ibis Hakkalugi, Notes On Tuning And Maintenance

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Silk
Building a SIlk SL from a frame to a
complete bike is straightforward,
using standard practices. Be sure
to use assembly lube on a carbon
seatpost. The integrated headsets
use more preload than you might be
used to. If you hear any creaking in
the head tube area after your first
ride, simply increase the headset top
cap tension slightly, until the creak
goes away.
Try angling your brake levers in
slightly for a comfortable and
aero position on the hoods. Wear
glasses that do not intrude on your
field of vision. This is more comfort-
able for your neck and faster too
as you can hold your head lower
and still see up the road. On your
first few rides bring an Allen wrench
set with you and experiment with
the angles of the seat, bars, brake
levers etc. There is a lot to gain from
making yourself comfortable on the
bike and small changes can have a
large effect.
After you’ve got your new bike
dialed, try this technique on your next
group ride:
1. Shoot off the front using the
slingshot draft off the group, soft
pedal as they catch you with a big
reaction. Do it again in a minute or
so, then again.
2. About the 3rd or 4th time you do
this, they will give you some slack
and not chase you down right
away.
3. Gradually apply some power until
you get 150–200+ meters and
then ramp up to full pace. They will
all look at each other eventually
and wait for someone to do it and
it’s often a standoff since nobody
wants to spend that much energy.
At some point a few cross–eyed
guys may show up exhausted from
the battle that happens followed
by the bridge up.
4. Hakkalügi for added emphasis.
General Frame Information
Care for Carbon
The carbon fiber monocoque frame
is extremely strong, and should
provide years of trouble–free use,
provided you care for it properly
and don’t overly huck every 50 foot
gap you see.
Keep your bike clean and inspect
it often. Although each and every
bike gets tested at the factory for
strength, it never hurts to look at the
areas where the tubes join, where
the shocks and dropouts mount and
any other areas that may receive
stress during usage. Check for
loose bearings, headsets, shocks
and forks and such. Visually inspect
the bike before each ride and also
during each cleaning.
Carbon Assembly Compound
This stuff is grease, but with a
bunch of tiny plastic beads added.
This increases friction between
components, great for holding your
carbon seat post or handlebars in
place without excessive clamping
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Bike Set-Up Tips and Tricks
force. While grease won’t hurt any
of our seat tubes, carbon assembly
paste works even better.
Do not use the carbon assembly
compound when installing the
headset, bottom bracket, shock,
water bottle cage, or anything that
has bearings.
Paint
There is a protective clear coat ap-
plied over the final carbon weave on
all of our gloss clear or matte clear
frames. You can repair small chips
and scratches with clear nail polish
(not supplied.) Colored frames are
painted with a high quality polyure-
thane enamel.
You should have received a small bot-
tle of touch–up paint with your colored
frame. If it’s used up or lost, you can
call and order one from us. Both of
these finishes can wear through with
repeated rubbing of cables or chain
slap. Using the set of adhesive vinyl
protectors provided to guard against
cable rub and chain slap can help
limit wear and tear on your frame.
We try to make our frame finishes
as durable as possible, but it is
impossible to test in all conditions
and against all chemicals.
Be aware that use of certain clean-
ers, lubricants, or food stuffs, includ-
ing Simple Green and Pedro’s Bike
Lust, may damage the paint. Please
note that paint damage is not cov-
ered under the warranty. Clean the
frame with mild soap and water.
Bike Set-Up Tips and Tricks
Hakkalügi
Building a Hakkalügi from a frame to
a complete bike is straightforward,
using standard practices. Be sure
to use assembly lube on a carbon
seatpost. The integrated headsets use
more preload than you might be used
to. If you hear any creaking in the
head tube area after your first ride,
simply increase the headset top cap
tension slightly, until the creak goes
away.
Use an approved fork, please call for
a current list: 831–461–1435.
Brake Set-Up:
Adjust the pads so the front of the
pad contacts first. This will help to
reduce noise and shuddering. You
can also trim trailing edge with a
razor blade if needed to stop shud-
der. Another way to improve brak-
ing performance is to make sure the
straddle cable is straight with minimal
slack. A higher straddle placement in
front improves modulation.