1. Identifying the bicycle frame type (postmount - flatmount)

1. Look at the frame from the back, at the level of the frame dropout.

2. Check how the brake calipers are installed:

• The brake caliper is attached with screws through the top of the frame: postmount frame. (A)
• The brake caliper is attached with screws through the underside of the frame: flatmount frame. (B)

2. Selecting and installing the correct torque support for a flatmount frame

First check that the bicycle has a flatmount frame Please refer to Identifying the bicycle frame type (postmount flatmount) above.

1. Measure the assembly height of the brake caliper and make a note of that distance.

2. Check if the flatmount frame was made for 140 mm or 160 mm brake discs. Not sure? Check the documentation for your bicycle.

3. Select the compatible torque support in the overview table. Please refer to Overview of options for torque supports and spacers for a flatmount frame.

a) In the first column, look up the assembly height for the brake caliper that you measured in step 1.

b) In the corresponding column for "140 flatmount frame" or "160 flatmount frame", select the compatible torque support that requires the fewest millimeters in spacers. For example: For an assembly height of 18 mm and a 140 flatmount frame, you select torque support 00147_XX-A because it only needs 2 mm spacers.

NOTE If the torque support turns out not to fit after following this procedure, then use the torque support that requires more spacers. Example: torque support 00147_XX-A with 7 mm spacers.

4. Make a note of the spacers you need (in mm).

5. Choose the right thread length for the bolt on the torque support by adding 8 mm to the height distance and rounding up to the nearest available thread length (8 mm, 12 mm or 16 mm). Example: 2 mm + 8 mm = 10 mm. Rounded up, the thread length should be 12 mm.

6. Gather all the components you need:

• Torque support
• Spacers
• Bolt

7. Slide the spacers onto the bolt.

8. Apply a drop of locking compound on the threaded part of the bolt.

9. Carefully screw the bolt into the torque support and tighten it with a torque wrench to at least 0.5 Nm and at most 0.7 Nm.

CAUTION Do not overtighten the plastic bolt! If you tighten it to a torque higher than 0.7 Nm, the bolt may break off.

10. Check that the Powershift hub has been fully assembled and attached in the hubshell.

11. Slide the torque support onto the Powershift hub.

12. Install the wheel in the frame and tighten the smart thru axle.

13. Make sure that the torque support does not touch the frame, but aligns neatly with the flat fastening bolt.

• If the torque support does not touch the frame, then it has been installed successfully.
• If the torque support touches the frame, repeat the procedure from step 2, but now use the torque support that requires more millimeters in spacers.

NOTE If you have already gone through the procedure twice, then use the procedure for the postmount frame, even if you have a flatmount frame.

3. Overview of options for torque supports and spacers for a flatmount frame

4. Selecting and installing the correct torque support for a postmount frame

First check that the bicycle has a postmount frame Please refer to Identifying the bicycle frame type (postmount flatmount) at the top of this page.

NOTE If you have already gone through the procedure twice, then use the procedure for the flatmount frame, even if you have a postmount frame.

1. Check how much room is available at the frame dropout of the non-drive side. I.e., make sure there are no obstructions in this space.

2. Select the torque support according to the distance measured.

3. Check that the Powershift hub has been fully assembled and attached in the hubshell.

4. Slide the torque support onto the Powershift hub.

5. Clean the frame dropout of the left rear fork with degreaser or alcohol wipes.

6. Mount the wheel in the frame. Gently tighten the smart thru axle such that the wheel is fixed in place while the torque support can rotate freely.

7. Determine the area where the torque support will touch the frame.

8. Remove the paper backing from the tape.

9. Stick the tape onto the frame at the place where the torque support will touch the frame.

10.Press on the tape for 30 seconds to ensure good adhesion.

WARNING The protection tape is a wearing part. We recommend to inspect the condition of the tape periodically (every 1000 km minimum) for premature wear. Loosen the thru axle and move away the torque support from the frame to inspect the protection plate. If the protective layer has worn through (or is close to being worn through) swap the protection plate for one of the spares included in the torque support kit.

11. Check that the torque support (2) touches the frame where the tape is located (1).

12.Double-check by repeating this procedure to confirm that you selected the right length for the torque support.

• If the torque support fully touches the frame without obstructions, then it has been installed successfully.
• If the torque support is blocked by an obstruction or does not fully touch the frame, it has not been installed successfully. Please contact Classified Cycling.