Rear Luggage Rack; Kickstand; Bell; Before Each Ride - Schindelhauer Bikes Viktor Manuel D'utilisation D'origine

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Rear luggage rack

NOTE
Risk of damage!
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Damage to the bike due to unauthorised mounting or overloading of
the luggage rack.
» If you are unsure or do not have the necessary expertise, have the
luggage rack assembled by your dealer.
» Note the maximum permissible total weight.
Friedrich / Frieda / Ludwig / Lotte / Wilhelm / Gustav / Greta
The models Friedrich and Frieda are equipped with a rear luggage rack as
standard. Retrofitting is possible for the models Ludwig, Lotte, Wilhelm,
Gustav and Greta. A rear luggage rack can be mounted using the connec-
tions provided on the frame.
At www.schindelhauerbikes.com you will find an overview of recommen-
ded add-on accessories.
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Kickstand

NOTE
Risk of damage!
Damage to the bike due to an unauthorised mounting or an incorrect
application and overloading of the stand.
» If you are unsure or do not have the necessary expertise, have the
stand assembled by your dealer.
» Note the maximum permissible stand load.
» Fold in the stand before you move your bike.
» Never sit on your bike with the stand folded out. The stand may
break or the holder on the frame may be damaged.
Gustav / Greta
The Gustav and Greta models are equipped with a two-legged stand.
The stand is designed for an maximum support load of max. 25 kg.
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Bell

A bell for your bike is part of the scope of supply, but not mounted at the
factory.
To enable you to give other road users clearly audible acoustic signals
while cycling, your bike must be equipped with an appropriate bell when
participating in road traffic.
• Contact your dealer to have the bell replaced if you cannot produce a
clearly audible signal with the bell attached to your bike.
• Position the bell on the handlebar so that you can easily reach it without
taking your hand off the handlebar grip.

Before each ride

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Checking the bike and components

WARNING
!
Risk of accident and injury!
After the first few kilometres travelled, cables can lengthen and spokes
or screw connections can become loose. The function of bike compo-
nents could fail, for example, in the form of brake failure.
» Have your specialist dealer perform an inspection after
200 km (1 month).
WARNING
!
Risk of accident and injury!
Material breakage due to operational wear and loose screw connec-
tions.
⇨ section "Before each ride" page
» Check the bike before every ride
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» If in doubt, have your dealer show you how the bike is tested.
» Use the bike only if it is undamaged.
» Use the bike only if you do not notice excessive wear or loose screw
connections.
» Never loosen or adjust screw connections on the bike. Contact your
dealer in case of loose screw connections or pending maintenance
work.
» If unusual noises on the bike cannot be eliminated, contact your
dealer.
Make yourself familiar with your bike before your first ride.
• Keep both handlebar grips firmly enclosed with your hands when cycling.
• Do not ride with one hand; the handlebars could overturn when braking.
• Get used to the riding characteristics of your bike away from road traffic.
• If you are unfamiliar with the assignment of the brake levers for the front
and rear brakes, have them changed by your specialist dealer.
• Familiarise yourself with the braking characteristics of your brake type at
low speed away from road traffic.
• Also away from road traffic, practise how to use the shifting system until
you can operate the shifting system in such a way that your attention
is not impaired.
• Check whether you can adopt a comfortable sitting position even on
longer rides and whether you can safely operate all components on the
handlebars while cycling.
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Checking the tyres

1. Check whether there are any cracks or foreign objects on the tyres.
2. Check whether the tyre pressure is sufficient. Underinflation affects the
cycling stability and the tyre wears out faster. You will find information
on the permissible air pressure on the side of the tyre.
Please also observe the further notices ⇨ chap. 43 "Tyres" on page 152.
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