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Avoid exposing the carbon components to extreme
heat such as sunlight inside a vehicle. Do not have
your frame or front forks repainted or powder coated
as this produces excessive temperatures, which may
damage or destroy the components.
Please keep in mind that the material is particularly
sensitive to pressure when using clamps [ e.g. seat
and derailleur clamp ]. Always use a torque wrench
and observe the specified tightening torques
[ see “Recommended tightening torques”, p. 78 ].
Keep the carbon contact surfaces free of grease.
Use special carbon fitting lubricant [ available at bike
specialist shops ]. Never clamp the carbon frame into
an assembly rack or roof rack when transporting it.
Only use the saddle support for this providing it is not
made of carbon.
Porsche Bike frames are hand made from high-end
aluminium alloys or carbon and can handle loads
typical for their intended use [ see “Proper use”, p. 26 ].
Important notes on carbon as a work material
Please note that the work materials, carbon and
aluminium, react differently when damaged. Unlike
aluminium, carbon does not exhibit dents or other
deformation when overloaded [ typical signs of
damaged aluminium ]. Damages to carbon most
often occur on the inside [ splitting ]. After a crash,
it is imperative that the frame or the front forks are
inspected by a bike specialist of your choice or at an
authorized Porsche dealership following coordination
with the Porsche Bike hotline and to replace them
in the event of damage to the carbon structure.
If damaged, a carbon component may suddenly fail.
In the event of a fibre fracture, please be careful when
handling the material, the fine carbon fibres pose a
risk of injury.
Carbon components may never be worked back into
shape if damaged. Instead immediately replace the
damaged component.
Damages to the paint should be repaired immediately
to prevent the material from absorbing moisture as
this may negatively influence the material properties.
Important notes on the frame
Damage to the frame due to excess stress,
accidents or crashes.
A damaged frame may
suddenly fail and cause a crash. Contact the
Porsche Bike hotline if the Porsche frame is damaged
and after an accident or crash.
Material fatigue of carbon components.
Heavily
stressed carbon components such as the handlebars,
stem and seat post are subject to material fatigue
just like other components made of metal work
materials. Replace the carbon components according
to the specifications in the maintenance and service
schedule [ see page 76 ].
Use of damaged carbon components.
If carbon
frames, forks or other carbon components produce
cracking sounds or if white cracks, indents, dents
or discoloration can be seen, they may no longer be
used. Damaged carbon components can suddenly fail
and cause a crash. Immediately replace any damaged
carbon components.
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