Bontrager Race X Lite Manual De Propietario



force loads include crashes, but you don't have to crash to put a high 

force load on your bicycle. For example, hitting a large hole in the 

road or a sharp bump such as a railroad track can put large forces on 

your bicycle.

The manner in which you ride will determine whether your bicycle 

and its parts will last. If you ride hard or aggressively, you should 

replace the bicycle and/or its parts more often than riders who ride 

smoothly or cautiously. When evaluating your use of the bike or 

part, there are many variables: weight, speed, technique, terrain, 

maintenance, riding environment (humidity, salinity, temperature, 

etc.), and the frame or part itself—so it is impossible to give a precise 

timetable for replacement. But as a rule, it is better to err on the safe 

side and replace the bicycle or parts more frequently. If you aren't 

sure, ask your dealer. 

Carbon fiber is among the strongest materials used in bicycle 

manufacture. However, carbon fiber has unique qualities, different 

from metal parts, and must be inspected carefully for damage.

Unlike metal parts, carbon fiber parts that have been damaged may 

not bend, bulge, or deform; a damaged part may appear to be normal 

to a cursory glance. Use the following procedures to inspect carbon 

fiber parts (These tests may not be conclusive):

• Check for scratches, gouges, or other surface problems.

• Check the part for loss of rigidity.

• Check the part for delamination.

• Listen for unusual creaking or clicking noises.

The tests are difficult to describe, so we provide a movie of