Jones H-Bar Manual

Est. 2002
Jones H-Bar Manual
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This manual has several sections;
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Read this manual before you ride
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Inspect your handlebars regularly
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Jones Bikes H-Bar warranty
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Detailed handlebar installation instructions
READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE YOU RIDE
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before
using your new Jones H-Bar handlebar;
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it contains important safety and maintenance
information.
If you do not understand the information in this
manual, or you have a question about your Jones H-
Bar ™ handlebar that this manual does not cover,
consult your Jones Bikes dealer. If you have a
question or problem that your Jones Bikes dealer
can't handle, please contact us.
Jones Bikes | Oregon | USA
Website: www.jonesbikes.com
For contact information please go to:
www.jonesbikes.com/contact/
For more Jones technical information and manuals
go to: www.jonesbikes.com/support
Jones Bikes H-Bar crash replacement policy
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If you crash your bike and the main force of the
impact is absorbed by the handlebar, we strongly
encourage you to replace the bar, even if there are
no visual indications of damage.
If this crash occurs within one year from the
date of retail purchase, Jones Bikes offers a crash
replacement program, substantially reducing
replacement cost. To take advantage of this program,
contact us using the information listed above, and
ask for the Warranty department.
Installation, Fit, Inspection
The handlebar, the part you hold with your hands
when riding a bicycle, is primarily responsible for your
ability to steer and control the bike. In addition, the
handlebar works with the seat to define your posture
on the bike, adding comfort and efficiency to your
cycling. The handlebar is connected to the bike by
the stem. This section explains how to install, adjust,
and inspect your handlebar and stem.
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W A R N I N G
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The Jones H-Bar is not designed or
intended to be used with bar ends
and doing so could be dangerous.
There's lots of
space for fitting
bags, lights,
and devices
Adjust the angle and reach of the
levers so that your fingers reach
them easily and comfortably
Please see overleaf for detailed handlebar installation instructions.
INSPECT YOUR
HANDLEBAR REGULARLY
As with anything mechanical, every part of a
bicycle has a limited useful life due to wear, stress,
and fatigue. Fatigue refers to a low-stress force
that, when repeated over a large number of cycles,
can cause a material to fail or break.
(version 4.0)
The length of the life of a part varies according
to its design, materials, use, and maintenance.
Although lighter parts may, in some cases, have a
longer life than heavier ones, it should be expected
that light weight, high performance parts require
better care and more frequent inspections.
Regularly inspect your handlebar for signs of fatigue
stress: dents, cracks, scratches, deformation, or
discoloration. Large forces can accelerate the fatigue
of a material. As an example, a crash may add a
great deal of extra stress to your bike. As with this
example, jumping your bicycle, performing bicycle
stunts, severe off-road riding, downhill riding, or
any abnormal bike riding also increase the stress on
every part of your bike. If you choose to jump your
bicycle, use it for stunts, or use it in a severe off-road
or downhill environment, or ride it after a crash,
carefully inspect your handlebar for signs of fatigue
before and after each ride.
If you are unsure of the safety of your Jones H-Bar
handlebar, do not ride the bicycle; take the bicycle
to your dealer for adjustments. Even if you perform
regular inspections, be aware that if you exceed the
limit of strength of a given part, it will fail.
Once a Month
Make sure the stem is in alignment with the front
wheel. Test the stem connection to the fork by
attempting to turn the handlebar from side to side
with the front wheel locked between your knees...
Test the security of the handlebar by attempting
to rotate it in the stem (below). Make sure that
no brake or gear cables are stretched or pinched
when rotating the handlebar.
Check that all bolts are tight. The correct tightness
varies according to the type of stem on your
bike. Check your stem owner's manual for these
specifications. If you are unsure how to tighten
these bolts, consult your dealer.
REF: HORIZONTAL (relative to the ground)
11° (10-15° recommended)
Use long grips with the
H-Bar so you can make use
of all the available grip section
J o n e s B i k e s . c o m
You can tape as much (or as little)
of the bar as you like
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W A R N I N G
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An improperly adjusted or tightened
handlebar or stem can cause you to
lose control and fall. Make sure the
stem and handlebar are postioned
and tightened correctly before riding
the bike.
JONES H-BAR
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WARRANTY
Jones Bikes warrants each new Jones
H-Bar handlebar against defects in
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workmanship and materials for a period of
three years from the date of sale. This warranty
is expressly limited to the repair or replacement
of a defective handlebar and is the sole remedy
of the warranty. This warranty applies only
to the original owner and is not transferable.
Claims under this warranty must be made
through an authorized Jones Bikes dealer or
directly with Jones Bikes. To facilitate warranty
or crash replacement claims, please register
your H-Bar by filling out the registration form
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at www.jonesbikes.com/support. Proof of
purchase is required.
The warranty does not cover normal wear
and tear, improper assembly or follow-
up maintenance, or installation of parts
or accessories not originally intended or
compatible with the handlebar as sold.
The warranty does not apply to damage
or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse,
or neglect. Modification, other than trimming
the ends of the 710mm H-Bar to the 'Original
H-Bar Width' line to make a 660mm H-Bar,
shall void this warranty.
Jones Bikes shall not be responsible for
incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion
of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above exclusion may not apply to you.
Labor charges for parts changeovers are
not covered by the warranty.
This warranty gives the consumer specific
legal rights, and those rights may vary from
place to place. This warranty does not affect
the statutory rights of the consumer.
ONE LAST THING...
Note: The H-Bar is best when used on a Jones bike!
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The wide range of hand positions from the
front loop to the ends of the grips gives you
a multitude of comfortable riding positions
Position your levers up to but
not touching the crossbar joint
Use the 'reach
adjust' to bring
the brake levers
close to the bar