VITORIA RACE RS 04 Shimano 105/FSA Bedienungsanleitung Seite 6

also need to check the pressure of the tyres. The correct pressure
is indicated on the side of the tyre. It is also very important to
check the tension of the spokes by simply touching them. All of
them should be firm and tight.
WARNING: Never inflate a tyre beyond the maximum pressure
marked on the tyre's sidewall. Exceeding the recommended
maximum pressure may blow the tyre off the rim, which could
cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders.
Brake check
Make sure that the brake pads are inside the braking flanges of
the rims. When the brake is in action the complete pad surface
should be supported on the rim. Check that the brake cables are
undamaged and that there are no faults in the cables or their
sheathing that could cause them to break. In case of disc brakes, it
is very important to check that the pads are not worn out and are
completely supported by the disc. The brake lever should never
touch the grip when it is being used. Remember that it will be
more difficult to stop the bicycle when riding due to the rider's
weight and during a descent. Bear in mind that the braking
distance will increase considerably in wet or rainy conditions, so
we recommend you take extreme caution in such conditions.
CAUTION: If your bike has a disc brake, learn how to put on and
take off the wheel without touching the discs or callipers. They can
get very hot during use and you might burn yourself.
CAUTION: If your bike is equipped with a rear disk brake, be careful
not to damage the disc, calliper or brake pads when putting the
wheel back on. Never activate a disc brake's control lever unless
the disc is correctly inserted in the calliper
Wheel and seatpost quick releases check
Most bikes use quick releases on their wheels and the seatpost.
You should check that the quick releases are completely closed to
ensure that the wheels are properly fixed to the frame and fork to
avoid serious accident. The quick release is used by tightening the
nut on the opposite side of the lever until the lever can be closed
with a degree of resistance. You should never leave the lever
loose or try to close it by turning it in the same direction as
tightening a nut. If your bike does not have quick releases and
uses normal nuts instead, make sure these are also duly tightened.
Check the quick release of the seatpost in the same way as for the
wheels.
Check the handlebar, stem and seatpost
Over time the condition of these parts could deteriorate due to
impacts or simply because of usage. It may be you find signs of
fatigue and wear in these parts such as deformations or cracks in
the materials. If you do, you should immediately go to your Vitoria
dealer to have them repaired or replaced.
Regular checks of your bike
Every bike in general and its parts in particular have a useful life.
Its length depends on the material they are made of and how they
are used and maintained. Using your bike in competition, at high
speed, carrying a lot of weight, going over very rough terrain,
jumping or any other kind of aggressive cycling reduces its useful
life and increases the risk of breakdown or breakage. As a result
Vitoria suggests you carry out regular routine checks including the
following:
CHECK BEFORE EVERY RIDE:
1. All bolts and nuts are tightened to the manufacturer's
recommended torque value, in particular the wheel quick
releases.
2. Handlebar, stem and seatpost looking for visible damage or any
cracks in them.
3. Front and rear brake systems.
4. Air pressure of the tyres.
5. Fastening of the grips on the handlebar.
6. Correct functioning of the fork and rear shock.
ADDITIONALLY ONCE A MONTH:
1. Welds of all tubes, links and all the moving parts of the frame
looking for deep scratches, cracks or deformation.
2. Operation of the front and rear derailleur.
3. Adjustment and play in the headset.
4. Travel and condition of the shift and brake cables and hydraulic
tubes.
ADDITIONALLY ONCE A YEAR AT YOUR VITORIA DEALER:
1. Check the condition of the chain.
2. Adjustment and play of the bottom bracket cartridge.
3. Adjustment of the turn and bearings of the pedals.
4. Alignment and operation of the front and rear derailleur.
5. Handlebar, stem and seatpost.
6. Brake system, replacing cables or hydraulic tube if needed.
7. Alignment of the rims and tension of the spokes.
8. Condition of the tyres, replacing them if necessary.
9. Condition of the grips.
10. All the parts related to the rear suspension system.
11. Structure and functioning of the fork
WARNING: Do not ride a bicycle or component with any crack,
bulge or dent, even a small one. Riding a cracked frame, fork or
component could lead to complete failure and falling, with risk of
serious injury or death.
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