User manual SCOTT GENERAL INFO

[. . . ] SCOTT 2011 BIKE OWNERS MANUAL SCOTT SPORTS SA | 17 RTE DU CROCHET | 1762 GIVISIEZ | SWITZERLAND © 2009 SCOTT SPORTS SA, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | SCOTT-SPORTS. COM A GENERAL INFO CONTENT Congratulations Bicycle Safety Saddle height GENERAL Suspension on Scott mountain bikes Gears Brakes Tires and rims Maintenance and care Bicycle care Trouble shooting Warranty Parts of wear and tear SCOTT Service Plan P. 028 ENGLISH 2 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL 3 GENERAL CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a new Scott bicycle!We are confident that the bicycle will exceed your expectations for value, performance, and ride quality. Each frame set and component has been custom specified and designed to enhance your riding experience. [. . . ] Please follow the instructions of the rim manufacturer shown in a manual or on the rim itself. 12 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL Wheel quick release Important: Ridingwithanimproperlyadjustedwheelquickreleasecanallowthewheelto wobbleordisengagefromthebicycle, causingseriousinjuryordeathtotherider. Move the wheel's quick-release lever from the locked or CLOSED position to the OPEN position. If your front fork does not have a secondary retention device go to step (5). If your front fork has a clip-on type secondary retention device, disengage it and go to step (5). If your front fork has an integral secondary retention device, loosen the tension adjusting nut enough to allow removing the wheel; then go to the next step. Raise the front wheel a few inches off the ground and tap the top of the wheel with the palm of your hand to knock the wheel out of the front fork. CLOSED position Adjusting the quick release mechanism The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut, by way of the skewer, against the other dropout. The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force; Turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force. OPEN position 14 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL Fix a flat tire Bike tires are fitted with tubes. Remove the wheel from the bike and deflate it. Unhook the tire from one side of the rim, using tire tools, not screwdrivers. Remove the tube from the tire casing, repair or replace it. Fill the tube lightly with air in order to let it take its shape. Put the valve stem through the hole, and fit the inside tire. Put the tire bead in the rim starting at the valve and finishing at the opposite end, working on both sides. Push the valve stem into the tire and pull it back down to seat. Make sure the tube is not pinched under the tire bead. Close the brake's quick release system carefully. Maximum weight and load of Scott bikes Scottmountainbikes are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the overall weight of bike incl. rider should not exceed 119-128kgs (depending on bike weight). Scotttrekkingbikes are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the overall weight of bike incl. rider and a maximum load of 25kgs should not exceed 143-150kgs (depending on bike weight). Scottroadbikes are intended for a maximum rider weight of 110 kgs, the overall weight of bike incl. rider should not exceed 117-120kgs (depending on bike weight). [. . . ] This can happen especially when the bike is often standing outside in weather. Handlebar, stem and seat post Handlebar, stem and seat post are under high dynamic forces while riding. Please check these parts regularly for visible cracks or damages and replace them if necessary. In addition we recommend a periodical replacement (every two years) of these parts when riding often and hard. ENGLISH Brakepads All brake pads, no matter if rim-brake, disc-brake or internal brake are subject to wear and tear due to their use. This depends on maintenance and conditions of use of the bike (amount of kilometers, rain, dirt, salt, etc. ). [. . . ]