Operating instructions

Some notes on this manual
Particular attention should be paid to the follow-
ing symbols:
g
This symbol indicates an imminent risk
to your life or health unless you comply
with the instructions given or take pre-
ventive measures.
a
This symbol warns you of wrongdoings
which may result in damage to proper-
ty and environment.
i
This symbol marks information about
how to handle the product or refers to
a passage in the operating instructions
that is particularly relevant.
The described possible consequences will not
be repeated in the operating instructions every
time one of the symbols appears.
Some notes on this manual ..............1
Welcome ................................2
General safety notes .....................2
Before your rst ride – Intended use .....4
Before every ride ........................6
Special characteristics of carbon .........9
Cleaning and care ..........................11
Maintenance ...............................12
General notes on mounting and
compatibility ..............................13
Using a torque wrench .....................14
Warranty terms ........................ 15
A note on wear ............................16
Terms of guarantee
AX-Lightness and engage ............. 17
AX-Lightness and engage
Crash Replacement ........................17
Terms and conditions of
Crash Replacement ........................17
BRAKES ...............................19
RIMS  WHEELS ........................ 34
FORK  HEADSET ..................... 65
CRANK SYSTEMS  PEDALS ...........76
HANDLEBARS  STEM ................. 85
FRAMESETS  ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
AND TECHNICAL DATA ...............104
SEAT POSTS  SADDLES .............112
Technical details in the text and illustrations of
this manual are subject to change.
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Text and concept:
Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und
-Sicherheit GmbH
www.zedler.de
Photos:
AX-Lightness GmbH
and Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und
und-Sicherheit GmbH
Edition 1, June 2013
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