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SUPERTYPE 440RCDX /
MICHE.IT
Use only spokes of the same length and characteristics of
those being replaced. Use original spare parts exclusively
provided by Fac Michelin S.r.l.
FRONT HUB
To replace a spoke on disc side is extremely easy, slide off the
spoke from its own seat and insert the new spoke.
To replace spoke on opposite side of disc:
• Remove the contact item (A) (Fig. 1)
• On the same side from which you removed the contact item,
insert a 12mm Allen wrench (M) on the hub pin and, using a
classic 17mm wrench (N), unscrew the contact item (B) counter-
clockwise (Fig. 7)
• Unscrew the spoke from the nipples with the appropriate
wrench.
• Once unscrewed, remove the spoke from its seat.
• Insert the new spoke
• Screw the nipples with the relative washer. To avoid the torsion
effect, hold the spoke.
To solidify the coupling between spoke and nipple, use a medium
thread braking.
• Insert the pin (C) and tighten the spoke (B) with the 17mm wrench
(N) at the torque of 15Nm.
If necessary adjust the hub by working on the ring (H) (Pic. 2):
• Unlock the grub screw (I) with a allen wrentch 2mm (L)
• Turn the ring in clock sense to drop the sliding, and in anti-clock
sense to rise the sliding
• Lock the grub screw (I).
• Check the sliding of the wheel.
Please check that the hub is correctly tightened and closed, fai-
lure to do so could lead to a serious or fatal accident.
REAR HUB
To replace a spoke is extremely easy (Pic. 8)
• Unscrew the spoke from the nipples with the corresponding
spanner.
• Once it has been unscrewed, slide off the spoke from its own
seat.
• Insert the new spoke
• Screw nipple with washer
Draw the spoke to be used for the replacement in the thread-
locker you chose to improve sealing.
To ensure the correct spoke tension please follow the indica-
tions below:
• Correct spoke tension for front wheel (disc side) 1100N
• Correct spoke tension for rear wheel, free wheel side 1300N
To evaluate the correct wheel tension, please use a professional
spoke tension gauge, we do not recommend that spoke tension
is estimated manually; please refer to a professional cycle me-
chanic if you do not own a professional spoke tension gauge. The
correct spoke tension is essential to ensure a ridged and durable
wheelset.
ATTENTION in correct spoke tension, too high or too low, could
lead to wheel failure and resulting serious or fatal accident.
