Bontrager Wheelset User Manual

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All rights reserved
Part Number 253510
Table of contents
Read this manual before you ride
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Properly install your tires
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Use only carbon-specific brake pads
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With carbon rims, avoid certain chemicals, abrasives, or extreme heat
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Bontrager limited warranty
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Figure 1- Bontrager Race XXX Lite Carbon wheelset
CARBON FIBER WHEELSET OWNER'S MANUAL
This supplement is in addition to the Bontrager Wheelset Owner's Manual.
Please read all of the supplied instruction manuals thoroughly before using
your new carbon clincher wheelset; the manuals contain important safety and
maintenance information.
If you do not understand the information in this manual, or you have a
question about your wheelset that this manual does not cover, consult your
Bontrager dealer. If you have a question or problem that your Bontrager dealer
can’t handle, contact us at:
Bontrager Components
920.478.4678
Attn: Customer Service
http://www.bontrager.com
801 W. Madison Street
Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594
Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU RIDE

Bontrager Wheelset Specifications

General

Brand	Bontrager
Model	Wheelset
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Read This Manual Before You Ride

Introduction to Bontrager Carbon Wheelsets

Overview of Bontrager Race XXX Lite and Race X Lite Aero Carbon wheelsets and general care.

Proper Tire Installation for Carbon Wheelsets

Instructions for installing clincher and tubular tires on carbon wheelsets, including warnings.

Carbon-Specific Brake Pad Requirements

Emphasizes using carbon-specific brake pads for proper function and to prevent heat fade.

Carbon Rim Care: Avoid Chemicals and Heat

Guidelines on cleaning carbon rims and avoiding damaging substances or excessive temperatures.

Frequent Carbon Fiber Part Inspection

Visual Inspection for Surface Flaws

How to inspect carbon parts for scratches, gouges, cracks, or loose fibers.

Flex Test for Rigidity Loss

Procedure to check for unexpected flex indicating potential damage.

Tap Test for Delamination Detection

Method to identify delamination by listening for hollow sounds when tapping the part.

Bontrager Limited Warranty Details