Buffalo Benelli Classica Series Instruction Manual page 16

defective bike fork. This can lead to serious accidents. If you notice that the bike fork is
warped or otherwise damaged, replace it before using the bike again.
Avoid sudden changes in ground level and riding off road. This can damage the fork and lead
to serious accidents.
Check regularly that the screws on the bike fork are securely fastened. If screws are allowed
to come loose, this can cause serious accidents.
Chain rings
Chain rings are wear parts. Their service life depends on various factors like maintenance and
care, type of use and distance travelled.
Bottom bracket and cranks
the crank set. The cranks can come loose which is why you should regularly check whether
they are securely fastened by attempting to rock If there is play in the cranks, have the bike
checked and the cranks fastened securely by a professional bike workshop.
Wheels
The wheels connect the bike with the surface you are riding on. The wheels are subject to a
particularly high level of stress due to unevenness of the riding surface and the weight of the
rider.
The wheels are carefully checked and trued prior to delivery. However, the spokes may settle
when you ride the first mile on your bike.
Have the wheels checked again and tuned if necessary after the first 50 miles by a specialist
cycle shop.
You should subsequently regularly check the tension in the spokes and have loose or
damaged spokes replaced, and/or have the wheel trued, by a specialist cycle shop.
Never ride with a damaged bike fork. Do not attempt to repair a
The cranks must be securely fastened as this could otherwise damage
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