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Packing: Handlebars
Remove the Handlebars
For
non-split
bars
(and
Ahead stems), unscrew the
bolts that secure the stem
face plate (two or four
bolts). Set the bars aside
and reinstall the face plate
and bolts into the Ahead
stem.
Remove Stem/Stem Riser
Open the stem quick release
at the bottom of the stem
(or loosen the clamp bolt),
and remove the stem. Put
the stem into the red felt
bag and set aside. NOTE:
Do not loosen the two bolts
that are part of the thread-
less headset.
Adjustable Stem Note
If you have an adjustable stem
or a fit stem, leave the middle
bolt tight to keep your stem
height set properly. Only loosen
the lower clamp or quick release
for packing purposes.
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Fig. 47 Remove handlebars, 4 bolts.
NO
NO
Fig. 48 Remove stem riser.
NO
YES !
NO
NO
Fig. 49 Adjustable stem bolt.
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Packing: Materials
Installing Packing Materials
At this point you should
install on the bike the
various packing protection
pieces
(packing
materi-
als). The various covers and
sleeves should be labeled.
Because each bike is custom
built and outfitted, there
will be some variation in
the selection of the packing
materials. Pieces included
might be:
•
Seat mast cover - felt bag
•
Crank arm cover - blue vinyl sleeve
•
Chain stay cover - clear vinyl tube
•
Steerer tube cover - short piece of clear vinyl tube
•
Main frame (mono tube) cover - blue vinyl sleeve
•
Stem cover - felt bag
•
Tripod cover - blue vinyl
•
Back of the lower seat tube (right below the rear end quick
release piece of foam strapped on)
•
Disc brake rotor - blue felt bag
Generally, there is extra room in the case to accommodate some
accessories such as clothing, shoes, etc. As you travel with your
bike and gain experience in your customized packing process, you
might discover that some of the original pieces are unnecessary.
You might also feel that you need some extra protection with new
accessories. Feel free to experiment and let us know if you have
a great idea.
Preparing the Frame for the TravelCase
Open your rear end frame quick release and fold the seat mast
down to the mono tube. We use nylon bottle cages to allow you
to gently bend the cage to the side as the seat mast folds past it.
For Easy Pack Models, your seat mast will pull out of the frame
instead of folding forward. Loosen the quick release (or bolt
depending on your model) securing the mast, remove it from the
frame and place it in its felt bag. Set this aside for now.
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Fig. 50 Packing materials.
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