Installation – Bontrager Aerobar Race X Lite User Manual

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INSTALLATION

Incorrect installation of the aerobar could cause you to lose control

and fall from your bicycle. If you are not familiar with the installa-

tion of aerobars, have your dealer install them.

Before installing your aerobar, read the Safety information.

Note to Dealers: If you install this product

for the consumer, please provide him or her

with this owner’s manual after installation

of the aerobar.

Make sure this aerobar is compatible with your bicycle

Some lightweight aluminum or carbon fiber handlebars are

not compatible with aerobar assemblies; refer to the handlebar

manufacturer's installation instructions.

This aerobar is designed to fit handlebars with either a 26.0 mm or

31.8 mm stem clamp diameter using the following parts:

• For a 26.0 mm handlebar, use the four shims (two each, E

and F, Figure 2) included with this aerobar assembly.

• For a 31.8 mm handlebar, no shims are required.

Tools and materials required:

• 3, 4, and 5 mm allen wrenches

• Torque wrench

To install the extension tubes to the handlebar

The following letter references (A, B, C, etc.) are for Figure 2.

1. Determine the desired aerobar width.

If needed, unwrap the top section of

handlebar tape to attain the desired width.

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