User manual BONTRAGER RACE X LITE BAR-ENDS

[. . . ] Pooling vast resources, Bontrager is able to deliver cutting-edge performance without sacrificing strength or durability. Top level riders, including World Champions, compete on the same product that you can purchase. Whether leading the pack into Paris or double-jumping in Vancouver, Bontrager has you covered. Please read all of the supplied instructions thoroughly before using your Bontrager gear; the manual contains important safety and maintenance information. [. . . ] Tighten as shown in Inspecting bar-ends. If the bar-ends slip on the bar, remove the bar-ends, clean the handlebar and bar-ends with rubbing alcohol, and follow the inspection and adjustment procedures to re-position the bar-ends. Lubricating bar-ends Once a year, lubricate the bar-end clamp bolts. 7 Installation instructions These instructions explain the steps to install new Bontrager bar-ends. The correct installation of bar-ends is critical to the rider's safety, so this work should be performed only by an experienced mechanic. If you are not sure of your ability to correctly install these bar-ends, have them installed by your Bontrager dealer. Check all parts for compatibility and condition before installing The bar-ends interface the handlebar and grips. These parts must be compatible and the correct diameters for the bar-ends to function correctly. If you are not sure if these bar-ends are compatible with your bicycle, consult your dealer. Make sure the handlebar is in good condition before installing bar-ends. Bar-ends can increase the force placed on a handlebar, and could cause it to fail. 8 If any component is made of carbon fiber composite, make sure the connecting parts are carbon-compatible (see page 11). Make room on the handlebar for the bar-ends. Remove the grips, slide the controls, and reinstall the grips. Remove any oil, grease, or dirt from the handlebar. For carbon bars, clean with rubbing alcohol and a shop rag; clean until the rag shows no discoloration. 3. Follow the inspection procedures and tighten the handlebar clamp bolts. 9 Carbon compatibility Carbon fiber composite can be damaged by sharp edges or clamping mechanisms which cause a point load, or a high pressure area. Before installing any carbon fiber part, or attaching any component to an existing carbon fiber part, follow these procedures to make sure the parts or components are carbon-compatible. If the part is used, also make sure the part is in good condition by following the carbon fiber composite inspection procedures. As an example, a carbon handlebar interfaces the stem, brake levers, shift levers, and possibly bar-ends. All of the clamps of these parts should be inspected for carbon compatibility. If any part fails the inspection, either fix the problem or replace the part. The clamp bolt must be perpendicular to the radius of the clamped item, and should be as close to the surface of the clamped item as possible (Figure 3). Surface inspection of clamping parts Visually inspect the edges and surfaces of the interfacing parts for burrs or deformation that might mar the carbon part. Any roughness or sharp edges could mar the carbon part. Figure 3: Clamp bolt perpendicular to radius 11 Carbon fiber composite inspection procedures Carbon fiber is among the strongest materials used in bicycle manufacture. However, carbon has unique qualities, different from metal parts, and must be inspected carefully for damage. [. . . ] Take the bike to your dealer for replacement or further inspection. 16 17 Limited Warranty Bontager warrants each new Bontrager component or wheelset against defects in workmanship and materials: For the lifetime of the original owner· Bontrager forks For one year· All Bontrager parts This warranty does not cover· Normal wear and tear · Improper assembly · Improper follow-up maintenance · Installation of parts or accessories not originally intended for, or compatible with, the Bontrager components or wheelsets as sold · Damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect · Labor charges for part replacement or changeover This warranty is void in its entirety by any modification of the wheelset, or components. 18 This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective item and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This warranty extends from the date of purchase, applies only to the original owner, and is not transferable. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. Claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized Bontrager dealer. [. . . ]