10.1.1 Visual
Visually inspect your carbon fi ber frame and components. Checks for deep scratches, cracks, bumps or any other surface damage.
10.1.2 Touch
Be attentive to any change in perfomance or comfort during riding. Abnormal vibration, sudden loss of braking power or pedaling resistance can be signs of a problem.
10.1.3 Auditory
Be attentive to any abnormal noise. Cracking, grinding or any other abnormal noise may be indicative of a problem.
10.2 Maintenance
Carbon fiber requires more careful and frequent maintenance than other materials. Devinci recommands to:
• Clean your carbon fi ber components after each use to remove any abrasive elements such as sand, small pebbles, tar or any other road contaminants;
• Use a clean 100% cotton rag. Be sure that no abrasives stay stuck to the rag you are using to wipe the carbon fiber;
• Use a mild non-abrasive detergent;
• Do not use a high pressure water jet directly on your carbon fiber.
WARNING : Improper maintenance or negligence could lead to damage. A damaged carbon fiber component may fail under impact and cause an accident leading to serious
injury or even death. Improper maintenance could void your warranty.
10.3 Proper use
Carbon fiber deforms very little and does not compress, hence it is very important how you place a carbon fiber bicycle on a repair stand, on a car rack, in a bicycle travel case or just simply
in storage.
10.3.1 Bicycle racks
The only bicycle racks authorized by DEVINCI are thoses that do not come into direct contact with any carbon fiber. Conventional trailer hitch racks and vertical frame type supports are not
recommended.
10.3.2 Repair stands
Nerver place a bicycle on a repair stand where the jaws clamp on the carbon fi ber frame or seat post. Doing so could permanently damage the carbon fi ber tubes. Substitute an aluminum
seat post or use our DEVINCI adaptor for aero seat post (MASA08001).
10.3.3 Bicycle travel case
If your bicycle travel case requires that you remove the wheels, it is imperative that you place spacers between the rear drop outs and the front fork drop outs to prevent misalignment of your
frame. Make sure that no loose items in your travel case come into direct contact with your carbon fi ber frame or components.
10.3.4 Storage
It is important to store your carbon fi ber frame following these guidelines:
• Always clean and maintain your bicycle before storing;
• Always store your bicycle in the following environment: indoors, a dry place, away from sunlight and damaging UV rays, away from dust, above freezing;
• Store your bicycle in a normal upright and vertical position and do not place any load on it;
• Be sure that nothing rubs up against the frame or is leaning against it.
WARNING : Improper use of carbon fi ber frame and components can lead to damage. A damaged carbon fiber frame may fail under impact and cause an accident leading to
serious injury or even death. Improper use of carbon fiber components can void the warranty.
10.4 Frame replacement policy
DEVINCI off ers the fi rst owner of a carbon fi ber DEVINCI frame a replacement price for any accidental damage incurred to the frame. Consult your local DEVINCI retailer for more
information on our crash replacement policy.
Trailer hitch rack
vertical frame
support
Wheel clamp
trailer hitch rack
Fork mount roof
rack
Top tube clamp Seat tube clamp
Aluminum seat
post clamp
DEVINCI adaptator
for aero seat post
Fork spacer
Rear drop outs
spacer
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