User manual BONTRAGER RACE X LITE AEROBAR

[. . . ] Before every ride, complete the following check list to inspect the aerobar and its connected parts: the handlebar, stem, and fork. If any part of the bicycle fails the inspection, repair the bicycle by following the information provided in this manual or take the bicycle to your dealer for service. Never ride a bicycle with a damaged part; replace the part. Check the handlebar and stem Make sure the stem is aligned with the front wheel. [. . . ] As an example, the clamp design on some parts applies a powerful but uneven force, which Never modify your aerobar in any way, including sanding, drilling, filing, removing redundant retention devices, or by any other technique. Such modifications will void your warranty, may cause your aerobar to fail, and may contribute to loss of control resulting in personal injury or death. Can crush or damage the part to which it clamps. If you are unsure whether a part is approved, consult your dealer. This section explains the possible adjustments to the position of your aerobar and the maintenance that you should regularly perform. the Race X Lite aerobar offers several adjustments to provide an increase in comfort or aerodynamics. For instructions on how to perform these adjustments, read the Installation section. Extension tube length- the distance from the handlebar to the ends of the extension tubes. slide the extension tubes forward or backward in the extension tube clamps. Leave at least 15 mm of extension tube exposed behind the clamp. Move the arm rests on the arm rest adjusters, or move the handlebar clamps on the handlebar. arm pad position- the position of the arm rests relative to the front of the bike. Move the am rests forward or backwards on the width adjusters. Keep all fasteners tight Follow these maintenance suggestions to keep your aerobar in correct condition. Once a month Check that all the fasteners (screws or bolts) on your aerobar are tightened correctly: · A threaded fastener that is too loose can result in a part coming loose. The torque specifications should be used to make sure you do not over-tighten a fastener. Applying more than the recommended torque to a fastener does not provide extra holding power, and may actually lead to damage or failure of a part. If a part that is tightened to the correct torque is still loose, take the bicycle to your dealer for service. During production, threaded areas of all fasteners have been pretreated with a special blue thread-locking compound. This special compound is easy to detect. If you cannot detect this thread locking compound or if you have cleaned it off through normal maintenance, re-apply a suitable blue thread-locking compound such as Loctite® 242 before assembly. do not grease the handlebar clamping area. [. . . ] This warranty extends from the date of purchase, applies only to the original owner, and is not transferable. bontrager is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not Claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized Bontrager dealer. This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights may vary from place to place. [. . . ]