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a
b
c
d
Carbon components must not be exposed to tem-
peratures higher than 80° Celsius / 176° Fahrenheit.
Therefore, never have a carbon component enam-
eled or powder-coated. The temperatures required
for enameling or powder-coating could destroy the
component. Do not leave carbon fiber components
near a source of heat or in your car during hot or
sunny weather.
Carbon components have, like all lightweight bike
components, a limited service life. For this reason,
have the stem and the handlebars checked at regular
intervals (e.g. every three years), even if they have not
experienced any undue stress, such as an accident.
When you intend to transport your CENTURION bike
in the boot of your car, be sure to protect the bike or
the carbon frame and components. Blankets, foam
tubes or the like are a suitable padding to protect
the sensitive material from damage. Do not place any
bags on your CENTURION bike lying in your car.
Always park your CENTURION bike carefully and
make sure it does not topple over. Carbon frames
and components may already sustain damage by
simply toppling over and thereby hitting e.g. a sharp
edge.
G
If carbon components on your
CENTURION bike produce any creaking
or cracking noises or show any external
sign of damage, such as gouges, cracks, dents,
discolorations etc., do not use the CENTURION
bike any longer. Contact your CENTURION deal-
er immediately; he will check the component
thoroughly.
G
Do not combine carbon handlebars with
an aero bar, unless they are specifically
approved. Do not shorten carbon han-
dlebars or clamp the brake levers and shifters
more in the middle than indicated or needed.
Risk of breakage!
g
Make sure all carbon clamping areas are
absolutely free of grease and other lu-
bricants! Grease will penetrate the sur-
face of the carbon material, thereby reducing the
coefficient of friction. This will no longer provide
reliable clamping within the prescribed torque
values. Once greased, carbon components may
never again ensure reliable clamping! Use a spe-
cial carbon assembly paste
(a)
instead as offered
by various manufacturers.
A
Most clamps of bike carrier systems are
potential sources of damage to large-di-
ameter frame tubes! As a result thereof
carbon frames can fail during use without previ-
ous warning. However, there are special-purpose
models which are suitable available in the car ac-
cessory trade. Inform yourself there or ask your
CENTURION dealer for advice.
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