inspecting a carbon ber part in the owner's manual section of the
Bontrager web site as an aid to describing the tests. If you have any
doubts about the integrity of a part, do not ride the bicycle.
Test ride the aerobar before your first ride
Be extra careful when using aerobars for the rst time. Riding with
aerobars requires a position that may be new or different, and the
bicycle may steer or handle differently. Practice using these aerobars
in a low trafc area to become accustomed to any changes in the
steering or handling characteristics.
Also, look forward when riding. Do not look down at the ground.
Only install and use approved accessories
Not all accessories are compatible or safe, so only add accessories
that are approved by the manufacturer. As an example, the clamp
design on some parts applies a powerful but uneven force, which
WARNINGNever modify your aerobar in any
way, including sanding, drilling, filing,
removing redundant retention devices, or
by any other technique. Such modifica-
tions will void your warranty, may cause
your aerobar to fail, and may contribute
to loss of control resulting in personal
injury or death.