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9.5. Ritchey Handlebars Made of Carbon
Ritchey racing bars made of carbon are only for use on road racing ma-
chines, triathlon and cyclocross bicycles and their typical use.
Do not use clip-on or aero parts on carbon racing bars.
Do not modify or change the handlebars or the stem.
Make sure the brake levers are always within easy reach.
9.5.1. Mounting
Verify that the stem and the handlebars tube always have matching
clamp diameters! Stems with a 31.8 mm clamping are for example
only compatible with handlebars with a clamping diameter of 31.8
mm.
We recommend that you always combine components of the same manu-
facturer, as they are designed to fit and function as an integrated system.
STEVENS assume no liability for problems resulting from carbon handle-
bars delivered by STEVENS combined with an unsuitable stem.
In case you prefer the stem of another manufacturer, please contact their
sales department and get more information on the clamping diameter
and combination possibility with carbon handlebars. Also observe in this
case the mounting instructions of the stem manufacturer.
Before mounting check all clamping surfaces of the stem for sharp
edges and burrs. Do not use such stems, but replace them instead. If
you have no choice, remove these sharp edges or burrs on your own.
Replace the handlebars of an existing stem, also check the handlebars
after removal. Notches in the clamping area indicate defective process-
ing of the stem in these areas. If you fit a new stem on a full carbon
fork, check the steerer tube.
Ask your STEVENS dealer in case you have the slightest doubt and replace,
if necessary, the damaged part. Your safety comes first.
Carbon and Framesets
Make sure the clamping areas are absolutely free of grease, especially
when the clamping surfaces are made of carbon. Use special carbon as-
sembly paste to increase the clamping force.
Slide the stem onto the fork steerer tube. It should fit snugly onto the
fork. Do not fit stems which have play on the steerer tube. Mount your
new carbon handlebars and make sure it is accurately centred in the
stem. The handlebars should slide easily into the stem clamp. There
should be no play. Make sure the ends of the drop bar are in parallel to
the ground or point slightly downward.
Tighten the greased bolts of the stem faceplate with your fingers by a
few turns. Tighten the bolts until the clamping slots between the stem
body and the faceplate are identical in width in the top and in the
bottom area.
Danger:
Mounting non-matching parts
may cause the clamping to fail
and lead to a serious crash.
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