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f) an advisory note on specific risk of entrapment during normal use and maintenance;

g) the safe use and adjustment of foot-securing devices if fitted (i.e. quick-release pedals and toe clips);

h) the permissible total weight of the rider plus luggage and the maximum total weight (bicycle + rider
+ luggage);

i) indication of whether or not a bicycle is suitable for the fitting of a luggage carrier and/or a child
seat;

j) recommendation about usage for bicycle trailer or trailer bicycle if allowed by bicycle manufacturer;

k) an advisory note to draw attention to the rider concerning possible national legal requirements
when the bicycle is to be ridden on public roads (e.g. lighting and reflectors);

l) recommended tightening of fasteners related to the handlebar, handlebar stem, saddle, seat-post,
wheels, and aerodynamic extension if fitted with torque values for threaded fasteners;

m) the method for determining the correct adjustment of quick-release devices, such as “the mechanism
should emboss the fork-ends when closed to the locked position”;

n) the correct method of assembling any parts supplied unassembled;

o) lubrication: where and how often to lubricate, and the recommended lubricants;

p) the correct chain tension and how to adjust it (if appropriate);

q) adjustments of gears and their operation (if appropriate);

r) adjustment of brakes and recommendations for the replacement of the friction components;

s) recommendations on general maintenance;

t) the importance of using only genuine replacement parts for safety-critical components;

u) care of the wheel rims and a clear explanation of any danger of rim wear (see also 4.11.5 and 6.2). For
composite rims where wear damage can be invisible to the user, the manufacturer shall explain the
consequences of rim wear and how the cyclist can assess the degree of wear or should recommend
returning the composite rim to the manufacturer for inspection;

v) the correct gluing technique for wheels equipped with tubular tyres if fitted (see also 4.11.4);

w) appropriate spares, i.e. tyres, tubes, and brake friction-components;

x) accessories: where these are offered as fitted, details should be included such as operation,
maintenance required (if any), and any relevant spares (e.g. light bulbs);

y) an advisory note to draw the attention of the rider to possible damage due to intensive use and
to recommend periodic inspections of the frame, fork, suspensions joints (if any), and composite
components (if any). The wording of the advice can be as follows:

WARNING:

— As with all mechanical components, the bicycle is subjected to wear and high stresses. Different
materials and components can react to wear or stress fatigue in different ways. If the design life
of a component has been exceeded, it can suddenly fail, possibly causing injuries to the rider. Any
form of crack, scratches or change of colouring in highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the
component has been reached and it should be replaced.

— For composite components impact damage can be invisible to the user, the manufacturer shall
explain the consequences of impact damage and that in the event of an impact; composite components
should either be returned to the manufacturer for inspection or destroyed and replaced.

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