SQlab 3OX Bedienungsanleitung Seite 22

The SQlab 311 FL-X Carbon Handlebars can only be used on bicycles of category 4 ASTM F2043­13 or lower category with a maximum
system weight (rider + bike + luggage) of 120 kg.
Bicycles/add­on parts in this category, in addition to the conditions of use specified in categories 1, 2 and 3, may
also be used for downhill runs in rough terrain up to a speed of max. 40 km/h. Jumps and drops can take place up
to a max. height of 122 cm.
The SQlab 3OX and SQlab 3OX Carbon Handlebars must only be used on bicycles in category 5 ASTM F2043­13 or a lower category with
a maximum system weight (rider + bike + luggage) of 120 kg.
ASTM F2043 Category 5 – The functional range of bicycles and parts of this category, in addition to those specified
in categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, can also be used for extreme jumps and downhills in rough terrain at speeds above 40
km/h.
The functional ranges are also colloquially called gravity, freeride, North shore, slopestyle and downhill. In these
functional ranges, it is essential to ensure that the attachments are checked for possible damage after each trip.
Dirt jump is not covered!
On our website www.sq-lab.com in the service area under Downloads, you will find a list of all functional ranges according to ASTM
F2043.
Bear in mind that this is a dangerous extreme sport, which can lead to unexpectedly high and unforeseen material stress, even with very
good cycling skills and track knowledge. In extreme cases, this leads to overloading and component failure of the bicycle and its parts,
in particular the handlebars. The mentioned functional range is very risky. You must expect unavoidable falls, injuries and paralysis or
even death.
Warning
Images of the SQlab 3OX, SQlab 3OX Carbon and SQlab 311­
FL­X Carbon handlebars in advertisements, social media,
magazines and catalogues often show riders in extreme situ­
ations that are very dangerous and can lead to serious injury
or even death. The cyclists shown are mostly professionals,
with a lot of experience and many years of practice. Do not
try to recreate these manoeuvres without the necessary ex­
perience and practice.
• Always wear suitable protective equipment (full face hel­
met, knee and elbow pads, back protector, gloves, etc.).
• Participate in cycling technique courses that prepare you
according to the conditions of use.
• Ask the race organiser, track attendant and/or other cy­
clists about the current track conditions.
• Increase the number of unscheduled inspections accord­
ing to use.
• Replace your handlebars more frequently and prophylacti­
cally, especially if there is the slightest suspicion of over­
load and the least sign of a defect.
• Always be aware of your own limitations and those of your
equipment on fast descents, jumps, drops, and other ex­
treme manoeuvres.
• Expect serious injuries despite protective gear, plenty of
practice and a long period of experience.
Warning
Each component has its load limit, which can be exceeded in
extreme manoeuvres. If the handlebars are overloaded, this
may cause failure or breakage. Observe the following:
• Never exceed the permitted system and rider weight.
• Frequent inspection intervals, especially after a situation
in which particularly high or sudden force is applied, for
example cycling mistakes resulting in a crash.
• In case of doubt, the possibly damaged component should
be prophylactically replaced, especially after a situation
with particularly high or sudden force is applied, for exam­
ple cycling mistakes resulting in a crash.
• If you have the slightest doubt, you should ask your SQlab
dealer for advice.
• After replacing a component that cannot immediately seen
to be defective, to protect third parties, the (possibly) dam­
aged part must be made definitively unusable.