CAMPAGNOLO 1EKAR, 1EKAR GT Manual

GENERAL NOTES AND COMPATIBILITY

Avoid personal injury or death. Always use, maintain and store the product as specified in this user's manual.
Carefully read, follow and understand the instructions given in this manual.
It is an essential part of the product, and you should keep it in a safe place for future reference.

MECHANIC QUALIFICATION

Please be advised that many bicycle service and repair tasks require specialized knowledge, tools and experience. General mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to properly service or repair your bicycle. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding your service/repair ability, please take your bicycle to a qualified repair shop.

"AN ACCIDENT"

Please note that throughout this manual, reference is made that "an accident" could occur. Any accident could result in damage to your bicycle, its components and, more importantly, could cause you or a bystander to sustain severe personal injury or even death.

INTENDED USE

This Campagnolo^® product has been designed and manufactured for use exclusively on "racing", "gravel", "cyclocross", "trekking" and "pedal-assisted" bicycles by an electric motor with a maximum power of 250W, with a maximum speed of 25 km/h, according to the European standard UNI EN 15194, - EPAC vehicles, and with a maximum starting torque of 120 Nm, and which are used on smooth, level surfaces for "racing" bicycles and on unpaved and gravel roads for "gravel", "cyclocross" and "trekking" bicycles.

Any other use is strictly prohibited and will void any applicable warranty.

Campagnolo also declines any liability for any personal injury or property damage, as well as any warranty claim, arising out of or related to any misuse, improper use, abuse or other malfunction of the Campagnolo^® product.

Campagnolo also declines any liability for any personal injury or property damage, as well as any warranty claim, arising out of or related to any

1. by malfunctions or defects in, relating to, or arising out of the electric motor and/or its components (including but not limited to the battery and mechanical elements connecting to the bicycle gears), and/or
2. the interaction between this Campagnolo^® product and the electric motor and/or its components, and/or
3. by the stresses (including, but not limited to the starting torque) to which this Campagnolo^® product will be exposed or will sustain as a result of the action of the electric motor.

LIFESPAN - WEAR - INSPECTION REQUIREMENT

The lifespan of Campagnolo^® components depends on many factors, such as rider size and riding conditions. Impacts, falls, improper use or harsh use in general may compromise the structural integrity of the components and significantly reduce their lifespan. Some components are also subject to wear over time. Please have your bicycle regularly inspected by a qualified mechanic for any cracks, deformation, signs of fatigue or wear (use of penetrating fluid or other visual enhancers to locate cracks on parts is recommended).

If the inspection reveals any deformation, cracks, impact marks or stress marks, no matter how slight, immediately replace the component; components that have experienced excessive wear also need immediate replacement. The frequency of inspection depends on many factors; check with your authorized Campagnolo^® representative to select a schedule that is best for you.

If you weigh 82 kg/180 lbs or more, you must be especially vigilant and have your bicycle inspected more frequently (than someone weighting less than 82 kg/180 lbs) for any evidence of cracks, deformation, or other signs of fatigue or stress. Check with your mechanic to discuss whether the components you selected are suitable for your use, and to determine the frequency of inspections.

The components of the drivetrain groups Campagnolo^® 13s and all other Campagnolo^® projects are designed as a single integrated system. To avoid compromising the SAFETY, PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY, FUNCTION and the WARRANTY of your bicycle, only use the parts and components supplied or specified by Campagnolo. Do not substitute these components or use them alongside products, parts or components manufactured by other companies.

The user of this Campagnolo^® product expressly recognizes that there are risks inherent in bicycle riding, including but not limited to the risk that a component of the bicycle can fail, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death. By his purchase and use of this Campagnolo^® product, the user expressly, voluntarily and knowingly accepts and/or assumes these risks, including but not limited to the risk of passive or active neglicence of Campagnolo or hidden, latent or obvious defects in the product, and agrees to hold Campagnolo harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law against any resulting damages.

Note: Tools supplied by other manufacturers for components similar to Campagnolo^® components, may not be compatible with Campagnolo^® components. Likewise, tools supplied by Campagnolo may not be compatible with components supplied by other manufacturers. Always check with your mechanic or the tool manufacturer to insure compatibility before using tools supplied by one manufacturer on components supplied by another.

Campagnolo S.r.l. reserves the right to change the content of this manual without notice.
The most updated version will be available on www.campagnolo.com.
The actual product may differ from what is illustrated, as the specific purpose of these instructions is to explain the procedures for using the component.

BEFORE USING YOUR BICYCLE

DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF IT DOES NOT PASS THIS PRE-RIDE TEST CORRECT ANY CONDITION BEFORE YOUR RIDE.

• Be sure that all of the components of your bicycle, including but not limited to your brakes, pedals, handgrips, handlebars, frame and seating system, are in optimum condition and suitable for use.
• Be sure that none of the components of bicycle are bent, damaged or out of alignment.
• Check to be sure that all quick release fasteners, nuts and bolts are properly adjusted. Bounce the bicycle on the ground and listen and look for anything which may be loose.
• Make sure the wheels are perfectly centred. Spin the wheel to make sure that it does not wobble up and down or from side to side, that it does not come into contact with the fork or the brake shoes, and that the disc does not touch the brake calipers' pads.
• Make sure that the chain and the C-Link^™ (connecting link) are in perfect condition, clean and lubricated, free of damage or wear and without any rusted areas.
• Check all reflectors to make sure that they are clean, straight and securely mounted.
• Make sure that the brake system, the brake shoes, and the brake callipers' pads are in good condition.
• Test your brakes in the beginning of your ride to make sure that they are operating properly.
• Learn and follow the local bicycle laws and regulations, and obey all traffic signals, signs and laws while you ride
  If you ever any comments, questions or concerns, please contact your nearest
  Campagnolo Service Center. A list of service centers may be found on our website at www.campagnolo.com.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Always wear protective goggles and gloves when installing this chain.

An incorrectly assembled chain unexpectedly break, while riding in an accident, personal injury, or death. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding your ability to properly perform any of the operations in this manual, please take your bicycle to a qualified repair shop.

A poorly joined chain could open suddenly when using the bicycle, causing accidents, physical injury or death. If you have any doubt over your ability to follow the instructions in this manual correctly, contact a specialist mechanic.

The 13s chain is not compatible with 12s and 11s drivetrains. Use the 13s chain only and exclusively with components specifically designed by Campagnolo for the Campagnolo^® 13s drivetrain; using other combinations could lead to accidents, physical injury or death.

The use of components that do not belong to this drivetrain may significantly reduce the overall performance of the drivetrain and it is therefore advisable not to use components that do not belong to this drivetrain.

CHAIN LENGTH

Determine the correct chain length without passing it through the rear derailleur, positioning it on the largest sprocket and on the chainring.

If the pins are not perfectly aligned, the length of the chain must be increased until it crosses the right hand pin of the next external link; inasmuch, in the example in Fig 1.1, the correct length is obtained at point A.

Starting from this point:

• for Ekar: add another 3 links (2 inner and 1 outer)
• for Ekar GT: add another 5 links (3 inner and 2 outer), obtain the exact pin when the chain can be shortened (point B Fig. 1.1).

HOW TO SHORTEN THE CHAIN

Fit the link to be opened in tool (Fig. 2) taking care to end with an internal link;

Fig.2

• tighten the tool until the small pin emerges completely from the hole in the link (Fig. 3).
  

CLOSING THE CHAIN WITH C-LINK™ (CONNECTING LINK)

If you open the chain by removing the C-Link ™ (connecting link), even for chain cleaning and maintenance tasks, you must use a new C-Link™ to close the chain.
The C-Link™ is damaged during disassembly: it is therefore mandatory ALWAYS to use a new C-Link™ to close the chain.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause the chain to fail, even suddenly, with consequent accidents, physical injury or death.

• Lubricate the pins of the C-Link™ using a specific chain lubricant (Fig. 4).
  
  Fig.4
• Fit each pin of the C-Link^™ in the two free holes on the inner links of the chain (Fig. 5).
  
  Fig.5
• Fit the pins into the area with the largest slot diameter of the C-Link^™ (Fig. 6).
  
  Fig.6
• Press the C-Link^™ to make sure that the pins are fully inserted (Fig. 7).
  
  Fig.7
• Fit the connecting link closing caliper with teeth less than 1.8 mm thick into the inner links adjacent to the C-Link^™ (Fig. 8).
  
  Fig.8
• Press the calipers until you hear a click indicating that the two pins have been positioned in the smaller diameter slot area (Fig. 9).
  
  Fig.9

OPENING THE CHAIN

OPENING THE CHAIN WITH C-LINK™ (CONNECTING LINK)

• Insert the false link opening tool with teeth less than 1.8 mm thick into the inner links adjacent to the C-Link^™ (Fig. 10).
  
  Fig.10
• Compress the C-Link^™ by pushing on both sides (inner and outer) and simultaneously operate the calipers to bring the two pins closer together (Fig. 11).
  
  Fig.11
• Remove the C-Link^™ from the inner and outer sides (Fig. 12).
  
  Fig.12

If you open the chain by removing the C-Link ™ (connecting link), even for chain cleaning and maintenance tasks, you must use a new C-Link™ to close the chain.
The C-Link™ is damaged during disassembly: it is therefore mandatory ALWAYS to use a new C-Link™ to close the chain.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause the chain to fail, even suddenly, with consequent accidents, physical injury or death.

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

• The life of the chain depends on conditions of use and on the frequency and quality of maintenance. To keep the chain in good condition, cleaning and lubrication must therefore be repeated frequently, especially if it is subjected to heavy-duty use (i.e. after washing your bicycle, after every ride in wet, dusty or muddy conditions etc.)
• Do not remove the chain for cleaning and lubrication.
• Before lubricating, carefully clean the drivetrain (chain, cassette, chain rings and rear derailleur wheels) with a non-abrasive brush coated in a suitable degreaser/detergent.

for cleaning the bicycle only use environmentally-friendly and neutral products without caustic substances and safe to use for you and for the environment.

The use of sprockets or chainrings which are not marked Campagnolo^® can damage the chain. This may result in its unexpected opening of the chain and cause accidents, personal injury or death.

• Lubricate each individual roller drop by drop, so that the oil penetrates to the pin inside. Avoid using spray oils, which can easily come into contact with brake pads.
• After applying the lubricant move the cranks and engage all possible gear combinations in order to thoroughly lubricate the entire drive system.
• Thoroughly clean any residual lubricant from the bicycle and floor.

• Traces of lubricant on the rims, discs and brake pads can reduce or eliminate the braking capabilities of your bicycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
• Using poor-quality or incorrect lubricant may damage the chain and cause excessive wear or damage to the system. A damaged drive system can malfunction, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.

NOTE
Never spray your bicycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water, even from the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass seals and enter into your Campagnolo^® components, damaging them beyond repair. Wash your bicycle and Campagnolo^® components by wiping them down with water and neutral soap.

Salt water environments (as found on winter roads and near the seaside) can cause galvanic corrosion on most bike parts. Carefully rinse, clean, dry and re-lubricate all exposed parts to avoid damage, malfunctions and accidents.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

A chain typically lasts, depending on the conditions of use and on the frequency and quality of maintenance operations. Use a high precision caliper gauge to measure, in different points of the chain, the length as indicated in fig.13. If even one of the measurement is longer than 132.60 mm the chain must immediately be replaced.

Failure to timely replace the chain can result in unexpect chain failure while riding, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.

Fig.13

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

• Please be advised that if the maintenance and repair procedures provided in this manual are not properly performed, or if the other instructions in this manual are not followed, an accident could occur.
• Never make any modifications whatsoever to any component of any Campagnolo^® product.
• Parts which have been bent or otherwise damaged in an accident or as a result of any other impact must not be re-straightened. They must be replaced immediately with original Campagnolo^® parts.
• Wear clothes which are snug-fitting and which make you visible to traffic, such as neon fluorescent or other bright colors.
• Avoid biking at night because it is more difficult for you to be seen by traffic, and it is more difficult for you to see obstructions on the ground. If you do ride at night, you should equip your bicycle with and use a headlight and a tail light.
• Never use a bicycle or bicycle component unless you are thoroughly familiar with its use and maintenance history. "Used" equipment may have been misused and abused, and can unexpectedly fail resulting in an accident.
• When riding in wet conditions, remember that the stopping power of your brakes is greatly reduced and that the adherence of the tires on the ground is considerably reduced. This makes it harder to control and stop your bicycle. Extra care is required when riding your bicycle in wet conditions to avoid an accident.
• Always wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that has been approved by ANSI or SNELL.

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References

• Wheels and groupsets for racing and gravel bikes | Campagnolo
• Wheels and groupsets for racing and gravel bikes | Campagnolo

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