Bicycles should always be parked safely and protected against falling over. It is often enough to fall from a standing position onto an edge to cause permanent damage to the frame or components. See also
"Transport and storage".
6.3
AFTER A CRASH
DANGER
RISK OF ACCIDENT DUE TO DAMAGED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS!
Falls or overstressing can cause unnoticed and invisible damage.
• Riding with damaged, bent or even torn parts is life-threatening.
• After a fall, the bike and its components must be checked by the PROPAIN service or by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
• Never straighten bent parts yourself, but replace them for your own safety.
The assessment of a damaged carbon component is very difficult. Damage does not necessarily have to be visible from the outside. A scratch on the surface can be an indication of delamination
(detachment of the individual carbon layers from each other). Aluminum components show damage in the form of dents, cracks, deformation or discoloration. If one of these signs occurs, the component or
the bicycle must not be used any further.
When suspecting a damage, you should always consult the PROPAIN service or a qualified bicycle mechanic.