Bontrager Aerobar Race X Lite - Manual (Page 5)


SAFE USE
The following information is very important for your safety.
WARNING! Failure to follow the safety
information in this manual may
result in failure of the aerobar
resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
Inspect the aerobar before every ride
Before every ride, complete the following check list to inspect
the aerobar and its connected parts: the handlebar, stem, and fork.
If any part of the bicycle fails the inspection, repair the bicycle by
following the information provided in this manual or take the bicycle
to your dealer for service. Never
ride a bicycle with a damaged part;
replace the part.
Check the handlebar and
stem
Make sure the stem is aligned with
the front wheel. Test the stem con-
nection to the fork by attempting to
turn the handlebar from side to side
with the front wheel locked between
your knees (Figure 1). Test the secu-
rity of the handlebar by attempting
to rotate it in the stem. It should not
move or be loose. Make sure that no
Figure - Function testing
the handlebar and stem