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Consider before installing
Changing the forks on your bicycle could alter the steering of the bicycle.
Before installing this fork on any bike, check with your dealer or the Bontrager
technical service department to ensure that Bontrager road forks are compatible
with your bicycle frame.
Bontrager forks are not compatible with any mechanism which clamps around
the fork blade, with the exception of bicycle computer sensors. Do not use
mechanical fasteners to attach any other parts to this fork. If you are unsure of
what items can be attached to this fork, consult your Bontrager dealer.
The correct installation of your new Bontrager fork is critical to your safety,
so this work should be performed only by an experienced mechanic. The instal-
lation portion of these instructions is written for an experienced mechanic.
If you are not sure of your ability to correctly install this fork, have the fork
installed by your Bontrager dealer.
This fork has the following dimensions, which cannot be modified:
• 100mm front axle O.L.D. (Over Locknut Dimension)
• 28.6mm steerer outer diameter
• 30.0mm fork crown seat diameter
Inspect your fork before each ride
Before each ride, carefully inspect your fork for signs of fatigue. Scratches,
cracks, dents, deformation, discoloration, or individual fibers extending from
the fork surface, are signs of stress-caused fatigue. If the fork shows any signs
of damage or fatigue, replace the fork before riding the bicycle. If you are not
sure if your fork is in proper riding condition, do not ride the bicycle. Take your
bicycle to your dealer for inspection.
Follow the inspection procedures in your Bicycle Owner’s Manual to inspect
other parts of your bicycle before each ride.
Unlike metal parts, carbon composite parts that have been damaged may not
bend, bulge or deform; a damaged part may appear to be normal to a cursory
glance. After any high force load, like a crash, or other impact to your bicycle,
thoroughly inspect all the parts of your bike, and use the following procedures
to inspect carbon composite parts.
To check a part for surface problems (visual test)
1. Clean the part thoroughly with a damp cloth.
2. Look closely for problems: scratches, gouges, cracks, loose fibers (which will
appear like thin hairs), or other surface flaws
3. If the part has any problems, do not ride the bike. Take the bike to your
dealer for replacement or further inspection.
To check a part for loss of rigidity (flex test)
1. Use the part in a normal manner (without actually riding) while someone
watches carefully for unexpected movement. As an example, if you suspect a
composite fork has been damaged, press downward firmly on the handlebar
while someone watches to see if the fork flexes.
WARNING
A damaged carbon fiber part can fail suddenly, causing
A damaged carbon fiber part can fail suddenly, causing
serious injury or death. Inspect for damage frequently. If
serious injury or death. Inspect for damage frequently. If
you suspect a carbon fiber part is damaged, replace the part
you suspect a carbon fiber part is damaged, replace the part
before riding, or take the bike to your dealer for service.
before riding, or take the bike to your dealer for service.
