Kalkhoff Derby Cycle Werke GmbH 2011 User Manual - 23 Add-On Components
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I General User Manual
23 Add-on components
23.1 Pannier rack
The pannier racks on the bike satisfy the standard
EN 14873.
The load-carrying capacity of the pannier rack falls into
one of four possible categories: 5 kg, 10 kg, 18 kg and
25 kg.
The information on load-carrying capacity is embossed on
the pannier rack.
The maximum load it can handle may be higher, depend-
ing on its design. This is stated separately.
If you carry luggage, this changes the ride character-
istics of your bike. It increases the braking distance
for one thing. This can lead to serious accidents.
Adapt your handling to the different ride characteris-
tics. Apply the brakes in good time and bear in mind
that the bike's steering response will be more slug-
gish.
Only carry luggage on the pannier rack provided for
this purpose. Do not attach carriers to the seatpost.
It is not designed for this purpose. Overloading by a
carrier can lead to component breakages and serious
accidents.
If you carry luggage on your bike, it is extremely impor-
tant that you do not exceed the maximum permissible
loading (see
).
If you fit another carrier, it must comply with standard EN
14873.
The maximum permissible load must be stated on the car-
rier (see
➠
).
23.1.1 Front pannier rack
Front pannier rack
Front pannier racks are attached to the front axle or the
front fork. They are designed to carry smaller loads than
rear pannier racks. If you carry luggage on this pannier
rack, you must familiarise yourself with the changed
steering response.
Only use suitable pannier bags.
Consult a specialised dealer.
23.1.2 Rear pannier rack
Rear pannier rack
This type of luggage carrier attaches to the rear triangle of
the bike.
If you attach a rear pannier rack to a full-suspension
frame, the proportion of unsprung weight increases
which changes the suspension behaviour. You will
therefore have to readjust your suspension / damping
accordingly.