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SPECIFICATION & SETUP GUIDE
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: Updated: SEPT 5, 2012
NINER CARBON FORK INSTALLATION
Thank you for your purchase of Niner’s Carbon rigid fork. We spent a lot
of time on this fork, and are as excited as you are for you to get it on your
bike and ride it. But hold on a sec, before you tear the box apart in excite-
ment and install the fork, there are some things you need to know. This is
one of the most advanced forks on the planet, and as such requires some
care and understanding. Please read this manual thoroughly, we put it
together for your safety.
If you don’t have the necessary tools or skills to install this fork, take it
to an authorized Niner dealer for installation. It’s critical that this fork be
installed correctly to insure its longevity and functionality. If you have any
questions or concerns about your product, don’t hesitate to contact us
through our web site or by emailing [email protected].
WARNING: Bicycle forks are subject to wear and stress during their
lifetime. If the fork’s useful life is exceeded, it can suddenly and cata-
strophically fail, potentially causing serious injury or death to the rider.
Scratches, cracks, fraying or discoloration are signs of stress-caused
fatigue and indicate that the fork is at the end of its useful life and
should be replaced. While the materials and workmanship of your fork
are covered by warranty, this is no guarantee that the fork will last the
full term of the warranty. Product life is directly related to the kind of
riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the bicycle and
fork. The warranty is not meant to suggest the fork cannot be broken
or will last forever - it only means that the fork is covered subject to the
terms of the warranty. For warranty details visit www.ninerbikes.com.
For more information relating to product life please consult with your
dealer.
Frequent inspection of your fork is important for your safety. Perform
a visual inspection of the fork and bicycle before every ride. Periodic
detailed inspection of the bicycle is also important. How frequently this
detailed inspection is needed depends upon you. Because your dealer
and Niner Bikes cannot anticipate or track your use, you must take
responsibility for bringing your bike to your dealer for periodic inspec-
tion and service. Your dealer can help you decide what frequency of
inspection and service is appropriate.
Parts Included:
NINER CARBON FORK
COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT PLUG
BRAKE HOSE CLIPS (2)
FSA ASSEMBLY COMPOUND
Recommended Tools:
HACKSAW AND 32TPI BLADE
HEADSET TOOLS
5MM HEX KEY (W/ TORQUE WRENCH ADAPTOR)
6MM HEX KEY (W/ TORQUE WRENCH ADAPTOR)
STEERER TUBE CUTTING GUIDE (PARK SG-6)
100-200 GRIT SANDPAPER
MASKING TAPE
Stem Compatibility and Preparation:
The Niner carbon fork must be used with a circumferential clamp stem.
Use of a pinch or wedge clamp style stem may cause damage to the
steerer tube which may result in rider injury or death.
Before attaching your stem to the steerer tube, ensure that the inside
of the stem is free of burrs or other defects that might score or scratch
the steerer tube. Damaging the steerer tube could cause it to fail,
resulting in rider injury or death.
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