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5.3 AFTER A CRASH
DANGER
RISK OF ACCIDENT DUE TO DAMAGED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS!
Falls or overstressing can cause unnoticed and invisible damage.
• Riding with damaged, bent or even torn parts is life-threatening.
• After a fall, the bike and its components must be checked by the PROPAIN service or by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
• Never straighten bent parts yourself, but replace them for your own safety.
Aluminum components show damage in the form of dents, cracks, deformation or discoloration. If one of these signs occurs, the component or the bicycle must not be used any further. When suspecting a
damage, you should always consult the PROPAIN service or a qualified bicycle mechanic.
6.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
6.1
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. The battery must not be exposed to direct sunlight. Cover the battery. It is
optimal to use a battery case that protects the battery from heat and shocks.
• 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.
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