3 A Fte R A C Ras H O R A N Im Pact; Intended Use - Orbea BLUE PAPER SPIRIT FORK Manual Tecnico

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0 3 AFTER A C R AS H
OR AN IMPACT
Falling off your bike is part of cycling. If you have an acci-
dent on your Orbea bicycle, be sure that you're okay and
seek medical care, if necessary. If you are uninjured, you
should check the condition of your bicycle before conti-
nuing to ride.
INSPECT THE FRAME AND THE BICYCLE COMPO-
NENTS TO SEE IF THEY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN
ANY WAY.
If you detect any problem, do not continue to ride the bi-
cycle.
POINTS TO CHE CK
Inspect the frame and the fork to identify whether either of
these components have been broken or bent. If you detect
any damage or cracks, you must stop using the bicycle im-
mediately. On carbon frames, look for cracks or soft spots
in the carbon. If you detect any of these symptoms, you
must stop using the bicycle immediately.
The materials used on carbon frames and
forks are rigid and strong, but if overloaded
or if they suffer an impact, the fibers do not
bend, and they will break. A strong enough
impact to this material could cause damage
that, while not visible at first glance, could
cause the materials to fail in the future. In the
case of any doubt about the consequences of
a fall or accident, contact your Orbea dealer
for a correct diagnosis of the materials.
Check the drivetrain and the wheels to make sure that the
components operate correctly. If you discover any damage
to the components, stop using the bicycle immediately.
Even if you do not observe any damage, pay close atten-
tion to the sound of your bicycle when you ride it again.
Damage and other problems can cause unusual noises.
If you notice any unusual noise, stop using your bicycle
immediately and contact your Orbea dealer for a correct
diagnosis of the problem.
TECHN ICA L MAN UAL
TAKE YOUR ORBEA BICYCLE TO AN AUTHORIZED
DEALER FOR A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION.
Some of the consequences of a fall or accident can only be
detected by completely disassembling the bicycle to check
for the presence of damage or other signs of deterioration.
A collision or impact can cause serious da-
mage to your bicycle and its components,
causing them to malfunction or wear out
prematurely. Malfunctions can occur sud-
denly and without notice, causing you to lose
control of your bicycle and suffer serious in-
juries, or even death.
04 WA RNINGS
OF U SE
MAX I M U M TY R E WI DT H
This technical manual specifies the maximum size of the
tyres that can be mounted on the Spirit . Always follow
these guidelines when installing tyres on your bicycle.
However, the real measurements of the tyre circumfe-
rence and width may change from one manufacturer to
another. When installing a tyre other than that originally
mounted on your Orbea bicycle, check that there is at
least 6 mm between the top and the sides of the tyre and
any part of the frame.
Damage to the frame or components due to
NOTICE
the use of a tyre that does not comply with
these measurements is not covered by the
warranty conditions
B LUE PAPER SPIR IT F ORK 2021
HEADSET SPACERS ABOVE THE STEM.
OK
OK
NOT OK
NOT OK
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Never install head tube spacers above the
stem. Placing spacers above the stem, espe-
cially on forks with a carbon head tube, can
cause the head tub expander inside the fork
tube to be positioned above the lower limit of
the head tube, which can stress the materials
beyond the use for which they were desig-
ned, possibly causing accidents and serious
injuries.
The length of the fork head tube must always
be appropriate for the position of the stem in
the fork. The stem must always be installed
in the steerer tube of the fork so that both
fastening bolts on the back of the stem are
positioned above the surface of the steerer
tube of the fork. Never mount the stem so
that the top fastening bolt of the stem re-
mains above the top edge of the fork steerer
tube. This will stress the materials beyond
the use for which they were designed, pos-
sibly causing accidents and serious injuries.
05 I NTE NDE D US E
The intended use of the Spirit fork is ASTM Condition 3,
Technical and natural trails with jumps and drops up
to 61 cm.
The use on this terrain requires techincal skils and may
lead unexperienced riders to sustain injuries.
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