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BONTRAGER BIG EARL GRIPS

These grips (Figure 1) have a locking mechanism 
that prevents rotation or sliding, increasing control.
These high-performance grips offer these features:

• Simple locking system stops rotation
• Carbon-compatible design: will not break fi bers or in 

other ways damage a carbon handlebar

• Low weight: just 100 grams per pair

Figure 1: Bontrager Big Earl grips

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Page 4: ...ii Copyright Trek Bicycle Corporation 2005 All rights reserved ...

Page 5: ...grips 3 6 Inspecting grips Inspecting grips Inspecting grips 4 Adjusting grips Adjusting grips Adjusting grips 5 6 Installation instructions Installation instructions Installation instructions 7 9 Checking torque with Bontrager grip wrench Checking torque with Bontrager grip wrench Checking torque with Bontrager grip wrench 10 11 Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Limited Warranty 12 13 ...

Page 6: ...p level riders including World Champions compete on the same product that you can purchase Whether leading the pack into Paris or double jump ing in Vancouver Bontrager has you covered Thanks for buying Bontrager Please read all of the supplied instructions thoroughly before using your Bontrager gear the manual contains important safety and maintenance information Also visit the Bontrager web site...

Page 7: ...ompo nents or wheelset that this manual does not cover consult your Bontrager dealer or contact us Mailing address Bontrager Components Wheelsets Attn Customer Service 801 W Madison St Waterloo Wisconsin 53594 Telephone In the United States call 920 478 4678 Web or e mail http www bontrager com ...

Page 8: ...ts rotation or sliding increasing control These high performance grips offer these features Simple locking system stops rotation Carbon compatible design will not break fibers or in other ways damage a carbon handlebar Low weight just 100 grams per pair Figure 1 Bontrager Big Earl grips ...

Page 9: ...a month check your grips Attempt to rotate them on the handlebars If the grips slip or rotate tighten the grip nuts with the Bontrager grip wrench Figure 2 Tighten both grip nuts to 120 170 lb in 13 6 19 3 Nm See page 10 for instructions on us ing a torque wrench with the Bontrager grip wrench WARNING Improperly adjusted or tightened grips can cause you to lose control and fall Make sure the grips...

Page 10: ...sonal preference blending comfort efficiency and balance Your hands should comfortably rest on the grips as you shift brake or steer the bike To position the grips 1 Loosen the handlebar grip nut s of the grips and the clamp bolts of the controls just enough Figure 2 Tightening grip nut with Bontrager grip wrench ...

Page 11: ... controls can be slid on the handlebar 2 Position the grips and controls to the desired location 3 Tighten the controls according to their manufacturer s instructions and tighten the grip nuts as shown in Inspecting grips ...

Page 12: ...lled by your Bontrager dealer Check all parts for compatibility and condition before installing The grips interface the handlebar These parts must be compatible and the correct diameters for the grips to function correctly If you are not sure if these grips are compatible with your bicycle consult your dealer Make sure the handlebar is in good condition before installing grips Look for any dents b...

Page 13: ... the inside surface of the grip with water or hair spray and slide the grip from the bar 2 If needed slide the controls to make room for the Bontrager grips 3 Slide the grips onto the handlebar 4 Tighten the grip nuts with the Bontrager grip Figure 3 Tighten both grip nuts equally ...

Page 14: ...ng is normal so turn clockwise to tighten 5 Install the handlebar plugs 6 Follow the procedures in Inspecting Grips page 4 Figure 4 Bontrager Big Earl grip parts Bar plug Bar plug Grip nut Washer Cone Grip Grip nut Grip nut Washer Cone Bar plug Grip nut Grip ...

Page 15: ...r torque for this combination torque wrench grip wrench by multiplying the desired final torque by 0 85 The result of your calculation takes into account the additional length of the wrench added onto the torque wrench Example If the desired torque value is 170 in lb tighten the nut to a wrench reading of 200 in lb 200 x 0 85 170 3 Tighten the grip nut as in Inspecting Grips page 4 ...

Page 16: ...11 Figure 5 Torque wrench attached to Bontrager grip wrench ...

Page 17: ... forks For one year All Bontrager parts This warranty does not cover Normal wear and tear Improper assembly Improper follow up maintenance Installation of parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the Bontrager components or wheelsets as sold Damage or failure due to accident misuse abuse or neglect Labor charges for part replacement or changeover ...

Page 18: ...ner and is not transferable Bontrager is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you Claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized Bontrager dealer Proof of purchase is required This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights and those rights m...

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