Syntace VECTOR 7075 User manual

MANUAL
Syntace GmbH · Dammweg1 · 83342 Tacherting · Germany · Tel. [phone] · Fax: -6365 · [e-mail] · www.syntace.de
SYNTACE VECTOR 7075
2019-09-11 E\\
WE CONGRATULATE YOU TO YOUR SYNTACE BAR. YOU MADE A
GOOD CHOICE! Your Syntace bar has been designed and manufac-
tured with outmost care. It is necessary, though, to follow the inst-
ructions and to care for it accordingly.
Keep in mind, that all parts relevant for the safety of your bike have
an “elephantine” memory: any damage (through crashes or over-
load), even if long ago, will add up over the lifetime of the product. At
Syntace we added a large portion of “overload protection,” but even
our parts are not indestructible.
A regular exchange (every 2 year, for example) is, according to our
current knowledge, not necessary. But after a crash you should
check especially stem and handle bar for small fractures, grooves
and dents. Check if stem or bar are bent. Replace those parts at the
slightest sign of damage! Never try to straighten or “patch” damaged
parts, replace them! If you don’t, parts can fail and a crash with
severe injuries may be the result.
Intended and proper use
The Syntace MTB bar has been designed for use with mountain bikes.
Note: Since 2005 the Syntace handlebar selection has been approved
for 4-bolt stems, but can still be used with 2-bolt stems.
Mounting compatibility
You can use the Syntace aluminium bar in all conventional stems.
The diameter of the clamping area must be 25.4mm +/- 0.15 for
mountain bike use.
EXCEPTIONS:
• The VRO Bar 7075 and VRO Vector Lowrider 7075 are designed for
exclusively for the Syntace VRO system.
Removal of bars
First, remove the existing bar from your bike the following way:
• Remove any bar ends, end plugs and grips.
• Remove bike computers and any other accessories attached to the
bar.
• Loosen screws of shifter pods and brake levers.
• Loosen clamping screws on stem.
Installation of bars
In conventional stems (only Duraflite 2014/7075, Vector Downhill
7075 and Vector Lowrider 7075):
• First mount the shifter pods and brake levers onto the bar.
TIP: In case you use a stem with a closed clamp, first insert
the bar into the clamp and then mount shifter pods and brake
levers.
• Now bring the bar into the desired position and align it. Make sure
the bar is centered (look for the markings).
• Now press the bar into “snap seat” (a feature of Syntace stems) and
tighten screws alternately to required torque values.
TIP: To increase safety and life span, all Syntace stems feature
a more than 180° “snap seat”.
ATTENTION: With some stem designs it is possible that the
eye of the stem and the bar get deformed from high torque or
repeated tightening. Bars “strangled” like this do not last their
full life span and have to be exchanged, preferably with the
stem!
PRO TIP: Add for carbon bars a little Syntace adhesion paste
onto the clamping surfaces. This way bar and stem are pro-
tected a little more against twisting and torque does not have to
be increased beyond maximum values!
In the VRO-System
(only VRO Bar 7075 and VRO Vector Lowrider 7075):
• Slide the connector clamps (X-Ray, ECO, Peanut) onto bar. Not all
the way to the center rings, though, only far enough so that the
clamps can still move freely on the smaller diameter of the bar.
Pic. 1
• Again widen the connector
clamps (X-Ray, ECO, Peanut) with
a plastic tire lever by about
1-2mm (Pic. 1) and now slide
them onto stem and bar all the
way to the center rings.
• Slide shifter pods and brake
levers onto bar.

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• Remove tire levers an insert greased (threads and head contact
area) clamping screws.
• Before you tighten the clamping screws of the connector clamps,
adjust bar to desired position.
• Tighten the bolts of the connection clamps with a maximum torque
as specified on the clamps.
• Now align shifter pods and brake levers and tighten with the re-
quired torque.
TIP: Old motocross trick: only tighten brake levers enough so
that they can still get twisted in case of a crash. You will save a
lot of time and money from bent or broken levers.
• Now install grips, computers or other accessories onto bar.
TIP: Problems mounting/removing grips? The Syntace
Screw-on Gripz slide easily onto the bar. Tighten slightly (3Nm)
with a 5mm Allen wrench – done!
Pic. 2
Attention: if you use bar ends, now is the
time to install them, but never without
Syntace Bar Plugs (optional, model 09,
see Pic. 2).
Please do not install bar ends with a
closed clamp (like Tune, Roox). There
is a much higher danger for the bar to
break on case of a crash even if using
Bar Plugs.
Bar width
Only shorten your handle bar after you have taken the “wide” bar
out for a spin. With a wider bar you will have more control and
better handling, especially in difficult terrain. Should you still want a
narrower bar, don’t cut it right away. Mount all control levers and the
grips further inside and go for another ride with the bar still uncut to
test if everything feels right before you cut. You would not be the first
to use a wider bar after all.
Cutting of aluminum bars:
For best results use a pipe cutter! You can use a metal saw as well
but in either case do not forget to deburr the edges.
Pic. 3
Attention: Syntace Alu Bars can only be
cut down to the required minimum width
(or acute danger of bar failure will arise)!
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). In pure and professional trials applications, we
recommend replacing the handle bar every 1 - 1.5 years.
• 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). 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.
• Warning: Using porous (penetrable) bar tape, can lead to perma-
nent accumulation of especially sweat or gritty moisture, between
grip and your aluminium bar. As sweat (but also acidic cleaning
chemicals) attacks anodized surfaces, the bar is to be checked
regularly and changed upon any signs of corrosion, otherwise the
bar will be increasingly prone to failure upon further use.
• Should the Syntace bar be bent because of 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.
Within the warranty period faulty components will be assessed by
Syntace Germany and accordingly either repaired or replaced.
The exchange of a Liteville frame within the warranty period occurs
free of charge within the first 5 years warranty, in the 5 -10th year
a 50% discount on the respective current retail price is offered. For
the Liteville 901 frame we give 3+7 years warranty, downhill use
included.
If you would like to report a warranty case please send the
component with a written explanation to:
Syntace GmbH
Stefan-Flötzl-Str. 6
83342 Tacherting / Germany
Tel. [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Further Information at:
www.syntace.de/support
Please note: The latest installation and operating instructions are
always binding for your product at: www.syntace.de/support