Part Number 253510
Figure 1- Bontrager Race XXX Lite Carbon wheelset
Read this manual before you ride
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Properly install your tires
Use only carbon-specific brake pads
With carbon rims, avoid certain chemicals, abrasives, or extreme heat
Bontrager limited warranty
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU RIDE
This supplement is in addition to the Bontrager Wheelset Owner's Manual.
Please read all of the supplied instruction manuals thoroughly before using
your new carbon clincher wheelset; the manuals contain important safety and
maintenance information.
If you do not understand the information in this manual, or you have a
question about your wheelset that this manual does not cover, consult your
Bontrager dealer. If you have a question or problem that your Bontrager dealer
can’t handle, contact us at:
Bontrager Components
Attn: Customer Service
801 W. Madison Street
Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594
920.478.4678
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only be done at the factory. See your dealer for more information.
Modifying the wheelset (including hubs, spokes, nipples or rims) in any way
will void the manufacturers warranty and may be unsafe.
Inspect carbon fiber parts frequently
Unlike metal parts, carbon composite parts that have been damaged may not
bend, bulge or deform; a damaged part may appear to be normal to a cursory
glance. After any high force load, like a crash, or other impact to your bicycle,
thoroughly inspect all the parts of your bike, and use the following procedures
to inspect carbon composite parts.
To check a part for surface problems (visual test)
1. Clean the part thoroughly with a damp cloth.
2. Look closely for problems: scratches, gouges, cracks, loose fibers (which will
appear like thin hairs), or other surface flaws
3. If the part has any problems, do not ride the bike. Take the bike to your
dealer for replacement or further inspection.
To check a part for loss of rigidity (flex test)
1. Use the part in a normal manner (without actually riding) while someone
watches carefully for unexpected movement. As an example, if you suspect
a composite seatpost has been damaged, sit gently on the saddle while
someone watches to see if the seatpost flexes.
2. If the helper sees the part flex unexpectedly, or if the part feels less rigid than
it should be, do not ride the bike. Take the bike to your dealer for replace-
ment or further inspection.
To check a part for delamination (tap test)
1. Clean the part thoroughly with a damp cloth.
2. With a nickel or other coin, tap the part near any possible damage, and places
where the part is known to be in good condition (or use a similar part).
3. Listen carefully for variations in sound, especially a hollow sound, “dead”
tone, or any sound indicating that the part is not solid.
4. If the part makes any noise other than a hard, solid tap sound, do not ride
the bike. Take the bike to your dealer for replacement or further inspection.
A damaged carbon fiber part can fail suddenly, causing
serious injury or death. Inspect for damage frequently. If
you suspect a carbon fiber part is damaged, replace the part
before riding, or take the bike to your dealer for service.
Bontrager Limited Warranty
Trek Bicycle Corporation warrants each new Bontrager wheelset against defects
in workmanship and materials.
This warranty covers-
The wheelset for the a period of one year from the date of sale.
This warranty does not cover-
• Normal wear and tear
• Improper assembly
• Improper follow-up maintenance
• Installation of parts or accessories not originally intended for, or compatible
with, the wheels as sold
• Damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect
• Labor charges for part replacement or changeover
This warranty is void in its entirety by any modification of the wheelset or its
components.
This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective
item and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This warranty extends from the
date of purchase, applies only to the original owner, and is not transferable.
Trek is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Some states
do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
Claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized dealer. Proof
of purchase is required.
This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights may
vary from place to place. This warranty does not affect the statutory rights of
the consumer.
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