Beast FLAT BAR 2.0 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FLAT BAR 2.0
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Beast family! Thank you for putting your trust in
our components. You have chosen one of the sturdiest, lightest
and best quality products. Genuine craftsmanship - developed,
designed and manufactured in Germany.
Your safety is very important to us, so please read this manual
carefully before you install your new Beast Components product or
ride it for the first time. Third party users must also be informed
about the following provisions. Therefore, please keep these
instructions in a safe place for later usage.
These operating instructions are intended for the user of all our Flat
Bars 2.0 and include information on the installation, maintenance
and care. For your own safty please follow all instructions.
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
OUR PROMISE
We manufacture the highest quality products for your bike and also
want to ensure the best possible service and support. Therefore we
offer the original owner of Beast Components products a 5-year
warranty and a lifetime crash replacement program for our entire
product range.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
To get the manufacturer‘s warranty and to participate in the crash
replacement program, you must register your components with
us. Send us an email with a copy of the invoice and the following
information to [email protected]:
Name, First Name
Address
Phone number
5 YEARS MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
We vouch for the quality of our products „Made in Germany“. This
is why we warrant our carbon products to be free from defects in
material or workmanship for five years from the original purchase
date (product registration required).
Modified, misplaced, misused, improperly installed or obviously
abused Beast Components products are not covered by this
warranty.
Based on this warranty, the company Black East GmbH is not liable
for compensation, especially not for indirect damage caused by
accidents, collateral damage and consequential damage.
LIFELONG CRASH REPLACEMENT
We offer the original owners of Beast Components products a
lifetime crash replacement program that covers all damages
(optical damages are excluded) outside of the warranty, whether
self-inflicted or third-party caused (product registration required).
In this case we guarantee you a one-time discount of 50% on
our recommended retail price if you decide to buy any new Beast
Components product in the same product category.
Please note that VAT, packaging, shipping and installation costs and
any import duties are not covered.
INTENDED OF USE
The intended use of Beast Components products is divided into six
categories, from riding on paved roads to downhill and freeride use.
Details can be found in the enclosed classification or at www.beast-
components.de/service. Beast Components products may only
be used within or below the intended category. Otherwise the user
takes full responsibility.
FLAT BAR 2.0
Includes category 4, as well as rides on very
rough and partly blocked terrain with sporadic
jumps of up to 1.0m and occasionally rides in
designated sport and bike parks. Very high
standards of riding skills are required.
For components in this category, it is
essential to ensure that an intensive check
for possible damage is carried out after each
ride. Previous damage can lead to failure
even at much lower loads.
ATTENTION:
Incorrect handling, installation, maintenance or servicing
can lead to accidents causing severe injuries or death!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Damage can lead to failure of the components and thus to serious
injury or even death. Externally damaged or defective components
must not be used under any circumstances and must be replaced
immediately. If you are unsure, contact us or your dealer.
WEIGHT LIMIT
The Flat Bar 2.0 is not subject to any weight restriction.
SHORTEN CARBON HANDLEBARS
The Flat Bar 2.0 may be professionally shortened, but only to a width
that the brake levers can be mounted on the provided clamping
area. For this purpose wrap the affected areas with crepe tape.
Shorten carbon handlebars only with a fine-toothed carbon blade
or a Dremel. The use of a metal pipe cutter is not permitted. After
trimming, the crepe tape can be removed and, if necessary, the
ends deburred with fine sandpaper.
APPEARANCE
Our components are 100% handmade. Thereby it can come to
different appearances. It makes each component unique and has no
influence on the safety. By direct incidence of light you get a great
view of the individual fibers with partly shimmering shades.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION COMPATIBILITY
You can use your Flat Bar 2.0 with all conventional stems. The
diameter of the clamping area of the stem should be 31.8mm
(±0.15mm). The width of the handlebar clamping of the stem must
not exceed 60mm.
Make sure that the handlebar clamp of the stem as well as the brake
and shift levers have no sharp edges. We do not recommend to use
them. If you still intend to do so, please remove burrs from all sharp
edges in the clamping area of the handlebars carefully with a file
and abrasive and round them off. Please note that this measure
may void the manufacturer‘s warranty. Contact the manufacturer
if necessary.
INSTALLATION ON THE STEM
• Use the supplied carbon assembly paste for mounting the
stem to reduce the necessary tightening torque, thus relieving
the material. To do this, apply the assembly paste to the
clamping areas.
• The handlebars may only be mounted with grease-free screws.
• Position the handlebar in the center and do not tighten the
stem bolts to the maximum torque immediately, instead
tighten them gradually and alternately.
• Be sure to observe the maximum tightening torque of 5Nm.
When mounting the stem indentations in the handlebar can occur
depending on the design, mounting and tightening torques. This is
quite normal. If you are unsure about the safety, you can contact us.
INSTALLATION OF BRAKE AND SHIFT LEVERS
• Use the supplied carbon assembly paste for mounting the
stem to reduce the necessary tightening torque, thus relieving
the material. To do this, apply the assembly paste to the
clamping areas.
Attention: Distinction between unfavorable and favorable
clamp designs.
When mounting the brake and shift levers, a distinction
must be made between unfavorable and favorable
clamping designs. An overview of critical features of
unfavorable clamping designs can be found on the
next page. Please check very carefully whether your
components fall under this category. If you are unsure,
please feel free to contact us.
• If you intend to use brake and shift fittings with an unfavorable
clamping design, the tightening torque should be a maximum
of 3 Nm.
• If you intend to use brake and shift fittings with a favorable
clamping design, the tightening torque can be increased to a
maximum of 6 Nm.
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ATTENTION:
COMPONENT MOUNTING ON CARBON
HANDLEBARS
Some new brakes and shifts on the market have a very
unfavorable clamp design for carbon and lightweight
handlebars. The clamps are not round and the contact
surface is minimal. Loads are thus no longer distributed
evenly over the clamping area of the handlebars, instead
they lead in locally. In addition, the maximum Nm values
specified by the component manufacturers usually refer to
aluminum handlebars.
Due to this development our MTB handlebars have received
an upgrade. We use a special polyester prepreg mesh as
a top layer for the clamping area for the brake and shift
fittings. It has a high strength and creep resistance and at
the same time has a low sliding friction and sliding wear.
We use it exclusively in the clamping areas. Thus, punctual
loads are absorbed much better and distributed evenly over
the handlebars. Impressions of the clamps are reduced to a
minimum and the carbon layers underneath are protected.
Please read the following section carefully and follow the
instructions.
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ATTENTION: TIGHTENING TORQUES
In general, the fittings should only be tightened that they
can just no longer be twisted. For this reason, the specified
maximum tightening torques should usually not have to be
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examples of unfavorable clamp designs examples of favorable clamping designs
clamp with
narrow and small
clamping surface
/ clamping via
narrow bars
non-round
clamping
asymmetrical
clamping slot and
/ or oblique clam-
ping screws
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Attention: TRICKSTUFF brakes
The TRICKSTUFF brakes Maxima and Direttissima
have only a one-sided support of the brake pump.
Furthermore, the brake body is not twist-proof toward
the milling clamp. Due to this, even minimal, but adverse
forces on the brake pump and / or on the brake lever
connection can cause local damage to the handlebars.
After each fall, as well as after each impact against the
brake pump, the brake lever or the brake lever connection,
the carbon handlebar must be checked immediately for
signs of irregularities! In case of doubt, the handlebar
should be replaced. Otherwise, the handlebar may
suddenly break.
Attention: Clamping area
The brake and shift levers may only be mounted in the
clamping area. The distance between the levers and the
edge of the clamping area must be at least 2mm. Please
refer to the illustration above.
INSTALLATION OF HANDLEBAR GRIPS
Handlebar grips may be fastened with a maximum of 2Nm.
INSTALLATION OF BARENDS
The mounting of barends is not permitted on the Flat Bar 2.0.
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FLAT BAR 2.0
clamping area of the
brake and shift levers
clamping area of the
brake and shift levers
safety distance to the border of the
clamping area of at least 2mm

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Always inspect your Beast Components product for integrity before
riding. Damage can lead to component failure, resulting in serious
injury or even death. Defective components should not be riden on
under any circumstances and should be replaced immediately. If
you are unsure, contact us or a specialist dealer.
The following points should always be observed:
• After every crash and impact, the carbon handlebar must be
checked for cracks, nicks and dents. To do this, all of the fittings
must be unscrewed. Even if no obvious defects such as cracks,
deformation or the like are visible, we can not guarantee safe
operation. Please consult a specialist dealer or contact us. In
case of doubt, the handlebar should be replaced.
• Attention: It is mandatory to check the Flat Bar 2.0 for possible
damage after each race, in sports and bike parks because of
heavier loads.
• Regularly check whether the screws are tightened to the
correct torque (see item „Installation“).
• Inspect the handlebar for signs of material fatigue and
stresses, such as cracks and dents.
• Clean your handlebars only with water or, if necessary, with a
commercial detergent.
• Attention: Upon longer exposure, brake fluid may attack
epoxies and resins as well as other coatings used in carbon
components (Brake fluid is highly deliquescent). Therefore,
if brought into contact with any carbon component such as
handle bars please ensure that the affected area is thoroughly
cleaned with water to avoid any damage.
DISPOSAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The statutory regulations shall apply. Whenever possible, avoid
creating waste.
Waste, especially carbon, lubricants, cleaners and any other fluids
must be disposed in an environmentally compatible manner.
CONTACT
Black East GmbH
Beast Components
Hermann-Mende-Str. 5-7
01099 Dresden, Germany
[phone]
[email protected]
www.beast-components.de
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