MAGURA RT8 C User Manual
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On the Road
Danger of accidents due to component failure.
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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.that.the.quick.release.system.on.your.
wheels.is.fitted.correctly.and.that.your.wheels.will.not.work.loose.
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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.your.wheels.move.freely.and.do.not.
.contact.the.brake.pads.at.any.point.
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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.that.the.handlebar.and.stem.are.correctly.
fitted.and.will.not.twist.
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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.that.both.brakes.are.closed.– see.
the brake for dis-/mounting the wheel
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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.that.your.brakes.operate.correctly.–.the.
pressure.point.must.be.clearly.perceptible.and.does.not.change.when.
the.brake.lever.is.pulled,.the.brake.pads.contact.the.brake.track.area.
completely.without.contacting.the.tyres.
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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.that.your.brakes.are.not.damaged.in.any.
way,.including.with.the.brake.lever.pulled.(e..g..traces.of.oil,.cracks,.
etc.).
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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.that.the.brake.track.areas.of.your.wheels.
and.the.brake.pads.have.not.reached.their.wear.limits.and.are.free.
from.lubricating.substances.(oil,.grease,.silicone,.wax,.etc.).
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After.each.crash,.check.your.brake.for.damage.and.make.sure.it.
.operates.correctly.
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Never.use.your.brake.if.damage.(e..g..traces.of.oil,.cracks,.etc.).is.
.visible,.you.can.hear.unusual.noises.or.if.you.have.any.doubts.about.its.
integrity..In.this.case,.have.your.brake.checked.in.a.bicycle.workshop.or.
directly.by.MAGURA.Service.
Danger of accident due to improper behaviour or improper equipment
during riding.
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Always.match.your.speed.to.the.current.road.and.weather.conditions..
Particularly.in.wet.conditions.your.braking.distance.will.be.significantly.
increased.–.always.ride.cautiously.and.be.ready.to.brake.
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Always.use.the.front.and.rear.brakes.simultaneously.
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Always.observe.the.traffic.regulations.in.the.country.where.you.are.
riding.(lighting,.reflectors,.etc.).
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When.riding,.always.wear.a.high.quality.(e.g..ANSI.certified),.undam-
aged.helmet.and.clothing.that.fits.snugly.but.does.not.impair.your.
actions.
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Only.ride.your.bicycle.if.you.are.in.good.physical.condition.and.your.
bicycle.and.all.of.its.components.are.in.perfect.working.order.
Transport & Storage
Danger of accident due to damaged components.
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Make.sure.that.brake.hoses.cannot.be.kinked.when.you.pack.your.
bicycle.
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Do.not.store.your.MAGURA.brake.at.temperatures.below.-15.°C.(5.°F).
and.above.55.°C.(131.°F).
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It.is.not.necessary.to.drain.your.MAGURA.brake.before.transporting.it.
by.air.
Protection of the environment
Dispose of used lubricants and oil correctly and in accordance with the
legal requirements – never discard them in the sewage system or in the
ground.