General care and maintenance

This section provides information about general maintenance.

General care and maintenance (cont.)

Re-alignment of the crankset is not possible. Bontrager carbon fiber or aluminum cranksets, and their aluminum dropouts, are not as ductile as steel. Never attempt to make adjustments to a part by bend- ing or twisting it. If the crankset has been damaged, take it to your Bontrager dealer for inspection.

Avoid chemicals or heat. Do not use solvents or harsh chemicals on the crankset, as they can damage the finish and also the adhesive which joins the crankset parts. Excessive heat over 180ºF. (82ºC.) can also damage the adhesive.

Do not modify the crankset in any way. Modifying the crankset in any way will void the manufacturer's warranty and may be unsafe.

Removing paint from a Bontrager carbon crankset requires special techniques, so should only be done at the Bontrager factory. See your Bontrager dealer for more information.

Maintenance