• The seat post is at the correct About this instruction Safety Ride particularly height. carefully on wet road manual • The lights work properly. Use the for the surfaces. The braking • The work properly. This instruction manual provides purpose for which it distance is longer on a • The bolts, nuts and pedals are you with the information you was designed. slippery road surface. need to maintain and use your attached firmly. Use lights that work Koga bicycle safely. The manual Traffic • The air pressure in the tyres is properly in all cases of describes only the major parts of Every rider is legally obliged to correct. poor visibility. the bicycle and the most common maintain his or her bicycle in a • The tread of the tyres is settings. This manual is intended condition that is safe for traffic (Cycle) clothing correct. and ready for riding. Make sure for all types of from When riding your bicycle, wear After an accident you are familiar with these legal Koga. That means that certain close-fitting pants, or use a After an accident or a fall, have obligations so you are not faced information might not apply to bicycle clip. Loose clothing can your Koga dealer check your with unwelcome situations. your Koga bicycle. get between moving parts. Koga bicycle thoroughly. Visit www.koga.com to find the Koga supplies bicycles that • A bent or deformed aluminium Koga is not liable for most up to date version of this meet the legal obligations for frame cannot be repaired. grease and/or lubricants UK document. the purpose for which they are • A slightly bent or deformed in clothing. made. The Trekking, Comfort, steel frame can be repaired. Manuals for specific parts may Special and most of the Light When riding your bicycle, wear • After an accident, carbon parts have been supplied along with Touring bicycles are suitable for clothing that attracts attention. must be replaced entirely. your Koga bicycle. public roads. The Race, MTB and When riding your bicycle, wear a Carbon parts can receive Consult these manuals if you a few Light Touring bicycles are DIN-EN 1078 approved bicycle visible and invisible damage. want extra information about the not suitable for public roads if helmet. Accessories and equipment part in question. If you want more they do not have the necessary Before you start riding, check You can mount extra accessories information about a certain part, adjustments. In their standard that: on your Koga bicycle. All parts or you want to make adjustments models they do not have any • The wheels are properly that are mounted additionally on that have not been described lighting, and therefore may mounted. the bicycle must be suitable for in these manuals, contact your not be ridden on public roads • The brakes work properly. the Koga bicycle. Therefore, use Koga dealer. in conditions of poor visibility. • The saddle is at the correct accessories only in consultation Separate light units are available height. with your Koga dealer. Parts that for these bicycles. • The seat post is at the correct do not fit can lead to damage or height. accidents.

Introduction 3 Handlebar bags and • Children up to a maximum of Proof of ownership baskets 20 kg may be carried in child Have your Koga dealer fill in the seats. When you use handlebar bags or • Buy only EN 14344 approved proof of ownership completely, and baskets, check that: • Only cyclists at least 16 years place his signature and business child seats. of age may carry children. • the lights are not obstructed. • Riding with children has a stamp. Check that frame number • cables are not jammed. significant effect on the Bicycle carriers is filled in. Store the proof of • the handlebar and the frame ownership carefully. It is also the behaviour of the bicycle. The A number of types of bicycle are not damaged. guarantee. The proof of ownership braking distance is always carriers (on car, caravan, camper • steering is not influenced. is unique and can therefore only be longer. etc.) can damage your bicycle issued once. Never carry more than 5 • Make sure no limbs can come when mounting or transporting kg in handlebar bags or between moving parts. it. An incorrect mounting position baskets. • Make sure fingers cannot come or tightening the mounting Guarantee between suspension parts of Aluminium handlebars are not construction too far can cause You are entitled to 2 years the saddle. directly suitable for handlebar damage to the frame/front fork. guarantee on your Koga bicycle • Never transport more weight bags or baskets. Special The damage to the frame or fork (Details page 22). You are also on the than attachment brackets are available can result it in it breaking. entitled to a lifetime guarantee for specified. It can result in the for aluminium handlebars. the frame against manufacturing luggage carrier breaking and Environment faults. The guarantee period serious accidents. Dispose of excess lubricants, Child seats and trailers starts on the day of sale by the • Children must always wear a cleaning agents and paints. Always consult your Koga dealer dealer. The guarantee is solely helmet and a seat . Dispose of these agents as about the type of child seat or for the first owner of the Koga • Never leave children behind on specified on their packaging and trailer that is suitable for your bicycle. The guarantee can never a parked bicycle. First take the take local legislation into Koga bicycle. Always take your be transferred. Damage due child from the bicycle and then consideration. If you are Koga bicycle along with you to to overdue maintenance is not put the bicycle on its stand. discarding a bicycle, return it your Koga dealer covered by the guarantee. The • Never use more than one child to your Koga dealer or dispose full guarantee provisions can be seat on the bicycle. of it in accordance with local found at the back of this instruction • The Light Touring men’s authority‘s. manual. bicycles are not suitable for child seats More information can be found • Aluminium handlebars are not under the header `Service` on our suitable for child seats. website www.koga.com

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Handlebar Adjusting the handlebar Setting the handlebar height Maintenance position 1. Loosen the screw (B). Regularly check for play in the The position of the handlebar 2. Adjust the handlebar to the . determines the riding comfort to Check whether the desired height. 1. Apply the front brake. a great extent. Most handlebars illustration of the 3. Tighten the screw. 2. Push the bicycle forwards can be adjusted fully according to handlebar corresponds and backwards. your wishes. with the handlebar of 3. If you feel play between the your Koga bicycle . handlebar and the wheel, the 1. Pull out the pawl (only 3C). headset must be adjusted 2. Loosen the screw (A). again. 3. Pull out the caps (only 5C). 4. Adjust the handlebar to the desired position. 5. Push the caps in (only 5C). 6. Tighten the screw (A).

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Regularly check the bearing of An incorrectly adjusted Please respect the the headset. headset or a headset recommended torque 1. Lift the bicycle. with play can result in as stated on the item 2. Turn the handlebar to the left the front fork breaking. when fastening nuts and to the right. and bolts. If not stated, UK 3. The handlebar should turn Setting the headset please see the list on without effort and without requires experience page 23. jerking. and special tools. Leave this job up to your Koga dealer.

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Brakes Adjustment Maintenance Disc brakes When the brake lever is pulled New disk brakes need to be run The left brake lever is for the front Never use protective three-quarters of the way (1A), the in. To do this brake heavily wheel. agents or lubricants on braking power must be full. 10-20 times at a speed of The right brake lever is for the brake blocks or braking 15-20 km/h. Perform this action back wheel. Regularly check the wear surfaces. for the front and rear brakes Familiarize yourself with how the indication of the brakes. Never grease cables separately. brakes work. When the brakes wear out, the that have a protective braking power can decrease. Teflon layer. Brake Power Controller Do a couple of brake 1. Release the brake lever. If you brake hard suddenly, the tests before you start After maintenance 2. Adjust the brakes by turning Brake Power Controller (4A) riding. or adjustment of the the screw (1B). brakes, always do a administers the braking power. This means you can brake more Always use an 3. If the result of adjusting the brake test. screw (1B) is unsatisfactory, safely. appropriate Loosen the brakes combination of rim and the brakes are probably The Brake Power worn out. Contact your Koga before you take out the brake blocks. wheel (2 and 3). Controller is not an ABS dealer. system. Regularly check the operation of the brakes.

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Saddle Never move the seat Adjusting saddle angle Leather saddles post further than the 1. Loosen the Allen bolt (C). Leather is a product of nature, and The saddle is largely responsible for safety marks on it. 2. Adjust the saddle angle. behaves naturally. Leather saddles comfortable cycling. You can adjust Once a year, take the 3. Tighten the Allen bolt (C). can cause stains. We recommend to the saddle entirely to your wishes. seat post out of the pay attention to this in your choice of UK frame completely, to Please respect the clothing. Cover the leather saddle if Guidelines for a comfortable sitting prevent the seat post recommended torque the bicycle is stored outside. position: from getting stuck in as stated on the item 1. Turn the pedal to the lowest Staining caused by leather the frame. when fastening nuts position. saddles is not covered by and bolts. If not stated, 2. The heel of your foot must be the guarantee Adjusting the lengthwise please see the list on on the pedal. position page 23. 3. The toe of your other foot 1. Loosen the Allen bolt (B) must touch the ground. 2. Adjust the position of the Maintenance Adjusting saddle height saddle forwards or backwards. Under normal use the saddle does 3. Tighten the Allen bolt (B). 1. Loosen the screw (A) or open not need extra maintenance. the quick release (A). The saddle cover is subject to wear. 2. Adjust the height of the saddle. The warranty does not include wear 3. Tighten the screw or close the of the saddle cover. Replace the quick release. saddle when it wears out.

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Wheels 2. Loosen the adjustment nut nut (2B) half a turn clockwise. 2. Pull the ring (3B) towards the (1B). If the force required to close it is lever. The wheels have quick release 3. Remove the wheel excessive, turn the adjustment 3. Remove the wheel. fittings that enable you to fit and • Closing the quick release: nut (2B) half a turn anti-clockwise. • Closing the Clix quick release: remove wheels quickly. Make 1. Fit the wheel. 1. Fit the wheel. The levers of the quick sure when dismounting the rear 2. Turn the adjustment nut 2. Flip the quick release lever releases are never wheel that the chain is on the clockwise to the desired fully closed (3A). located on the side of middle wheel on the clamping stress (2B). the chain. front and on the smallest wheel 3. Flip the quick release lever Q-Guard quick release on the rear. Also see page 8 for fully closed (2A). Clix quick release A Q-Guard quick release is used dismounting the brakes. for a number for the back wheel 4. Check that the quick release A Clix quick release is used for a Quick releases come in two of a number of models. lever cannot be turned. number of models. models: The handle of this quick release - Conventional quick release Closing the quick Clix quick releases are also functions as a protective - Clix quick release release lever requires adjusted by the Koga bracket for the rear . so much force that you dealer and do not need Open Q-Guard quick release: Conventional quick release should need to use the further adjustment. • Opening the quick release: 1. Flip the quick release lever palm of your hand. • Opening the Clix quick release: 1. Flip the quick release lever (4A) fully open. 1. Flip the quick release lever (1A) fully open. If you don’t need that much force 2. Remove the wheel. to close it, turn the adjustment fully open (3A).. Q-Guard snelspanner sluiten: 1. Fit the wheel.

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2. Turn the adjustment nut E-Guard Pumping the tyres Maintenance clockwise to the desired An ‘E-Guard’ rear derailleur 1. Remove the valve cap (7A). Regularly check the tyre pressure clamping stress (4B). protector (5A) is fitted on some 2. Loosen the nut (7B). If the tyre is too soft, it 3. Turn the quick release lever Koga E-bike models. 3. Press the top of the valve (4A) so that it flips exactly can cause irreparable You can fit this by pushing the briefly and allow a little air to UK damage to the tyre and vertically downward, E-Guard onto the rear wheel escape (7C). the rim. 4. Flip the quick release lever and securing it with the Allen bolt 4. Pump the tyre to the correct (4A) fully closed. (5B). air pressure. Regularly check the tread depth of the tyres. Flip the Q-Guard The air pressure Tires Check regularly the tread of the quick release vertically must be maximum Never pump the tyre harder tires for any sharp materials (such downward, fully shut. for bicycles with than the maximum allowable air as glass, stones and others). Only in this position suspension. will the quick release pressure. The maximum allowable lever also function as air pressure is shown on the outer 5. Tighten the nut (7B). protection. tyre (6A). 6. Replace the valve cap (7A) The Q-Guard’s quick Almost all Koga bicycles are release lever is located fitted with Sclaverand or French at the side of the valves (7). A few Koga bicycles derailleur. have Dunlop, or normal, valves. Adapters are available for sale.

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Rims Tyre trouble 5. Insert a tyre lever (3A) 9. Remove the outer tyre Most rims have a wear indicator 1. Remove the valve cap (2A). between the rim and the entirely from the rim on one (1A). If the wear indicator 2. Loosen the nut (2B). outer tyre. side. becomes invisible, the rim must 3. Press on the top of the valve 6. Lift the bead of the outer tyre 10. Remove the inner tube (4A) be replaced. (1D) and release all the air over the rim. from the outer tyre. from the tyre. 7. Place a second tyre lever A worn rim can burst 4. Unscrew the nut (2C) from (3B) 10 cm further along due to excessive tyre the valve. between the rim and the pressure. outer tyre. 8. Lift the bead of the outer tyre over the rim.

Setting the spokes requires experience and special tools. Leave this job up to your Koga dealer.

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11. Slightly inflate the inner tube. 14. Lightly sandpaper the place 16. Place the inner tube (7A) in 17. Turn the outer tyre back on 12. Find the puncture in the inner of the puncture (6A) and the outer tyre. to the rim (8). You need to tube (5A). If desired, you can apply some glue (6B) to the apply some extra force to get use a container of water for spot. the last part of the outer tyre this purpose (5B). 15. Wait 20 seconds and then back on. 13. Dry the tube and mark the put the patch (6C) on the UK puncture with a pencil. glue.

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Lights Dynamo-powered lights You can adjust the direction of LICHT24® With dynamo-powered lights, the the light beam (2A) with most light By constant light see better and front and back lights work at the units. be seen (4). Use lights that work same time. • Day mode: other road users properly in all cases of Set the position of the lights so that you don’t see you. poor visibility. The light switch (1A) has 3 blind fellow road users –– Daytime lighting = maximum. settings: (3). –– Main lighting = dimmed. Fix defective lights • ON: lights are on. • Night mode: maximum lighting immediately, or have • OFF: lights are off. for roads. your Koga dealer do • AUTO: The lighting –– Daytime lighting = dimmed. this job. automatically switches on when –– Main lighting = maximum. it gets dark or automatically LED lights can dazzle. switches between the day and Take account of other night position. road users.

Lights come as: • dynamo-powered lights • battery-powered lights

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Battery-powered lights For replacing the batteries of the Battery-operated lighting units rear lamp, slightly bend down the have on/off-buttons. red tab on the bottom side (8A) and remove the unit from the rear plate. UK Replace batteries 1. Press the clamp ends Dispose of (empty) towards each other (5A). batteries in accordance 2. Take the light unit from the with local legislation. bracket (6A). 3. Slide the cap with the Koga logo backwards (7A). 4. Replace all batteries.

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Frame Maintenance Perspiration therefore of great importance that Treat paint damage and rust you regularly check your frame The frame can end up bent after spots immediately with original Perspiration is highly for (blank) lacquer damage and an accident or a fall. If you are Koga paint pens (1A). conducive to corrosion. touch it up where necessary. It uncertain, have your Koga dealer Keep the frame clean. Regularly is important to apply sufficient check the frame. In some cases polish the frame with car wax or Clean and treat the places that lacquer; generously on the place the frame can be straightened. cleaning oil. are exposed to perspiration extra. of the damage so that it is fully closed off from exposure to the Never ride bicycle with Corrosion caused Always remove oil and weather. a frame that has cracks by perspiration is grease residue from the A lacquer paint pen is available or is visibly bent. Take not covered by the paint. from your Koga dealer. your bicycle to a Koga guarantee. dealer. After cycling on roads with salt Frame number on them, fully rinse your bicycle Maintenance of polished Transport with cold water. Never use warm (frame) surface The frame number can be found on the frame sticker (2A). When transporting a carbon water because this encourages Polished surfaces are provided bicycle remove the wheels. Use the corrosive working. with a durable blank lacquer a spacer to take the place of the layer. Stone chippings or user wheels in the frame and front fork damage can cause damage to in order to prevent damage to the the blank lacquer, which can lead frame and front fork. to corrosion in the long term. It is

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Di2 electronic shifting drive Replacement of the toothed system belt drive Make sure your chain is sufficiently Road racing bicycles featuring the With normal use and regular lubricated. Maintenance Di2 electronic shifting Clear off rough dirt regularly, cleaning, the toothed belt has a A poorly lubricated UK system with an internal battery particularly from the toothed side long working life. We recommend chain rusts extremely have been developed with a of the belt. that if it is ever necessary, belt quickly and is subject to carrier (1A) at the water bottle Do not lubricate the belt. replacement is carried out only by basements at the inside of the excessive wear. a Selected Koga Dealer. The working life and seat tube. The battery is mounted Never use too much proper functioning of the into this carrier. grease or lubricant. Dirt belt can be affected by: The holder of the Di2 is fixed to and dust adhere well to • twisting the base of the bottle holder. Do them. not untighten the screws holding • folding, kinking or the bottle holder at the same Regularly check the play on the rolling up time. chain. The play on the top part of • Turning inside out This battery carrier is positioned the chain may not exceed 2 cm (2A). • Knotting • Excessive dirt and mounted with an M5 stud. Replacing and • Objects coming Charging the battery is carried out tensioning chains between the teeth of through the control unit located at requires special tools. the drive belt (pebbles, the . Leave this job up to twigs etc.) your Koga dealer.

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Pedals Adjustments and usage The position of the shoe plates on Maintenance Clicking in the shoe. the shoes can often be adjusted Regularly clean the pedals. (3B). Click and Combi pedals 1. Place your foot on the Click After every ride, clean the pedal. Tighten or loosen the screw (3A) clamping mechanism of Click Click pedals work with special 2. Push your foot on the pedal to adjust the gripping power of pedals. cycling shoes. The cycling (1). the Click pedal. shoes have a special shoe plate 3. The shoe attaches firmly to Regularly clean the (1A) that clicks into place in the Always turn the screws the Click pedal (1) with a pedals. After every ride, Click pedals. This improves the the same number of clearly audible click. clean the clamping of energy on the times on each pedal. mechanism of Click pedals. Clicking out the shoe. Always turn the screws pedal. A Combi pedal is a normal pedal 1. Turn your heel outwards (2). the same number of on one side, suitable for normal 2. The shoe slips out of the times on each pedals. shoes, and a Click pedal on the Click pedal. other side, suitable for the special Become familiar with cycling shoes how the Click pedals work before you start cycling.

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Crank axle Gears Derailleur gears Use gears in such a way that the Regularly check the crank axle The left lever operates the front chain runs diagonally as little as The gears are used to shift the for play. chain rings. possible (1). A chain that runs at ratio as desired. 1. Regularly check the crank The right lever operates the back too great an angle (2) will wear excessively. axle for play. Hub gears chain rings. UK 2. You must not feel any play. The right lever operates the hub Continue pedalling Maintenance gears. lightly while you switch If there is some play on If gear shifting does not go gears, but do not apply the crank axle, it can smoothly, have your Koga dealer Stop pedalling when force to the pedals. adjust your gears. result in damage to the you change gears. frame. When switching gears, Tightening the crank Setting the never pedal backwards. axle requires special requires experience tools. Leave this job up and special tools. Never operate both to your Koga dealer. Leave this job up to gear levers at the same your Koga dealer. time.

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Front fork Adjusting the double suspension The FeatherShock front fork can front fork: not be adjusted manually. Spring Never cycle with a • Turn the knob (1A) or change stiffness can be adjusted by damaged or bent front air pressure depending on type your Koga-dealer. No manual is fork. Never try to repair of fork to set the stiffness of the supplied for the FeatherShock a front fork or bend it spring. front fork. back into shape. • Turn the knob (1B) to fix or release the spring (lock-out). Maintenance Front suspension fork Keep the front suspension fork The brochure of the front clean. The front suspension fork comes suspension fork is supplied in two models: standard with the Koga bicycle. Repairs to suspension • double suspension front fork (1) Consult the appropriate elements require • Koga FeatherShock front fork (2) brochure about adjustment and experience and special maintenance. tools. Leave this job up to your Koga dealer. Minor play is needed for smooth shock absorption, this is within tolerance and safe.

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Luggage carrier Make sure luggage TUBUS carriers Always park your bicycle out of does not protrude and The Trekking models come the wind on a flat surface. The maximum load of the luggage cannot come between standard with TUBUS front and carrier is engraved on the carrier Lowrider stand moving parts of your back carriers. (1A). Certain models have a lowrider Koga bicycle. Register your TUBUS front UK stand (3) mounted on the luggage Never transport more and back carriers for a 3-year Using can carrier of the front wheel. Use the weight on the luggage guarantee on defects and for damage the rear carrier lowrider stand if the bicycle is carrier than specified. worldwide service (2A). You will rack. If protective tape parked and there is luggage on That can result in receive the registration form from (available via your Koga the front wheel. the luggage carrier your KOGA dealer. dealer) is not applied Turn the nut (3A) to adjust the breaking and serious Warranty periods can be found on to the rack, Koga can length of the lowrider stand. accidents. the Tubus website accept no liability for (www.tubus.com). Riding with luggage has any resulting damage. Adjustable stand a significant effect on Stand Adjust the stand: the cycling behaviour of 1. Loosen the screw (4A). the bicycle. The braking 2. Adjust the length of the Never mount your distance is always stand. bicycle while it is longer. 3. Tighten the screw. parked on the stand.

www.koga.com 21 Maintenance Regularly clean your Koga bicycle. This can prevent unnecessary wear Regardless of the number of kilometres ridden, it is sensible to check and/or damage and keeps your Koga bicycle in good condition. Be various parts regularly according to the table below. careful when cleaning frames with matt lacquer. Excessive cleaning/ polishing could cause shimmering. To maintain your bicycle you do need some knowledge of and Part Chek Instruction experience in bicycle maintenance. Handlebar Play in headset bearings of page. 6 headset When Check Measure After every Chain Clean and grease Breaks Operation of brakes page. 8 ride in the Brakes Clean and check for wear Wear in brakes rain Clean and dry Wheels Tyre pressure page. 10+11 100 km service at your Koga Tread depth of tyres dealer Wear of rims 300-500 km Chain Clean and grease Lights Operation of lights page. 13 Chain rings Clean Frame Paint damage corrosion page. 14 Cassette Clean Play in headset Service at your Koga Chain Play in chain page. 15 dealer Lubrication of chain 1.000 km Service at your Koga Pedals Cleanness page. 16 dealer Functioning of Click system 3.000 km Service at your Koga Gears Operation and switching page. 17 dealer behaviour Front suspension Operation contamination page. 18 Always use the appropriate tools for maintenance. If in doubt, fork leave the work up to your Koga dealer. Ring lock Contamination and lubrication check website manufacturer

22 Tools and aids Torques The following aids can be useful for maintenance: • Koga tool Always handle to the specified tightening torque for the part. • Stiff brush and/or toothbrush • Flannel cloth • Warm water with dishwashing liquid. However, in case of dirt from Unless otherwise indicated, the following tightening torques apply. brine, do not use warm water. Torque • Special degreasers and cleaning agents Part [Nm] • Thick shoelace Handle stem bolt – cone 15 - 20 • Never use petrol as a cleaning agent. • Never use too much grease or lubricant. Dirt and dust Brake blocks 5 - 6 adhere well to them. Seat post binder bolt 5 - 7 • Never use a high pressure cleaner to clean your Koga Pedals 30 bicycle. • Never replace bolts or nuts with randomly chosen other Wheel nut front* 20 - 25 bolts and nuts. Leave this job up to your Koga dealer. Wheel nut front* 25 - 30

• Protect non-stainless steel bolts and nuts against Bolt M8 Lodo F3 rear carrier 15 UK corrosion.

Technical data * Does not apply to torque of E-bike engine nuts. Ask your dealer for Maximum allowable load per model: correct adjustment. max. load* Model [kg] MTB/RACE 110 Stainless steel connections are used where possible. Founder-S 110 The strength properties of stainless steel mean this material cannot be used everywhere. Light Touring 120 Comfort 120 Electric Hybrid 130 Trekking 140 Tandem 200

* Maximum weight is bicycle+cyclist and luggage!

www.koga.com 23 Maintenance, usage and Important Information for • Not respecting the guarantee conditions for your safety during use recommendations is at the Koga wheel sets • Make no adjustments user‘s risk and will cancel the whatsoever to your wheel validity of Koga‘s guarantee. Maintenance • Check the correct functioning • Regularly disassemble the of the quick releases before Koga guarantee quick release, clean and grease every ride. • Koga are guaranteed for 2 the shaft (Also see Koga • Every wheel is only intended years, measured from the instruction booklet p. 10) for the specifically indicated purchase date at a recognised • Never clean the wheels with usage. For example: a race Koga dealer. a pressure washer. Only use wheel for the road, MTB wheel • Koga’s only obligation will be water with detergent. Do not for Cross Country circuit, etc. the replacement of the product use an abrasive sponge. Dry • Check the degree of wear (Koga reserves the right to off the wheel after washing it on the brake walls. Replace replace the defective product or, or rain, in order to prevent the rim if it is worn. (Also see with a comparable product oxidation. Koga instruction booklet p. 11) from its range) or the defective • In order to retain optimal Inspect the inside of the rim part. braking power, avoid traces of (underneath the rim ribbon) and • For all else, we refer to the oil or grease etc. on the brake the outside of the rim for traces general guarantee terms and surface. of metal fatigue or wear: worn conditions for Koga bicycles. • Regularly clean the brake in brake walls, tears in the side surface of your rims with walls or at the nipple. grease-free products. • Respect the prescribed spoke • Check the brake blocks for tension. A different spoke foreign particles (stones, bits of tension can create tension metal etc.) Also check the state concentrations or can weaken of the brake blocks and replace it. Contact your recognised them regularly. Koga dealer for this. • When the brake blocks make • Consult your Koga dealer for contact with a new rim, this every defect of your product. may cause noise. This noise will disappear after a certain running in period.

24 Guarantee conditions for Koga 2.3 For paintwork of frame and non- 3.2 Furthermore, Koga expressly disclaims associated delivery and administration costs bicycles suspension front forks there is a guarantee any responsibility for damage to (parts of) the incurred during the processing of the claim. period of 10 years for the absence of corrosion bicycle as a result of: 4.3.3 If a certain part qualifies for guarantee, Article 1 Guarantee and oxidization from the inside, if the bicycle a. Incorrect adjustment/tensioning of the this part will be replaced by a new part or 1.1 Koga provides a guarantee only to is well maintained. For other paintwork and handlebar, saddle, seat post, derailleur set, equivalent part. KOGA cannot, however, the first owner of the bicycle in question; the chrome parts there is a guarantee period brakes, quick release of the derailleur set, guarantee that frame types or colours remain second or following owner can only call in the of 2 years for the absence of corrosion and brakes, quick release of the wheels and tyres; available. party from whom the bicycle was purchased in oxidization from the inside, if the bicycle is well and mounting/transporting it on bicycle carrier. 4.4 Parts that no longer fit technically, or the event of damage. maintained. b. Not replacing parts in time such as brake or are no longer available for the replacement 1.2 Guarantee lapses in accordance with the 2.4 No guarantee is given for parts subject derailleur cables, brake blocks, tyres, chain and guarantee frame are delivered free of charge provisions of articles 3.1 and 5.1. to wear, such as tyres, chain, chain rings, back gear wheels; in the first three years after the date of 1.3 The guarantee cannot be transferred. gear rings, cables and brake blocks, unless c. Climatological influences such as normal purchase. After this period, the replacement there is a question of construction and/or weathering of the lacquer of corrosion as a parts are charged to the customer. Article 2 Guarantee period material defects. consequence of (lacquer) damage. 2.1 Every Koga bicycle has a limited life, 2.5 Among other things, the following d. As a result of reciprocal stress between Article 5 Submitting a claim the so-called useable life cycle. The duration factors or a combination of these factors can lacquer and the basic material small hairline 5.1 Claims under this guarantee must – of the useable life cycle of bicycles depends influence the useable life cycle of a bicycle: use cracks may develop at adhesive joints; this is with presentation of the bicycle for inspection on the type of frame, the way in which and of the bicycle for competitions and intensive not a construction problem. Hairline cracks – be submitted via the Koga dealer from the circumstances under which the bicycle is training, use of the bicycle for purposes for revealed after one year of use are not covered whom the bicycle was purchased. At the ridden and the care/maintenance the bicycle which it was not designed, excessive weight, by the guarantee. same time, the proof of purchase and/or the receives. The duration of the useable life cycle riding in all weather conditions or different proof of ownership provided with the bicycle is not equal to the duration of the lifetime climates, geographical circumstances. Koga Article 4 Guarantee parts must be handed over to the dealer. guarantee period. The lifetime guarantee period recommends all Koga bicycles be checked 4.1 During the guarantee period, all parts 5.2 If the owner has moved house or the is established on the basis of the duration regularly by a recognized Koga dealer for for which Koga has established that there is a dealer is no longer available, Koga will, if of the useable life cycle of the bicycle. This signs of potential problems such as corrosion, question of material and/or construction defect, requested, provide information about the cycle depends to a great extent on various break, deformation and improper use. will be repaired or reimbursed at the discretion nearest Koga dealer. factors; these factors are stated in article 2.5. These preventative checks are important for of Koga. UK Koga sets this cycle at an average of 25 years. preventing accidents and injuries. In principle, 4.2 Any expenses of mounting or Article 6 Liability Koga frames and non-suspension front forks service checks are not free of charge. disassembly are at the expense of the owner. 6.1 A guarantee claim accepted by Koga have a lifetime guarantee on the absence 4.3 Contrary to the provisions of the previous does not automatically mean that Koga also of construction and/or material defects, this Article 3 Guarantee exclusions paragraph, for frames and front forks the labour assumes responsibility for any damage guarantee applying to all aluminium, Scandium 3.1 The guarantee lapses in the following wages are at the expense of the manufacturer suffered. The liability of Koga is confined to and chrome-molybdenum frames and non- cases: during 3 years after the date of purchase. what is set out in these guarantee conditions. suspension front forks. The warranty period for a. Improper and/or careless use of the bicycle 4.3.1 Costs of transport of the bicycle and/or Any liability of Koga for consequential carbon frames is 10 years. Spring frames have and use that does not correspond with its parts from and to Koga are at the expense of damage is expressly excluded. The a warranty period of 3 years. Frames and forks intended use; the owner. provisions of this condition do not apply if that are or have been used in (professional or b. The bicycle has not been maintained in 4.3.2 If you do not agree with the assessment and insofar as they arise from mandatory semi-professional) races have been excluded accordance with the user manual; of your dealer, you have the right to request statutory provisions. from the warranty. The above-mentioned c. Technical repairs have not been performed the technical expertise of KOGA. If KOGA warranty periods apply to the current product in a competent manner; agrees to this exceptional measure, your bike range. The warranty periods for our earlier d. Parts mounted at a later date do not or bike component/s will be sent via the dealer products ranges are to be found on our correspond with the technical specification of to the KOGA technical service. Your claim will website (www.koga.com) or through the dealer. the bicycle in question or have been mounted then be subject to verification at KOGA and if 2.2 For front suspension forks, dampers and incorrectly; approved, it will be settled under the applicable all other parts, except for the parts mentioned e. The bicycle is used for hire or made available warranty conditions. If after examination, no in paragraphs 1 and 4 of this article, there is a to more than one unspecified person in other grounds for the claim can be established guarantee on the absence of construction and/ ways. according to the warranty conditions, KOGA or material defects for a period of 2 years. reserves the right to charge you for any

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