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this until the pad surface is flat/non-shiny. Use an abrasive tool such as a clean metal file or
80–100-grit sandpaper to abrade the brake pad surfaces.
• Run your fingers along the entire circumference of the wheel’s brake surface feeling for changes in
roughness. Inspect the braking surface for visible contamination or brake pad
build up.
• Use a clean red scotch-brite pad and acetone to best clean the braking surface on your wheels. We
recommend that you wear latex gloves whenever using Acetone.
DO NOT USE
ACETONE NEAR
OPEN FLAME.
Acetone is highly flammable. Use only in well ventilated area.
• CAUTION:
the red abrasive pad will scratch and damage decals.
DO NOT USE
red abrasive pad on
sidewall fabric of DV3K wheels. Wash Reynolds DV3K fabric wheels by wiping them down with water
and neutral soap, or specific products designed for cleaning bicycles.
• Clean the brake track only. Lightly abrade the brake track, the top 13mm along the outer edge of the
rim circumference. Remove all discoloration, smears and “tacky-feeling” areas. Focus on the rough
feeling areas and those with obvious discoloration. Beginning at the valve hole, very lightly scuff
the entire brake track with the abrasive pad. Clean only in the direction of wheel rotation, along the
circumference of the rim.
• CAUTION:
Do not to use excessive pressure when cleaning your wheels as it is easy to remove more
than surface contamination and damage the braking layer molded into rim.
• You will detect dark grey/brown dust accumulating on your abrasive pad. Rotate the pad to a clean
section and continue cleaning. Clean brake track on both sides of both wheels.
• Wipe down the rim surface with a small amount of acetone on a clean cotton rag. You may need
to wipe down the rim several times until you no longer see dark grey/brown deposits on your
cleaning rag.
• You may wipe down the entire rim surface with 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 tension, and
inspect rim and brake pads for excessive wear. Check with your mechanic to select a schedule that is
best for you (approximately every 2,000–5,000 km or 1,200–3,000 miles).
• Every 10,000–20,000 km (6,000–12,000 mile) you should take your bicycle to a qualified mechanic
to lubricate, remove, disassemble and check the hubs.
• Periodically have a qualified mechanic verify the quality of every component that is susceptible to
wear including rims, spokes, bearings and brake pads. And, if necessary, replace worn and damaged
components with original Reynolds replacement parts.
• At least once a month, please take your bicycle to a qualified mechanic to check the tension of the
spokes, wheel centering, wheel dish and correct as necessary.
• Periods and riding distances are purely indicative and may be significantly different in relation to
conditions of use and the intensity of your activity (for example: racing, rain, salted winter roads,
rider weight, terrain, etc.). Check with your mechanic to select a maintenance schedule that is best
for you.
NOTE:
Never spray your bicycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water can pass bearing seals and
enter into components of your Reynolds wheels causing damage beyond repair. Wash your bicycle and
Reynolds wheels by wiping them down with water and neutral soap or specific products designed for
cleaning bicycles. Routine scheduled cleaning of your wheelset and brake pads will improve modulation and
braking in all conditions.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
When transporting your Reynolds wheels separately from the bicycle or if the wheels will not be
used for a long period of time, store them in a wheel bag to protect against impact and damage.
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