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2020

Grade Carbon

READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR

GT BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL.

Both

contain important safety information. Keep

both for future reference.

Owner’s Manual Supplement

Summary of Contents for Grade Carbon 2020

Page 1: ...2020 Grade Carbon READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR GT BICYCLE OWNER S MANUAL Both contain important safety information Keep both for future reference Owner s Manual Supplement ...

Page 2: ...f not avoided may result in death or serious injury NOTICE Indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage The following symbols are used in this manual Symbol Name Description NGLI 2 NGLI 2 synthetic grease Apply NGLI 2 synthetic grease CRB GEL Carbon gel Apply carbon gel friction paste KF115 2 Medium strength removable thread lock Apply Loctite 242 blue or equivalent ...

Page 3: ...tion You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of any manual supplement from our website www gtbicycles com Contacting GT GT USA Cycling Sports Group Inc 1 Cannondale Way Wilton CT 06897 USA 1 800 726 BIKE 2453 Cycling Sports Group Europe B V Mail Postbus 5100 Visits Hanzepoort 27 7575 DB Oldenzaal Netherlands International Distributors Consult the following websIte to identify the appropriate G...

Page 4: ...Inspect For Safety in your GT Bicycle Owner s Manual BEFORE you ride You can be severely injured paralyzed or killed in an accident if you ignore this warning Inspection Crash Damage Of Carbon Frames Forks After A Crash Or Impact Inspect frame carefully for damage See PART II Section D Inspect For Safety in your GT Bicycle Owner s Manual Do not ride your bike if you see any sign of damage such as ...

Page 5: ...stand that road bikes have a relatively small tire contact patch part of the tire that touches the road In order to apply the brakes safely and effectively you may need more or less braking force in different situations You need to take into account various road and weather conditions that can affect traction Disc brakes are excellent but not some kind of magic Take some time riding your new disc ...

Page 6: ... the right one and the correct way to use it NOTICE TRAINERS Improperly mounting a bike in a trainer or using one that is not compatible with your particular bike frame can cause serious damage WATER BOTTLES An impact crash or loose bottle cage can result in damage to your frame This kind of damage is not covered by the GT Limited Warranty Water Bottles Side impacts to a water bottle or cage can r...

Page 7: ...the fasteners bolts screws nuts on your bicycle is very important to your safety Correct tightening torque for the fasteners is also important for the durability and performance of your bicycle We urge you to have your dealer correctly torque all fasteners using a torque wrench If you decide to torque fasteners yourself always use a torque wrench Find Tightening Torque Information The wide range o...

Page 8: ...5 Tire Size x Max Width 700c x 40 mm measured Brakes Mount Type Min Max Rotor Dia RR Flat Mount 160 mm 180 mm Only FR Flat Mount 160 mm 180 mm Only Axles Type Length FR Maxle TA 100 x 12 mm RR Syntace TA 142 x 12 mm M12x1 Single Lead Intended Use ASTM Condition 2 General Purpose Riding Max Weight Limit Total 285 lbs 129 kg rider all equipment Frame Specification Bottom Bracket Cable Guide 2 4 N m ...

Page 9: ... 2 9 7 0 2 8 L 28 3 11 1 28 5 11 2 28 8 11 3 28 7 11 3 M 5 5 2 2 N 6 8 2 7 5 8 2 3 5 6 2 2 5 6 2 2 O 54 7 21 5 56 9 22 4 59 1 23 3 61 3 24 2 63 5 25 0 P 37 8 14 9 38 5 15 2 39 3 15 5 39 9 15 7 40 8 16 1 Indicates same Flip Chip UN LOADED shown Flipping to LOADED position increases rake by 1 5 cm decreases trail by 1 5 cm See page 10 A Seat Tube Length B Top Tube Horizontal C Top Tube Actual D Head...

Page 10: ...king that might result from very slight movement between the dropout and hanger during movement of the derailleur Slide the new hanger onto the dropout Apply Loctite 242 or medium strength thread lock to the screw threads and tighten to the specified torque Rear Derailleur Mount Front Derailleur Mount 1 RD Mount 2 Screw a Di2 cable exit 1 FD Mount 2 Screws 2X 3 FD Cable Boot 4 Di2 Cap 5 Plugs for ...

Page 11: ...ly clean the inside surface of the bottom bracket shell with a clean dry shop towel Also make sure both bearing units and the BB 1 shell surfaces are clean and dry Do not apply grease to either Follow the manufacturer s instruction for assembly and installation of the bearing system Use a headset press such as Park Tool HHP 2 See www parktool com product bearing cup press HHP 2 Select appropriate ...

Page 12: ... decrease trail 1 5 cm This forward axle improves steering response when carrying a load attached to the front end of the bicycle for example the fork or handlebar 1 When changing the Flip Chips between LOADED and UNLOADED the brake system components Shimano Flat Mount Plate Brake system parts wheel disc attachment must also be changed accordingly see next figures 2 Use only 160mm or 180mm brake d...

Page 13: ... 1 8 0 m m 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 6 0 m m 1 8 0 m m FWD 1 Spacer 2X 2 140 160mm Front Flat Mount Adapter 3 Brake Mounting Bolts 2X Identification UN LOADED LOADED Flip Chip Brake System Set Up nt Moutning plate Marking orientation ...

Page 14: ...nd brake disc on previous page Make sure both the flip chips and the fork socket are clean and free of contami nants Lightly grease the socket and the flip chip and re apply thread lock to the small screws before tightening with a torque wrench Both flip chips must fit into the fork socket Flat sides facing out 1 Flip Chip 2X 2 Screw 2X 3 Spacers 2X 4 Bolts 5 Flat Mount Plate 6 Brake Caliper Flip ...

Page 15: ...lleur FD wire goes through hole in the side of the seat tube behind the front derailleur mount Rear derailleur RD wire goes through the hole in the underside of the chain stay near the dropout May need to wiggle it past the CS bond joint approximately near the chainrings Battery BAT in the seat post All wires join at the junction box JB inside the frame s bottom bracket shell as usual Di2 Internal...

Page 16: ...pieces matters the fender bolt must pull the threaded piece into the un threaded piece 2 Hook each O ring around each side as shown first inside the stay then up and over the outside of the stay and hooked again around the bridge s hook 3 Assemble your fender using the threads in the metal nut This will fix the position of the two sliding bridge pieces as well Installation Assemble as shown making...

Page 17: ... the frame If the seat post must be cut use the appropriate saw blade for the seat post material aluminum or carbon Lightly sand the edges of the cut seat tube with light sandpaper Re mark the minimum insert line on the post BE SURE TO REMOVE ANY INSTALLED BATTERY BEFORE CUTTING A SEAT POST THE SEAT POST MUST ONLY BE CUT BY A PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC Incorrectly cutting the seat post can result ...

Page 18: ... G E H ID Part Number Description A K33030 Derailleur Hanger TA ST SS 075 B K32007 Downtube X Cable Guides QTY 3 C K32200 BB Cable Guide E249071 D K34010 Grade Frame Grommets QTY 5 ID Part Number Description E K25009 Thru Axle Flip Chips F K33020 Grade Crb Front Derail leur Hanger G K11010 Grade Crb Fender Bridge H K32290 Grade FD Plugs ...

Page 19: ...English ...

Page 20: ...s Group Europe B V Hanzepoort 27 7570 GC Oldenzaal Netherlands 41 61 4879380 servicedeskeurope cyclingsportsgroup com GT UK Cycling Sports Group Vantage Way The Fulcrum Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 44 0 1202732288 sales cyclingsportsgroup co uk WWW GTBICYCLES COM 2019 Cycling Sports Group 2020 Grade Carbon Owners Manual Supplement 134948 ...

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