many manufacturers offer special wheel bags for their wheels.
Here the wheels are optimally protected during transport.
• If the wheels are removed, a transport lock must be fitted between the dropouts of the frame or fork and between the brake pads of the disc brake.
7.2 TRANSPORT ON THE CAR REAR OR ROOF RACK
Rear and roof racks with retaining claws for the top, bottom or seat tube are not suitable for carbon frames. The clamping force of the retaining claw can damage the carbon structure. Rims must be padded
before lashing straps or ratchet systems are attached. If several bicycles are transported on the rear or roof rack, care must be taken to ensure adequate spacing or sufficient padding between the bicycles.
When transporting bicycles with carbon wheels on the rear carrier, make sure there is sufficient distance between the exhaust and the wheel. The minimum distance is 45 cm behind the exhaust and at least
20 cm above it. Please also refer to the operating instructions of the rear or roof rack manufacturer.
7.3

BIKE STORAGE

The bicycle should be parked in a suitable bicycle stand, which ideally only holds the rear wheel. Make sure to check the tire pressure when the bike has stood for a long time. You should not park your bike
for longer with no air in the tires. Another alternative for safe storage is to hang the bike on a padded, or plastic or rubber covered hook. If you use a tubeless system, you should remove the sealant from the
tire when parking your bike longer than three months. Some sealing fluids contain corrosion-intensifying ingredients and can thus damage the rim.