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DeFender M1
DeFender M1 / M2
User's Guide
GB
Tool required: 4 mm Allen key
Wedge
Set
Press to
install / release
F
(Front)
F
(Front)
(Rear)
R
(Rear)
R
Press to
install / release
Fits ø19.6 - ø26 mm
Fits ø 27.7~ ø35 mm
thickness 60 mm
DeFender M1
IMPORTANT NOTES
4mm
Allen key
Recommended Torque
2-4 Nm (17-35 in. lbs)
thickness 60 mm
CAUTION
:
When installing DeFender M1 with
suspension forks, make sure no part of
the fork comes in contact with the
DeFender M1 during its travel length.
Otherwise damage to your bike or
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DeFender M1 may occur and it may also
cause bodily injury.
Fits ø 27.7~ ø35 mmFits ø19.6 ~ ø26 mm
DeFender M1 fits most standard
front forks. However, it will not
fit forks with a crown thickness
over 60 mm (2.36") and is not
designed to be used with the 1.5"
headset standard.
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DeFender M1 / M2
User's Guide
DeFender M2
Tool required: 4 mm Allen key
SLIP JOINT CLAMP FITS ø25.4~ø31.2 mm and ø30.8~34.9 mm
WARNING
When adjusting the angle of
DeFender M2, make sure the
space between DeFender M2
and the tire is larger than wheel
travel of the bike. Incorrect
angle may cause damage to
DeFender M2, your bike, or
potentially cause bodily harm.
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ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Toothed Nut
4mm
Allen key
Recommended Torque:
2-4 N.m (17~35 in. lbs.)
Angle Adjusting Bolt
Toothed Nut
4mm
Allen key
Always keep the quick release
lever in the proper closed
position when DeFender M2
is mounted on bike.
Angle Adjusting Bolt
ø30,8~34,9 mm
WARNING
Adjust the angle of
DeFender M2 by
loosening the angle
adjusting bolts and
retightening the
bolts once the
correct angle is
achieved. Do not
loosen the angle
adjusting bolt more
than 6
counterclockwise
rotations or the
toothed nut
assembly will be
disassembled and
may be damaged.
WARRANTY
2-year Warranty: All mechanical components against manufacturer defects only.
Warranty Claim Requirements
To obtain w arranty service, you must have your original sales receipt. Items returned without a sales receipt will assume that the warranty begins on the date of manufacture.
All warranties will be void if the product is damaged due to user crash, abuse, system alteration, modification, or used in any way not intended as described in this operating
manual.
* The specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Please contact your nearest Topeak authorized bicycle dealer for any questions. For customers in the USA, call: 1-800-250-3068, Website: www.topeak.com
Topeak products are available only from professional bicycle shops.
Copyright © Topeak, Inc. 2009
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