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ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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  • Page 1 VA-AFO ASSEMBLY MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7. Installing Mounts on the V:C1 Integrated Handlebars • For information on parts not manufactured by DARE, please refer to manuals from the 8. Installing Derailleur Hangers and Thru Axles original manufacturers.
  • Page 3: Product Warranty Statement

    4. Warranty claims from (www.dare-bikes.com/retailer). If Registration Process All warranty claims must be filed via authorized DARE retailers. DARE and the retailer they are unable to resolve your issue, 1. Create a DARE membership account will diagnose the issue and contact you with a final warranty determination. For the latest please email us at service@dare-bikes.
  • Page 4: Instructional Symbols

    FRAMESET SPECS This manual uses the symbols below to bring your attention to infor- FRAME DARE VA-AFO DGTM + Torayca® T1100G/M46X carbon frame mation and warnings regarding maintenance and assembly. Please FRAME SIZE 2XS / XS / S / M / L / XL...
  • Page 5: Components

    M5 * 23 * 20 mm • If replacement components are needed, please provide complete component information and contact an official DARE retailer at dare-bikes. • The above diagram is not to scale and is for com/retailer for purchase. illustration purposes only.
  • Page 6 This is not covered by OA03 Axle mount flat screw DARE’s warranty, so please be sure to M3 * 10 * 8 mm follow the torque specs, use a proper OB01...
  • Page 7: Torque Specs Chart

    TORQUE SPECS CHART TORQUE SPECS CHART Allen Torque Allen Torque Assembly Assembly Position Item Name Key Size Value Position Item Name Key Size Value Compound Compound (mm) (Nm) (mm) (Nm) Bottle cage flat titanium screw Frameset MC02 Fork FA01 Plug expander M5 * 15 * 12 mm Bottle cage stainless round Frameset...
  • Page 8 TORQUE SPECS CHART Allen key size Torque value 5 Nm Greasel Carbon paste Loctite 1 Nm 2 Nm 2 Nm 2 Nm 2 Nm 2 Nm 4-6 max Nm 3 max Nm 5 Nm To prevent galling of the titanium 3 Nm screws, we recommend applying 10 Nm...
  • Page 9: Internal Wiring Diagram

    VA-AFO was designed to accommodate while riding. only wireless electronic shifting. Brake routing is standard as right-rear and left-front. If reversed to right-front...
  • Page 10: Assembly Information

    Tools Needed Sizing • Bottom bracket bearing press • Greasel Every DARE model follows a linear reach/stack proportion, providing suitable sizes for every rider. Please have all geometry related For installing or removing bottom Prevents abnormal sounds information prepared before assembly.
  • Page 11: Fork Length And Headset Components

    ASSEMBLY INFORMATION Fork Length and Headset Components Step 3.2 Make sure that the fork, head- set components, and stem fit together properly. Mark a line FB05 on the fork at the top surface FB04 of the stem, you’ll be trimming the tube at 4.5mm below this FB03 line.
  • Page 12: V:p1 Seatpost Components And Installation

    ASSEMBLY INFORMATION V:P1 Seatpost Components and Installation V:P1 is the aerodynamic seatpost for VA-AFO and features a Ritchey single-bolt clamp for easy saddle angle adjustment It supports a maximum torque of 12 Nm and offers 30 mm of set- back adjustment within a 70 to 76 degree range.
  • Page 13: Installing The Cable Systems

    ASSEMBLY INFORMATION Installing the Cable Systems Brake Cables Shimano Di2 Electronic Shifting Cables Step 5.1 Rear Derailleur Installation: MC01 ME01 Use the EW-SD300 wire (1200mm), routed through the 2 Nm right chainstay entry port. Insert the [RC01] Di2 circular grommet (EW-GM300-M) at the exit.
  • Page 14 The [FB05] spacer splits left and right, allowing stem height adjustment without rerouting brake cables. VA-AFO comes with CeramicSpeed SLT stainless steel headset bearings that have a lifetime warranty, the dimen- sions are Ø40*Ø52*7mm, -45°*45°, 1.5".
  • Page 15: Installing The V:c1 Integrated Handlebars

    ASSEMBLY INFORMATION Installing the V:C1 Integrated Handlebars Geometry Code DARE aero carbon fiber cockpit is made of DGTM, Torayca® carbon fibers an internal cable hole. It represents an accumulation of pre- A1° cise calculations across each curve, utilizing a flattened top shape that enhances aerodynamic performance while providing more B1°...
  • Page 16: Installing Mounts On The V:c1 Integrated Handlebars

    ASSEMBLY INFORMATION Installing Mounts on the V:C1 Integrated Handlebars Step 7.1 VA-AFO comes with a [EA02] V:C1 comes standard with a screw-on computer mount (a carbon fiber version is available at additional cost), and is compatible with computer mount adapter for...
  • Page 17: Installing Derailleur Hangers And Thru Axles

    10 Nm 1 Nm [RA01] Compatible with SRAM/ VA-AFO does not have the UDH system. standard rear derailleurs VA-AFO comes with a carbon fiber thru axle tool, make sure the tool has been removed from the bike before riding to avoid losing it.
  • Page 18: Installing The Bottom Bracket

    ASSEMBLY INFORMATION Installing the Bottom Bracket Installing the Front Derailleur VA-AFO uses a Press Fit bottom bracket (Press Fit 86.5mm). MD01 MD02 3 Nm Bottom bracket [MD01] FD mount is compatible with To avoid damaging the frame and Please make sure the bottom bracket is...
  • Page 19: Installing V:b1/V:b2 Bottle Cages

    M5 * 15 * 12 mm screws, we recommend applying OC01 V:B1 ST aero bottle cage 2025 V1 | DESIGNED AND EDITED BY DARE BIKES copper-based anti-seize grease. OC02 V:B2 DT aero bottle cage COPYRIGHT ©2025 DARE BIKES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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