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C
A
B
7
FIG. 7
Insert a 5 mm L-shaped hex key to hold the tendon in place and use an 11 mm crow foot
wrench on the damper shaft to torque it to 6 Nm / 53 in-lbf (A).
Using a torque wrench and 4 mm hex bit, torque each of the damper bolts (B) you inserted
in FIG. 1 to 6 Nm / 53 in-lbf.
A properly connected damper and tendon is shown in C.
Use the flats on the shaft’s tool interface to apply rearward pressure on the
shaft while tightening.
Place a folded paper towel or clean rag on the frame under the damper and
tendon to prevent damage to the frame when torquing.
B
A
C
8
FIG. 8
Install the seatpost clamp bolt (C) into the seatpost clamp. Install the seatpost clamp (A)
and seatpost (B) onto the framepost with the seatpost clamp bolt facing backward.
Using a torque wrench and a 4 mm hex bit, torque the seatpost clamp bolt (C) to 6.2 Nm /
55 in-lbf.
Refer to section 6.4 for more information on seatpost minimum insertion.
The seatpost clamp bolt comes pre-greased. When adjusting the seatpost or
when changing out the framepost (section 7.6), grease the bolt if it appears
dry.