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1. INTRODUCTION
THIS USER MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.
This manual was drafted in the English language and may have been translated into other
languages as applicable. This manual is not intended as a comprehensive assembly, use,
service, repair, or maintenance guide. Please see your Authorized Specialized Retailer for all
service, repairs, or maintenance. Your Authorized Specialized Retailer may also be able to
refer you to classes, clinics, or books on bicycle use, service, repair, and maintenance.
This user manual is specific to your Diverge STR bicycle and should be read in addition to
the Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual (“Owner’s Manual”). It contains important safety,
performance, and technical information, which you should read before your first ride and
keep for reference. You should also read the entire Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual
(“Owner’s Manual”) as it has additional important, general information and instructions
you should follow. If you don’t have a copy of the Owner’s Manual, you can download it at
www.specialized.com or obtain it from Specialized Rider Care or your nearest Authorized
Specialized Retailer.
Please note all instructions and notices are subject to change and updates without notice.
Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates.
Additional safety, performance, and service information for specific components such as
suspension or pedals on your bicycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights, may
also be available. Make sure that your Authorized Specialized Retailer has given you all the
manufacturers’ literature that was included with your bicycle or accessories. In case of a
conflict between the information in this user manual and information provided by a component
manufacturer, please contact your nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer.
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT www.specialized.com.
When reading this user manual, you will note various important symbols and warnings, which
are explained below:
WARNING! The combination of this symbol and word indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death. Many of the Warnings say “you may lose control and fall.” Because
any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the
warning of possible injury or death.
CAUTION: The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.
The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation
that, if not avoided, could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the
voiding of your warranty.
This symbol alerts the reader to information that is particularly important.
Tech tips are useful tips and tricks regarding installation and use.
This symbol means that high-quality grease should be applied as illustrated.
This symbol means blue Loctite should be applied as illustrated.
1.1. WARRANTY
Please refer to the written warranty provisions provided with your bicycle, or visit
www.specialized.com. A copy is also available at your Authorized Specialized Retailer.