Specialized Roval Rapide Wheelset User's Manual
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1. y 2 4 Top Cap Washer 2 4 Top Cap Use with Use with 2 or 4 2 or 4 Shim wedge Shim wedge and spacer and spacer Inside top of stem Top of steerer including plug e If necessary to cut steerer tube remove steerer tube plug and cut steerer additional cutting info This will leave room for headset adjustment and plug e Reinstall steerer tube plug Install top cap washer and aluminum pre load bolt e If using angled hardware point top cap washer to symbol on top cap that matches chosen shim spacer wedge angle O Top Cap Washer Use with O Shim wedge and spacer 1 Preload headset 2 Tighten wedge assembly A Recommended Torque P in lbf 12 4 N m 3 Install wedge bolt gt rubber plug y NOTE Do not apply more pressure to pre load bolt than necessary to eliminate headset bearing play Excessive pressure can damage the headset bearings NOTE Verify wedge bolt torque after first few rides to ensure that the wedge system is fully seated Failure to follow the torque specifications in this installation guide will void your warranty but most importantly may result in damage to the handlebar stem system which may not be visible If the component is damaged this can result in loss of structural integrity To ensure the best assembly possible and to prevent any damage to the components follow all torque specifications Rec2. available using a system of shims wedges and spacers Determine the desired stem angle then assemble the required wedge hardware parts to achieve the correct angle O parts pre assembled in bag COMMON PARTS 1x Upper Outer Wedge 1x Alloy Preload Bolt 1x Lower Outer Wedge 1x Top Cap Rubber Plug 1x Wedge Bolt 1x Alloy Steerer Tube Plug 0 PARTS 2 PARTS 4 PARTS Black 1x O Inner Wedge Silver 1x 2 Inner Wedge Coffee 1x 4 Inner Wedge Black 1x O Shim Silver 1x 2 Shim Coffee 1x 4 Shim Black 1x O Spacer 1x 2 Spacer 1x 4 Spacer 1x O Centered Top Cap Washer 1x 2 4 Angled Top Cap Washer 1x 2 4 Angled Top Cap Washer O SETUP Fig 1 2 SETUP Fig 2 4 SETUP Fig 3 3 stem angle setting 5 stem angle setting 7 stem angle setting 1 stem angle setting 1 stem angle Do not use different angle parts together Mismatched hardware can result in unevenly distributed loads on the stem and hea set parts which can lead to failure causing serious injury or death gt 0 WEDGE HARDWARE OPTIONS we _ lt Shim Spacer Wedge O Top Cap Centered Washer a Top Bottom 2 amp 4 ANGLED WEDGE HARDWARE OPTIONS 53 53 i i position pi F f i u n Shim 2 J t 2 Spacer Shim Spacer 2 4 Top Cap Angled Washer pm Top Bottom a3 a3 position y 2 uA Shim Bo Be gy a4 a3 al
3. RE gt 4 Ta 2 Inner Wedge e Grease contact surfaces between 1 2 and 3 wedge parts Place 2 between 1 and 3 wedges with desired angle etching on 2 pointing upward e Loosely thread together three wedge parts 0 WEDGE HARDWARE SETUP NOTE Shim lip e Install wedge assembly in stem Allen Key head and upper wedge facing up NOTE The wedge assembly needs to be held in place from below with fingers while being installed on the steerer tube With no angles or matching tabs and notches positioning ori entation is not important for the O hardware Follow the same basic assembly steps as for angled hardware fig 4 through 5 FEE O FAS QE LLMs HREL f fy CGE Steerer tube too high can prevent proper adjustment of headset Steerer tube too low can result in too little interface between wedge assembly and steerer tube e Make sure steerer tube extends above Rubymac spacer by 38 40mm including expander plug e Place stem shim and wedge system on steerer tube then fit shim tab 1 in spacer notch 2 NOTE Improperly position spacer can result in uneven loads which can result in failure Tighten wedge assembly lightly enough to snug the stem and align the parts correctly e Verify stem height and angle adjust angle and or spacer stack height if necessary Point to symbol Point to symbol
4. S WORKS RUBYMAC WEDGE INSTALLATION GUIDE THIS BRIEF INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE Congratulations The Specialized S Works Rubymac handlebar stem system you have chosen is among the finest of advanced composite products available in cycling Carbon fiber is a very special material that requires particular care during assembly storage and riding This installation guide contains instructions and warnings plus torque specifications to be used in conjunction with the owner s manuals and instruction guides supplied with your bicycle Please read the following instructions If you have any doubt regarding your mechanical ability and or installation of this product visit your local authorized dealer Specialized recommends that the handlebar stem be installed using a torque wrench by a qualified mechanic Please read the following Warnings Because the failure to follow any Warning may result in a catastrophic failure of the handlebar resulting in serious personal injury or death this phrase may not be repeated in connection with each Warning Bicycle assembly is a complicated task which requires training and experience Do not attempt installation of any component if you do not have experience and training as a bicycle mechanic Reference should also be made to Barnett s or some other comprehensive bicycle manual INTERFACE BETWEEN THE STEM AND THE STEERER TUBE The S Works Ru
5. bymac Wedge requires that the fork s steerer tube follows a tolerance range of 28 50mm to 28 65mm If the steerer tube tolerances are outside of this range the fork is not compatible with the Rubymac Wedge Proper fit between the steerer tube and the stem is crucial to performance and safety Incorrect sizing interface can result in handlebar slippage or failure gt PREPARING THE STEM AND FORK Before installing the handlebar stem ensure that the clamping interface surfaces between the stem and the fork are clean of any grease Apply grease to bolt threads and wedge contact surfaces only see fig 4 amp 6 Do not apply grease to carbon surfaces Applying grease reduces the friction that is critical to proper stem handlebar grip NOTE Do not cut fork steerer tube until final stem height is determined after following assembly steps fig 4 8 Once stem height is determined install the Specialized steerer tube expander plug supplied with the handlebar into the top of the steerer tube Only use the Specialized 48mm Long Expander Plug it is designed specifically to maximize internal support for the Rubymac wedge system when torqued Do not torque expander plug above fork manufacturer s recommended torque spec CHOOSING THE RIGHT STEM ANGLE The S Works Rubymac Wedge handlebar stem system uses a shim and wedge assembly which allows for multiple stem angle options The nominal position of the stem is 3 There are 5 angle options
6. ee if if if rif dn pus suL io co ot Spacer Ms a J position Shim T g Yyajou 43a320s OF qe wis yew Yyajou sas 07 qe wis 4ye A y a Spacer teas Shim Spacer 2 4 Top Cap Angled Washer for ae it Top Bottom is End Up 5 se a3 5g position wa wa Shim u T p e K 25 ao a ie on pus suu a FE KA Spacer M i lt 1 i WARNING Ensure that the shim tab fits the spacer notch INSTALLING THE WEDGE HARDWARE Rubymac Stem Spacer Aluminum Contact Surfaces e Determine desired axle to handlebar height This can be achieved by either duplicating the position of existing equipment or using the Specialized Adjustable Fit Stem used by select Specialized Authorized Dealers e Place desired stack height of headset spacers on Tube Extender can be used to raise 40mm more if necessary e Choose stem spacer that corresponds to desired stem angle e Place spacer on steerer tube with desired angle facing back of stem e Install SPECIALIZED Long Steerer Tube Plug in steerer tube NOTE The Rubymac requires 38 40mm of exposed steerer Choose the shim that matches the desired spacer fig 4 tube above the Rubymac stem spacer including the Long Place the shim inside the stem against the back hook the Steerer Tube Plug Do not cut steerer tube until after shim lip under the bottom edge of the stem proper height and angle have been determined INSTALLING THE WEDGE HARDWA
7. hed fractured chipped or otherwise damaged the component should be replaced If a handlebar has suffered a crash or impact even if no damage is visible Specialized or an authorized Specialized dealer should inspect the product Specialized composite handlebars are made to be lightweight and are not suitable for all riders and all possible uses If the rider is approaching 250 pounds in weight i e 240 pounds etc Specialized recommends against use of this handlebar Failure to follow this warning may result in a catastrophic failure of the handlebar causing serious personal injury or death For your safety Specialized recommends this product be replaced after 3 years of use For additional information and warranty provisions please visit www specialized com SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 779 6229 4 Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice Rev 1 September 2007
8. ommended torques in this guide are specific for this Specialized product Consult the owners manual for the mating component s recommended torque Always use the lower torque recommendation Place clamp at desired brake lever position INSTALLING THE BRAKE LEVERS 1 Remove clamp band from brake lever assembly Remove any burrs from the inside edge of the band using a fine grit sand paper 2 With the metal band clamp removed from the brake lever install the metal band clamp on the handlebar Place the band in your desired brake lever location See fig 10 Note Do NOT twist the band to install on the drops This can result in damage to the composite surface which can render the handlebar unsafe 3 Install the brake lever on the metal band clamp Adjust the left and right levers so that they are even and at the desired height 4 Tighten the lever clamp bolt Recommended torque is 70 in lbf 7 9 N m Check your brake lever owner s manual for recommended torque settings ADDITIONAL WARNINGS e Failure to follow these instructions may result in a catastrophic failure of the component while riding which may result in serious personal injury or death Any deep scratches or gouges in the handlebar can weaken the handlebar resulting in failure causing serious personal injury or death Damage to composite is difficult to visually identify If the external composite surface is dented frayed gouged deeply scratc
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