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GENERAL
BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH
Disc Brakes
If your bike is equipped with disc brakes, please refer to the enclosed instructions of
the manufacturer.
Please keep in mind that disc brakes need up to 30-100 brakings to reach maximum
brake power.
Reasons for the reduction of the braking effects
When sudden braking in bad weather conditions, there are risks of skidding. Even
if this situation can be avoided, sudden braking will always happen. In this case, we
recommend to apply the rear brake a little more than the front one.
CAUTION!
Whatever the weather is like, you will never exclusively need the front brake; in order
to prevent from sliding, you should always use both the front and the rear brakes
together.
By wet weather, the braking distance in approximate 60 % longer than by dry weather.
Rim and wear of the rim
If the brake system has brake pads, you have to be aware of the fact that the rim will be
worn through the action of braking.
When riding in wet and muddy terrain for example, the rim is quickly worn out.
Small cracks in the brake surface of the rim or a deformation of the brake surface on
the rim when increasing the tire pressure point out the end of the lifetime of the rim
and the rim should be replaced immediately at an authorized dealer.
SCOTT bikes that are fully equipped (lights, mudguard, carrier) have a wear-out-
indicator.
Please follow the instructions of the rim manufacturer shown in a manual or on the rim
itself.
Tires should always be inflated within the manufacture’s recommendations.
They are rated from 40 to 80 lbs. (check your tires).
Higher pressure for smoother roads or heavy riders.
Lower pressure for more shock absorption on rougher terrains.
Please find following example:
INFLATE TO MIN. 3.5 (50PSI) - MAX. 6.0 BAR (85PSI)
TIRES AND RIMS
STEERER/STEM ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT/WARNING!
Use a proper Stem and Headset design during installation
We recommend the use of a Syncros Stem and Headset with the installation of a SCOTT/
Syncros Carbon Fork as they are designed to work together. If you choose to use another
manufacture›s product make sure it is compatible with this SCOTT/Syncros Carbon
Fork. SCOTT assumes no responsibility for problems resulting from non SCOTT/Syncros
components.
Never use more than 40mm stack height of spacers between headset and stem.
Do not use more than 5mm stack height of spacer above the stem between the topcap
of the headset and the stem.
Do use minimum 5mm stack height of spacer below the stem between the cap of the
headset and the stem.
1. The fork steerer, especially in case of a carbon steerer, must be assembled with the
originally supplied internal expander wedge
2. NEVER use on carbon fork steerers a standard star flanged nut
3. When cutting the steerer tube use handtools only. Do not use a power saw or a
speed cutter but use a hand saw with a fine blade for metal cutting.
4. Once the steerer tube is cut to the desired length, be sure to remove all burrs at the
top of the steerer tube
Make sure to wear appropriate safety protection, safety goggles, gloves and breathing
mask. Avoid inhaling the carbon dust.
5. Loosen the Expander slightly with an 8mm Allen Key at (A) so the wedge (B) at the
bottom of the Expander moves, (make sure not to over loosen as the Expander will
not tighten when inserted into the steerer).
6. Slide the Expander into the Carbon Steerer until it is flush with the top of the steerer.
7. Tighten the Expander with the 8mm Allen key at (A) to a torque of 8/9NM pressure,
making sure that the Expander stays flush to the top of the steerer and doesn’t lift
slightly.
8. Clamp the stem onto the steering tube with a maximum of 5-7Nm and respect also
the maximum torque indication of the stem supplier. The lower value indicated on
those items has to be accepted as the maximum torque.
9. Make sure the stem has no sharp edges on the contact area for the steerer or the
handlebar. This could result in serious accidents.
If you change your stem to another model or brand please contact your authorized
SCOTT/Syncros dealer
SCOTT will not be liable if the stem is not an originally provided SCOTT or Syncros stem
used on the bike assembly.
In case of further questions please contact your authorized SCOTT/Syncros dealer or the
national distributor of SCOTT/Syncros.