Checking The Handlebars And Handlebar Stem; Checking The Steering Assembly - Cube CARGO HYBRID 2020 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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6.4 Checking the handlebars and
handlebar stem
WARNING!
R i s k o f d a m a g e a n d a ny
manipulation.
The handlebars and handlebar stem
are very important components for
your cycling safety. Damage and chan-
ges to it as well as errors in assembly
can result in very serious falls.
If you discover defects on the handle-
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bars or the handlebar stem or if you
have doubts about them, you must
not continue to use your Cargo Hybrid
under any circumstances.
Under no circumstances should you
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attempt to remedy defects in the
handlebars or handlebar stem yourself
or attempt to replace the components
yourself.
Contact your specialist bicycle dealer if
you discover any defects in the handle-
bars or handlebar stem.
Make sure that the handlebar stem is
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inserted to the correct depth (see chap-
ter 7.1.2 „Note the minimum insertion
depth (seat post and handlebar stem)").
If necessary, align the handlebar stem and
1.
handlebars correctly:
The handlebar stem must be aligned parallel
to the front wheel rim for the check, while
the handlebars must be at right angles to
the front wheel rim.
Bild:
Stem and handlebars correctly aligned
Check the assembly of the handlebars and
2.
handlebar stem as described below.
It must not be possible to twist or move
any of the parts.
There must be no cracking or crunching
noises.
• Lean the front wheel against a wall or let
a second person hold the front wheel.
• Then grasp the handlebars at both ends.
• Try to twist the handlebars with hand force
against the resistance (the wall/person)
(check both directions)
• Try to twist the handlebars in the handlebar
stem by hand.
Contact your specialist bicycle dealer if
3.
you discover any defects in the handlebars
or handlebar stem.
6.5 Checking the steering
assembly
WARNING!
R i s k o f d a m a g e a n d a ny
manipulation.
The steering assembly is very
complex. Damage and changes to
it as well as errors in assembly can
result in very serious falls.
If you discover defects on steering
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assembly parts or if you have doubts
about them, you must not continue
to use your Cargo Hybrid under any
circumstances.
Under no circumstances should you
Î
attempt to remedy defects in the
steering assembly parts yourself or
attempt to replace the components
yourself.
Contact your specialist bicycle dealer if
you discover any defects in the steering
assembly parts.