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Carbon Fiber Bike Statement
1. Carbon fiber silk is a type of polymer fiber made from artificial chemical fiber with higher than
average carbon content and manufactured via series of rigorous and complex processes such as
drawing, oxidation, carbonization and graphitization inside a furnace.
2. The carbon fiber used to manufacture a DARE bike is composed of a carbon fiber silk with high
polymer resin which gives it a sticky quality that enables layers to be stuck to one another. After
the hot molding process, its tensile strength can be up to 7~9 times stronger than an equivalent
made of steel but its compressive elastic modulus is also higher than steel. Moreover, the strength
of aerospace high-rigidity high-modulus carbon fiber is yet higher with their weight being only one
quarter of a steel equivalent.
3. Carbon fiber is a low-density material and hence light, so it is ideal for use in the production of bike
frames and associated products. Also, the rigidity and strength of these products can be enhanced
at a material level by using different permutations and stacked angles of carbon fibers. DARE uses
computer processing to aid in the designing and analysis of permutation, layup, and strength of
carbon fiber material. Combined with the experience gained through years of manufacture and rig-
orous testing, DARE has developed both a light and sturdy high-quality product.
4. The assembly and maintenance of carbon fiber frames is completely different from those of steel
bikes or aluminum ones. DARE strongly advises that you only use DARE-authorized bike service
professionals.
5. The physical properties of carbon fiber and metals are different. Under normal usage and without
inappropriate internal stress or external impact, the material fatigue of carbon fiber bikes is much
lower than those of aluminum and steel bikes. However, when a carbon fiber bike suffers exces-
sive internal stress, external impact, or poor packaging when in transit, it is more likely to crack
than bend. Such cracks may be invisible to the naked eye initially but are likely to expand through
continued bike use, which will of course endanger the bike rider’s safety. To prevent any such ac-
cidents, please return the bike to the original dealer for a professional inspection, according to the
maintenance schedule and plan in the instruction warranty manual.
6. All lightweight carbon fiber frame tubing is very thin. Inappropriate paint spraying may cause sur-
face damage during the removal of the original paint. As such, re-spraying is strongly discouraged.
Such re-spraying of any part of the bike will invalidate the warranty and DARE will bear no respon-
sibility for any associated damaged.
WARRANTY LIFETIME
WARRANTY CLAIMS
Warranty Terms & Conditions
The warranty is limited to the defective goods direct from the manufacturer and is only valid
for the initial owner of the bike. As such, the warranty is not transferred upon sale of the bike.
1. The original warranty period is three years from the date of receipt (36 months) The warranty period
will be extended to 6 years (72 months) if the customer completes the online registration within 30
days of the date of delivery.
2. If any product manufactured by DARE is deemed defective and falls within the remit of the terms
and conditions, it may be repaired or exchanged. If such a product has been discontinued, it will be
replaced by a similar value product.
*If a non-DARE product is deemed defective please contact to product's suppliers directly.
3. Please store your warranty card, receipt and the proof of purchase in a safe place.
4. DARE maintains the right to make the final decision regarding fixing, changing or replacing a defec-
tive item.
5. Additional services such as bike maintenance and shipping are not included in the warranty.
1. When progressing a warranty claim the following information is required: proof of purchasing, se-
zial No., photos of the bike and the damage part. Email this information to the DARE SERVICE MAIL-
BOX: service@dare-bikes.com. We will reply to you as soon as possible.
2. The warranty lifespan will stay the same regardless of any changes made to the product.
3. If a product is replaced under warranty the defective (original) will belong to DARE.
CRASH AND REPLACEMENT PLAN
Register your bike via www.dare-bikes.com within 30 days of the date of your purchasing to become
part of our "Crash and Replacement Plan". This plan is valid to the original purchaser for 3 years
from the date of purchase as shown on your receipt. Please ensure that all details submitted are
correct. In the event of an accident or crash such damage may occur to the frame/fork which would
make the bicycle unfit to ride. Any such damaged incurred which is excluded from the warranty
terms and conditions can be covered by our Crash and Replacement Plan. For a special price* we will
offer to exchange the same or similar product (only DARE frames, forks, handlebars, and seatposts
are covered by the plan and non-DARE products such as wheels, derailleurs and saddles etc. are
excluded). *Check out the official DARE website: www. dare-bikes.com.
Please contact us by email and include details of the damage to your bicycle with photographic
evidence. DARE will then inform you how to proceed with the Crash and Replacement Plan after
evaluating your information.
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