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INTRODUCTION - GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION ....................................... 2
About This Supplement ............................... 2
Special Manual Messages ........................... 2
Scalpel Intended Use .................................... 3
Cross-Country/ Marathon Riding .............. 3
Building Up A Frameset ............................... 3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................4
Scalpel Front Triangle ...................................4
Chainstays ....................................................... 5
Head Tube ........................................................8
MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH ........................... 5
Sag .............................................................8
Selecting Rear Shocks ...................................8
Mounting Rear Shocks .................................9
Brakes ........................................................... 10
Chain Rings ................................................... 10
Front Derailleur ............................................ 10
Chain Height ................................................. 10
Tire Selection ................................................ 10
Line/Cable Frame Protection ......................11
Housing Guides and Cable Stops .............12
Bottom Bracket Cable Guide .....................12
Right Chainstay Protector ................................14
SYSTEM INTEGRATION CRANKSETS .....14
Crankarm Removal .......................................14
Spindle Removal ...........................................14
Bearing Inspection .......................................14
Bearing Removal ..........................................15
Circlip and Bearing Installation ............... 16
Spindle & Crankarm Installation ............. 23
MAINTENANCE ....................................20
Item Schedule ...............................................20
About Cleaning .............................................21
Tightening Torques ......................................21
REAR SHOCK LINK ............................... 22
COMPOSITE SEAT STAY ........................ 24
REAR DERAILLUER HANGER ................26
GEOMETRY ............................................27
SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 28
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........................29
OWNER NOTES ...............................30-32
CONTENTS
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