TECHNICAL MANUAL
BLUE PAPER SPIRIT FORK 2021
14 | ORBEA
ORBEA | 15
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01
ORBEA WARRANTY
Our continuous daily effort to provide maximum quality of
our bicycles allows us to offer the following warranty and
coverage conditions:
LEGAL WARRANTY
Orbea offers the original owner of the Spirit fork a legal
warranty of 2 years from the date of purchase of the items,
or the period stipulated as the legal warranty in the coun-
try of purchase.
This warranty covers all Orbea products against manufac-
turing defects and/or lack of compliance and guarantees
the repair or replacement of the defective product at no
cost to the affected customer. Likewise, this warranty also
covers paint, varnish and corrosion defects on all frames
and rigid forks assembled on our bicycles during the pe-
riod specified in the previous paragraph of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover in any case damage derived
from inappropriate use, falls or accidents or the lack of
maintenance, as well as the normal wear and tear of con-
sumable parts, such as, by way of example, but without
limitation: seals, bearings, handlebar tape, spokes, tires,
saddles, etc.
For a full description of the coverage conditions and the
legal warranty, please visit:
www.orbea.com/es-es/garantia
ORBEA LIFETIME WARRANTY
As a supplement to the legal warranty, Orbea offers to the
original buyer of the Spirit fork, and under the condition of
presenting the original proof of purchase at the moment
of the claim, the Orbea lifetime commercial warranty, that
covers the frames and rigid forks that we mount on our
bicycles against manufacturing defects and material con-
formity issues with no time limitation.
This warranty extends the original period of coverage
against paint, varnish or corrosion defects on the frames
and rigid forks for one additional year after the end of the
legal warranty period.
For a full description of the warranty conditions for the
lifetime warranty, please visit:
www.orbea.com/es-es/garantia/#garantia-deporvi-
da-orbea
WARRANTY CLAIM PROCESS
All warranty claims must be processed through an autho-
rized Orbea dealer, who will perform the initial diagnosis
and send Orbea all the necessary documentation for a
complete diagnosis of the claim in question. The dealer
will inform the owner about the status of the process and
the decision made on the warranty claim by Orbea.
We recommend that you always visit the dealer where you
purchased your fork to process a warranty claim. If you
cannot visit the original dealer, you can check the list of
authorized dealers on our website or contact Orbea direct-
ly so we can indicate the dealer you should visit.
www.orbea.com/es-es/distribuidores/?country
www.orbea.com/es-es/contacto/
02
MAINTENANCE
Orbea products are carefully designed to be long-lasting,
efficient and easy to maintain. The carbon afiber and forks
are extremely corrosion-resistant.
However, your fork needs regular maintenance in order
to ensure that it works properly and safely, and to ensure
its longevity.
KEEP YOUR SPIRIT CLEAN
Clean your forks with mild soap and water on a regular
basis to keep it working like new, and check the condition
of the frame and its components. Do not use pressurized
water, since it could damage components like bearings or
the tubes of the fork.
Accumulated dirt can complicate the visual
inspection of the components and hide da-
mage that could potentially cause malfunc-
tions or accidents.
Built-up dirt causes the premature wear of
components. Damage due to the lack of cle-
aning and maintenance is not covered by the
warranty.
INSPECT YOUR SPIRIT
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Do a quick check before each ride to make sure that your
fork is in optimal operating conditions. You might discover
small problems that could turn into major issues during
the ride.
Inspect the frame and the fork, looking for cracks or other
damage. No strange noises should be heard. In the event
of any damage to the frame, avoid using the bicycle and
contact your authorized dealer for inspection.
Failure to follow the recommendations outli-
ned in this manual and riding a bicycle that
shows signs of the symptoms described abo-
ve may cause accidents and serious injuries.
TIGHTENING TORQUES. Always check the
tightening torques and install the compo-
nents described in this manual according to
the tightening torque specifications. Follow
the tightening torque specifications for com-
ponents from other manufacturers installed
on your Orbea bicycle. The failure to follow
these specifications may lead to the malfunc-
tion of the components, accidents and even
death.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Always use original Orbea replacement parts.
The use of non-original replacement parts
may cause damage that results in malfunc-
tions and accidents with serious consequen-
ces.
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 the-
se 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 co-
vered by the warranty conditions.
NOTICE
NOTICE
