RITCHEY User Manual Introduction Before Your First Ride
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1. Cleaning and Care Clean your fork e and the headset f with water and a soft rag at regular intervals If necessary use a non abrasive soap to remove grime You may add a little detergent liquid for cleaning and removing tough stains such as oil or grease from hard surfaces Do not use degreasing agents which contain organic solvents e g acetone trichloroethylene methylene etc Chemicals of this sort may damage the finish or substructure of the material After your bike has dried apply a wax based polish to painted carbon and metal surfaces exception braking surfaces Polish the parts after the wax has dried With this treatment your fork and the headset will keep their nice appearance for years While cleaning look for cracks scratches dents as well as for bent or discoloured material If you think there may be a problem see your local RITCHEY dealer Have damaged or defective compo nents replaced immediately A Make absolutely sure to keep the braking surfaces or rotors free of cleaning agent grease or oil Otherwise the braking performance might be drastically reduced or even ren dered ineffective Be sure to never store the fork and the headset in the blazing sun or near a source of heat Maintenance Check the tightening torque of all bolts after the first 200 to 400 km 120 to 240 miles or 10 to 20 hours of use Tighten them if necessary with a torque wrench to the prescribed torque s2. Torque subsequently d Pre load mechanisms acting as counter bearing for the adjust ing bolt inside the fork steerer are often delivered without being greased In this case increased inner friction prevents the transfor mation of bolt force into clamping force Apply grease specifically on the inner bevelled surfaces of the slotted sleeve and the inner cone The outer surface of the sleeve must remain free of grease Apply RITCHEY Liquid Torque in this area as well bevor tightening the mechanism in the fork steerer e A Never use a star nut as counter bearing inside the fork steerer Risk of breakage What to Bear in Mind with Integrated and Semi Integrated Headsets With integrated headsets the upper and lower bearing cup races are part of the head tube with semi integrated headsets they are normally pressed in by the manufacturers This allows smooth tran sitions between headset fork and stem The crown race is normally provided with a slit that allows an easy installation on the fork steerer A Apply grease on the entire headset including bearing cup races to ensure smooth running and to prevent cor rosion Verify that the gaps between bearing cover and head tube as wel as between fork crown and lower bearing cup race are evenly par allel If they are not the bearings possibly run rough Installing the Bearing Cup Races of Conventional Aheadset Headsets and Semi Integrated Aheadset Headsets int
3. all components will eventually reach the end of their service life depending on intensity and conditions of use The following RITCHEY components are especially subject to wear due to the nature of their intended use and not covered for wear under this warranty The lubricants and seals of the bearings RITCHEY International RITCHEY Corporate HQ s RITCHEY Design Inc Taiwan Branch Via Cantonale 2 620 Spice Island Drive 22 1 123 Chungang Rd Sec 3 CH 6916 Grancia Lugano Sparks NV 89431 Taichung 407 European Authorized Representative RITCHEY Design Inc Talwan R O C Obelis s a Sales amp Warranty Office Bd G n ral Wahis 53 575 Old County Road 1030 Brussels BELGIUM San Carlos CA 94070 If you have any question please ask your national distributor You will find a distributors list at www ritcheylogic com 15 Manufacturer s Guarantee RITCHEY products have been developed and manufactured with great care and have gone through numerous testing controls Our products are examined as part of our internal quality control proc ess to meet strict standards as well as by external independent test laboratories For the EU market we grant independent of legal regulation a voluntary guarantee that your RITCHEY product is free of manu facturing and processing defects for two years from the date of purchase For the North American Market we grant independent of legal regulation a voluntary guarantee that your R
4. and headsets Do not file or drill holes in RITCHEY components especially in carbon parts as it will compromise their structural integrity and void your warranty RITCHEY forks are designed to be only used with threadless head sets also referred to as Aheadset headset Attempting to use a RITCHEY fork in combination with quill stems can lead to sudden failure resulting in a crash with unforeseeable consequences We recommend that you always use RITCHEY parts together in order to achieve optimum performance and component durabil ity If you intend to combine RITCHEY parts with parts from other manufacturers make sure they are compatible i e that all dimen sions are identical with the specifications given in this manual Forks and headsets are designed for an overall load of 110 kilos 242 Ibs including rider and baggage e g rucksack A In case of any inquiries please contact your RITCHEY dealer A After a crash accident or other major impact have your RITCHEY forks headsets etc checked by your RITCHEY dealer for your own safety A If your fork or headset produces any creaking or crack ing noises or shows any external damage such as notches cracks dents discolorations etc do not use your bike anymore until you have consulted your local RITCHEY dealer who will check the part carefully and replace it if necessary c A This symbol warns you about actions that could
5. of 5 Nm for the fork Check the tightening torque of all bolts after 200 to 400 km 120 to 240 miles or 10 to 20 hours of use and then every 2 000 km 1 240 miles or 100 hours of use Install the brake callipers to the fork If there is no extra long nut delivered with the road racing fork use the sleeve nut of the brake manufacturer for brake installation Verify that the nut has a minimum grip of 8 turns A The stem clamping area must be free of burrs and the fork steerer must have enough support inside the stem Stems with many recesses in the clamping area or with a cut out in the clamping area pointing towards the stem are not suitable The top and bottom collar should measure 5 mm at least The steerer tube clamp must be closed i e it must be free of any recesses A No matter what type of brake you install V brake disc brake or else be sure to read the manual of the brake manufacturer beforehand Follow the installation instructions and pay special attention to the tightening torques A The brake rotor diameter approved by RITCHEY is 180 mm Larger rotors can lead to a fork failure and thus cause an accident Installing Aheadset Stems Many RITCHEY stems can be installed in either vertical orientation These flip flop models allow handlebars to be positioned at two different heights by simply inverting the stem c Verify that the stem and fork steerer tube always have matching or
6. CHEY Liquid Torque to interconnecting surfaces to increase friction Exceeding 5Nm of torque on clamp bolts of stem or handlebars creates too much clamping force which can lead to component failure This not only bears a high risk of accident but also voids the warranty A Loose or overly tight bolts can result in component fail ure and in an accident Strictly observe the torque speci fications If you do not have a high quality torque wrench or a RITCHEY Torqkey see your local RITCHEY dealer AN For bolts tightened to another tightening torque than 4 Nm please use the RITCHEY Torque Wrench tighten ing torque from 2 to 16 Nm For detailed information about both tools visit the online shop of RITCHEY International at www ritchey ch d Headset The headset connects the fork to the frame but allows it to move freely It must turn with virtually no resistance if the bicycle is to run straight stabilising itself as it travels Shocks caused by uneven road surfaces expose the headset to considerable levels of stress As a result of this it can become loose and go out of correct adjust ment You should check the headset at regular intervals readjust it if necessary and have it greased at least once a year Noises in particular cracking noises are often due to a lack of lubrication If you have a fork with steel aluminium steerer tube you can apply mounting grease on the steerer tube in the area of
7. ITCHEY product is free of manufacturing and processing defects for one year from date of purchase except from lubricants and seals AN In the event you have not purchased the product from an RITCHEY dealer RITCHEY can possibly not guarantee the expected quality for the product The manufacturer s guarantee only applies to claims made by the initial buyer who must present the purchase receipt with date of purchase dealer address and model number Guarantee claims will only be accepted if the bicycle has been used in accordance with the intended use of RITCHEY products This guarantee does not cover damage resulting from wear neglect insufficient care and maintenance accidents e overstress caused by overloading incorrect installation or improper treatment changes or modifications to the component e g improper fork cutting The instructions of this and all other RITCHEY manuals are drawn up carefully to maximize the service life of RITCHEY products Any guarantees are void if installation instructions are ignored and or if regular inspection and maintenance intervals are neglected In the event of a warranty claim RITCHEY reserves the right to provide all or part of the current successor model in an available colour or if such part is not available a higher grade model to remedy the claim The guarantee does not cover assembly refitting costs or any new accessories that may be required e g differen
8. RITCHEY User Manual Forks and Headsets Important information about use care maintenance and installa tion Contents Notes on This User Manual Introduction Before Your First Ride Determined Use Before Every Ride Special Characteristics of Carbon Cleaning and Care Maintenance General Notes on Installation RITCHEY Liquid Torque RITCHEY Torqkey Headset Checking the Headset Adjusting the Aheadset Headset Headset Maintenance What to Bear in Mind with Carbon Steerer Forks What to Bear in Mind with Integrated and Semi Integrated Headsets 10 Installing the Bearing Cup Races of Conventional and Semi Integrated Aheadsets into the Frame 10 Installing Forks with Threadless Carbon Steerer 11 Installing Aheadset Stems 12 Mounting the Front Wheel 13 How to Use the Quick Releases 14 Warranty Terms 15 A Note on Wear 15 Manufacturer s Guarantee 16 COMANN A UU DP HBWWYDNY Notes on This User Manual Pay particular attention to the following symbols This symbol means that your life or health may be in danger unless you comply with provided instructions or carry out prescribed measures Introduction Congratulations when buying a RITCHEY part you made a superb choice RITCHEY develops tests and manufactures our products with dedication to uphold the highest standards of quality Like all high quality sports equipment RITCHEY components require careful installation in order to function properly and to provide long
9. be ends 2 mm at the most below the top edge of the stem a This ensures a reliably clamping when tightening the clamping bolts of the steerer tube clamp to the the prescribed tightening torque If your preferred stem height results in a deeper position of the stem on the steerer tube the steerer tube projects from the stem To check the correct position insert spacers b at an appropriate height on top of the steerer tube After the test ride the steerer ube of a carbon fork must be shortened A The space between the top of the steerer tube and the upper edge of the stem should not exceed 2 mm Tighten the stem bolts only a little if you intend to install the handlebar right afterwards Finish by adjusting the headset A The clamp bolts of RITCHEY stems are designed to oppose each other for proper load distribution during clamping Please check that the bolt heads of RITCHEY stems are always oriented in opposition to each other a Mounting the Front Wheel Once you have installed the headset and the fork you need to remount the front wheel A Be sure to also read the manual of your bicycle manufac turer before mounting or removing the wheels After you have mounted the wheel make sure it is correctly seated in the drop outs and accurately centred between the fork legs Check the correct seat of the quick release and close the release lever of the rim brake Shimano SRAM imme diately or shi
10. be free of chips and dust Use a file to gently remove any burrs from the area of the cut a Insert the file from the outside to the inside and not vice versa oth erwise the fibres will fray out A Do not blow off the saw chips Remove the chips with a damp rag and dispose of them together with the rag Seal the cut with two component adhesive epoxy resin clear var nish or super glue Wipe off excess adhesive from the steerer tube side immediately upon sealing A Make sure all spacers and the clamping area of the sleeve are free of burrs RITCHEY carbon steerer tubes are manufactured with fine tol erances For this reason the stems normally fit snugly on the fork steerer tube Do not install stems that have play on the fork steerer A Use RITCHEY Liquid Torque to ensure a reliable fit and low tightening torques If you have strictly followed the above instructions you will not need high tightening torques for the clamping bolts The recom mended tightening torque is 4 5 Nm depending on the stem type With a standard torque wrench start from the minimum value and approach the maximum value by proceeding in small 0 5 Nm 4 45 inlbs increments With a RITCHEY Torqkey turn until it clicks Check the tight fit of the stem and the fork by trying to turn the handlebar relative to the front wheel b A Do not exceed the tightening torque prescribed by the stem manufacturer and a maximum tightening torque
11. compatible clamp diameters d If you intend to install a 1 1 8 stem on a 1 fork steerer use a reduction sleeve at the suitable length Make sure the slots of stem and sleeve are accurately on top of one another If you fit a new stem on a fork with carbon steerer tube check the clamping area for notches or abrasion marks In case such damage is actually visible ask your RITCHEY dealer whether it is necessary to have the fork replaced Make sure the clamping areas are absolutely free of grease espe cially when the clamping surfaces are made of carbon Apply RITCHEY Liquid Torque in the clamping areas Use RITCHEY Liquid Torque to optimize clamp hold Grease the threads and the connecting surfaces heads of the steerer clamp bolts Keep lubricants away from clamping surfaces Slide the stem onto the fork steerer tube It must fit snugly onto the fork Do not fit stems which have play on the steerer tube Depending on the steerer tube length and the desired stem posi tion install spacers on the fork steerer above the upper cover of the headset and or above the stem You can stack them up to a maximum height of 30 mm These spacers are available in different heights You have installed the correct number of spacers when the steerer tube ends 2 mm below the top edge of the stem a Verify that the stem provides sufficient support for the steerer tube and that the steerer tu
12. ds are still free of grease or other lubricants A No matter what type of brake you install V brake disc brake or else be sure to read the manual of the brake manufacturer beforehand Follow the installation instructions and pay special attention to the tightening torques How to Use the Quick Releases A As the use of quick releases is not always common know ledge they have been the cause of accidents We recom mend that you read the following instructions thoroughly and practice the handling as outlined Ask your RITCHEY dealer for advice The wheels are attached to the frame at the hub axles Each axle is clamped tight in its drop outs by means of a quick release Quick release retention mechanisms essentially consist of two operative parts d 1 The quick release lever on one side of the wheel Release this lever to loosen the wheel and close it to create a strong clamp ing force on a 180 degree axis 2 The tightening nut on the other side of the hub with which the initial tension on the threaded rod is set To remove the wheel open the quick release lever e and loosen the tightening nut by a few turns if necessary The front wheel is usually additionally secured by means of drop out catches at the fork tips which prevent the wheel from coming off in the event of an unintentional loosening of the quick release The clamping force should be adjusted in a way that by closing th
13. e cially bolt torque specifications and the prescribed maintenance instructions Observe all instructions with regard to procedures and verification processes listed in this manual as well as any other instructions that may be included in the delivery of RITCHEY prod ucts Also adhere strictly to any and all instructions referring to the replacement of safety relevant components e g in the case of colour changes of the components Your direct contact with regard to all issues outlined in this manual and corresponding instructions is your local RITCHEY dealer who is qualified to answer your questions To handle your claim you need to present your receipt In the event of a defect or if you have a warranty issue please con tact the RITCHEY dealer who sold you the bicycle component in question RITCHEY has exclusive agreements with all RITCHEY deal ers to handle potential warranty claims If you purchase a RITCHEY product from an unauthorized RITCHEY dealer e g from an inter net auction site the warranty granted by RITCHEY becomes void so you must seek resolution with the reseller who sold you the product A Note on Wear Bicycle components are subject to wear due to normal and proper use The rate of wear will depend on care and maintenance the bicycle usage and the environmental conditions such as rain mud dust and sand Some components require regular care and main tenance Nevertheless despite the best maintenance program
14. e quick release you feel significant resistance over the second half of its travel f The quick release is accurately tight when a clockwise turning in closed condition is impossible by applying pressure to the front b RIIL HEY Warranty Terms Under European consumer law the purchaser has full statutory warranty rights within the first two years from date of purchase In North America these rights apply to the first year from the date of purchase According to these laws your dealer is responsible for ensuring the product is free of defects that could cause premature wear from normal use A The two year warranty law is only valid in countries where European EU regulations apply Please ask your RITCHEY dealer about the regulations in your country Warranty claims will only be accepted if the bicycle has been used solely for its intended purpose see section Before Your First Ride Determined Use It does not cover damage resulting from wear lubricants seals neglect insufficient care and maintenance bearing play acci dents overstress caused by overloading incorrect installation improper treatment or as a result of changes to the components Be sure to strictly follow all assembly instructions in this manual as well as all additional instructions provided by the manufactur ers of products used in conjunction with RITCHEY products esp
15. etting Thereafter check every 2 000 km 1 200 miles or 100 hours of use A Loose or overly tightened bolts may result in an accident Although headsets have seals they are not entirely tight Therefore have the headset dismounted and re lubricated by an authorized RITCHEY dealer at least once a year depending on the intensity of use General Notes on Installation In general fork headset stem and handlebar installation are jobs for skilled mechanics We therefore recommend that you have these jobs performed by an authorized RITCHEY dealer Each of the following instructions must be followed strictly Non observance of these instructions can lead to component failure resulting in a severe accident or injuries Installing non matching parts can result in clamping failure and consequently in a serious accident We recommend using RITCHEY forks headsets stems and handle bars together a as they are designed to fit and function as an integrated whole If you choose to use a part from another manu facturer read the respective manual regarding size accuracy to ensure proper fit and compatibility with RITCHEY components RITCHEY assumes no responsibility for problems resulting from a RITCHEY component being used with a part from another manu facturer RITCHEY strongly advises against using stems with a large recess in the steerer clamp pointing towards the stem The top and bottom collar of the
16. facturer s recom mended torque limits for each component Always use a torque wrench to verify you are within specified torque limits and do not exceed them Using RITCHEY Liquid Torque will allow you to safely install your bicycle components particularly in the case of carbon fiber without exceeding the torque limits specified by the manu facturers In most cases using Liquid Torque will enable you to use as much as 30 less torque while installing your components A RITCHEY Liquid Torque is neutral to copper and alu minium alloys steel and synthetic material and will not damage product surfaces b TENT CHAE _ A DADLI liquid torque sts ts seat PO ium componen uminium For carbon fiber amp a handlebars and S an Special micro Pal e ie Reduces require mpol Protects CO ses a ates oreaking nO Elimin niy on ed friction jy a thin film e fastened together RIICHE RITCHEY Torqkey To achieve long lasting and problem free clamping of parts RITCHEY considers the use of a torque wrench absolutely neces sary The RITCHEY Torqkey d is designed for use with all RITCHEY stems It is a 4 mm hex bolt Allen wrench pre set to 5 Nm which is both the ideal clamp force as well as the maximum prescribed torque used to tighten RITCHEY stem bolts If 5 Nm of torque does not generate sufficient clamping force apply RIT
17. ft the bolt in the gear brake lever at the handlebar back to its original position Campagnolo if you have V rim brakes V brakes and cantilever brakes make sure you hook the brake cable back immediately Verify that the brake pads touch the rim and not the tire or the spokes Re mount the hydraulic rim brakes and close its quick release immediately after fixing the wheel Verify that the brake pads touch the rim and not the tire or the spokes If you have disc brakes check before mounting the wheel whether the brake pads rest snugly in their seats in the brake calliper body The gaps between the brake pads and the wheel should be parallel and the wear indicators in their correct posi tion Make sure you guide the rotor between the brake pads carefully After mounting the wheel and tightening the quick release pull the brake lever c in the case of disc brakes several times and spin the wheel The rotor should not drag on the brake caliper or on the brake pads Make sure the brake pads touch the rim and not the tire or the spokes A Always test the brakes in stationary after mounting a wheel By pulling the lever you should get a positive braking response The brake lever must however remain clear of the handlebars If it does not check the bicycle and the brake system according to your general bicycle manual A Before riding on your bicycle check that after the installa tion the brake surfaces the rotors and the brake pa
18. ing behaviour require a dismounting of the fork from the frame A The maintenance of the headset is a job for a skilled mechanic Have this work done by an authorized RITCHEY dealer If you want to try it on your own you should have the know how and experience of a mechanic as well as special tools if necessary Undo the front brake and remove the front wheel Unscrew the top Allen bolt completely and remove the top cap Release the bolt s on the stem side Pull off the handlebars including stem keep hold of the fork with one hand and let the handlebars stem hang down Make sure frame levers handelbars and stem remain undamaged Remove the spacers a the bearing cover and the upper bearing cone Clean the parts with a rag and arrange them in the order you removed them Keep the order in mind Carefully pull out the fork and wipe off any dirt from the parts b Check on the dismounted fork whether the crown race was installed horizontally whether it is in sound condition i e with out notches and whether the steering tube is free of scratches notches colour changes etc over its entire length and circumfer ence Remove the bearings wipe off the grease from the bearing cup races Check whether the bearings turn freely and without play and make sure they are free from chips etc If you have an open bear ing headset you should check in addition whether they are well greased Make sure there are no chafe mar
19. ks or notches Asym metrical marks of that kind indicate a careless processing Apply plenty of grease not RITCHEY Liquid Torque on the bear ing and bearing races during reassembly that will seal the bear ings in addition c Wipe off excess grease after reassembly A The top clamping area of carbon steerer tubes must remain free of grease A Observe the correct order of assembly and place the lower bearing on the crown race The bevel of the car tridge bearing s outer ring normally shows in direction of the head tube whereas the bevel of the cartridge bearing s inner ring shows to the crown race Slide the fork from below into the head tube of the frame Slide the upper bearing that is greased on the outside the upper bearing cone the bearing cover and the spacers completely on the steerer tube until the fork is mounted almost free of play Make sure the clamping area of the stem is absolutely free of grease and apply Liquid Torque Slide the stem on the steerer tube and plug in the top cap Adjust the headset as above described b What to Bear in Mind with Carbon Steerer Forks Carbon steerer tubes must remain free of grease otherwise a reliable and sufficient clamping of the stem will not be achieved You would require high tightening torques damaging the steerer tube or the stem and resulting in a failure Degrease the stem and the fork with benzine or spirit if necessary Apply RITCHEY Liquid
20. lead to damage of property or the environment A This symbol indicates there is special information on how to handle the product and may refer you to a specific passage in this manual requiring your special attention The possible consequences described above are not repeated every time one of the symbols appears ILHE a d LHF Before Every Ride Check the following points before setting off 1 Are the quick release levers or nuts of the front and rear wheel properly closed a For more information see sections How to Use the Quick Releases and Mounting the Front Wheel A Improperly closed quick releases can cause the wheels to come loose This can lead to a serious accident 2 Check whether the headset is free of play and moves easily b Make a visual inspection 3 Verify the tight fit of the stem on the fork steerer A Read the manual of your bicycle manufacturer before you set off Special Characteristics of Carbon All RITCHEY products made of carbon fiber reinforced resin also referred to as carbon c or abbreviated CFR require special care and attention Carbon d is an extremely strong material which combines high compression resistance with low weight Please note that carbon unlike metals shows no visible deformation after undue stress even though some of its fibers may be damaged This makes it very dangerous to conti
21. n should not be smaller than 26 4 mm and with 1 1 8 forks not smaller than 30 0 mm otherwise a tight press fit of the precise crown race cannot be ensured Verify that the contact area of fork crown and crown race is clean and apply a little grease except one of the clamping surfaces is made of carbon Hit the crown race with an appropriate special tool until it is in horizontal position and until any gap between crown race and fork crown has disappeared Keep the fork in hand during hitting and do not put it down risk of breakage If there is hardly any resistance when sliding on the crown race due to an improper fit apply some two component epoxy adhesive to fix it additionally Assemble all parts of the headset insert the desired number of spacers under the stem and mark the top edge of the stem A Do not apply grease or oil on the steerer tube in the clamping area of the stem as this will prevent a reliable clamping If you have not yet found your preferred position of the stem insert more spacers under the stem to begin with Observe the maximum stacking height of spacers of 30 mm under the stem Do not clamp the fork into a vice to cut it as this could damage the fork steerer Clamp the fork steerer into a suitable device instead e g into a special bracket Use a sharp fine toothed metal saw 24 teeth and cut the fork steerer at low pressure 2 mm below your marking Make sure to keep the inner steerer tu
22. n the clamping areas of fork stem and handlebars i e areas where too much clamping force can damage either component causing component failure or voiding the war ranty By reducing the clamping force RITCHEY Liquid Torque relieves stress on sensitive carbon surfaces preventing damage to fibers or the cracking of the carbon substructure It also retains its effectiveness in wet conditions and provides maximum protection against corrosion RITCHEY Liquid Torque can be used for all carbon aluminium and steel connections including Stem steerer tube clamping areas Seat post frame clamping areas Stem handlebars clamping areas and clamping bolts Precautions for use Prior to applying RITCHEY Liquid Torque remove dirt particles and lubricant residues from the surfaces to be treated Next apply a thin and even film of RITCHEY Liquid Torque to the cleaned sur faces using a brush lint free rag or chamois artificial chamois Install components as directed by the manufacturer by using a torque wrench such as the RITCHEY Torqkey recommended for use with all RITCHEY forks handlebars and stems and take care not to exceed the manufacturer s maximum torque recommenda tions After tightening to specified tightening torque wipe off any excess Liquid Torque Re seal RITCHEY Liquid Torque container after use Additional information Many manufacturer warranties will not cover damage to com ponent due to over tightening Refer to manu
23. ng Degrease the bearing cup races and the inner face of the headset in a metal frame and apply some two component adhesive according to the manufacturer s instructions If you have a carbon frame apply RITCHEY Liquid Torque A Let the adhesive harden before re installing the fork a e 10 Installing Forks with Threadless Carbon Steerer The cutting of the steerer tube the press fitting of the crown race and the installation of the fork into the frame are jobs for a mechanic Have this work done by an authorized RITCHEY dealer An unauthorized installation and maintenance will render the war ranty void A Improper installation increases the risk of breakage for the fork and the stem Risk of an accident A Each of the following instructions must be followed strictly Non observance of these instructions can result in a fork failure and lead to a crash with serious consequences Measure the crown race and the fork crown first Forks with 1 steerer tubes steerer tube diameter 25 4 mm require bearing races at a nominal diameter of 26 4 mm with partly large toler ances Forks with 1 1 8 steerer tubes steerer tube diameter 28 6 mm require crown races at a nominal diameter of 30 0 mm Verify that the fork crown is circular and that the diameter is not 0 1 or 0 2 mm bigger than the inner diameter of the crown race A With 1 forks the fork crow
24. nue using a carbon part after an impact or undue stress as it may fail without previous warning thereby causing an accident with unforeseeable consequences If your RITCHEY carbon part sustained this kind of impact or undue stress we strongly recommend that you take your complete bike to your RITCHEY dealer for inspection They will check the dam aged bike and if necessary replace the deficient part In case there are any unanswered questions or doubts the dealer can contact the RITCHEY after sales department or one of the RITCHEY dis tributors directly For safety reasons RITCHEY components made of carbon must never be repaired they must be replaced at once Prevent further use by taking appropriate measures i e destroy the damaged component Parts made of carbon must under no circumstances be exposed to excessive heat Therefore never have a carbon component enamelled or powder coated The temperatures required for doing so could destroy it Do not leave carbon fiber parts near a source of heat or in a car or trunk during hot or sunny weather A If any notches tears deformations dents or discolora tions etc are visible on your carbon part or if it makes creaking or cracking noises do not use the bike until the part has been replaced After undue stress a crash or other major impact replace the part or have it inspected by your local RITCHEY dealer before using it again c
25. o the Frame A The installation of the Aheadset headset is a job for a skilled mechanic Have this work done by an authorized RITCHEY dealer If you want to try it on your own you should have the know how and experience of a mechanic as well as special tools if necessary Place the crown race horizontally onto the fork crown Slide the crown race onto the steerer either manually or with an appropri ate special tool With the desired minor undersize of the crown race towards the fork crown you need to tap slightly on the crown race to bring it into the correct position without leaving any gap between crown race and fork crown Keep the fork in hand during tapping and do not put it down risk of breakage A Before installation thoroughly check the cleaned fork steerer in particular the fork crown and the stem clamp ing area for damage such as cracks Perform the installation only with headset tools An appropri ate press fit of the bearing cup races into the frame can only be achieved with these tools Precondition is however that the tol erances are observed and that the surfaces gliding on top of one another are well greased Verify not to slide on the bearing cup races in oblique position and make sure they are flush Tighten the special tool evenly and observe as the bearing cup races slide into the head tube Bearing cup races that you can slide in manually will cause crack ing or rattling noises during cycli
26. oduct is safe to use There fore consult your RITCHEY dealer after any such occurrence Before Your First Ride Determined Use RITCHEY forks b and headsets d are designed for road racing triathlon i e time trial cyclocross or mountain bikes and their typical use Road racing triathlon and time trial bicycles are exclusively designed for cycling on tarred and hard surface tracks with a smooth surface Cyclocross bicycles are designed for off road cycling over typi cal cyclocross terrain e g on field tracks and forest trails they are however not suitable for all mountain and enduro use downhill DH riding freeriding dual slalom downhill freeride parks jumps drops etc Mountain bikes are designed to be used for off road cycling and for riding over natural terrain e g terrain of a mountain bike mara thon and cross country racing Due to their design and equip ment they are however not intended to be used on public roads If you intend to use this type of bicycle on public roads it must be fitted with the devices and equipment prescribed for this purpose Standard cross country marathon and all mountain bikes are not suitable for freeriding dual slalom downhill riding jumps or the like There are special mountain bike types for these specific forms of cycling For more information see the specifications in our catalogue and or visit us at www ritcheylogic com Do not ever make any changes to forks
27. rinted directly on the cartridge bearing If not a headset gauge that you can obtain from your RITCHEY dealer will help you Checking the Headset Pull the front wheel brake and place the fingers of your other hand around the gap between frame and upper bearing cover b Bring your weight to bear on the saddle and push the bicycle a little back and forth If there is movement at the gap the headset shows too much play Repeat this test with the front wheel turned crossways Letting the front wheel bounce to the ground from a height of approx 10 cm is another method that requires however a certain amount of experience Knocking noises indicate too much bearing play However rattling brake levers cables or cycle computers may be misguiding To check whether the headset turns smoothly take hold of the top tube and lift the front part of the bicycle until the front wheel is about 20 cm above the ground With a little tap on the grips the handlebars should turn easily until either the brake touches the frame or the handlebars hit the top tube Perfom this test to the right and to the left If the handlebars do not turn or only half way slacken the cables and try again In case there is any cracking or rubbing noise check where it comes from Often these noises are due to cables that are dry or even rusty in their cable stops In this case please apply thin lubricant If that still does not help check whether the fork turns freel
28. steerer clamp must measure 5 mm at least Stems with recesses on the rear side of the steerer clamp are unsuitable Before installation watch out for sharp edges and burrs on all clamping surfaces of the fork the headset the stem b and the handlebars Do not use these components if they have burrs or sharp edges If there are burrs or sharp edges on a RITCHEY or non RITCHEY component have your local RITCHEY dealer inspect it to see whether it is usable or whether the issue can be remedied and how If you fit a headset to an existing fork check the steerer tube and the old headset carefully for scratches abrasion marks and notches after removing them Notches in the contact area indicate defec tive processing or deficient design of the headset in these areas A Do not use parts if you are not absolutely sure about their compatibility In case of any doubt ask your RITCHEY dealer who will contact if necessary our after sales service hot line A Do not use damaged parts If you have the slightest doubt we recommend that you replace the part Do not use your bike until this has been done RITCHEY Liquid Torque Installing components with RITCHEY Liquid Torque Carbon fiber components are particularly vulnerable to damage caused by excessive clamping force RITCHEY Liquid Torque c cre ates extra friction between two surfaces allowing the tightening torque to be reduced by up to 30 This is especially useful i
29. stem clamping is not tight enough increase the tightening torque to 5 Nm or until the RITCHEY Torgkey clicks After adjusting the headset check the tight clamping of the stem by holding the front wheel between your knees and trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front wheel In case the stem is not tight do not tighten the bolts any further but use RITCHEY Liquid Torque instead in order to increase friction in the clamping areas Check the tight clamping once again If the stem is still not tight fork and stem are probably incompatible Replace the stem by a matching model or ask your RITCHEY dealer for assistance With carbon steerer tubes make sure the inside of the tube is supported by an expander cone mechanism for adjusting the headset A Check the tight clamping of the stem by holding the front wheel between your knees and trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front wheel A loose stem can lead to an accident A If the stem cannot be tightened on the fork steerer tube with a tightening torque of 5 Nm in spite of RITCHEY Liquid Torque on the clamping surfaces stem and fork are incompatible Replace the stem by a matching model or ask your RITCHEY dealer for assistance d a 2mm OO Headset Maintenance The maintenance of the headset the removal of noises in spite of correct adjustment or an insufficient steer
30. t dimension parts The guarantee does not cover labour and transport costs nor does it cover follow up costs resulting from defects Your direct contact for any issue is your RITCHEY dealer reseller who is authorized to respond to your inquiries In case of any inquiries please contact your national distribu tor Find contact information for your national distributor at www ritcheylogic com Technical details in the text and illustrations of this manual are subject to change No part of this publication may be reprinted copied or transmitted by hand or with mechanical or electronic systems or used for an another business purpose without prior written permission Concept and text Zedler Institut f r Fahrradtechnik und Sicherheit GmbH www zedler de Edition 2 January 2013 16
31. term dependability We recommend that you ask a qualified mechanic at your authorized RITCHEY dealer for help with instal lation and use RITCHEY parts a together whenever possible in order to achieve optimum performance and durability Our precise tolerances are intended to ensure component compatibility and are carefully monitored during production and quality control so that installation will be easy and trouble free This manual contains important notes about use care mainte nance and installation Please read this manual carefully beginning with the general information followed by the chapter referring to the component you purchased or you intend to use Doing so will ensure smooth installation and trouble free use of the product Keep this user manual for your records and future reference If you sell or lend your component or bike to someone share this manual with the new user With RITCHEY components as with all lightweight bicycle prod ucts special care and attention need to be paid to proper instal lation and intended use Materials used by RITCHEY are extremely strong and durable with very low weight However sometimes they can break rather than bend in the event of an accident Inter nal damage to the component may not show up obviously or with visible signs of damage In the event of undue stress of any kind e g as a result of a crash the components need to be inspected by a qualified mechanic to ensure the pr
32. the headset and the spacers however not in the area of the stem clamping Furthermore you can apply mounting grease between all headset components and spacers This does NOT apply to full carbon forks The surface between steerer tube and stem as well as between the pre load mecha nism clamping cone and the inner side of the steerer tube must remain free of grease otherwise a reliable clamping of these com ponents cannot be granted If you have a carbon fork the grease must therefore be applied carefully and systematically between the steel aluminium parts of the bearing the clamping or between the contact areas of the aluminium spacers Recurring bearing play may be due to insufficient friction between stem and fork and or to a poor fit of the counter bearing in form of acone mechanism in the fork steerer Apply a thin layer of RITCHEY Liquid Torque on the clamping surfaces to ensure a proper and gentle clamping Furthermore check whether the fork steerer ends 2 to 3 mm beneath the top edge of the stem a otherwise adjusting the bearing play is impossible A Steering resistance or play in some handlebar positions can be due to improper fit i e when the bearing races in the frame are not snug as a result of deficient processing or when unsuitable bearings were mounted In such an event please con tact your RITCHEY dealer A Headsets come in different diameters and angles Often the exact headset description is p
33. y at the bottom of the head tube and whether the bearing cover has enough play The gaps as well as the seals must be even To check the headset turn the fork from far left to far right Adjusting the Aheadset Headset A Adjusting the headset is a job for a skilled mechanic Have this work done by an authorized RITCHEY dealer If you intend to do the adjustment on your own please note that you need special tools e g a RITCHEY Torqkey Release the clamping bolts on the stem side by two to three turns without unscrewing them entirely The Allen bolt located in the top cap is intended to re adjust the bearing play c Turning the bolt clockwise removes play as the stem is pressed downward on the bearing turning the bolt anti clockwise increases the play Check the headset as described in chapter Checking the Head set In case there is bearing play tighten the adjusting bolt by another quarter or half a turn A Do not overtighten the top Allen bolt it is intended for adjustment Tighten the bolt carefully in quarter turns and check the play regularly Once the play is properly adjusted bring the stem in alignment with the front wheel Check the alignment from the top d The handlebars should be at right angle to the direction of motion Tighten both clamping bolts alternately by using the RITCHEY Torqkey If you use a standard torque wrench start with a mini mum tightening torque of 4 Nm e In case the
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