RACEFACE RF 136 Carbon Mountain Bike Crankset User Guide

RACEFACE RF 136 Carbon Mountain Bike Crankset

Product information

The product is a crankset, designed for use in bicycles. It is manufactured by Race Face, a company specializing in bicycle components.

Compatibility
The crankset spindle must be compatible with the bottom bracket. It is important to confirm compatibility and ensure the required spacers are present. For more detailed compatibility information, please visit the official Race Face website at www.raceface.com.

Spacer information

• RF 136: Includes 1mm spacer x2 for BB92, BSA 68/73, PF30 68/73.
• RF 143: Includes 1mm spacer x4 for BB92, BSA 68/73, PF30 68/73.
• RF 149: No spacers are required for BB107, BSA 83, and PF30 83.
• RF 169: Includes 1.5 mm spacer x2 for BB124, BSA 100, PF30 100.
• RF 189: Includes 11.5 mm spacer x2 for BB124, BSA 100, PF30 100.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Turn the non-drive side preload adjuster until it contacts the crank arm.
2. Install any non-drive side spacers required onto the spindle (according to your crankset and bottom bracket configuration), followed by the dust shield. Make sure to seat them against the preload adjuster.
3. Lightly grease the spindle and inner races of the bottom bracket bearings. Grease the drive side crank spline and crank bolt threads. Then, install the non-drive side of the crankset into the bottom bracket.
4. Install the dust shield onto the spindle, followed by any required drive side spacers (according to your crankset and bottom bracket configuration). Make sure to seat them against the bottom bracket.
5. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the drive side crank arm towards the non-drive side of the bike to fully seat it.
6. Turn the non-drive side preload adjuster clockwise (toward the rear of the bike) to lightly preload the crankset against the bottom bracket. Use a 3 mm hex wrench to tighten the preload adjuster bolt until the gap is closed.
7. Check both sides of the crankset to make sure there is no play. If there is play, do not ride and consult a trained mechanic.
8. Install the pedal washer onto the crank arm. Install the pedal boots onto the crank arms, if supplied. Make sure to hold the pedal washer in position while sliding the boot onto the crank arm.
9. Install the pedal axles onto the crank arm, making sure to thread both pedals toward the rear of the bike, and torque each pedal to 35 Nm (26 ft-lb).

Note: Pedal washers are required for all cranksets.

**COMPATIBILITY

**

Confirm the crankset spindle is compatible with the bottom bracket and make sure the required spacers are present. For more compatibility information, visit www.raceface.com.

INSTALLATION

CRANKSET INSTALLATION

1. Turn the non-drive side preload adjuster until it contacts the crank arm.
2. Install any non-drive side spacers required onto the spindle (according to your crankset and bottom bracket configuration), followed by the dust shield. Make sure to seat them against the preload adjuster.
3. Lightly grease the spindle and inner races of the bottom bracket bearings. Grease the drive side crank spline and crank bolt threads (see the black shaded areas in Fig. 3). Then, install the non-drive side of the crankset into the bottom bracket.
4. Install the dust shield onto the spindle, followed by any required drive side spacers (according to your crankset and bottom bracket configuration). Make sure to seat them against the bottom bracket.
5. Install the drive side crank onto the spline by hand, ensuring the cranks are positioned 180˚ apart. Use an 8mm hex wrench to turn the drive side crank bolt clockwise to thread it onto the spindle and tighten it to 50 N.m (37 ft-lb).
6. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the drive side crank arm towards the non-drive side of the bike to fully seat it (not pictured).
7. Turn the non-drive side preload adjuster clockwise (toward the rear of the bike) to lightly preload the crankset against the bottom bracket (see the gray arrow in Fig. 7). Use a 3 mm hex wrench to tighten the preload adjuster bolt until the gap is closed (see the black arrow in Fig. 7).
8. Check both sides of the crankset to make sure there is no play. If there is play, do not ride and consult a trained mechanic.
9. Install the pedal washer onto the crank arm. Install the pedal boots onto the crank arms, if supplied. Make sure to hold the pedal washer in position while sliding the boot onto the crank arm.
10. Install the pedal axles onto the crank arm, making sure to thread both pedals toward the rear of the bike, and torque each pedal to 35 N.m (26 ft-lb). (Not pictured.)

IMPORTANT: Pedal washers are required for all cranksets.

The ERA trademark is owned by Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. and is used under license. RACEFACE.COM
RFE HOLDING (CANADA) CORP. #118 – 8333 EAST LAKE DRIVE, BURNABY, BC CANADA V5A 4W2 office 604.415.2350 raceface.com

References

• Race Face | Mountain Bike Parts From Shore to the Core | USA
• Race Face | Mountain Bike Parts From Shore to the Core | USA

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