SALSA EXP Rubber Straps User manual

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At Salsa, we believe that a sense of adventure makes life better.
The bicycle can be so much more than just a bike; it’s a path
to new places, new people, and amazing experiences.
Thank you for your purchase. We hope it makes a good riding
experience even better!
Salsa. Adventure by bike®.
WARNING: Cycling can be dangerous. Bicycle products
should be installed and serviced by a professional mechanic.
Never modify your bicycle or accessories. Read and follow all
product instructions and warnings including information on the
manufacturer’s website. Inspect your bicycle before every ride.
Always wear a helmet.
WARNING: Entanglement of cargo or straps in your wheel
could stop the rotation of the wheel, causing a loss of control or
crash that could lead to serious injury. Loose ends of the EXP
Rubber Straps must be tucked inside the included strap band and
kept away from any moving parts of the bicycle. Periodically make
sure that the EXP Rubber Straps are properly tensioned and loads
are secure.
Intended Use & Compatibility
The Salsa EXP Rubber Strap is intended to hold your cargo on the
Salsa EXP Series Anything Cradle or Salsa EXP Series Anything
Cage, as well as most front or rear bicycle racks. The EXP Rubber
Strap can also be used to attach an EXP Series Anything Cage Bag
or inner tube onto the top tube or down tube of a bicycle frame.
The Salsa EXP Rubber Strap is designed to be used in pairs.
Take care to properly tension the straps so the load is well-
secured before riding. Once the strap is wrapped through the
buckle and has slight tension, pull the strap an additional 2–3
hook slots to provide adequate tension without over stretching the
strap. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the strap and your cargo
to ensure you are achieving the proper tension for your load (Fig. 1).
Unintended use
Salsa EXP Rubber Straps are designed for bicycle use only.
The strap is not intended for use with sporting equipment other
than mounting cargo to bicycles. The strap is NOT intended for
securing skis (Fig. 2). WARNING: Securing sharp cargo could
cut or damage the EXP Rubber strap. The EXP Rubber Strap is not
intended for securing bicycles to car racks (Fig. 3). Always use
with the recommended racks and cages listed above and follow
the specified weight limits for those products.
Assembly
Orient the hook on the buckle head away from the load for easy
assembly and tensioning (Fig. 4). Place the strap band over the
strap prior to feeding the strap through the buckle (Fig. 5).
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Insert the strap end through buckle slot (Fig. 6). Pull the strap
back so the strap hole lays over the buckle hook (Fig. 7).
Once the strap is wrapped around the cargo and through the
buckle and has slight tension, pull the strap an additional 2–3
hook slots to provide adequate tension without over stretching
the strap. Slide the strap band along the strap in order to capture
the strap end (Fig. 8).
WARNING: Use extreme caution when attaching irregular
loads or loads with hard edges. Irregular cargo may shift during
transport and hard edges could damage the cargo strap. Load
loose cargo into stuff sacks and dry bags with webbing loops so
that it can be properly secured. Cargo can shift under continued
compression, so check straps periodically for adequate tension.
Instructions for Use with Salsa EXP Series
Anything Cage and Anything Cage HD
(See EXP Series Anything Cage instructions for specifics
of assembly)
1. Place the EXP Series Anything Cage Bag in the EXP Series
Anything Cage or the Anything Cage HD. Pass the Salsa EXP
Rubber Straps through the webbing on the outside of the bag
(Fig. 9).
2. Route the top strap through the upper portion of the Anything
Cage (Figs. 10, 11). Route the top strap through the second
daisy strap (Fig. 12). Follow assembly instructions on page
one to secure the strap and your cargo.
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3. Route the bottom strap through the lower portion of the
Anything Cage and securely around your cargo, ensuring
both straps sit flat and do not interfere with the wheel,
tire or anything else. Follow assembly instructions on page
one to secure the strap and your cargo.
4. Before riding, ensure both EXP Rubber Straps are buckled and
properly tensioned, and the loose ends are placed through the
strap band (Figs. 13, 14). Ensure that loose strap ends are
facing away from the wheel, and that the strap is positioned
around the load such that if the loose end did come out of the
band, it would flap away from any rotating mass.
5. Ensure that your load does not shift out from under the straps
before riding, and re-check the load periodically during use.
Instructions for use with Salsa EXP Series
Anything Cradle
(See EXP Series Anything Cradle instructions for specifics
of assembly)
1. Use two EXP Rubber Straps with our EXP Series Anything
Cradle Dry Bags or similar dry bags. Loop around the bag and
through the cradle, ensuring that the strap is centered in the
strap groove (Fig. 15).
2. Feed the strap end through the buckle and refer to page one
on instructions for securing the strap (Fig. 16).
3. Ensure both straps sit flat and do not interfere with the wheel,
tire or anything else.
4. Before riding, ensure both EXP Rubber Straps are properly
tensioned, and the loose ends are placed through the strap
band. Ensure that loose strap ends are facing away from the
wheel, and that the strap is positioned around the load such
that if the loose end did come out of the band, it would flap
forward and away from any rotating mass.
5. Ensure that your load does not shift out from under the straps
before riding, and re-check the load periodically during use.
Instructions for Use with Front or Rear Rack
1. Place cargo on top of the rack. We recommend using a dry bag
or stuff sack to keep your load together and to keep hard edges
away from the strap.
2. Using two or more EXP Rubber Straps, wrap the load and feed
strap through deck rack (Fig. 17).
3. Pull the strap tight through the buckle and refer to pages
one and two for instructions on securing the rubber strap.
4. Ensure EXP Rubber Straps are properly tensioned and the
loose ends are placed through the strap bands so that they
do not flap, and re-check periodically during use.
5. Ensure that your load does not shift out from under the straps
before riding, and re-check periodically during use.
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Instructions for Use on a Frame Tube
1. Wrap the EXP Rubber Strap around the frame tube and pull
the strap through the buckle and hook, leaving plenty of slack
(Fig. 18).
2. Place cargo onto the desired frame tube location and pull strap
end to tighten around cargo. Cargo should never exceed 1 lb in
weight when mounting on a frame tube. We also suggest using
our Salsa Anything Pack to keep your contents protected and
easier to attach to a frame tube (Fig. 19).
Assemble strap as normal and tension onto cargo load and
refer to pages one and two for instructions on securing the
rubber strap.
3. Put loose strap end through the strap band so that it does
not flap and does not interfere with rider or rotating mass.
Ensure that if loose end came out of strap band it would move
away from rotating mass.
4. Ensure that the strap buckle and strap end are not protruding
into the rider’s leg zone (Fig. 20).
5. Ensure that cargo does not interfere with rotating mass
through travel of frame or fork (e.g. cargo on underside of
down tube should not touch the front wheel when fork is at
full bottom-out). Also ensure that cargo and strap do not
interfere with rider in anyway during use.
Ongoing Maintenance
The EXP Rubber Strap has been designed for years of service,
but it should be inspected regularly for wear and tear. Periodically
check the strap for cuts or voids and examine slots for cuts or
cracks around edges. To reduce risk of UV damage, do not store
the straps in the sun.
Warranty
Salsa Cycles warrants this new Salsa product against defects
in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the original
date of retail purchase by the consumer. This limited warranty
is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of the original
product, at the option of Salsa Cycles, and is the sole remedy
of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original
purchaser of the Salsa product and is not transferable. In no event
shall Salsa Cycles be liable for any loss, inconvenience or
damage, whether direct, incidental or consequential or otherwise
resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or
condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
otherwise with respect to this product except as set forth herein.
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance
or lack of skill, competence or experience of the end user
• Products that have been modified, neglected, used in
competition or for commercial purposes, misused or abused,
involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
• Damage or deterioration to the surface finish, aesthetics
or appearance of the product
• Normal wear and tear
• Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the
product within the bicycle assembly
To the extent not prohibited by law, these warranties are exclusive
and there are no other express or implied warranties or conditions
including warranties or conditions of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose.
Proof of purchase is required before a warranty claim is processed.
Salsa Cycles therefore strongly encourages warranty registration
at salsacycles.com. Failure to register will not affect consumer
rights under the limited warranty stated above, so long as the
consumer can show in a reasonable manner proof of original
ownership and the date the Salsa Cycles product was purchased.
If you have any questions contact [email protected]om
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