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ENGLISHENGLISH GENERAL MANUAL | OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL | GENERAL MANUAL

CARBON – A PARTICULAR MATERIAL

Special characteristics of components made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics, also

referred to as carbon or CRP, need to be taken into account. Carbon (b) is an extremely

strong material which combines high resistance with low weight.

After overstress, however, carbon components, unlike metal parts, do not necessarily

show durable or visible deformation even though some of the fibres may be damaged.

It is very dangerous to continue using the carbon component after an impact or undue

stress, as it may fail without previous warning thereby causing an accident with unfore-

seeable consequences. For this reason we recommend that you have the component,

or to be certain, the entire BERGAMONT bike checked by your BERGAMONT dealer

after every incident, such as e.g. a crash.

Replace a damaged component (c) at once! Prevent further use by taking appropriate

measures, i.e. saw the component into pieces. Damaged carbon frames can possibly

be repaired. Contact your BERGAMONT dealer.

Carbon components must not be exposed to excessive heat. Therefore, never have

a carbon component enamelled or powder-coated. The temperatures required for

enamelling or powder-coating could destroy the component. Do not leave carbon fibre

components near a source of heat or in your car during hot or sunny weather.

In addition, carbon is sensitive to pressure. Therefore, do not mount your BERGAMONT

frame on a mounting carrier with inappropriate clamps (d).

Carbon components have, like all lightweight bike components, a limited service life.

For this reason, have the stem and the handlebars checked at regular intervals (e.g.

every three years), even if they have not experienced any undue stress, such as an

accident.

When you intend to transport your BERGAMONT bike in the boot of your car (e), be

sure to protect the bike or the carbon frame and components. Blankets, foam tubes or

the like are a suitable padding to protect the sensitive material from damage (f). Do not

place any bags on your BERGAMONT bike lying in your car.

Always park your BERGAMONT bike carefully and make sure it does not topple over.

Carbon frames and components may already sustain damage by simply toppling over

and thereby hitting e.g. a sharp edge.

6. Finally, take a good look at the whole BERGAMONT bike to detect any deformations,

colour changes or cracks. Ride back very carefully by taking the shortest route

possible.

•WARNING: Ride back very carefully, even if your BERGAMONT bike went

through this check without any problems. Do not accelerate or brake hard and do

not ride your bike out of the saddle. If you are in doubt about the performance of

your BERGAMONT bike, have yourself picked up by car, instead of taking any risk.

•WARNING: Back home you need to check your BERGAMONT bike

thoroughly. Damaged parts must be repaired or replaced. Ask your BERGAMONT

dealer for advice. For more information on carbon components see the chapter

“Carbon – a particular material” in this BERGAMONT general manual as well as

in your detailed BERGAMONT owner’s manual. For additional information on

your bicycle and the web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the

manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.

•WARNING: Deformed components, especially components made of

aluminium, can break without previous warning. They must not be repaired, i.e.

straightened, as this will not reduce the imminent risk of breakage. This applies

in particular to the fork, the handlebars, the stem, the cranks, the seat post and

the pedals. When in doubt, it is for your safety always the better choice to have

these parts replaced. Ask your BERGAMONT dealer for advice.

•WARNING: If your BERGAMONT bike is assembled with carbon components

(a), it is imperative that you have it checked by your BERGAMONT dealer after

an accident or similar incident. Carbon is extremely strong and durable with

very low weight, making it perfect for the production of high-performance parts.

However, one of the inherent properties of carbon is that possible overstress

may compromise the inner carbon-fibre structure without showing any visible

deformation, as is the case with steel or aluminium. A damaged component can

fail without previous warning. Risk of falling!

•CAUTION: Make it a rule to check the functioning and in particular the

limit stop of the rear derailleur after a fall or if your BERGAMONT bike has

toppled over.

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