N170S/N171B
TechnicalManual
December 2008
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Page 1: ...N170S N171B Technical Manual December 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008...
Page 2: ...2008 2008 Fallbrook Technologies Inc Table of Contents Introduction 3 Technical Data 4 Operation 5 Wheel Building Tips and Guidelines 6 Hub Installation 9 CruiseController Installation 14 Maintenance...
Page 3: ...but apply to Model 170S as well A data sheet for the N170S is available at www fallbrooktech com The NuVinci CVP Models N170S and N171B was designed for normal use as a rear wheel hub in most bicycle...
Page 4: ...5 Under Drive to 1 75 Over Drive Average Weight 3 8 to 3 9 kg includes freewheel and hardware Hub Colors Satin Black Satin Silver CruiseController color Satin Black Maximum Input Torque 130Nm 96 ft l...
Page 5: ...called an upshift Shifting from a harder faster ratio to an easier slower ratio is called a downshift It is not necessary to shift ratios in sequence Instead find the starting ratio for the conditions...
Page 6: ...able kink between nipple and spoke In order to make sure that the spoke and nipple align we recommend the following 26 559mm one cross 28 700c 622mm two cross maximum Spoke length Refer to the spoke l...
Page 7: ...nual December 2008 2008 Fallbrook Technologies Inc To correctly interlace the one cross spoke pattern all of the spoke heads should be on the same side of the flange Wheel building tips and guidelines...
Page 8: ...f there is any doubt use a 1 cross lacing pattern For 26 or smaller wheels always use a 1 cross lacing pattern For the wheel truing machines we can supply an adaptor to compensate for the different ax...
Page 9: ...oving a freewheel will require a special tool Please contact your distributor or Fallbrook customer service if the tool is required PN BK17 SVTL P110 00A Step 2 If using a Roller Brake a Slide the rol...
Page 10: ...n plug c Apply Loctite 242 thread locker on the 5mm bolts and torque them to 7Nm d Install the dust shield e Install the cup washer with edges facing down f Secure the 17mm locknut over the cup washer...
Page 11: ...t shoulder on the shift rod and thread the shift rod into the drive side axle by rotating it clockwise until it stops and the shift rod shoulder is flush with the axle Only use your fingers to install...
Page 12: ...lt in the axle sliding in the dropouts i Still holding the wheel tight tighten the main shaft nut with a 21mm crows foot and torque wrench to 50Nm 37 ft lbs Step 6 Install the rear pulley housing NOTE...
Page 13: ...CruiseController until the Inchworm is flat Gently slide the rear pulley housing onto the shift rod with the cable housing facing forwards c After aligning the rear pulley housing with the shift rod p...
Page 14: ...me with pre installed cables go to 3 Mounting the CruiseController Step 2 Installing or replacing control cables a Using a Phillips screw driver remove the small Phillips screw located on the back of...
Page 15: ...g the CruiseController Never use lubricants or solvents to install the CruiseController on the handlebars a With the barrel adjusters still one turn from flush against the CruiseController housing and...
Page 16: ...Ratio Control to rotate away from full overdrive and out of sequence with the hub d Make sure the cable is fully tucked under the hex bolt before tightening the screw with a 2 5 mm hex bit and torque...
Page 17: ...lver upper pulley following the cable grooves on the pulley j Guide cable A through the bottom of the silver upper pulley k Slide the silver upper pulley over the dark pulley They will fit in only one...
Page 18: ...ase the inside of the pulley sleeve and slide it over the pulleys o Replace the rear housing cover and secure it with the supplied three screws and a Phillips screw driver to 2 3Nm 2 3 in lbs p Place...
Page 19: ...s recommended However do not use water under pressure such as a power washer as a method of cleaning This may cause water penetration which can lead to a malfunction of the hub The exterior of the NuV...
Page 20: ...termined by Fallbrook to be caused by a crash impact abuse of the product resulting from use of the product in what Fallbrook in its sole discretion considers extreme applications such as but not limi...
Page 21: ...re to the extent allowed under applicable law Fallbrook Technologies Inc and its licensees shall have a royalty free worldwide perpetual non exclusive license to all rights in any inventions or improv...
