3T Strada, Operating Manual

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If you install non-original or false re-

placement parts, this can lead to se

-

vere loss of function! Tires with poor 

grip or safety, brake pads with a low friction 

coefficient and incorrectly installed or poorly 

made lightweight components can all lead to 

potentially serious accidents. The same ap-

plies for improper assembly!

Your bicycle can only function safely 

and effectively if you replace parts 

with  suitable,  authorised  replace

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ments.  Please  consult  your  manufacturer, 

importer or specialist retailer for advice on 

suitable replacement parts.

Only replace broken or worn key 

parts with original replacement 

parts from the manufacturer or 

parts approved by your manufacturer. This 

is mandatory in the case of light systems, 

while the manufacturer‘s warranty is usu-

ally nullified if you install non-approved re-

placement parts. 

Only use tubular tires in the pre-

scribed way and with the correct air 

pressure.

Only use tubular tires on rims intend-

ed  for  this  purpose!  These  do  not 

have rim flanges but smoothly curv

-

ing surface, from the outside inwards. This is 

where the tubular tires are fitted.

Attaching tubular tires requires ex-

pert skills and lots of experience! Al

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ways have your tubular tires changed 

by a specialist. Inform yourself about how to 

handle and change this type of tire!

Removing

 hydraulic rim brakes:

• 

If your system features a brake quick release, 

remove the brake unit according to the instruc-

tions supplied by your manufacturer.

• 

If you do not have a brake quick release, de

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flate all of the air out of the tire

Flat tire repair for conventional tires

You will require the following equipment:

•  Tire lever (plastic)

•  Patch

•  Rubber solution

•  Sandpaper

•  An open-ended wrench for wheels without a quick 

release

•  Pump

•  Replacement inner tube

1. Open the brake

Opening 

cantilever

 or

 V-brakes:

•  Grip one hand around the wheel

•  Push the brake arms against the rim

•  Remove the brake line or line casing on one side

Opening 

side-pull caliper brakes

:

•  Open the quick release lever on the brake arm 

or lever, or:

• 

If you do not have a brake quick release, deflate 

all of the air out of the tire. Now the wheel can be 

pulled out from between the brake pads. 

Tubular tires

Some bicycles are 

also  fitted  with  tubu

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lar tires. For more 

information  on  these, 

please refer to the 

enclosed instructions 

from the manufacturer.

Tubeless tires

If your bicycle is fitted with tubeless tires, please 

read the instructions provided by your manufac-

turer covering the tires and rims.

Only use tubeless tires on rims in-

tended for this purpose! This will be 

marked on the rims, with the abbre

-

viation “UST” for instance.

Tubeless tires can only 

be mounted and re-

moved from the rims 

without tools, otherwise 

this could lead to leaks. 

If the sealant is not suf-

ficient  for  preventing 

damage, a normal tube 

can be used after re-

moving the valve from 

the tubeless system.

Only use tubeless tires in the pre-

scribed  way,  with  the  correct  air 

pressure and the recommended 

sealant if required.