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ax-lightness engage Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 – the AdvAntAge is yours Assembly And operAting instruction www.ax-lightness.de www.engage-bikes.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Terms of guarantee AX-Lightness and engage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The described possible consequences will not...

  • Page 3: General Safety Notes

    AX-Light- Lightness or engage component. You have All AX-Lightness and engage components, like all ness and engage dealer. This is the only way to made a very good choice. The AX-Lightness and lightweight components, require special care and...

  • Page 4: Before Your First Ride - Intended Use

    AX-Lightness Poseidon handlebars espe- ble for all-mountain and enduro use, downhill (DH) and engage bicycle only for its in- cially reinforced for this purpose or to engage Chord riding, freeriding, dual slalom, downhill/freeride parks, tended purpose, as it may other- risebars or engage Chord flatbars.

  • Page 5: Before Every Ride

    Improperly closed quick-releases or thru axles can 7. Let your AX-Lightness and engage bicycle bounce cause the wheels of AX-Lightness and engage bicy- on the ground from a small height .

  • Page 6: Special Characteristics Of Carbon

    In the All AX-Lightness and engage products made of car- worst case this can result in a sudden loss of bon fibre-reinforced resin, also referred to as carbon air and thus in a serious accident.

  • Page 7: Cleaning And Care

    Lightness and engage dealer. ponents replaced at once. Make absolutely sure to keep the braking If you have AX-Lightness or engage carbon road han- surfaces or rotors free of cleaning agent, dlebars, do not use clip-on or aero parts, unless the handlebars are especially reinforced for these parts.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    Have this work done by an authorized AX-Lightness and engage dealer for Check the torque values of all bolts after the first your own safety.

  • Page 9: Using A Torque Wrench

    This can lead to a failure of the AX-Lightness and en- ranty cases. If you purchase an AX-Lightness gage component and not only bears the high risk of...

  • Page 10: A Note On Wear

    AX- • The chainrings of the crankset wear through Lightness and engage will give you a discount of abrasion caused by the chain and stone chippings. Please note: The end customer, not the dealer, up to 30% off the purchase price for a new part.

  • Page 11: Brakes

    This user manual is sub-divided into “compo- Crank systems - Pedals nent chapters” referring to the AX-Lightness BRAkeS and engage components . This user manual has edge indices which help you to quickly find the desired chapter . Brakes Handlebars - Stem...
  • Page 12 Be careful while getting used to the AX-Lightness and engage brakes. Be careful while getting used to the AX-Lightness and engage brakes. This can save you from hav- ing accidents.
  • Page 13 (h). dealer will be pleased to help you. For AX-Lightness and engage rims and wheels we If you need full braking power in a sudden recommend that you use BBB brake pads, models situation of danger, there is the risk already...
  • Page 14 A correctly adjusted AX-Lightness and engage brake In order to maintain their effectiveness, the AX-Light- must have passed all these checks. ness and engage brakes need to be checked and re- adjusted regularly. Brake cables that are damaged , e.g.
  • Page 15 Always test the brakes’ function when sta- or Shimano. tionary after adjusting them, making sure the brake pads engage fully with the With ongoing brake pad wear, the pressure point at rim without touching the tyre when you the brake lever moves towards the handlebars. Check pull them hard.
  • Page 16 For dismounting the brake pads unscrew the adjust- brake pad is flush with the braking surface. To adjust ing nut of the re-tensioning unit at the AX-Lightness the perfect angle, tighten the bolt including washer and engage brake calliper. Relieve the brake calliper,...
  • Page 17 Turn the handlebars from its farthest left to its farthest Bring the AX-Lightness and engage brake in a sym- right position. The handlebars must remain freely metrical position and tighten the sleeve nut to a...
  • Page 18 . Press the AX-Lightness and With some brake lever/shifter units you can engage brake a little together. Hang the yoke back decide on your own, whether both cables into the brake arm mount and tighten the cable.
  • Page 19 rIMS - WHeeLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 General notes on mounting and compatibility .

  • Page 20: General Notes On Mounting And Compatibility

    2. The tightening nut on the other side of the hub road surfaces and terrain. The permissible total weight with which the preload on the threaded rod for all AX-Lightness and engage wheels is 110 kg. Al- (quick-release axle) is set. though AX-Lightness and engage wheels are man-...

  • Page 21: How To Securely Mount The Wheel

    If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, con- Finally lift the bicycle a few centimetres so that the tact your AX-Lightness and engage dealer. wheel no longer touches the ground and hit the tyre from above. If it is properly fastened, the wheel will remain firmly fixed in the drop-outs of the frame or fork without producing any rattling.
  • Page 22 20 hours in use. For dismounting the front wheel you may need tools Improperly mounted AX-Lightness and en- according to suspension fork manufacturer and thru gage wheels may throw you off your bicy- axle system .

  • Page 23: Notes On How To Mount Rear Wheels

    Allen key or the RWS lever, depending on the system) of the tyre carcass, the rubber compound and the and pull it out, before removing the rear wheel in the tyre tread. Your AX-Lightness and engage dealer will usual way. be pleased to help you choose from the numerous types of tyres.

  • Page 24: Valves

    There is only one valve type in general use on tem” of the present user manual. If you are AX-Lightness and engage wheels: The Sclaverand or in doubt or if you have any questions, con- Presta valve that is designed to withstand extremely tact your AX-Lightness and engage dealer.

  • Page 25: Rim Trueness And Spoke Tension

    They come as metal catches which engage with recesses in the drop outs. Just release the quick-release adjusting nut a little and slip the wheel past the tabs.

  • Page 26: Wheel Mounting (Mountain Bike/Road Racing Bicycle)

    (e+f) For more information see chapter “Quick-releases” . Check whether the brake pads hit the brak- Hook up the brake cable holder (AX-Lightness) ing surfaces of the rims. Make sure the at once, close the quick-release lever at the brake wheel is properly seated and firmly fixed in...

  • Page 27: Tubular Tyres

    AX-Lightness and engage dealer for your Check the proper seat of the tyre and correct it. If nec- own safety. essary, ask your AX-Lightness and engage dealer for advice. Replace the tyre, if necessary. There is special tubular tyre cement (e.g.
  • Page 28 To do finger test will proof that it is tacky-dry. This can take so clamp the AX-Lightness and engage wheel in the several hours. Apply another two thin layers of glue mounting stand again and spin it.

  • Page 29: Clincher And Folding Tyres

    Continental) for carbon rims. Before tic. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, using this type of glue, read the operating contact your AX-Lightness and engage dealer. instructions. If the fabric of the tyre is destroyed by the...

  • Page 30: Truing Up Wheels

    This will ease the job noticeably on the last centimetres. Truing up wheels is a job best left to your AX-Lightness and engage dealer. Inappropriately tightened spokes Before fitting the tyre completely on the rim check can cause irreparable damage.

  • Page 31: Mounting The Sprocket Assembly

    They provide a bigger contact » The nipples of AX-Lightness and engage wheels area, the stress being thus spread more efficient. that were in use for a rather long period of time may “cling”...

  • Page 32: Dismounting The Sprocket Assembly

    Ask in this case your AX- Lightness and engage dealer. Be sure to always use Check the functioning of the gears after the original parts supplied by the brake manufacturer reassembly of the sprocket assembly (rotors and bolts).

  • Page 33: Brake Pads For Rim Brakes

    Actuate the brakes particularly carefully in a bend and gage rims with BBB brake pads, models BS-03AC for on wet or slippery ground. AX-Lightness and engage Shimano and SRAM brakes and BS-03CC for Cam- recommend that you do not brake in bends, as this...

  • Page 34: What To Bear In Mind With Rim Brakes

    Do not let the brakes drag when riding downhill. Let both the brake and the rim cool down. Before using your AX-Lightness and engage wheels in a rain race , we strongly rec- (c+d)
  • Page 35 Headset maintenance ........... . .74 a lot of expert knowledge and greatest attention. This kind of work is best left to your AX-Lightness and engage dealer.

  • Page 36: Mounting Forks With Threadless Carbon Steerer

    Non-observance of these instructions can If you have not yet found your preferred position of result in a failure of the AX-Lightness and engage fork the stem, insert more spacers under the stem to be- and lead to a fall with serious consequences.
  • Page 37 Do not clamp the AX-Lightness and engage fork into If there is no extra long nut delivered with a vice to cut it, as this could damage the fork steerer. the road racing fork, use the sleeve nut of Clamp the fork steerer into a suitable device instead, the brake manufacturer for brake instal- e.g.

  • Page 38: Headset

    Furthermore, check whether the AX-Lightness and rusty in their cable stops. In this case, please apply engage fork steerer ends 2 mm beneath the top edge thin lubricant . If that still does not help, check...

  • Page 39: Headset Maintenance

    Apply plenty of grease (not AX-Lightness and this work solely done by an authorized AX-Lightness engage carbon assembly paste) on the bearing and and engage dealer. bearing races during reassembly that will seal the bearings in addition. Wipe off excess grease after re- If you want to try it on your own, you should have assembly.
  • Page 40 CrAnk SySTeMS - PeDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Cranksets and chainrings .

  • Page 41: Cranksets And Chainrings

    For this reason, the first mounting is a job best left mounted in a way that the chain can change easily to your AX-Lightness and engage dealer! If you want between the chainrings (shifting ramps) and is not to try it by yourself, be sure to observe the following jammed between these and the inner side of the chapters.

  • Page 42: Mounting The Cranks In All Bottom Brackets

    AX-Lightness torque value . Lightweight riders can opt for the and engage dealer, call our service centre on minimum torque value whereas stronger and heavier +49 (0)9270 / 91513-0 or send us a mail to riders should opt for the maximum torque value.

  • Page 43: Dismounting The Cranks

    The first mounting and adjustment of the pedals are require an additional special tool. jobs best left to your AX-Lightness and engage deal- er! If you want to try it by yourself, be sure to observe Approach a long Allen key and release the bolts an- the following chapters.

  • Page 44: Mounting The Pedals

    If the pedals still have play in the crank arm, even with two intermediate rings, contact your AX-Lightness and engage dealer, call our service centre on +49 (0)9270 / 91513-0 or send us a mail to info@ax-lightness.de or info@engage-bikes.de...
  • Page 45 Mounting AX-Lightness and engage handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 46: Mounting Ax-Lightness And Engage Aheadset®-Stems

    If the preferred height of your AX-Lightness and engage stem results in a deeper position of the stem Make sure the AX-Lightness and engage stem and on the steerer tube, the steerer tube projects from the fork steerer tube always have matching or compati- stem.

  • Page 47: Mounting Ax-Lightness And Engage Handlebars

    (a+b) bit socket in the case of AX-Lightness handlebars engage handlebars as well as on the stem. and a 4 mm hexagon bit socket in the case of engage handlebars . If you have a four-bolt stem, tighten Position the stem clamp in the middle of your new the bolts in a cross pattern.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Aheadset®-Headset

    Have this work solely done by an authorized Carefully slide the clamp on the handlebars AX-Lightness and engage dealer. If you intend to do subsequently re-mount the unit to the clamp. the adjustment on your own, read the chapter “Fork –...

  • Page 49: Road Racing Bicycle - Adjusting The Handlebars

    In case the AX-Lightness and engage stem is still not with a 3 mm hexagon bit socket (AX-Lightness) tight enough, dismount the stem and once again ap-...

  • Page 50: Mountain Bike - Adjusting Brake Lever/Shifter Units

    The back of your hands should form a straight line of 4 Nm. If the AX-Lightness and engage handlebars with your forearms. Make sure the brake lever is with- are still not tight in the stem, ask your AX-Lightness in easy reach of your index and middle fingers .
  • Page 51 Mounting bar ends to AX-Lightness and engage han- Retighten the bolts with a high-quality torque dlebars that are not approved for bar ends can wrench to 3 Nm . If the bar ends are still not tight, lead to handlebar failure and result in an accident.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Handlebar Height

    Seek the assistance of a qualified AX-Light- ness and engage dealer, especially if you experience If you want to reduce the number of spacers , you pain or discomfort after set up and use.

  • Page 53: Grips And Bar Tape

    The first wrap around the bar For a reliable fit without play grips must be mounted should be positioned that half of the tape is overlap- only on AX-Lightness and engage handlebars that are ping the end of the bar. free of oil and grease.
  • Page 54 FRAMeSeTS – ASSeMBLy INSTRUCTIONS FrAMeSeTS – ASSeMBLy InSTrUCTIOnS AnD TeCHnICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 AND TeCHNICAL DATA General notes on mounting and compatibility .
  • Page 55 Do not modify the AX-Light- ness and engage frame or any of its attachments, e.g. AX-Lightness and engage cannot be held responsible the adjustable cable guides etc., by filing, boring or for any component combination possible.
  • Page 56 All engage frame models are delivered with a suffi- ciently fastened replaceable derailleur hangers. Ob- serve the torque value of 2.5 to 3 Nm. Do not exceed the maximum torque of 3 Nm.
  • Page 57 AX-Lightness and engage seat post. Slide your AX-Lightness and engage seat post into the seat tube beyond its mini- An AX-Lightness and engage carbon seat post and an mum mark and make sure its end reaches AX-Lightness and engage carbon seat tube must be beyond the top tube .
  • Page 58 SeAT POSTS – SADDLeS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Seat posts .

  • Page 59: Seat Posts

    The AX-Lightness seat post europa is available If your AX-Lightness and engage seat post has a suit- with the nominal diameters: able diameter and is free of burrs, slide it gently into 27.2 mm, 30.9 mm, 31.6 mm and 34.9 mm the seat tube.

  • Page 60: Saddles

    . The clamp- . Check that the rail is clamped within the clamp- ing area of engage saddles is marked with a scale. ing range prescribed by the saddle manufacturer. AX-Lightness saddles must be clamped in the round Read the chapter “Mounting the saddle on the...

  • Page 61: Rider-Specific Adjustments

    Determination of the correct saddle height dicated in Nm on the AX-Lightness and engage seat post. The appropriate saddle height is a matter of how it allows you to pedal. When pedalling, the ball of your...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Correct Saddle Height

    If the seat post is still not tight, check whether the bolt open the quick-release at your saddle clamping. You can now adjust the AX-Lightness and engage is tightened to the prescribed torque value . If you are in doubt about the proper torque value, read the seat post to the desired height.

  • Page 63: Correcting The Fore-To-Aft Position And Tilt Of The Saddle

    Clamping area the Bowden and brake cable lengths – a job Do not ride your bicycle with the AX-Light- best left to your AX-Lightness and engage ness seat post clamped beyond the area dealer! reinforced with UD-fabric and the engage...

  • Page 64: Mounting A Saddle Bag

    Make sure the saddle bag is mounted rat- tle-free and does not swing around . A swinging around saddle bag can affect pedalling and damage the saddle or the seat post surface. Ask your AX-Light- ness and engage dealer for suitable models.
  • Page 65 Once the saddle can no longer be moved, the quick-release is tight. Improperly closed quick-releases can make compo- nents come loose. AX-Lightness and engage strongly recom- mend that you do not use seat post clamps with quick-releases in combination with carbon seat posts, as it is impossible to measure the torque value necessary for the seat post clamp.

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