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DEFENDER™ TX (FRONT)
User's Guide
FOR TREKKING BIKE ONLY
Mounting Bracket
ROAD TIRE FITTING SIZE
Up to 700 x 44C
* Tools required: 3 & 4 mm Allen keys
M5 Bolt Nut x 1 pc
M5 x 8 mm Bolts x 4 pcs
M5 x 45 mm Bolt x 1 pc
L shape Fork Adapter x 2
M6 x 10 mm Bolt x 1 pc
Zip Tie x 2
INSTALLATION
MOUNT ON BIKE with RIGID FORK
1 2 3 4
M5 x 45 mm
Bolt + nut
M5 x 8 mm Bolt
(Front)
2
1
(Rear)
Adjusting Lever
Support Legs
EN
3 mm
Allen key
4 mm Allen key
8 mm open end wrench
Hold the bolt nut and tighten the bolt at
the same time.
MOUNT ON BIKE with SUSPENSION FORK
1
OPTION 1
Install with
Bolt
M6 x 10 mm
Bolt
OPTION 2
Install with
Zip Ties
4 mm Allen Key
Recommended Torque
4 N.m
Install the support legs on both sides. Tighten all bolts after installation is
4 mm Allen key
Lift the lever and adjust the support legs to
proper length on both sides.
2
Install the L shape Fork Adapter as shown.
M5 x 8 mm Bolt
4 mm Allen key
4
2
Lift the lever and adjust the support legs to
proper length on both sides.
complete.
3
Install the support legs on both sides.
5
1
Tighten all bolts after installation is
complete.
Recommended Torque
M5 x 8 mm
Bolt
4 mm Allen key
Recommended Torque
4 N.m
3 mm Allen key
4 N.m
WARNING
Make sure the fender is aligned with tire. Tighten all bolts after
installation is complete.
Adjust DeFender
tire clearance may cause damage to DeFender
may cause bodily harm.
™ for proper tire clearance. Improper angle or
™ or your bike and
RECOMMENDED
Recommend to adjust the DeFender™ as close to
the tire for better dirt coverage.
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FOR TREKKING BIKE ONLY
DEFENDER™ TX (REAR)
User's Guide
ROAD TIRE FITTING SIZE
Up to 700 x 44C
* Tool required: 3 & 4 mm Allen keys
M5 Bolt Nut x 1 pc
M5 x 25 mm Bolt x 1 pc
M5 x 8 mm Bolts x 2 pcs
L shape Bracket x 1
L shape Bracket
(Front)
Hook and Loop Fastener
INSTALLATION
1 2 3
M5 x 8 mm Bolt
(Rear)
Adjusting Lever
Support Legs
4 mm Allen key
Recommended Torque
4 N.m
Pre-set the rear fender as shown. Install the support legs on both sides. Ensure the hook and loop fastener will not interfere with
4 5 6 7
8 mm open end wrench
Hold the bolt nut and tighten the
bolt at the same time.
Adjust DeFender
M5 x 25 mm
Bolt + nut
4 mm Allen key
WARNING
™ TX for
Install the fender with Hook and Loop Fastener as shown. Lift the lever and adjust the support legs
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
proper tire clearance.
Improper angle or tire
clearance may cause
damage to DeFender
™ TX or
your bike and may cause
bodily harm.
RECOMMENDED
Recommend to adjust the
DeFender
™ TX as close to
water bottle holes.
to proper length on both sides.
Make sure the fender is
aligned with tire. Tighten
all bolts after installation
is complete.
Adjust DeFender™ for
proper tire clearance.
Improper angle or tire
clearance may cause
damage to DeFender
your bike and may cause
bodily harm.
™ or
1
2
WARRANTY
2-year Warranty: All mechanical components against
manufacturer defects only.
Warranty Claim Requirements
To obtain warranty 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 manual.
* The specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
Please contact your Topeak dealer with any questions.
For USA customer service, call: 1-800-250-3068
www.topeak.com
the tire for better dirt
coverage.
When the mounting position
is confirmed, install the L
shape Bracket in proper
position.
3 mm Allen key
Recommended Torque
4 N.m
Tighten all bolts after installation
is complete.
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