Manual 301 Mk12
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1. 13 Build in interfaces Vario seat posts with remote control The 301 Mk12 is prepared for the RockShox Reverb Stealth seat post and similar products on the market The cable may be inserted in the seat tube at the left side close to the bottom bracket The cable is to be mounted as described in the manufacturers manual You may also assemble the bike with a seat post that features an external cable routing for which the frame features long holes at the bottom of the top tube as displayed in picture 1 and 2 Picture 1 Picture 2 Syntace SCS Chain Guide 301 Mk8 models and later versions feature a specific attachment point for the Syntace SCS Chain Guide This can be found at the bottom of the chain stay refer to pictures below The Syntace SCS Chain Guide guarantees an unprecedented performance for 2 speed and 3 speed cranksets while also being extraordina rily light wr RockGuard derailleur protector The 301 frame features an integrated attachment point for the Syntace RockGuard SL black Art 116757 raw Art 117013 the patented bodyguard for your rear derailleur and derailleur hanger It keeps you from trouble with bent derailleur hangers and instead results in reliable performance all year long Note Mounting the Syntace RockGuard SL in combination with a SRAM rear derailleur mind the specific manual ofthe RockGuard SL The frame comes with two different derailleur hangers as standard Yy Shiman2. 1118 5 yew pue 2115 U0NOO e YUM 511 OG YOO MaINS v HulAjdde yids UM Il us Bulieag v 8 gr puog 811907 Se YONS UUM o p u pebueyoxs q ale Ady se ul 5 Psyaew sy 5 U Alqul ssy ba 19 Syntace GmbH Am M hlbach 5c D 87487 Wiggensbach Tel 49 0 8370 929988 Fax 49 0 8370 929888 liteville liteville de Vertrieb f r Deutschland Syntace GmbH Dammweg 1 D 83342 Tacherting Tel 49 0 8634 66666 Fax 49 0 8634 6365 syntace syntace de Stand 27 03 2015
3. minimum insert of the seat post This indication refers to the 140 mm mark Liteville Works Finish frames do not have this indication How long does a seat post adapter shim needs to be at least The shim is to be at least as long as the minimum insert as explained above The minimum insert does not change using a reduction shim Advice In case of doubt purchase the longer reduction shim such as the Syntace Post Shim Light 31 6 Art 113299 or the Syntace Post Shim 30 9 Art 114203 Seat clamp We advice you to use a Syntace SuperLock2 seat clamp or a MicroLock 38 In case you use a different one this is to feature a diameter of 38 mm Make sure the seat clamp does not interfere with the dam ping system of your frame In order to reaffirm this entirely deflate your damper and compress it Note With all 301 frames in size XS the Super Lock2 is to be mounted with the quick release lever pointing to the front This does not apply for the MicroLock 38 Shifter Cable Exclusively use shifter cables with an outer diameter of 4 mm such as the Shimano SIS SP41 Rear Shock and Shock Mounts Exclusively use dampers with a length of 200 mm while the travel of the damper may not exceed 57 mm Note The 301 frame has a special kinematic and therefore does not work perfectly together with all dampers available on the market This is the reason why the dampers we install initially are tuned ina specific way Brakes Lite
4. routing of the shift cable guide Mount and tune the rear derailleur as recommended by the manufacturer SRAM Rear Derailleur The frame works with the following SRAM rear derailleurs 11 speed X1 XX1 X01 10 speed X01 XX X0 X9 X7 X5 including Type 2 1 This is why Shimano and SRAM rear derailleurs work best direct cable routing vvithout redundant cable curves no friction due to cable curves less bumping of the rear derailleur the chain works more smoothly more protection against rocks and branches less noises and friction Mount and tune the rear derailleur as recommended by the manufacturer Note Adjusting the rear derailleur mind that it has enough space to move freely towards the chain stay Seat tube seat post saddle Before inserting the seat post in the seat tube for the first time reassure that the inner surface is even and deburred properly In case of doubt clean the tube with a 180 sandpaper Also mind the minimum insert as described in Seat post above You may now assemble the seat post and saddle as described in the manual of the seat post Advice Shorten the seat post to its minimum insert only after you have reassured that the seat height is measured correctly Remember that different shoe heights as well as pedals may influence the seat height If you shorten the seat post you will profit from the minimal weight as well as from the fact that you can insert the saddle to its maximum for descen
5. 301 Mk12 AZ ECAN Thank you for deciding for a Liteville VVatch out for the latest updates of this manual on www liteville de gt Service gt Manual 301 Mk12 and read the entire manual before assembling your bike Restrictions Please note that not all components available on the market are suitable for your Liteville 301 frame With the following parts restrictions are known Fork Forks with a maximum of 570 mm built height are suitable however make sure that it does not interfere with the frame when compressed Forks known to us that do not fit include all Fox 32 Talas 26 forks before 2014 gt Crankset Bottom Bracket Not all cranksets bottom brackets are suitable Ins talla BSA BB with a width of 73 mm Make sure that both the crank arms and the Syntace SCS Chain Guide do not touch the frame All common Shimano and SRAM direct mount front derailleurs are compatible with the frame if they are operated from above or sideways Seat post All Liteville frames feature a seat tube with an inner diameter of 34 9 mm 1 f q J2 RL 4 rs Mn a If Seat tube is pulled out below 200mm In order to prevent damage the seat post is to be inside the frame at least 120 mm if the seat post is less than 200 mm The seat post is to be inside the frame at least 140 mm if it exceeds 200 mm Refer to the picture for the way of measuring Black 301 frames have a laser indication showing the
6. acturer looking at the distance between the upper chain ring and the front derailleur You may only mount front derailleurs that are operated from above or sideways see picture for detailed information RN Shimano Sideswing front derailleur including the first shift SRAM front derailleur operated from above cable attachment Advice The frame comes with a pad that can be at tached to the front derailleur Mount the pad in order to reduce noises You may now mount the two bottom brackets as described by the manufacturers Thoroughly grease the frame beforehand Caution Mount the BSA bottom bracket as described by the manufacturers with a width of 73 mm Mind that there is enough space in between the crank arm and the chain stay resp in between the crank arm and the SCS Chain Guide Cable and Brake Pipe Routing 2 Vario Seat post Stealth Rear Derailleur m Een si Sud Front Brake m _ Picture displays an assembly with a 2x 11 drivetrain brakes and vario seat post operated from the handlebar 2 oio Seat post Stealth r 5 di 3 a a m 7 Rear Derailleur 2 Front Derailleur Side Swing Picture displays the assembly with an 2x 11 drivetrain brakes and vario seat post on the down tube The frame comes with enough cable holders for any routing possible Note The cable for the rear derailleur and the rear brake are mount
7. ch out In case a screw can actually be twisted as the tightening torque is checked the screvvlock is broken and thus needs to be exchanged The screvv needs to be secured again Unscrevv it clean it and reassemble everything vvith enough screvvlock refer to chart belovv VVe have summed up a Loctite Basics on www liteville de gt FAQ Advice as to creaking Oftentimes you need to check for possible creaking sources vvhere you do not expect them t might appear to creak in the back of the bike vvhile the noises actually origin up front Find further information on www liteville de gt FAQ Rear suspension travel of works finish bell cranks Even if the travel on a Works Finish bell crank is not indicated explicitly you can derive the travel from the position of the SAG indicator Dynamic Level as displayed in the picture belovv VVorks Finish surface Besides our black frames as vvell as custom painted frames vve offer limited edition VVorks Finish frames The Liteville VVorks Finish is a genuine ravv aluminum surface free of any kind of protection pain meaning it is no aluminum simulation The frame actually shovvs the signs of the original manufacturing process Stains are thus common the frame may even change its color slightly which leads to the natural charm of a grown patina By the way the surface can be reprocessed at all times either chemically or mechanically with a Scotch Brite Finish or by being polished ma
8. ding weight reduction for free Caution Mind the wear of the seat post Inserting the seat post frequently particularly in dirty conditions the material may show signs of usage and loose its original strength Carbon fiber seat posts are worn out faster than aluminum seat posts In order to minimize this effect the seat post should be removed after every ride in dirty conditions and be cleaned properly Do not forget to also clean the seat tube from inside The seat post is to be measured frequently and must not come below 34 7 mm If this is the case the seat post is to be ex changed If you keep riding the worn out seat post the frame can be damaged at the seat clamp irreversibly Cracks inside the frame might be a consequence Syntace X 12 through axle The Syntace X 12 through axle is the only system that offers the possibility to adjust the toe as well as the camber of your bike As a result of this design we are able to manufacture the frame even more accurately The screw 5 mm Allen key is only meant to hold the derailleur hanger It does not have to be loosened in order to remove the axle Note the axle insert fits your frame exactly it is adiusted and marked The 0 5 mm or 1 0 mm insert is 4 aligned correctly if the marked groove is parallel to the clamping slot of the derailleur hanger Damper setting Adjusting the preload In order to have your rear suspension work effectively the damper is to be adjusted correctl
9. ed on the down tube Generally tighten the holders gently as the holders are supposed to only keep the cables from getting out of place Tightening the holders too hard may damage the cable or brake pipe gt SS m N il N E u v The shift cable for the front derailleur operated from above is inside the top tube The entrance for this cable is to be found at the bottom of the top tube close to the steering tube The exit of the cable is to be found close to the seat tube Refer to the picture above for the exact routing The cable should neither be too short nor too long in order to guarantee a perfectly vvorking shifting performance Shift Cable Routing for the Rear Derailleur NUR F The shift cable for the rear derailleur is to be laid inside the down tube and the chain stay In order to further prevent the cable from corrosion and attrition we use an additional plastic pipe Do not remove this plastic pipe In case you have taken it out of the frame before or in case the rear end has been detached put it back into its seating as displaced in green in the picture below The exit for the shifter cable is at thelower rear end of the right chain stay Exchange of the Shift Cable Leave the black plastic pipe in place Cut the shift cable guide with a 45 as shown The exit of the shift cable is at the rear end of the chain stay Insert the cable into the frame startin
10. evenly on the fork crone Hinweis Note When using the Syntace MegaSpacer kit in combination with a Liteville 301 Mk11 or later a 0 6 mm shim is to be laid in between the Super Spin Cap and the MegaSpacer The shim comes as standard with the MegaSpacer or can be ordered as an option at Syntace SuperSpin tapered bottom 1 5 top 1 1 8 Advice Do not cut your steering tube before the first test ride you might regret it Advice Thoroughly grease the SuperSpin cap of your 1 1 8 steering head bearing as this additionally protects the bearings against corro sion Advice Tighten the adjustment screw of your stem properly before loosening it again in order to make sure the steering head bearings sit properly inside the bearing shells The steering head bearing should work more smoothly afterwards while the adjustment is easier The upper fork crone must not touch the frame Handlebar Stem Mount the handlebar and stem to the fork as described in the individual manuals Shift Lever and Brake Lever Mount and adjust the shift lever and brake lever according to the manufacturers manuals Advice Tighten the shift lever and brake lever properly but so that they may twist in case of a crash in order to protect them from breaking apart Bottom Bracket Crankset Front Derailleur Mount the Direct Mount front derailleur on the socket of the frame After mounting the crankset adjust the front derailleur as recommended by the manuf
11. g at the down tube until it hits the chain stay Form a Jever with the cable and twist and push it simulta neously into the chain stay Matters are simplified as you demount the rear shock and move the rear frame triangle upwards and downwards Alternative Cut the end piece of a shift cable and push it into the frame without the cable guide Start at the down tube Aftervvards push the cable guide onto the cable until it finds its way out of the frame at the rear end of the chain stay Brake Pipe Routing k Mind that the brake pipe is long enough as displayed in the picture The brake pipe is shortened when the rear suspension of the frame is working Use the nylon holders for the brake pipe that come with the frame In case you use cable ties do not tighten them too hard in order to make sure that the brake pipe can move freely It might creak otherwise when the rear suspension is working Caution The way the brake pipe is rooted in the picture works for brake calipers where the output of the brake pipe is adjustable The routing may be different with other models Shimano Rear Derailleur We recommend mounting Shadow Technology rear derailleurs exclusively no matter whether the derailleur is mounted conventionally or as a Direct Mount We do not recommend to assemble the bike with an old Shimano rear derailleur for Liteville 301 Mk8 frames or later These rear derailleurs do not harmonize with the extraordinarily tight
12. nually The frame comes standard with two Scotch Brite grinding fleeces Try using it on a spot that is not seen directly Note The Works Finish frame also comes with 3M stickers It is your choice if you put them on your frame or if you do not 17 YOO MIIIS psOY U 1b B UN OL 5 M 5 OU JJIYM J M Z 4 BEZ Ur 07 10 VA mos WN oz WM uN oz MM 22 7 OV4 lt P lA NHV MMM UO 501564 811907 dn pawwns ABU M yBnous UM B lU141 A 5 5 pue YAM y ueajo y UIeBe 5 o sp u U D M U L 0 5 sny PUB SI y D 1SIA IlEn E UB e BSD Ul JOO 99eJuAs y se yans enbjo e asn sAemje SMasOS 104 nb o w nw xeyy 52 18 Y O M N S PADY UITIB P N 5 ni WM YOIO MIIIS OU JJIYM T s5uLE q noA wey usse Aew soueusjulew yonu oo je ayy EU USEAA 4 deu y peau osje way AlIse ued s yJ se ol 95 ypy e ulu 5641 Je zuiod J3A N 39IApY y zou
13. o Direct Mount rear derailleur Standard rear derailleur hanger for Shimano Shadovv and SRAM 15 Maintenance and care Bearings frame VarioSpin headset With conventional usage the bearings do not have to be dismounted greased or cleaned In case a bearing gets damaged anyways you may order the respective bearing type at your Liteville dealer and have it ex changed there or order it at Syntace directly Note The bearing in the top tube as well as in the Horstlink connection of seat tube and chain stay can be greased vvithout being demounted VVe recommend the Syntace GreaseGun for this maintenance Art 116931 for most effective results Advice Never point at your bearings with a high pressure water jet as this can easily damage them also read the chapter VVashing After all too much maintenance may even harm your bearings Screvvs The screvvs in your frame are all made from Titanium or Aluminum and are produced specifically for Liteville frames They are all mounted with screwlock Nonetheless you are to check the correct tightening torque frequently as described on page 18 Black frames feature torque indications right next to the individual screvv n case you loose or damage a screvv you may order the respective screvv at your Liteville dealer and have it exchanged there or order it at Syntace directly In case you exchange a screw apply screvvlock and wait for it to be hardened entirely Caution Wat
14. ville 301 frames are designed for disc brakes only 301 frames after model Mk8 feature a 7 post mount socket The brake can be mounted directly on the frame using 180 mm disks For 210 mm discs and suitable adapters refer to the manufacturers recommendations The same counts for forks Wheelset amp Tires Depending on the frame size the Liteville 301 is compatible with different wheel sizes and tire sizes In the table below you will find on the left of the slash the rear wheel size on the right of the slash the front wheel size travel XC 100 120 mm All Mountain 120 140 mm Enduro 160 180 mm XS 26 1 267 24 1 26 207707 24 1 26 26726 S 2257272 2270 2677267 26 20 0 24 1 26 205 205 M 205 2 7 215 7765 21 3 023 207777 2197767 2707 2777 203 121 8 227977 26 200 217575 XL 212077 207 209 205 21 5 029 20 775 Zr 2 XXL 257 2207 29729 2250757 20777 Note that the rear tire may touch the frame slightly if the rear suspension is compressed a 100 In case the tire touches the frame this is no problem except for the rubber left on the frame Also refer to the manual of your fork Assembly Preparation The steering tube the bottom bracket the drop out and the brake sockets are prepared so that you can directly start assembling In case there appears to be the need to deburr something on the frame directly contact S
15. y For the adjust ment go through the following steps find an even spot and someone to help you sit on your 301 as if you would go on a ride including backpack helmet etc and start riding the compression stage is to be open seen from above the blue lever points to the right as you look down on your frame mind the SAG indicators dynamic lever on the frame and the bell crank Caution do not try to touch the pins as this might result in serious injuries The Rock Shox Monarch RT3 DebonAir works best with a 30 SAG Dynamic Level Adjustment Our recommendation pin above frame pin Hard setting pin on pin The pin indication vvorks vvith the RockShox Monarch RT3 DebonAir exclusively Note Even an additional backpack increases the vveight on the rear axle noticeably VVe thus recommend you to check and adjust the SAG frequently Rebound adiustment Sit on your bike and ride down a sidevvalk The rear suspension should bump only once In case it does more often close the rebound further With most dampers this is indicated with a or a turtle The adiust ment lever most of the time is red On the other hand the rear suspension should not react too slowly either in order to prevent the bike from becoming too hard with several impacts following each other In this case readiust the rebound This is indicated with a or a rabbit Also refer to the manufacturers manual and recommendations
16. yntace Steering Tube Fork The frame comes with a Syntace VarioSpin steering head bearing with a 0 angle bearing shell Thoroughly grease contact surfaces in case you exchange the bearings and bearing shells Make sure the bearing shells are pressed in the frame evenly In case you assemble the frame with a Syntace VarioSpin Tuning steering head bearing make sure it is mounted in the right direction Refer to the individual manual of the steering head bearing For pressing the shells into the frame use the Syntace VarioSpin mounting tool Art 115125 Steering Angle The Liteville 301 Mk12 features a Syntace VarioSpin steering head bearing The frame comes with a 0 bearing shell as standard The steering angle can be adapted 1 5 as displayed in blue depending on your personal preferences Steering Angle 1 5 Steering Angle 41 5 Frame size Syntace Art 1 5 114951 5 114944 114890 L 114906 XL 114913 XXL 114913 Mounting the fork The frame comes with adapters for tapered forks only 1 5 at the bottom 1 1 8 at the top Mount the 1 5 bottom cone on the steering tube first so that it sits evenly on the fork crone Note The reduction kit for 1 1 8 forks is available as an option at Syntace Art 114593 When mounting a 1 1 8 fork the assembly of the upper steering head bearing remains the same at the bottom the specific adapters as orde red are to be mounted Again the bearing shells need to sit
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