User manual BONTRAGER RACE XXX LITE HANDLEBAR

[. . . ] This section explains how to inspect, adjust, and install your handlebar and stem. Inspect your handlebar regularly As with anything mechanical, every part of a bicycle has a limited useful life due to wear, stress, and fatigue. Fatigue refers to a low-stress force that, when repeated over a large number of cycles, can cause a material to fail or break. The length of the life of a part varies according to its design, materials, use, and maintenance. Although lighter parts may, in some cases, have a longer life than heavier ones, it should be expected that light weight, high performance parts require better care and more frequent inspections. [. . . ] Cutting the bar could remove critical carbon layers and weaken the handlebar. To adjust the angle of the handlebar 1. Loosen the handlebar clamp bolt(s) on the stem just enough that the handlebar can be rotated in the stem. Position the handlebar to the desired angle, making sure they are centered in the stem. Tighten as in Inspect your handlebar regularly. To change the handlebar height with a quill stem Adjusting the handlebar height on a direct-connect stem affects the headset bearing adjustment. This procedure requires special tools and training so this should only be done by your dealer. Loosen the stem expander bolt two to three turns. Tap the top of the stem expander bolt, with a wood or plastic-faced mallet, to loosen the stem wedge. This line must be hidden inside the bike frame Figure 4 Minimum insertion mark on stem quill 3. Adjust the handlebar to the desired height, but with the minimum insertion line inside the frame (Figure 4). A minimum of 23/4 inches (70mm) of the stem quill must always remain in the frame. Tighten as in Inspect your handlebar regularly. WARNING Never ride your bicycle with a quill stem raised above the minimum insertion mark. A quill stem that is positioned too high can damage the bike and can cause you to lose control and fall. Make sure the minimum insertion mark (Figure 4) is inside the frame. Bontrager Warranty Bontrager warrants each new Bontrager handlebar against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of sale. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective handlebar and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized Bontrager dealer. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or follow-up maintenance, or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the handlebar as sold. The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect. Modification of the handlebar shall void this warranty. Bontrager shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. Labor charges for parts changeovers are not covered by the warranty. This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights may vary from place to place. [. . . ] Slide the left levers onto the left side of the handlebar. Turn the bars fully to the right, if needed. Lubricate the grips with hair spray, or water. If there should be a spacer or shim between the grip and shifter, install it with the grip. [. . . ]