Syntace
GmbH,
Dammweg1,
83342
Tacherting,
Germany
.
Tel.
(49)
8634-66666,
Fax:
6365.
[email protected] ,
www
.syntace.de
Tip: With regards to disc brakes and/or suspension forks: Worn bushings in a suspension
fork, “floating” rotors, and play in the disc brakes are commonly mistaken for a loose
headset.
• Using a torque wrench, tighten the clamp bolts in steps alternately, to 2/3 the amount
indicated on the stem.
• Keep doing the “Twist Test:” Clamp the front wheel between your legs and gauge
whether the stem is securely mounted to the steer tube. (It should resist a torque of at
least 60 Nm).
• If necessary, raise the torque gradually by 0.5 Nm until you reach the maximum torque.
Never exceed the maximum allowed torque rating!
With carbon steerer tubes: Please check with the manufacturer of the fork to assure it
is capable of withstanding these torque loads. If not, please start by tightening the clamp
bolts very carefully to 4 Nm. Use Syntace Friction Paste especially on the carbon/alumin-
ium clamping surfaces.
Handlebar installation
Pic. 4
Snap-Fit
For increased safety
and increased product lifespan,
all Syntace stems (Megaforce,
F99, Superforce) are equipped
with a “Snap-Fit” which pro-
vides more than 180-degrees
of clamping surface on the
handlebars. Press firmly
against the handlebars until
you feel them snap into place.
• Leave your handlebars full width until you have
had a chance to go for a ride with them. A wider
handlebar will provide you with a more controlled
ride, better handling, and will increase your ability
to control the bike especially in rough terrain. If
after a ride you still feel that you wish to have a
narrower handlebar, don’t start cutting away just
yet, instead slide your controls (including grips)
inboard and take another ride.
• Start by sliding the shifters and brake levers onto
the handlebars. Position your Syntace handlebars
to your liking.
• Press your handlebars into the “Snap-Fit” (Pic 4)
• Start by tightening the stems face plate bolts in steps alternately to 2/3 the maximum
torque rating until the indicated torque requirement is reached. Note that carbon
handlebars may have lower torque ratings.
Pic. 5
When using
barends, you MUST
use Syntace Bar Plugs
(available separately).
• If you use barends, mount those now, but never without
Syntace Bar Plugs (Pic. 5).
• We recommend the use of Syntace Friction Paste on the
handlebar clamping surfaces.
• After approximately one hour of riding time, double-check
all the stem bolts with a torque wrench. Regularly check
the torque of the bolts on all your components.
Tip: Brake lever mounting: Here’s an old Motocross trick for mountain bikers, only tighten
your shift and brake levers to the point where they will still move during a crash. This can
help prevent broken levers, aggravation, and added cost!
Care, maintenance and safety
Proper maintenance and care will ensure a long life and reliable function of your Syntace
products. Please follow these simple steps to maintain your system:
• Check the inside of your Syntace stem regularly for moisture and remove if found.
• Check screws for proper torque regularly.
• Check bar regularly for signs of fatigue (discoloration, cracks and dents, for example).
• Warning: Upon longer exposure, brake fluid may attack epoxies and resins as well as
other coatings used in carbon components (Brake fluid is highly deliquescent). There-
fore, 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.
• Warning aluminium bars: Using porous (penetrable) bar tape or grips, can lead to per-
manent accumulation of especially sweat or gritty moisture, between grip/tape and bar.
As sweat (but also acidic cleaning chemicals) attacks anodized surfaces, the bar is to be
checked regularly and exchanged upon any signs of corrosion, otherwise the bar will be
increasingly prone to failure upon further use.
• Should the Syntace bar be bent due to a crash: Never attempt to straighten it! Contact
your dealer or Syntace to arrange for replacement.
Warranty
Instead of the legally required 2 year warranty, Syntace gives 10 years warranty from
date of purchase on all material and manufacturing defects.
Only condition: All components are to be installed and used as outlined in the owner’s
manual. For more details see: www.syntace.com/warranty_handling
Please take note: relevant for your Syntace component is always the most recent owners
manual corresponding to your product model found on www.syntace.com/support
Your Syntace Team
Jo Klieber
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Register your product online: www.syntace.com/warranty
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02.06.2017
