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10. Things Worth Knowing about Bicycles
and Cycling
10.1. Helmets
Cycling helmets are a must when riding a bicycle. Frequent counter-ar-
guments, such as poor ventilation, high weight and awful designs can
no longer be maintained with the latest helmets. Your STEVENS dealer
has a wide range of stylish helmets in various sizes. Take your time when
buying a helmet and wear the one you have chosen for while. A good hel-
met should fit accurately and should not hurt. Make sure that the helmet
complies with the testing standards.
10.2. Transporting Luggage
If your bicycle has a carrier system, you can take lightweight luggage with
you on the carrier plate. For the riding behaviour of the bicycle this is the
worst option. We recommend that you carry luggage in stable pannier
bags with a very low centre of gravity.
The carrier systems on STEVENS bicycles are designed for different lug-
gage loads. Please note that the maximum load for narrow carrier sys-
tems is 15 kg and for wide carrier systems 30 kg.
Another possibility of transporting luggage are handlebar bags. They
often have snap buckles for quick mounting and removal. Handlebar
bags are particularly suitable to carry valuable objects and photographic
equipment with you.
Lowrider bags fitted at the front of the bicycle are mounted to the fork
by means of special holders. They are an additional option for a long trip.
Heavy luggage should be transported in these bags, where the effects on
the riding behaviour are less important.
10.3. Accessories
There are lots of accessories on the market which are intended to provide
more fun for cycling. Cycle computers are on top of the list. They meas-
ure riding and average speed, daily and annual mileage and riding time.
High-end models indicate the highest speed, differences in altitude, ped-
alling cadence and many other things.
The most important accessories for a successful cycle tour are a tyre pump
and a small tool kit. The tool kit should include two plastic tyre levers,
the most commonly used Allen keys, a spare tube, a tyre repair kit, your
mobile phone, if necessary, and a little cash. In this way you will be well
prepared in the event of a puncture or some other mishap.
Before buying any additional bells, horns or lighting accessories, inform
yourself thoroughly whether they are permitted and tested and accord-
ingly approved for use on public roads.
Battery/accumulator-operated lights have to be marked with the wavy
line and the letter “K” (see chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on
Public Roads”). Keep in mind to take a lock with you, as bicycles are sto-
len often. Your STEVENS dealer will be pleased to inform you about the
different security levels of locks.
Things Worth Knowing about Bicycles and Cycling
Note:
When buying pannier bags,
make sure they are watertight
so that your belongings are
protected and you will not
have any unpleasant surprises
after the rst rain shower.
Danger:
Retrotted accessories, such
as mudguards, carrier systems
etc. can impair the function-
ing of your bicycle. This may
result in a loss of control of
your bike and in a fall. Always
ask your STEVENS dealer for
advice before mounting any
kind of accessories to your
bicycle.
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