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GENERAL INFORMATION
Damage can lead to failure of the component and thus to serious
injury or even death. Externally damaged or defective components
must not be used under any circumstances and must be replaced
immediately. If you are unsure, contact us or a dealer.
WEIGHT LIMIT
The Gravel Bar is not subject to any weight restriction.
SHORTENING CARBON HANDLEBARS
The Gravel Bar must not be shortened or torqued. Doing so could
weaken the component structure, which will affect your safety and
void your warranty.
APPEARANCE
Our components are 100% handmade. Thereby it can come to
different appearances. It makes each component unique and has no
influence on the safety. By direct incidence of light you get a great
view of the individual fibers with partly shimmering shades.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION COMPATIBILITY
You can use your Gravel Bar with all conventional stems. Before
mounting, please ensure the compatibility of handlebar clamping
and stem clamping. The diameter of the clamping area of the stem
should be 31.8mm (±0.15mm).
Make sure that the handlebar clamp of the stem as well as the
brake and gearshift armatures have no sharp edges. We do not
recommend to use them. If you still intend to do so, please remove
burrs from all sharp edges in the clamping area of the handlebars
carefully with a file and abrasive and round them off. Please note
that this measure may void the manufacturer‘s warranty. Contact
the manufacturer if necessary.
INSTALLATION ON THE STEM
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The handlebar may only be mounted with grease-free screws.
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Use the supplied assembly paste for mounting the stem to
reduce the necessary tightening torque, thus relieving the
material. To do this, apply the assembly paste to the clamping
areas.
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Position the handlebar in the center and tighten the stem bolts
gradually and not immediately to the maximum torque. Please
follow the mounting instructions of the stem manufacturer and
the maximum tightening torque of 5Nm.
INSTALLATION OF BRAKE AND SHIFT LEVERS
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Use the supplied assembly paste for mounting the stem to
reduce the necessary tightening torque, thus relieving the
material. To do this, apply the assembly paste to the clamping
areas.
•
Position the brake lever at the desired location and tighten the
brake levers only until they can no longer be twisted. Make sure
not to exceed the maximum tightening torque of 4Nm when
tightening the screws.
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The mounting of clip on bars is only permitted within the
clamping range of 100mm. Clip on bars should be mounted as
close as possible to the stem. The maximum tightening torque
must be observed.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Always inspect your Beast Components product for integrity before
riding. Damage can lead to component failure, resulting in serious
injury or even death. Defective components should not be driven
on under any circumstances and should be replaced immediately. If
you are unsure, contact us or a specialist dealer.
The following issues should always be considered:
•
After every crash and impact, the carbon handlebar must
be checked for cracks, nicks and dents. To do this, all of the
fittings must be unscrewed. Even if no obvious defects such as
cracks, deformation or the like are visible, we can not guarantee
safe operation. Please consult a specialist dealer or contact us.
In case of doubt, the handlebar should be replaced.
•
Check regularly whether the screws are tightened securely.
However, be sure to observe the maximum tightening torque
(see section „Installation“).
•
Inspect the handlebar for signs of material fatigue and
stresses, such as cracks and dents.
•
Clean your handlebars only with water or, if necessary, with a
commercial detergent.
Proper maintenance and care ensure a long service life and reliable
function.
DISPOSAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The statutory regulations shall apply. Whenever possible, avoid
creating waste.
Waste, especially carbon, lubricants, cleaners and any other fluids
must be disposed in an environmentally compatible manner.
CONTACT
Black East GmbH
Beast Components
Hermann-Mende-Str. 5-7
01099 Dresden, Germany
+49 351 501 937 00
[email protected]
www.beast-components.de
ATTENTION:
COMPONENT INSTALLATION ON CARBON
HANDLEBARS
Some new components on the market are unfavorable to
carbon handlebars due to their disadvantageous clamping
design. This is exacerbated by the fact that the maximum
Nm values specified by the component manufacturers ge-
nerally refer to aluminum handlebars. We therefore ask you
to read the following section with special attention!
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GRAVEL BAR
