HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 7)

General saf
ety instructions
HP
Velotechnik
5
Transport in the car
The best way to transport your bicycle is insi-
de the car.Take care that it does not lie on the
derailleur.
If you want to transport it outside the car we
recommend a roof-rack or a rear carrier.Take
care to fasten your bicycle at the frame only.
Please remove any parts that could come loo-
se during transport (water bottles, luggage
bags, pumps, pennants, etc.).
Do not take kids with you
The Spirit is not designed for the transport of
children.You are not allowed to mount a chil-
d's seat. It is only allowed to transport children
in a trailer that has been specially designed for
that purpose.
Trailers
You are allowed to use trailers up to 40 kg
(88 lbs.) with the Spirit.We recommend to as-
semble it with the Weber-coupling Type E.
Always check that the suspension and the trai-
ler still work properly after you have mounted
the trailer.Take care that the trailer does not
damage the frame in case the bicycle falls over.
Added parts and accessories
Additional accessories may impair the function
of your Spirit.We advise you to generally ask
your dealer before you mount any special
parts or accessories to your bicycle.
Take care that the handlebar and the suspen-
sion always stay movable.You must not add
any parts to the handlebar or the seat that
might endanger the rider through sharp edged
or pointed shapes while steering, getting on
and off the bike or bumping against something.
Before you purchase a bell or a lighting system
make sure that these accessories conform to
your national laws and regulations.
Fairings
When you mount a fairing to your Spirit plea-
se take care to assure a good vision over the
fairing and sufficient freedom of movement be-
low.
Please take into account that any fairing makes
the bicycle more prone to crosswind influen-
ces. In strong wind or gusts of wind unsafe si-
tuations may occur, please take off the fairing
in such weather conditions before the ride.
Caution! Do not fasten your bicycle at the
handlebar or, with disassembled wheels, at
the dropouts.The wind causes violent forces
that can stress the parts and therefore may
cause damage. Such damage may not be no-
ticed immediately.
Caution! Mounting additional parts or ac-
cessories is at your own risk. It is important
that you carefully read the installation guide
of the manufacturer.Additions to the handle-
bar like fairings, handlebar fittings, bottle hol-
ders, etc. may impair your safety due to ad-
ditional loading or clips with sharp edges.