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Part Number 283415
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Race XXX Lite Road Crankset Owner's Manual
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Race XXX Lite Crankset Owner's Manual Read this ManuaL bef ORe y Ou Ride Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using your new Bontrager part; it contains important safety and maintenance informa- tion. Also check our web site for further information or updates. If you do not understand the information, or you have a question about this part that this manual does not cover, consult your Bontrager dealer. If you have a question or problem that your Bontrager dealer can’t handl
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Conditions for use Each Bontrager part is intended to be used in a specific set of conditions. Riding a Bontrager part in a Use Condition that is more stressful (higher number) than that for which it is intended can cause the part to fail. Determine the type of Bontrager part you have pur- chased, and avoid conditions higher than the intent of your part, as listed below: use Condition bontrager part type Riding on a paved surface Race XXX Lite road crankset where the tires do not lose ground
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intROduC tiOn The drivetrain consists of the parts of the bicycle that transmit power to the rear wheel: • Pedals (and toe-clip assemblies on some models) • Crankset and bottom bracket- left and right crank arms, chainring(s), and bottom bracket (the axle and bearings on which the crankset rotates) (Figure 1) • Cassette and chain When the drivetrain is working properly, shift- ing is easy, your bike is quiet, and its efficiency can reach its maximum. Read and follow the sections that di
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MaintenanCe Correct maintenance of the crankset and other parts of the drivetrain will make the shift system work better and pedalling smoother, and increase the life of the parts. Maintenance includes Inspection, Lubrica- tion, and Adjustment. inspection Once a month check that the chain is clean, free of rust, and properly oiled. A dirty chain can pre- maturely wear the chainrings. All links of the chain should pivot smoothly and without squeaking, and no links of the chain should be defo
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Even if you perform regular inspections, if you exceed the limit of strength of a given part, it may fail if overloaded. After any high force load, thoroughly inspect all the parts of your bike. High force loads include crashes, but you don't have to crash to put a high force load on your bike. For example, hitting a large hole in the road or a sharp bump such as a railroad track can put large forces on your bike. The manner in which you ride will determine whether your bike and its parts
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General care and maintenance This section provides information about general maintenance. General care and maintenance (cont.) Re-alignment of the crankset is not possible. Bontrager carbon fiber or aluminum cranksets, and their aluminum dropouts, are not as ductile as steel. Never attempt to make adjustments to a part by bend- ing or twisting it. If the crankset has been damaged, take it to your Bontrager dealer for inspection. avoid chemicals or heat. Do not use solvents or harsh chemicals
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instaLLatiOn The correct installation of your new Bontrager crankset is critical to your safety, so this work should be performed only by an experienced mechanic. If you are not sure of your ability to correctly install this crankset, have the crankset installed by your Bontrager dealer. Make sure your crankset is compatible Before installing this crankset on any bike, check with your dealer or the Bontrager technical service department to ensure that this Bontrager crankset is compatible w
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to install the axle 1. Apply a thin film of bicycle grease to the entire axle, including the splines. 2. Slide the elastomer washer (A, Figure 7) and the 1.0 mm spacer (B, Figure 7) onto the axle until they touch the crank. 3. Gently guide the axle through the left cup (Figure 7). Keep the axle centered and aligned. If needed to push the axle through, lightly tap the axle end with a plastic mallet. Make sure the axle is aligned with the right cup. If misaligned, the axle could damage the be
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tROubLeshOO tinG Problem Cause? solution • Bottom bracket Face the bottom bracket shell Assembly shell too wide to remove all paint and too tight square the surface. • Bottom bracket shell not faced Make sure the bottom bracket shell is within tolerance (see • Bottom bracket page 6). shell threads mis- aligned If shell is faced and tolerance is correct, remove the 1.0 • “Stack” of parts is mm spacer and reassemble. wrong If this does not correct the problem, change the stock elastom
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bOntR a GeR LiMited WaRR anty Bontrager warrants each new Bontrager component or wheelset against defects in workmanship and materials: f or five years- • All Bontrager components and accessories, except consumables such as tires and inner tubes. f or one year- • Bontrager consumables such as tires and inner tubes. t his warranty does not cover- • Normal wear and tear • Improper assembly • Improper follow-up maintenance • Installation of parts or accessories not originally intended for or com
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