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Parts
Wear factors
Loading of: Passengers x xx x x x xx xx
Baggage xx x x x xx xx
Type of ride Degree of acceleration and braking xx x xx xxx xxx
Fast cornering x xx x xx xxx xxx
Influence of UV rays xx*1 xxxxx xx
*2
the weather: Humidity xx*3 xx xx x xx x x
Dirt xx xx xx xx x xx x x
Temperature x*6 xx
*6 xx*6 xx
Salty air x x xx x x xx xx x xx
Contact with salt water xx xx xx xx x xx xxx x xx
Roads gritted with salt xx xx x x xx xxx x xx
Storage x*3 x*3 x*3 x*3 x*4
Influences on wear and tear:
x: Moderate effect on wear and tear
xx: Strong effect on wear and tear
xxx: Considerable effect on wear and tear
*1 - If at all possible, avoid exposure to strong sun light
*2 - If at all possible, avoid long exposure to sun light
*3 - Avoid mould forming by storage in a dry place
*4 - No wear and tear if stored in a hanging position
*5 - Regularly check the air pressure
*6 - Cold: At temperatures below 0°C the material gets brittle and may crack.
Fabric body
Tyres*5
Seat
Windows
Brake pads
(stroller)
Brake cable
(stroller)
Rims, hubs
& spokes
Textile floors
& side walls
Factors, which particularly increase wear on bicycle trailers
and jogging strollers:
Hitch arm,
Clutch
