TECHNICAL MANUAL
BLUE PAPER ALMA CARBON ·
OMR & OMX 2021
10 | ORBEA
ORBEA | 11
EN
AFTER A CRASH OR AN IMPACT
Falling off your bike is part of cycling. If you have an acci-
dent on your Orbea bicycle, be sure that you’re okay and
seek medical care, if necessary. If you are uninjured, you
should check the condition of your bicycle before conti-
nuing to ride.
INSPECT THE FRAME AND THE BICYCLE COMPO-
NENTS TO SEE IF THEY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN
ANY WAY
If you detect any problem, do not continue to ride the
bicycle.
POINTS TO CHECK
Inspect the frame and the fork to identify whether either of
these components have been broken or bent. If you detect
any damage or cracks, you must stop using the bicycle im-
mediately. On carbon frames, look for cracks or soft spots
in the carbon. If you detect any of these symptoms, you
must stop using the bicycle immediately.
The materials used on carbon frames and
forks are rigid and strong, but if overloaded
or if they suffer an impact, the fibers do not
bend, and they will break. A strong enough
impact to this material could cause damage
that, while not visible at first glance, could
cause the materials to fail in the future. In the
case of any doubt about the consequences of
a fall or accident, contact your Orbea dealer
for a correct diagnosis of the materials.
Check the drivetrain and the wheels to make sure that the
components operate correctly. If you discover any damage
to the components, stop using the bicycle immediately.
Even if you do not observe any damage, pay close atten-
tion to the sound of your bicycle when you ride it again.
Damage and other problems can cause unusual noises.
If you notice any unusual noise, stop using your bicycle
immediately and contact your Orbea dealer for a correct
diagnosis of the problem.
must be replaced to prevent damage to the rest of the
drivetrain components. The failure to observe the man-
ufacturer’s recommendations in terms of wear could
necessitate the replacement of the rest of the parts of the
drivetrain.
WHEELS:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Disassembly and manual inspection of the bearings and
all components once every 6 months.
SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION FORKS:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Inspection and full maintenance every 125 hours or once
a year (whichever occurs first) by the manufacturer’s
authorized dealer.
TELESCOPIC SEAT POSTS:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Inspection and full maintenance every 125 hours or once
a year (whichever occurs first) by the manufacturer’s
authorized dealer.
PIVOT POINTS ON FULL SUSPENSION FRAMES:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Disassembly of the frame and the manual inspection of
all the bearings every 125 hours of use or once a year
(whichever occurs first). These times may be shorter de-
pending on the conditions in which the bicycle is ridden.
More demanding use of the bicycle or use in adverse
weather conditions or in mud requires the disassembly
and inspection of the frame once every 75 hours of use
or once every 6 months (whichever comes first). If a bear-
ing does not turn smoothly or has excessive play, it must
be replaced immediately.
GEAR CABLES AND HOUSING:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Replacement of gear cables every 6 months to 1 year
depending on the conditions in which the bicycle is used.
BRAKES:
· Inspection of the operation and wear of the brake pads or
shoes before each ride.
· Check the wear on disc brakes and the cables or hydrau-
lic lines every 6 months to 1 year depending on the con-
ditions in which the bicycle is used. Flush the hydraulic
lines once a year.
Some of these checks and maintenance
needs go beyond the mechanical knowledge
of most bicycle users. If you are not quali-
fied to perform the necessary maintenance,
always visit an Orbea dealer for maintenance
on your bicycle and its components. The
failure to perform proper maintenance can
result in malfunctions and accidents with se-
rious consequences.
Maintenance performed incorrectly can dam-
age the components, which are not covered
by the warranty conditions.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Always use original Orbea replacement parts or those from
the component manufacturer in question.
The use of non-original replacement parts may
cause damage that results in malfunctions
and accidents with serious consequences.
The installation of some of the replacement
parts in this technical manual are beyond
the mechanical knowledge of most bicycle
users. If you are not qualified to install these
replacement parts, always visit an Orbea
dealer for maintenance on your bicycle and
its components. The failure to properly install
replacement parts can result in malfunctions,
accidents and serious injuries.
The installation of non-original replacement
parts can damage your bicycle and is not
covered by the warranty conditions.
TAKE YOUR ORBEA BICYCLE TO AN AUTHORIZED
DEALER FOR A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION
Some of the consequences of a fall or accident can only be
detected by completely disassembling the bicycle to check
for the presence of damage or other signs of deterioration.
A collision or impact can cause serious da-
mage to your bicycle and its components,
causing them to malfunction or wear out
prematurely. Malfunctions can occur sud-
denly and without notice, causing you to lose
control of your bicycle and suffer serious in-
juries, or even death.
