Orbea L002, Technical Manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL

10 | ORBEA

ORBEA | 11

EN

BLUE PAPER MX JUNIOR · 

2021

SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION FORKS:

· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Inspection and full maintenance every 125 hours or once 
a year (whichever occurs first) by the manufacturer’s au-
thorized dealer.

TELESCOPIC SEAT POSTS:

· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Inspection and full maintenance every 125 hours or once 
a year (whichever occurs first) by the manufacturer’s au-
thorized dealer.

GEAR CABLES AND HOUSING:

· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Replacement of gear cables every 6 months to 1 year 
depending on the conditions in which the bicycle is used.

BRAKES:

· Inspection of the operation and wear of the brake pads or 
shoes before each ride.
· Check the wear on disc brakes and the cables or hy-
draulic lines every 6 months to 1 year depending on the 
conditions in which the bicycle is used. Flush the hydraulic 
lines once a year.

Some of these checks and maintenance 
needs go beyond the mechanical knowledge 
of most bicycle users. If you are not quali-
fied to perform the necessary maintenance, 
always visit an Orbea dealer for maintenan-
ce on your bicycle and its components. The 
failure to perform proper maintenance can 
result in malfunctions and accidents with 
serious consequences.

Maintenance performed incorrectly can da-
mage the components, which are not cove-
red by the warranty conditions.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Always use original Orbea replacement parts or those 
from the component manufacturer in question.

The use of non-original replacement parts 
may cause damage that results in malfunc-
tions and accidents with serious consequen-
ces.

The installation of some of the replacement 
parts in this technical manual are beyond 
the mechanical knowledge of most bicycle 
users. If you are not qualified to install the-
se replacement parts, always visit an Orbea 
dealer for maintenance on your bicycle and 
its components. The failure to properly ins-
tall replacement parts can result in malfunc-
tions, accidents and serious injuries.

The installation of non-original replacement 
parts can damage your bicycle and is not 
covered by the warranty conditions.

AFTER A CRASH OR AN IMPACT

Falling off your bike is part of cycling. If you have an acci-
dent on your Orbea bicycle, be sure that you’re okay and 
seek medical care, if necessary. If you are uninjured, you 
should check the condition of your bicycle before conti-
nuing to ride.

INSPECT THE FRAME AND THE BICYCLE COMPO-
NENTS TO SEE IF THEY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN 
ANY WAY.

If you detect any problem, do not continue to ride the bi-
cycle.

POINTS TO CHECK

Inspect the frame and the fork to identify whether either of 
these components have been broken or bent. If you detect 
any damage or cracks, you must stop using the bicycle im-
mediately. On carbon frames, look for cracks or soft spots 

in the carbon. If you detect any of these symptoms, you 
must stop using the bicycle immediately.

The materials used on carbon frames and 
forks are rigid and strong, but if overloaded 
or if they suffer an impact, the fibers do not 
bend, and they will break. A strong enough 
impact to this material could cause damage 
that,  while  not  visible  at  first  glance,  could 
cause the materials to fail in the future. In the 
case of any doubt about the consequences of 
a fall or accident, contact your Orbea dealer 
for a correct diagnosis of the materials.  

Check the drivetrain and the wheels to make sure that the 
components operate correctly. If you discover any damage 
to the components, stop using the bicycle immediately.

Even if you do not observe any damage, pay close atten-
tion to the sound of your bicycle when you ride it again. 
Damage and other problems can cause unusual noises. 
If you notice any unusual noise, stop using your bicycle 
immediately and contact your Orbea dealer for a correct 
diagnosis of the problem.

TAKE YOUR ORBEA BICYCLE TO AN AUTHORIZED 
DEALER FOR A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION.

Some of the consequences of a fall or accident can only be 
detected by completely disassembling the bicycle to check 
for the presence of damage or other signs of deterioration.

A collision or impact can cause serious 
damage to your bicycle and its components, 
causing them to malfunction or wear 
out prematurely. Malfunctions can occur 
suddenly and without notice, causing you to 
lose control of your bicycle and suffer serious 
injuries, or even death.

04 

USE WARNINGS

MAXIMUM TYRE WIDTH 

This technical manual specifies the maximum size of the 
tyres that can be mounted on the frame. Always follow 
these guidelines when installing tyres on your bicycle.

However, the real measurements of the tyre circumfe-
rence and width may change from one manufacturer to 
another. When installing a tyre other than that originally 
mounted on your Orbea bicycle, check that there is at 
least 6 mm between the top and the sides of the tyre and 
any part of the frame.

Damage to the frame or components due to 
the use of a tyre that does not comply with 
these measurements is not covered by the 
warranty conditions.

MINIMUM SEATPOST 

INSERTION 

Always  follow  the  specifications  regarding 
the minimum insertion depth of the seatpost 
or the frame on road bicycles with exclusive 
Orbea seatposts.The failure to follow these 
instructions can cause stresses on the ma-
terials beyond the conditions for which they 
were designed and cause damage not cove-
red by the warranty conditions, as well as 
accidents that can result in serious injuries.

On Junior frames with Digit seatposts, always 
use the seatpost hardware provided to stop 
the child from removing the seatpost from 
the frame and avoid rotation of the seatpost 
into the frame.