Specific ring
Handlebar stem
Spacers
Cap
Frame head tube
Fork
Compression cap
Expander bolt
Specific ring
Handlebar stem
(8)
Spacer
(7)
Cap
(6)
Split tapered bushing
(4)
Upper bearing diameter 41
(3)
Frame head tube
(2)
Lower bearing diameter 41
(1)
36° fork taper
Fork
Fig. b
Spacers
(5)
Warning: Carbon is a highly abrasive material which rapidly wears tools. If the stee-
ring tube is too long, compression of the headset will be insufficient, and it will dete-
riorate the headset very quickly. If the tube is too short the contact surface between
the steering tube and the handlebar stem will too little and handlebar stem retention
will not be at its maximum. Never use a threaded steering tube with a pivot headset.
WARNING: Use the cap supplied with the fork. A poorly fitting cap can damage the
pivot of the fork and cause a serious accident.
WARNING: Use the cap supplied with the fork. A poorly adapted cap can damage the
pivot of the fork and cause a serious accident.
• Re-tighten the screws of the stem to a maximum torque of 10 Nm.
Important: Do not grease the steering tube. Do not tighten the handlebar stem without
the adjustment cap being installed. Use the LOOK compression kit supplied with the
fork or another kit adapted for a carbon pivot, because the inside of the compression
kit has a purpose: it serves to reinforce the inside of the pivot in order that this resists
crushing. Only use handlebar stems having a tightening surface which is greater than
1 cm
2
. No tightening using cone-point set screw or gripping system are allowed.
Warning: If the cap of the compression kit touches the steering tube, play can not be
adjusted. 1 to 2 mm must always be left between the top of the last ring and the steering
tube of the fork to enable the cap to play its role of headset compression
(see Fig. d)
.
Compression
cap
Specific
ring
1-2mm
Handlebar
stem
Fig. d
Fig. c
FORK MAINTENANCE
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Use a soft cloth and a mild detergent with a little water to clean your fork, completely
dry after washing, or if used in damp conditions.
Warning: do not use any abrasive product, solvent, or high-pressure water to clean
your fork, this will render the LOOK guarantee null and void.
LIMITED WARANTIE
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Our forks are waranted for five years as from the date of purchase. The paint, decals,
and varnish are all, along with the finish, waranted for one year. In order that the waran-
tee be valid, it is essential that attached form be completed by the retailer and returned
stamped to LOOK Cycle International who, alone, is authorised to make warantee deci-
sions. This warantee is not transferable to a third party and proof of purchase is requi-
red (original invoice).
The warantee is not valid for defects arising out of poor maintenance, misuse or abuse.
Furthermore, the warantee is null and void if the fork has been modified by the user or
if it has been repaired, or re-painted in other than a Look approved centre.
Any modification of the product cancels the warantee.(safety pin removal or drilling of
the carbon).
The following cases are not covered by the warantee:
• damage cause by negligence or insufficient maintenance
• accidents.
• other direct or indirect damage.
Assembly and disassembly expenses, labour, packaging and shipping of the frame are
not covered.
Do not drill holes, paint, or re-varnish.
Do not leave the fork near a source of heat.
Warning: Always inspect your bike before use. If the tube of your LOOK frame or your
fork have been subject to any damage what so ever, return the bike to your
LOOK retailer for inspection. Follow the rules of the road. Take care on the road.
Always wear a helmet.
Always inspect your bike before use. If the tube of your LOOK frame or your fork have
been subject to any damage what so ever, return the bike to your LOOK retailer for ins-
pection. Keep the highway code. Take care on the road. Always wear a helmet.
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• Re-assemble the entire unit as per the assembly diagram in
Fig.b.
• Screw, a few turns, the compression cap on the expander bolt.
• Insert the compression kit in the steering tube of the fork.
• Tighten the BTR5 screw of the expander by passing through the hole of the compres-
sion cap screw using a number 6 Allen key (see compression kit instructions) in order
to push down the headset until no play is perceptible in the steering.
* To “feel” the play, tighten the front brake and slightly turn the front wheel forwards and
backwards. You will easily feel the play with your hand placed on the handlebar and
which tightens the front brake.
