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Transporting the bicycle
By car
You should use only roof and rear-mounted car
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riers which comply with the requirements of the
national licensing authority applicable to you.
Roof, rear-mounted and other car
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riers which are officially approved
are safe to use in traffic. Ensure the
presence of a quality stamp such as
a “GS” safety-tested mark
Inappropriate bicycle carriers may cause ac-
cidents. Adjust your driving behavior to the load
on your car roof.
Carefully attach the bicycle, so that it cannot
come detached from the carrier. This could re-
sult in severe traffic accidents. Check the attach
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ment several times during transport. Loose parts
(tools, air pump or children's seats) may detach
during the drive and put other traffic participants
at risk. Remove all loose parts before driving off.
The bicycle may only be attached at the han-
dlebars, stem, bicycle seat or seat post when this
is intended by the carrier manufacturer. Do not
use fasteners that could damage the bicycle fork
or the frame.
Always transport bicycles on their running sur-
faces when not otherwise prescribed by the car-
rier manufacturer. You may not attach the bicycle
to the roof rack or rear carrier by its crank set. It
may come loose and cause a severe accident.
The manufacturers of add-on components and
accessories also provide information regarding
use and installation on their websites. Collect in-
formation when you use new components.
By train
Local public transport systems have different
regulations regarding transporting bicycles.
Gather information concerning the opportunities
for using buses and trains before starting the trip.
Train companies permit passengers to take bi-
cycles with them in some, but not all, trains. If this
is permitted, there are normally special places for
bicycles. In some trains it is necessary to notify
the company that you are taking a bicycle and
wish to reserve a place.
By aircraft
Check with the airline regarding the regulations
for the transport of sports equipment / bicycles.
You might have to register the bicycle. Carefully
package the bicycle to prevent transport dam-
age. You can use a special bicycle container or
a sturdy cardboard box for transport packaging.
Please talk to your specialist retailer before car-
rying this out.
The total height of your vehicle
changes when you transport a bicy-
cle on the roof!
Never fasten the bicycle to compo-
nents made of carbon fibre.
