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1. WTB Handlebar Grip User s Manual LTE For all WTB handlebar grips NOTE TO RETAILERS If you are installing this component for your customer please make sure that this User s Manual is passed along to the customer after you use it Thank you for the confidence you have shown in WTB by selecting one of our products We appreciate your business and your satisfaction is important to us Because we would like to make sure that you get the best performance and longest service life from any WTB product you use we urge you to read these instructions before you assemble or install your new WTB components And if you have any questions or problems or feel you do not understand something about the product its installation or its use please talk to any WTB dealer or check with us at wtb com IMPORTANT NOTE This WTB user s manual for this specific component on your bicycle is not a substitute for all the safety and use information contained in the owner s manual that was supplied with your bicycle If you do not have such an owner s manual contact the bicycle s manufacturer or retailer for a copy To the extent that your bicycle user s manual and this component part user s manual conflict as to the use of this specific WTB component this WTB user s manual should be followed If you are unsure about the resolution of a conflict between this manual and any other manual or set of instructions please consult your local bicycle retailer2. make sure that your new grips are compatible and do not interfere with your shifting and brake controls your bar ends or affect your hand reach 2 Do not ride a bike with the handlebar ends exposed They can cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident Make sure you properly install any bar end plugs supplied Some people experience numbness or pain in the hands during or after extended riding with a handlebar grip which does not support their hands correctly This may also be due to glove shape or padding Numbness or pain can cause short term or long term injury to nerves and blood vessels If your handlebar grips cause you pain numbness or other discomfort listen to your body and stop riding until you see your dealer about other grip designs materials or sizes Use this product on shorter rides until you are sure about its suitability for your use Never ride with pain 4 Warranty WTB products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship To read the full current warranty for your WTB product see the Warranty section of our Web site wtb com 5 Making a warranty claim To make a warranty claim see the Warranty section of our Web site wtb com 6 Contact Information If you have any questions or problems with any WTB product please go to wtb com for help 7 Disclaimer The original English language version meaning of these instructions supercedes all translations WTB is not responsible for any err
3. 1 Before you start a Intended Use This product is not intended for use by children age 12 and under Check the Intended Use information for this product on our Web site at wtb com to make sure this product is compatible with how you intend to use it Also please check the website to make sure you have the most current version of the instructions for this product If you have any questions or doubts check with your WTB dealer ZN WARNING Understand your bike and its intended use Choosing the wrong component for your intended purpose can be hazardous Also read in its entirety the first WARNING of the Maintenance and Repair section of these instructions b Compatibility Check to make sure that your WTB handlebar grips are compatible with your handlebar diameter If you have any questions or doubts check with your WTB dealer or a qualified bicycle mechanic LN WARNING Failure to confirm compatibility properly install operate and maintain any component or accessory can result in serious injury or death A WARNING Do not use any adhesive or chemical to install or adhere the grips to the bar as this may cause unseen damage to the bar or the grip that could later result in slippage of the grip or failure of the bar through corrosion This is especially true for composite or carbon bars A WARNING Use caution in removing the old grips Do not cut into the bar and check the bar after cleaning for corrosion or other minor surface imperfectio
4. ns no matter how small that can be the source of a fatigue failure This is especially true for composite or carbon bars 1 c Required Tools You will need a 3 mm and a 4 mm hex key wrench to install or remove WTB clamp on grips 2 Installation amp removal WTB makes two types of handlebar grips Slip On grips and Clamp On grips a To install Slip On grips Moisten the inside of each grip with water and slip the grip over the end of the handlebar Position the grip where you want it then install the WTB end cap if provided b To remove Slip On grips Remove the end cap if applicable If you need to remove the grips without damaging them the best way is with air pressure between the grip and the handlebar Your WTB dealer can do this for you c To install Clamp On grips Grip orientation is an important part of most WTB grip design technology There is a right hand and a left hand grip 4Front grips have out and in directional markings on the bottom of the grip fig 1 GTO grips are designed to have the word GTO on the control lever in side fig 2 Moto Tech grips can be put on either side but must have the 4mm nut of the screw and nut clamp system under the bar and facing forward fig 3 FRONT STEM STEM STEM 4mm a Oo eo S a a E 00 OOO OOSove 4 BD plcoo 8 OO OS S02 fig 1 fig 2 1 Using 3 mm and 4 mm hex key wrenches loosen the
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6. screw and nut fasteners fig 4 sufficiently to allow the grip to slide on to the handlebar end fig 4 2 With the 4 mm nuts facing forward and the screw and nut mechanism down slide 4mm j the grip on to the handlebar until the outer end is flush with the end of the bar fig 5 nut Sc 3 Make sure that the shift levers clear the grips If there is any interference turn the eter grip until there is sufficient shift lever clearance fig 6 FRONT L NI NE S 2e0SOOOSSSee S SSS SSS IG YF 3 mm l fig 5 4 Tighten the screw and nut fasteners to 2 Nm 1 5 in Ibs torque 5 Install the end cap d To remove Clamp On grips Remove the end cap Using 3 mm and 4 mm hex key wrenches loosen the screw and nut fasteners sufficiently to allow the grip to slide off the handlebar end GR3 0908 1 3 Maintenance Keep your grips clean with mild soap and water Do not use solvents or harsh chemicals as they can damage the grips Replace damaged grips or loose or missing bar end plugs before riding A WARNING Check your handlebar grips for tightness and condition before every ride Do not ride a bike with loose or damaged handlebar grips In some cases grips can loosen with age sun damage or when riding in wet weather Do not use wire or zip ties to secure grips as those can slip and or cut your hand Loose or damaged handlebar grips can cause you to lose control and fall Before riding
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