Safety; General Safety; The Rider's Duty Of Care - Rose MTB Manuel D'instructions

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Safety

2.1 General safety

DANGER
Inadequate protective equipment can cause injuries!
Effective protective cycling equipment helps increase your personal safety.
• Always wear a helmet.
• When riding off-road, you should wear protectors for your knees, elbows and back and also wear gloves and a full-
face helmet.
• Always wear highly visible and reflective clothing.
DANGER
Improperly installed components can lead to serious crashes!
Improperly installed components may loosen or break during the ride!
• Always follow the installation instructions included in this manual.
• If in doubt, please consult the ROSE service team or a qualified bicycle mechanic.
DANGER
Risk of accident due to reduced braking performance caused by brake pads that are not broken in!
Disc brakes can only achieve full braking power when the brake pads are broken in. Choose a place away from public
roads to break in the pads.
• Brake 20 to 30 times with the front or rear brake from a speed of 30 km/h down to 5 km/h and repeat the process
for the second brake. You should brake as hard as possible, but without locking either of the wheels.
• Please note the brake manufacturer's instructions for more information (see "7.3 Further information" on page
52).
DANGER
Risk of accident due to sudden total failure of pre-damaged components!
A fall or unforeseeable manoeuvres can cause damages to components of your bike. Even though you might not
immediately notice those damages, it is always possible that damaged components could deform or break while riding.
• Regularly check your components for damage and malfunctioning after a crash or accident.
• Components that are subject to high stress must be regularly checked by a qualified bicycle mechanic and replaced
if necessary. Damaged components must be replaced immediately.

2.2 The rider's duty of care

Following the instructions specified in this manual does not absolve the riders from their duty of care to ensure that their
bike is always in good condition. If there are any questions, consult a qualified bicycle mechanic or the ROSE service team.
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