15
40mm
AERIA¹ EVO Aerobar
13. Carefully determine the required extension length by performing a bike fit or
measuring the existing extensions.
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The Aeria¹ Evo bracket allows 40mm of extension length adjustment beyond the
minimum insertion. We recommend cutting the extensions 20mm longer than
the minimum insertion point so you have room to both shorten and lengthen the
extensions easily.
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The windows in the bracket show the minimum insertion – you must not be able
to see through the extension shaft.
14. Apply a thin layer of lithium grease to the surface of the wing mount.
1. Mark the cut line on the extensions.
2. We recommend checking your measurements after first marking
the cut line to ensure that you do not inadvertently cut the
extensions too short.
3. If using a cutting guide mount it securely in a vice. Then place the
extension in the guide and line up the marked cut line with the slot
in the cutting guide.
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For aluminium an 18 tooth blade is recommended. Along with
eye protection.
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For carbon a 32T or carbon specific blade is recommended.
Wrap the extension with insulation tape at the cut line to limit
the risk of splintering the carbon at the blade exit point.
4. If cutting carbon, wear a breathing mask, gloves and eye
protection then dispose of the dust residue carefully. Airborne
dust particles are a respiratory hazard
5. Using the hacksaw, make firm strokes of the blade through the
guide, allowing the blade to do the work. Do not apply excessive
force to the hacksaw as you risk snapping the blade and the
possibility of injury.
6. Alternately, if you are using a pipe cutter (only on aluminium
extensions) – first apply insulation tape either side of the cut line
to protect the finish of the extension from the rotating wheels.
7. Line the cutter up carefully with the cut line then rotate with a
smooth motion, gradually depressing the cutting wheel further as
the cut depth increases.
8. Repeat the process for the second extension.
9. Once you have cut both extensions, use the half round file to
remove any sharp edges from both the interior and exterior faces
of the extension.
How to cut the extensions
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No sight line through the bracket is permitted.
