Water bottle Cage, Mudguards
Water bottle cage
You can mount a water bottle cage at the side of the seat, under the frame between the wheels or at the front derailleur tube.The main frame tube and the derailleur tube at the front of the frame come already with threading inserts M5 for that purpose.
You can mount a water bottle cage at the left or right side of the seat so that you can comfortably reach it while riding. For that purpose you can drill two holes into the outmost edge of the seat.To fasten the cage use screws with big heads or big washers in order not do damage the fiberglass of the seat.Another good alternative is the position at the back of the seat between the shoulders where you can also comfortably grab the bottle while riding.
An ideal position for water bottle cages is at the side of the seat.
Caution! Do not drill any holes into other seat areas than those indicated above. It is especially important not to damage the reinforcing ribs.
Another useful alternative to water bottles are systems with a "water bag" and a drinking ho- se, e.g. from SOURCE or CAMELBAG.You can simply strap them behind the seat, onto the rear rack or into the Speedbag.
Mudguards
At bicycles with suspension mudguards are exposed to very strong vibrations through which they may break. Please check the stays of the mudguard regularly for their position and check the mudguards for cracks or deforma- tions. Immediately replace damaged mud- guards.
Caution! You must not mount additional parts like rear lights or reflectors to the mudguards since those may break then.
In order to prevent falls you have to fasten the stays of the front mudguard with a security clip that opens under pressure.When the clip has opened once please replace it with a new one.
Danger! If branches or other obstacles get caught in the wheels while riding and are moved around they may drag the mudguards along.The mudguard can possibly fold up between frame and tire and hence block the wheel, which may lead to a serious fall. If you hear any unknown noises while riding stop immediately and remove anything that might cling to the mudguards or the wheels.
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