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PART 2
Water Bottles
138692 Rev 0 (04/22)
Section F.
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Section F.
Water Bottles
Side impacts to a water bottle or cage can result
in damage threaded inserts due to the leverage
on a very small area. In a crash, certainly the
last thing you should be worried about is saving
the threaded inserts in your frame. However,
when you are storing or transporting your bike,
take steps to prevent situations where a water
bottle may be hit or bumped by a strong force
that would cause damage. Remove bottle and
cage when you are packing your bike for travel.
Periodically check the attachment of the bottle
cage; tighten the cage bolts if necessary. Don’t
ride with a loose bottle cage.
Riding with loose cage bolts can produce a
rocking motion or vibration of the attached cage.
A loose cage will damage the insert and possibly
lead to the inserts to pull out.
It may be possible to repair a loose insert, or
install another insert only if the frame is
undamaged. Replacement requires the use of a
special tool. If you notice damage to the
threaded insert, please ask your Authorized GT
Dealer for help.
CAUTION
WATER BOTTLES - An impact, crash, or loose
bottle cage can result in damage to your
frame.
This kind of damage is not covered by the GT
Limited Warranty.
Carbon Bikes Temperature
Extremes
• Protect your carbon bike from extreme
temperatures when storing or transporting
it.
• Allow your bike to cool off or warm-up
before you ride
• Do not store your bike in places where the
temperature will exceed 66.5C° (150°F).
For example, do not leave your bike lying flat
in a black pickup truck bed in the desert sun,
or, under the glass of a hatchback auto.
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