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Do not ride a bicycle or component with any crack, bulge, or dent,
not even a small one. Riding a cracked frame, fork, or component
could lead to complete failure, with risk of serious injury or death.
Warning
B — Understanding components
It is often necessary to remove and disassemble components in order to properly and carefully in-
spect them. This is a job for a professional bicycle mechanic with the special tools, skills, and expe-
rience to inspect and service today’s high-tech, high-performance bicycles and their components.
Aftermarket “Super Light” components
Think carefully about your rider prole as outlined above. The more you t the “shorten product
life” prole, the more you must question the use of super light components. The more you t
the “lengthen product life” prole, the more likely it is that lighter components may be suitable
for you. Discuss your needs and your prole very honestly with your dealer. Take these choices
seriously and understand that you are responsible for the changes. A useful slogan to discuss with
your dealer if you contemplate changing components is “Strong, Light, Cheap – pick two.”
Original Equipment components
Bicycle and component manufacturers tests the fatigue life of the components that are original
equipment on your bike. This means that they have met test criteria and have reasonable fatigue
life. It does not mean that the original components will last forever. They won’t.
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