HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 52)

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Velotechnik
Check whether the suspension can still be fully
compressed with the mounted mudguards.The
mudguards, stays and screws must not touch
other parts under maximum compression.
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Mudguards
Mudguards
At bicycles with suspension, mudguards are
exposed to very strong vibrations and may
break through wear. Please check the stays of
the mudguard regularly for their position and
check the mudguards for cracks or deforma-
tions. Immediately replace damaged mud-
guards.
In order to prevent falls you have to fasten the
stays of the front mudguard with a security
clip that opens under pressure.When the clip
has opened once please replace it with a new
one.
After you have performed service work or re-
placed mudguards check if the wheels turn
freely. Between mudguard and wheel there has
to be a distance of at least 7 mm (0,2 inch).
Caution! You must not mount additional
parts like rear lights or reflectors to the
mudguards since they may break then.
Danger! If branches or other obstacles get
caught in the wheels while riding and are
moved around they may drag the mudguards
along.The mudguard can possibly fold up
between frame and tire and hence block the
wheel, which may lead to a serious fall. If you
hear any unfamiliar noises while riding stop
immediately and remove anything that might
cling to the mudguards or the wheels.