MANUAL301 Mk11
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3. MANUAL a diese Thank you for choosing Liteville Please read this manual before assembling Please look for the newest updates of this manual at www liteville com gt service gt manual www liteville com gt FAQ Limits for the Liteville 301 Frame Please be aware not all parts available on the market can be used on the Liteville 301 frame and some parts simply should not be used The following parts have incompatibility restrictions Suspension fork Only suspension forks with a maximum built height of 565 mm are permitted for use Check that the fork brace does not contact the head tube when fork is fully compressed This must be che cked for both VarioSpin headset models Forks we are aware of with restricted compatibility are Fox 32 Talas 26 all models until 2014 Crank Bottom Bracket Not all available crank bottom bracket units can be used The bottom bracket shell uses a BSA thread and 73mm width Make sure the cranks do not collide with the chain stays and with the SCS chain guide on the right When using a Shima no front derailleur ensure it is an E Type derailleur and a E Type compatible BB is used Seatpost The Liteville 301 frame needs a seatpost with a diameter of 34 9 mm To prevent frame damage following min insert length need to be adhered to from MK8 onwards measured from the end of the seat tube to the top surface of the saddle up to 200 mm extension length
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5. long enough Use the included clips for mounting the brake line on the left chain stay If you use zip ties ensure they are only lightly pulled tight such that the brake line can still move when the rear is compressed If zip ties are done up too tight they can create unwanted noises Caution The routing pictured is for brake callipers where you can turn the line tovvards the rear t vvill vary vvith other brake models Rear derailleurs Install and adjust the rear derailleur according to manufacturer s instructions Rear derailleurs from Shimano Only use rear derailleurs with shadow technology Use of older rear derailleurs with the large housing loop is not recommended on Liteville 301 frames from Mk8 on These rear derailleurs do not harmonize well with the new low profile routing into the chainstay Rear derailleurs from SRAM SRAM XX1 X01 XX XO X9 X7 Reasons for preference of Shimano shadow and SRAM derailleurs e Direct cable routing without unnecessary tight bends e Reduced friction by avoiding tight radii e No bashing of derailleur against chain stay chain movement is minimised e Reduced likelihood of a stick getting caught e Reduced noise and wear Attention For perfect protection install the optional Syntace RockGuard III There are different models for SRAM Shimano Shadow and Saint models 10 Tip There is a sticker included for the front derailleur Install it as pictured to reduce chain
6. Dynamic Level adjustments Soft Max pin above frame pin Our recommendation pin to pin Hard Max pin below frame pin Adjustment of rebound e Ride at medium speed off a curb The chassis should only bounce once e If the rebound is too fast chassis bounces more than once close the rebound circuit a bit Most shock manufacturers indicate this by or a turtle The adjustment dial is usually red in colour Please be aware the rear end should not rebound too slowly either or else the suspension will pack up after riding over several obstacles in quick succession If necessary adjust Most manufacturers indicate this direction with a or a rabbit Please observe installation instructions and manual from the manufacturer of the shock Build in interfaces 13 Adjustable seatpost with remote The Liteville 301 Mk11 has been prepared for installation of an internally routed height adjustable seatpost with remote actuation The entry to the seat tube can be found on the left lower end of the seat tube Assemble the seat post remote cable according to seatpost manufacturer s manual You can also use a dropper post with external remote routing To use such a post you will find an elongated hole in the top of the top tube just in front of the seat tube Figure 1 and one elonga ted hole in the bottom of the top tube and near the headtube Figure 2 Figure 1 y Figure 2 Syntace SCS Chain
7. rolling it up Let the housing find its way by turning and pushing at the same time Tip It will work even easier if the rear triangle is moved up and down by about 1 2cm To do this remove the shock at the front shock mount Push the cable housing further through the right chainstay until housing hits the exit Let the cable end find its way through the hole by turning and and at the same time pushing To finish cut the cable to length Done Alternative method Cut off the head of an old shift cable Insert the old shift cable without casing through the plastic tube and through the chain stay until it exits at the other end of the chainstay Guide the cable housing onto the old shift cable and guide back through the frame By turning and pushing of the outer housing let the housing end find its way through the chainstay and through the plastic tube until it appears from the exit in the seat tube To finish off remove old shift cable and cut outer housing to length Done Note The outer housing for the rear derailleur and the brake lines are attached to the downtube by cable holders Please only tighten the cable holder bolts with low torque they are only there to stop the cables from moving around If these bolts are over tightened they will crimp the outer housing and brake line which can compromise function Routing of brake line U Be aware that the brake line shortens during compression of the frame Leave it
8. seatpost requires replacing to prevent the frame from being crushed resulting in possible deformation or cracking in the clamping area Now assemble the saddle according to seatpost and saddle manufacturer s instructions Syntace X 12 trough axle The Syntace X 12 through axle system is the only axle system available which allows the adjustment of toe and camber The 5mm Allen key bolt in the right drop out serves only for attachment of the derailleur hanger and to clamp the thread insert This bolt does not need to be ope ned when undoing the X 12 axle Note The threaded insert is adjusted to suit your specific frame The exact positioning with the 0 5 mm and 1 0mm inserts is when the mark is located at the clamping slit Suspension setup Air pressure For optimal performance it is advisable to adjust the Liteville 301 precisely Proceed as follows Get on your Liteville 301 with full equipment backpack helmet etc and start riding Look down onto the sag indicator Dynamic Level and check the position of the two indicator pins Attention We strongly discourage you from feeling the position of the sag indicators with your fingers as you may severely crush your fingers e If the two pins do not point at each other adjust air volume in the shock Either add or remove air e Our recommendation is pin to pin e How to adjust the shock harder or softer can be seen in the following figure
9. with 7 PM tabs allowing the use of PM disc brake callipers directly in combination with a 7 ro tor without the necessity for an adapter For the use of rotors gt than 7 180 mm please contact your respecti ve brake manufacturer The minimum rear rotor diameter is 180 mm and the maximum diameter is 210 mm Assembly Frame preparation The contact and bearing contact surfaces head tube bottom bracket drop outs and brake tabs have already been prepped at the factory and are ready for assembly Should you still have any assembly issues despite careful frame preparations please contact Syntace directly Headset fork The Syntace VarioSpin headset with 0 bearing cups have been pressed into the frame by the factory In case you need to change remove the bearing cups do not forget to use grease the contact surfaces upon re assembly Ensure the bearing cups are pressed in evenly completely and squarely When using the VarioSpin tuning bearing cups ensure the cups are aligned correctly in the frame Please take note of the respective assembly instructions Tip it is best to use a special tool for disassembly and assembly of the bearing cups such as the VarioSpin assembly tool item no 115125 Headangle The Liteville MK11 uses the Syntace VarioSpin headset Factory fitted are concentrical 0 bearing cups By using the Syntace VarioSpin tuning headset indicated in figure in blue the headangle can be adjusted 1 5 to
10. Guide Integrated tabs for the patented Syntace SCS chain guide are standard on the 301 from MK8 onwards The tab can be found on the outer right hand surface of the right hand chainstay next to the chainstay yoke The Syntace SCS chain guide offers low weight and an unknown precision coupled with reliability for double and triple chainring setups Integrated attachment point for the Syntace Rockguard derailleur protector Caution Due to changing derailleurs and derailleur hangers RockGuard type and type II will no longer fit from 301 MK 11 Jan 2014 onwards Instead of hassle with misaligned derailleur hangers and soft bent derailleur hangers strong reliable function 365 days of the year Enclosed are two different derailleur hangers Shimano direct mount Standard derailleur hanger Shimano Shadow and SRAM Maintenance and care Bearings frame VarioSpin headset All bearings used are greased for life and do not need to be disassembled to be repacked with grease In case of a defective bearing you can order a new bearing from your Liteville dealer or from Syntace direct Tip When cleaning do not let a strong jet of water contact the bearings see section washing Too much assumed care can reduce the bearing life considerably Bolts All frame bolts used are high tensile strength titanium or aluminium bolts They have been manufactured specifically for our Liteville frames They have been assembled by the fac
11. be the first to have gotten to it too quickly and cut the steerer too short Tip1 Before installing the cover plate grease upper 1 1 8th bearing It SuperSpin tapered unten 1 5 oben 1 1 8 will help additionally to keep moisture from penetrating to the bearing Tipp2 Pull the headset tight with the adjustment bolt Then loosen the bolt again about of a turn and then do the final tightening of the bolt to set the headset bearing play This process ensures that all components have set properly The headset should now spin freely yet still have no play You may possibly need to do a final re adjustment during after first ride The fork crown should not contact the downtube of the bike when bars are fully turned Bar Stem Assemble bar and stem according to manufacturer s instructions Shift levers brake levers Install and adjust controls according to manufacturer s specifications Tip tighten both shift and brake lever with a low torque such that they can twist on the bars in case of a crash Bottom bracket crank amp front derailleur Grease both contact surfaces of the E Type derailleur where it is clamped between bottom bracket and bottom bracket bearing shell Fix the Shimano E Type derailleur with the bolt Supplied by Shimano Important Do not use a spacer between frame and derailleur Tip Supplied with the frame is a derailleur pad Attach the pad as in figure to reduce drivetrain noise Now install bo
12. ones personal liking Headangle 1 5 Headangle 1 5 optional optional Frame size Art Nr 114951 114944 114906 114913 114920 114920 Fork installation Included with the frame are all the headset components required for a tapered conical bottom 1 5 top 1 1 8th steerer fork First install the lower and larger 1 5 of the two slotted rings onto the fork s steerer tube The lower slit cone should now be fully fitted on the bearing seat of the fork Insert the fork into the frame Slide the smaller slotted 1 1 8th split cone onto the steerer tube from the top and install the black headset cover plate Note the reduction kit for 1 1 8th steerer forks is not included with the headset but can be ordered separately item number 114593 This will create a different assembly process for the lower half When using 1 1 8th forks the lower 1 1 8th reduction shim needs to be assembled between the lower headset split cone and the lower headset bearing don t forget to lightly grease all contact surfaces The assembly of the upper headset half remains the same Note when using the Syntace MegaSpacer kit in combination with a Liteville 301 MK11 onwards a 0 6mm shim is required between the SuperSpin top cap and MegaSpacer This is included with the Megaspacer from June 2013 or can be ordered through your Syntace dealer as a spare part Tip Do your first test ride without cutting your steerer You would not
13. scratch the surface and mark it permanently Clean the frame only with water from a bucket or with a soft stream from a water hose and use if necessary a soft brush or sponge The main cleaning process is best done with a soft sponger a bucket of warm water and a few drops of dish washing liquid Rub the frame dry so that no water marks remain on the frames surface To achieve a nice sheen use silicone spray and wipe with a soft cloth Caution Do under no circumstances get the silicone spray onto the brake rotors brakes You will loose the brake s functionality and will require new pads Just the spray carried through the air can be enough to cause this Works Finish Additionally to the finish Race Black anodised and the powder coating colours we also offer a limited number limited edition of frames of every frame series in a Works Finish The Liteville works finish is a real raw aluminium surface finish without any additional treatment It is no raw colour imitation of a metallic surface It displays the natural irregular surface structure of our craftsmanship Changes over time such as darkening in tone and formation of darker areas are mandatory with this finish It is this which creates the natural charm of the patina of a real works finish aluminium surface By the way this surface can be reworked either mechanically or chemically You can scotch brite the surface you can polish it matt or to a mirror finish or even coat it as de
14. sired The Works finish frames are accompanied by two rough Scotch Brite pads Test the achievable finish in a hidden spot such as on the underside of the frame gt Liteville logo on the Works Finish frame 7 We accompany the nude frames with two decals cut out of 3M individual letters You can decide for yourself whether you want to apply these or not Travel identification 16 By looking at the position of the sag meter Dynamic Level you can determine which travel works finish rocker links you have an oil yoo inp AADIY u 106 H YOO AjNp winipaw anjq munu YOO po 4y yin T su y 21 WN 02 01 Wes NN N DB I e 22 N SG OVA AD SD Se MMM UO UOHEWJOJU 19400 p l e p asow l pul JIM NOA gL aBed s JaM90I pe iu YIM jqu sse Ee p UN m pue 1104 SU UO PE U pjo y ue o p qui sse Almau dal i q o Uu 110Q y pue u yoiq Aq UW puoq 1 32o pes y u u UONeOWIOSds o p u nu5n ase s oq U s o Bulyoayo u ym AjjeaJ y0q e pinoys jAlINJS1EI YOO uonu v lt syjoq Aue u 1uB o joo anbJoL y se YONS YOUdIM anbuo e aen S EAIY 1 33O pue s nbio uunuilxelN s jog 13607 XUT7 ISIOH yoo PD34U1 uaas4b H 2301
15. slap at the front derailleur Seat tube seatpost saddle Check the inside of the seat tube for edges and burrs before you insert the seatpost If necessary remove with fine sand paper such as grit 180 before inserting the seat post Take note of min insert length as described on page 2 Attention If fully inserted the seat post may reach the dent for the front derailleur If you try to force it any deeper you may damage seat post and or frame Tip Cut the seatpost to the minimum insert length after being sure that you have found the correct height Also don t forget that the soles of different shoes varies in thickness and that saddles may vary in build height That way you can lower the seat post to the max Attention Take note of the seatpost s wear limit When frequently adjusting the height of your seatpost in muddy or dusty conditions material wear actually takes place on the surface of both the seat tube and seatpost The wear on carbon seatposts is much higher than on alloy seatposts due to the coated resin matrix fibers used To keep this wear to a minimum we re commended removing the seatpost from the frame after every ride in wet muddy conditions and then to clean it The inside of the seat tube should also be cleaned with a rag at this occasion Check the diameter of the seatpost from time to time At no position along the post the diameter is allowed to become less than 34 7mm If this is the case the
16. t tube Please also check the fork manufacturer s requirements Note A brushing of the rear wheel on the seat tube when on full compression when riding will other than producing a wear mark on the frame not cause any damage Seat clamp We recommend the use of our SuperLock2 seatpost clamp In case you want to use another seatpost clamp you will need a clamp with a diameter of 38 0mm Watch specifically for sufficient clearance between seat post clamp and rear triangle during compression To test deflate shock completely and carefully compress the rear entirely Caution On the Liteville 301 in frame size XS unlike with all the other frame sizes the Syntace Superlock2 has to be mounted with the lever facing forward Shifter cable Only use outer gear casing with 4 mm outside diameter for example Shimano SIS SP41 Rear shock Shock mounts Do not use shocks with an eye to eye length other than 200 mm The shock stroke cannot exceed 57 mm Tip The Liteville 301 frame has a special low ratio suspension design and does not harmonise well with every shock available The Shocks used in the Liteville 301 have been specifically factory tuned to suit our frames Hint A slight brush of the rear wheel at full compression is nothing to worry about It will damage nothing and may only leave a brush mark on the seat tube Brakes The Liteville 301 frame has been designed exclusively for use with disc brakes From Mk8 onwards the frame comes
17. th BB bearing cups according to manufacturer s installation instructions Don t forget some grease on the threads Now tighten the derailleur fixing bolt to manufacturer s specifications Install the cranks to manufacturer s specifications As described on page 2 ensure there is enough room for rotation between crank arms and chain stays or SCS chainguide if used on the drive side chainstay Installing cables on the down tube Cable routing ees for front derailleur cross ridge You can mount the rear shifter cable and the rear brake line on top of the cable pads with cable holders to achieve an optimal routing We recommend the installation of the cable as shown here to the left around the head tube This routing reduces rubbing of cables on the head tube and ensures the bars can be turned freely Before you can install the front derailleur cable housing you need to unbolt the front shock mount and carefully fold down the shock To mount the cable housing you will find special mounts on the bottom side of the top tube Proceed as follows Sharply bend a zip tie about 10 15 mm behind the tip so get something close to a hook Now insert the hooked zip tie into the cable mount Make sure you insert only far enough so the tip snaps over the little By pulling and pushing you can direct the zip tie all the way through until the head is at the top tube Now you can ins tall the cable housing and
18. the optional cable housing for an adjustable seat post Note only pull the zip tie tight by hand Cut the zip tie right at the head using a precision cutter and turn the heads all the way to the top tube so they do not stick out The shift cable runs between top tube and shock Let the shifter cable exit through left rear shock mount and seat tube brace The shifter housing for the front derailleur should neither run in a large arch nor in a very direct way to ensure good function Cable routing for the rear derailleur The shifter cable for the rear derailleur is routed in a direct manner through the seat tube into the chain stay To protect the cable even better from corrosion we use an additional flexible black tube Hint Do not remove the transparent plastic tube In case you did remove it reinstall it by pushing it thorough ly into its seat blue in the diagram and do NOT use lubrication such as a silicone spray The exit for the shifter cable is at the lower rear end of the right chain stay The exit for the shifter cable is at the lower rear end of the right chain stay Changing a shifter cable housing Leave the black tube in place 5 Cut the new cable housing with a 45 cut as shown Spray a little silicone spray into the guide tube Insert shift cable from the front until it reaches the right chainstay at the chainstay yoke Use the rest of the shift cable housing as a handle by
19. tory using a thread locker However you should still regularly and especially after first assembly check all frame bolts to check they are still tight as per max torque rating see page 18 Black anodised frames have the max torque lasered next to the bolt location In case of loss or damage you can order them through your Liteville WerkStation or from Syntace directly Before replacing any bolts ensure you have applied the correct thread locker see page 18 and that it can cure for the correct length of time Attention Look carefully Should a bolt really move when checking to see if bolts are tightened to specifica tion then the thread locker bond will be broken and the bolt will need to be newly assembled Clean the old thread locker off the bolt and reassemble with new thread locker see page 18 You will find more detailed thread locker information on www liteville de gt FAQ Hint on creaking noises Sometimes one needs to do the opposite of what one expects for example if it creaks up front grease in the rear The suspected creaking from the bottom bracket might not be caused there at all You will find more detailed information on www liteville de gt FAQ 15 Washing Never use a high pressure washer or strong water stream from your garden hose or similar to clean your frame The strong water stream can force water into the bearings and premature corrosion and wear can follow Dirt blown away by high water pressure will
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