50 I General User Manual23 Add-on components23.1 Pannier rackThe pannier racks on the bike satisfy the standardEN 14873.The load-carrying capacity of the pannier rack falls intoone of four possible categories: 5 kg, 10 kg, 18 kg and25 kg.The information on load-carrying capacity is embossed onthe 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 distancefor 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 mindthat the bike's steering response will be more slug-gish.Only carry luggage on the pannier rack provided forthis purpose. Do not attach carriers to the seatpost.It is not designed for this purpose. Overloading by acarrier can lead to component breakages and seriousaccidents.If you carry luggage on your bike, it is extremely impor-tant that you do not exceed the maximum permissibleloading (see ➠ Chapter 30 "Technical data").If you fit another carrier, it must comply with standard EN14873.The maximum permissible load must be stated on the car-rier (see ➠ Chapter 30 "Technical data").23.1.1 Front pannier rackFront pannier rackFront pannier racks are attached to the front axle or thefront fork. They are designed to carry smaller loads thanrear pannier racks. If you carry luggage on this pannierrack, you must familiarise yourself with the changedsteering response.Only use suitable pannier bags.Consult a specialised dealer.23.1.2 Rear pannier rackRear pannier rackThis type of luggage carrier attaches to the rear triangle ofthe bike.If you attach a rear pannier rack to a full-suspensionframe, the proportion of unsprung weight increaseswhich changes the suspension behaviour. You willtherefore have to readjust your suspension / dampingaccordingly.
