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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
NOTE: Do not apply more pressure to pre-load bolt than
necessary to eliminate headset bearing play.
Excessive pressure can damage the headset bearings.
NOTE: Verify wedge bolt torque after first few rides to
ensure that the wedge system is fully seated.
1.
Preload headset
bearings
3.
Install wedge bolt
rubber plug
2.
Tighten wedge assembly.
Recommended Torque:
110 in-lbf (12.4 N*m)
10
. Remove clamp band from brake lever assembly. Remove any
burrs from the inside edge of the band using a fine grit sand
paper.
2.
With the metal band clamp removed from the brake lever,
install the metal band clamp on the handlebar. Place the band
in your desired brake lever location. (See fig.10)
Note: Do NOT twist the band to install on the drops. This can
result in damage to the composite surface, which can render the
handlebar unsafe.
3
. Install the brake lever on the metal band clamp. Adjust the left
and right levers so that they are even and at the desired height.
4
. Tighten the lever clamp bolt.
Recommended torque is 70 in-lbf (7.9 N-m).
Check your brake
lever owner’s manual for recommended torque settings.
Any deep scratches or gouges in the handlebar can weaken the handlebar resulting in failure, causing serious personal injury or death.
Damage to composite is difficult to visually identify. If the external composite surface is dented, frayed, gouged, deeply scratched,
fractured, chipped or otherwise damaged, the component should be replaced. If a handlebar has suffered a crash or impact, even if no
damage is visible, Specialized or an authorized Specialized dealer should inspect the product.
Specialized composite handlebars are made to be lightweight, and are not suitable for all riders and all possible uses. If the rider is
approaching 250 pounds in weight (i.e., 240 pounds, etc.), Specialized recommends against use of this handlebar. Failure to follow this
warning may result in a catastrophic failure of the handlebar, causing serious personal injury or death.
For your safety, Specialized recommends this product be replaced after 3 years of use.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a catastrophic failure of the component while riding, which may result in serious
personal injury or death.
SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS
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Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice.
Rev.1, September 2007
For additional information and warranty provisions, please visit www.specialized.com
Failure to follow the torque specifications in this
installation guide will void your warranty, but
most importantly may result in damage to the
handlebar/stem system which may not be visible.
If the component is damaged, this can result in
loss of structural integrity. To ensure the best
assembly possible and to prevent any damage to the
components, follow all torque specifications.
Recommended torques in this guide are specific for
this Specialized product. Consult the owners manual
for the mating component’s recommended torque.
Always use the lower torque recommendation.
INSTALLING THE BRAKE LEVERS
