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Page 2: ...ssential part of the product carefully read and follow instructions provided herein Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference CONTENTS 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 02 2 TECHNICAL WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS 03 3 CLINCHER TIRES 03 04 4 TUBULAR TIRES 04 07 5 CASSETTE INSTALLATION 07 08 6 USING THE QUICK RELEASE 08 09 7 BRAKES 10 8 PERIODIC WHEEL AND BRAKE PAD MAINTENANCE 10 11 9 OPERATING ...

Page 3: ...ake pads and rim braking surface Use only Reynolds recommended brake pads Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on brake pads and braking surface of rim For care and usage recommendations see Section 8 of this manual or refer to the Reynolds website at www reynoldscycling com maintenance Have your wheels regularly inspected by a qualified mechanic for impact and stress marks cracks deformations...

Page 4: ...WARNING Do not ride your bicycle if it does not pass the pre ride safety check listed above Correct any deficient condition s before you ride GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Always wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that has been approved by ANSI or SNELL Be sure that the periodic maintenance is strictly followed see Section 8 of this manual Always use original Reynolds or Reynolds ...

Page 5: ...ccordance with E T R T O standards before installing the wheel Check that the diameter indicated on the tire is 622 and that the cross section is between 23mm and 25mm mountain tire diameter indicated should be 559 and the cross section is between 32mm and 60mm 1 25 2 35 Use inner tubes with a long valve stem at least 43mm or Reynolds supplied valve extenders WARNING Failure to properly install th...

Page 6: ...of tire pressure In addition premature wear and damage to the rim may occur Incorrect tire pressure could cause tire failure or loss of control of the bicycle resulting in an accident injury or death WARNING Replace the wheel when the distance between the shoulders hook beads of a road rim is greater than 15mm mountain rim greater than 17mm Fig 2 A deformed rim may cause the clincher to suddenly f...

Page 7: ... Tubular glue rim cement We recommend using Vittoria Continental or Challenge tubular cement Carefully read the instructions on the label for drying times and other useful tips PREPARATION Begin the day before you plan to use your wheels for the first time 24 HOURS Place your new tubular tires on the set of corresponding tubular wheels Inflate the tires to within 10 20 psi of their max pressure Th...

Page 8: ...nd true up of tire to the wheel Place the front wheel at your feet on a clean dry surface like a linoleum floor With the valve hole facing up use the same technique used during the preparation process referring to the illustration Fig 8 Deflate the tire and slip the valve into the rim Grab the outside of the tire to the right and left of the valve hole and slide the tire onto the rim bed in a smoo...

Page 9: ...cess tire pressure reduces the tire s grip on the road and increases the risk of the tire unexpectedly bursting Inflation pressure that is too low reduces tire performance and increases the probability of sudden and unexpected loss of tire pressure In addition premature wear and damage to the rim may occur Incorrect tire pressure could cause tire failure or loss of control of the bicycle resulting...

Page 10: ...d quick release hub to a commercially available bicycle frame or fork DO NOT make modifications to Reynolds QR skewers Any modification alteration or misuse of QR is considered as not in conformance and is strictly prohibited voids the warranty and could cause wheel malfunction resulting in an accident personal injury or death DO NOT USE tools to operate QR Installing and removing as well as openi...

Page 11: ...sioning lever 5 cannot be closed with moderate pressure Open lever 5 Turn axle nut turn clockwise to tighten Turn axle nut turn counter clockwise to loosen Close QR lever 5 into upright forward facing and locked position Fig 13 Repeat adjusting procedure as necessary WARNING Danger of accident by opening the QR inadvertently Always check your QR skewers before each ride Always check that the QR ha...

Page 12: ...nd increased abrasion between pads and rims Brake pad glazing most often occurs from overheating the brake pad and rim surfaces Carbon and aluminum rims react differently to heat Carbon rims tend to build up heat more rapidly under hard and prolonged braking conditions Brake pads may glaze over or surface harden easily especially if you are new to riding carbon wheels and in hilly or mountainous a...

Page 13: ... Acetone it will remove most all road grime and oil Deposits from your hands but should not damage decals WARNING Using wheels that have not been centered properly or have broken or damaged spokes may result in an accident injury or death After every ride check the condition of the tires and inflation pressure Periodically take your bicycle to a qualified mechanic to lubricate the hubs check spoke...

Page 14: ...sidewall Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders If you have more questions please contact your mechanic authorized dealer distributor or Reynolds directly at 866 798 3040 or email at info reynoldscycling com ...

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