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ROTWILD USER MANUAL | 2014
IMPORTanT nOTES On ThE FRaME
ROTWILD mountain bike, tour and road bike
frames are handmade from premium quality
aluminum alloys or carbon fibre. ROTWILD
mountain bikes are available with and without
rear wheel suspension.
The frame is the heart of your bike bike. All
ROTWILD are constructed with frames to match
the stresses of their intended use.
Excessive stresses, accidents or falls may
lead to potentially dangerous frame damage. If
you should detect damage to your frame, or if
you have had an accident or fall, please contact
your dealer as soon as possible!
Special instructions carbon frames
Please note, that when being damaged, there is
a fundamental difference in behaviour between
the materials carbon and aluminum. As oppo-
sed to aluminum, carbon does not show dents
(typical aluminum-damage-symptoms). The
effect of an impact first occurs on the inside
of the carbon tube (splice). After a crash the
frame needs to be inspected by your authorized
dealer. In case of any evidence of the carbon
structure being damaged, the frame needs to
be replaced. Smaller damages can be repaired
by the use of resin (epoxide). In order to do so,
it is essential to follow the instructions given by
the manufacturer. In case of damaged fibres be
very cautious when handling them. There is an
eminent risk of injury when handling fine carbon
fibres.
It is essential to repair damages of the paint, in
order to prevent the materials from absorbing
moisture. Entering moisture can affect the
characteristics of the material in a negative way:
Delamination may occur. As opposed to carbon
fibre, resin might macerate and therefore cause
residual stress on the interface between the
fibre and the matrix.
Please be aware of the particular pressure
sensitivity of the carbon material when being
clamped. Therefore always use a torque wrench
when clamping carbon tubes and note the given
tightening torques.
Make sure the surface is free of grease. By
using a special carbon mounting paste (CFP-
mounting paste) the tightening torques can
be clearly reduced. Please don’t ever clamp
your frame into a work stand. Always use the
seatpost.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE FRAME
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