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first stepsCongratulations!Thank you very much for choosing the Gates Carbon Drive System for your RohloffSPEEDHUB 500/14 drive hub. This manual will provide you with all the information necessaryfor a carefree use of this innovative drive system. If you still have questions about the GatesCarbon Drive System after reading this manual, please contact your retailer or checkwww.carbondrivesystems.com for further information.Please note:We ask you to read this manual thoroughly and completely before you remove the GatesCarbon Drive components from the packaging, start the installation of the components, oruse a bike equipped with this drive system. Please follow all the instructions and steps in thismanual carefully and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.For your safetyBefore you ride your bike, always check if the drive belt is properly adjusted and tightened,and if the sprockets are bolted down tightly. Also, check if the Snubber is mounted correctly.Improperly adjusted drive belts might come off the sprockets when you ride the bike. Thesprockets and/or the Snubber can also loosen during the ride if they are not tightenedsufficiently. Incorrect mounting of the drive system can cause accidents and severe injuries.Please always follow all of the handling instructions for the drive belt, especially when youmount or dismount your rear wheel. This is where extra care is needed to avoid damagingthe belt.Make sure that body parts do not get between belt and sprockets. Also watch out for anyclothing, like turnups on pants, that might become caught in the drive system. When youride the bike, make sure that you wear appropriate functional clothing.Please use only original parts and tools to ensure their compatibility.Follow all of the specific manufacturers’ instructions for installing and maintaining thecomponents of your bike. Improper mounting and maintenance of components may causesevere injuries. Therefore, it is recommended to always have the components installed andmaintained by a qualified mechanic.4
first steps1Have your bike checked regularly for safety at a service center that is certified for themounting and maintenance of the Gates Carbon Drive System and the Rohloff Speedhub500/14.After an accident, check your bike for damaged parts and damage to the drive system.If you cannot be sure that the parts are all damage free, replace the components inquestion.Make sure that no other bicycle components or objects can come into contact with theCarbon Drive Belt or driveline of the bicycle when transporting the bike, e.g. in the trunk ofa car, or whilst being transported with other bicycles on a ski-lift/gondola etc. Be especiallycareful when your bike is being transported with the rear wheel dismounted.The Gates Carbon Drive System is only approved as a drive system for bicycles whichmeet the requirements mentioned in the chapter “Requirements for the frame”. The GatesCarbon Drive System is not approved for use on tandem or multi-rider bicycles.Universal Transmissions GmbH, CD Enterprises and Gates Corporation assume no liabilityfor malfunctions or injuries caused by improper mounting or improper maintenancePlease note:The Carbon Drive System is not suitable for retrofitting bikes that have not beenengineered, designed and built especially for the Carbon Drive system. Only the perfectinteraction of Carbon Drive System, crank, bottom bracket unit, hub, dropouts, and framegate, as well as suited clamping and guidance elements allow for a safe and correctoperation. The manufacturer of the frame or bicycle is responsible for choosing the correctcomponents and verifying their proper function/operation.Please note:Please be aware that use of the Gates Carbon Drive system in ice and snow, can lead tothe teeth of the pulleys becoming clogged. This can lead to the belt being pushed off ofthe pulley, or lifted up and ratcheting over it. Both of these possibilities could reduce thesafe operation of the system. For this reason, the use of the bike in snow and ice shouldbe avoided. The use of the system in clay based mud should also be avoided for the samereasons.www.carbondrivesystems.com5
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