Operating instructions

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Maintenance

Check the true running of the rims, the bolts of the

sprocket assemblies and the play of the bearings after

the rst 100 to 300 km (60 to 180 miles) and true the

AX-Lightness and engage wheels

(a) and/or adjust

the bearings, if necessary.

Check the torque values of all bolts (b) after the rst

100 to 300 km (60 to 180 miles) or 10 to 20 hours of

use. If necessary, tighten the bolts by approaching the

maximum torque prescribed by AX-Lightness and en-

gage in small steps and check in between the proper

t of the AX-Lightness and engage component (c).

Never exceed the maximum torque value indicated

by AX-Lightness! Re-check the bolted connections

every 2,000 km (1,200 miles) or 100 hours of use!

Although the AX-Lightness and engage headsets

have seals, they are not entirely tight. Therefore, have

the headset dismounted and re-lubricated by an

authorized AX-Lightness and engage dealer at least

once a year, depending on the intensity of use

(d).

Please note that truing wheels and adjusting bear-

ings are jobs best left to skilled mechanics. Ask your

AX-Lightness and engage dealer to do these routines.

After about three years the tyres and inner tubes,

the handlebars, stem and bar ends have aged to

an extent that they need to be checked thoroughly

and have to be replaced, if necessary. Ask your AX-

Lightness and engage dealer.

If your AX-Lightness and engage bicycle has rim

brakes, have the thickness of the sides of clincher rims

measured after the second set of brake pads at the

latest. If the thickness is found to be less than 1 mm,

have the rims replaced!

The hubs rotate on hermetically sealed, replaceable

industrial bearings. Replacing the bearings requires

some experience. We therefore advise you to leave

this job to your AX-Lightness and engage dealer.

Loose or overly tightened bolts

may result in an accident!

General notes on mounting

and compatibility

In general, mounting stems, handlebars, grips,

wheels, cranksets, forks, headsets, seat posts, saddles

and tyres as well as the replacement of brake pads

are jobs for a skilled mechanic. Have this work done

by an authorized AX-Lightness and engage dealer for

your own safety. Be sure to strictly observe each of

the following instructions. Non-observance of these

instructions can lead to the failure of AX-Lightness

and engage components, resulting in a severe acci-

dent or injuries.

Installing non-matching components can

also result in bolt failure and consequently

in a bad fall.

We recommend that you use the following AX-Light-

ness and engage components, as they are designed

to t and function as an integrated whole: seat post

and saddle (e), fork and headset (f), stem and handle-

bars

(g), wheels and brake pads (h).

If you decide to use a component from another man-

ufacturer and to combine it with an AX-Lightness and

engage component, read the user manual of this

component regarding size accuracy to ensure proper

t and usability with AX-Lightness and engage com-

ponents.

AX-Lightness and engage assume no responsibili-

ty for problems resulting from an AX-Lightness and

engage component being used with a component

from another manufacturer.

AX-Lightness and engage strongly advise against

using stems with a large recess in the steerer clamp

pointing towards the stem. The top and bottom col-

lar of the steerer clamp must measure 5 mm at least.

Stems with recesses on the rear side of the steerer

clamp are unsuitable!

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