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CARBON AEROBAR OWNER'S MANUAL

Table of contents

Read this manual before you ride .................................................................2
Inspect your handlebar regularly .................................................................2
Only use correctly installed bar-ends ...........................................................2
Adjust your handlebar for comfort ...............................................................3
Bontrager warranty.......................................................................................3
Handlebar installation instructions ..............................................................4

Figure 1-  Bontrager Carbon Aerobar

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU RIDE

© Copyright Trek Bicycle Corporation 2004

All rights reserved

Part Number 253482

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using your new 

Carbon Aerobar. Also read the sections in your Bicycle Owner's Manual 

covering the handlebar and stem. These contain important safety and mainte-

nance information.

If you do not understand the information in this manual, or you have a 

question about your Carbon Aerobar that this manual does not cover, consult 

your Bontrager dealer. If you have a question or problem that your Bontrager 

dealer can’t handle, contact us at:

Bontrager Wheelworks and Components

(920) 478-4670

Attn: Customer Service

http://www.bontrager.com

801 W. Madison Street
Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594

Summary of Contents for Aerobar

Page 1: ...this instruction manual thoroughly before using your new Carbon Aerobar Also read the sections in your Bicycle Owner s Manual covering the handlebar and stem These contain important safety and mainte nance information If you do not understand the information in this manual or you have a question about your Carbon Aerobar that this manual does not cover consult your Bontrager dealer If you have a q...

Page 2: ...e load like a crash or other impact to your bicycle thoroughly inspect all the parts of your bike and use the following procedures to inspect carbon composite parts Check for scratches gouges or other surface problems Check the part for loss of rigidity Check the part for delamination Once a month make sure the stem is in alignment with the front Once a month make sure the stem is in alignment wit...

Page 3: ...hten as in Inspect your handlebar regularly To change the handlebar height 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 Carbon Aerobar installation instructions These instructions are written for an experienced mechanic If you are not sure of your ability ...

Page 4: ...ontrol cables to the handlebar with plastic or electrical tape 3 Fully rotate the handlebar from side to side to test that the cables do not interfere with the steering If the cables are too short both the cables and housing should be replaced Stand the bike up on the floor to check the position of the parts 4 Set the angle of the handlebar and tighten the stem clamp bolts 5 Set the position of th...

Page 5: ...on of the component or its parts 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 Trek is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dam...

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