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6. Indications on periodic checks
After the components’ first fitting and break-in
(generally after the first 100- 250 km), use a
torque wrench to check the correct tightening
of all the bolts. If needed, loose the bolts and
re-tighten to the correct torque.
WARNING: Bolts that are too tight or too loose
can cause serious accidents that can lead to
serious injuries or death.
WARNING: Deda Elementi stems are designed to
operate properly within a tightening range of 4
to 5 Nm! If you must exceed these values in order
to avoid relative rotation of fork steerer, stem and
handlebar, please contact your DEDA ELEMENTI
dealer or contact us at [email protected]
Please repeat this check at least every 1500 km.
All bicycle components are subjected to wear,
properties and performance deterioration, based
on your bicycle care and maintenance and on
the environmental conditions to which the bike
is exposed, e.g. rain, mud, dust and sand, saline
environments, etc. Metal parts are particularly
sensitive to atmospheric corrosion combined
with the effect of athlete’s sweating.
WARNING: Accidents, bumps or falls can
produce micro cracks in metal components that
are not apparently visible and give rise to sudden
failures and breakages over time. These can
cause serious accidents that can lead to serious
injuries or death. Deda Elementi stems and
faceplates are made of hard aluminium alloy. If
are damaged as a result of impact or bicycle fall,
they cannot be repaired. They MUST be replaced.
Every two years, or every year in the case of
intensive use, please have a qualified Deda
Elementi mechanic inspect the stem for integrity.
