Bontrager WHEEL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Wheel Owner s Manual ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... person to read this information before riding this wheelset In addition to the information in this manual you should also read the owner s manual that came with your bicycle For installation instructions and additional information visit our web site Some maintenance should only be done by your dealer The manual gives these tasks Welcome Wheel Owner s Manual ...

Page 3: ...your dealer can not answer or problem that your dealer can not repair tell us Bontrager Components Attention Customer Service 801 W Madison Street Waterloo Wisconsin 53594 Web site http www bontrager com Phone in the U S 920 478 4678 Introduction Meaning of Safety Signs and Language 5 If You Have Questions 5 Chapter 1 Wheels Overview Special Instructions 6 Chapter 2 Guide to Safe On and Off Road O...

Page 4: ...es they have a longer life than heavier ones With wheels remember that a rim wears as you use your brakes so the rim must be replaced occasionally For more information about Use Conditions visit our web site at http www bontrager com The wheels of a bicycle Figure 1 let the bicycle roll down the road smoothly On many bicycles the quickrelease mechanism Figure 2 attaches the wheels to the bicycle A...

Page 5: ...ur wheels or cause them to slip If you are not sure of riding surface conditions walk your bike Do Not Make Changes to the Wheelset If you make a change to the wheelset you will void the manufacturer s warranty Also this is not safe Do not install parts on this wheelset that do not have approval Parts that lack approval can cause damage to the wheelset and are not safe If you are not sure if a par...

Page 6: ... WARNING Check Your Wheels Regularly You can stop trouble before it occurs by examining your wheels regularly If a wheel is not in satisfactory condition the power of the brakes and the strength of the wheel can be greatly decreased If you change tires or tubes make sure an approved rim strip is in the correct location to avoid puncture or sudden air loss Before Each Ride Make sure your wheels are...

Page 7: ... not use cleaners that contain hydrocarbons dilutants or corrosives Store tubular tires on or off a rim in a dry location away from light and inflated to 70 90 psi 5 6 bar Note See Chapter 4 for instructions on installing tubular tire WARNING Every 100 Hours of Use Have your hubs serviced by an authorized Bontrager Wheel Works dealer after every 100 hours or 6 months of use More frequent service m...

Page 8: ...disc wheels Such forces can damage an aero rim or a disc wheel Do not clean the rims with solvents harsh chemicals or abrasives which can cause damage to the rims If a solution of water and dish detergent does not clean the rims use a clean soft cloth and a small quantity of acetone Only use Velox rim strips Do not exceed the maximum inflation for carbon rims Over inflation may damage the rim Carb...

Page 9: ...he ends of rim tape Figure 9 Push the tool through the rim tape to create a valve hole A sudden stop in pedaling motion on a fixed gear bicycle can cause the rear wheel to skid and lose traction or the cranks to lift the rider up and forward over the handlebar which can cause you to lose control and fall Do not ride a fixed gear bicycle at speed or in traffic until you have mastered fixed gear rid...

Page 10: ...e installation of a TubeLess Ready or Tubeless tire 1 Check the TubeLess Ready rim strip for tears holes or deformed areas near the valve hole or along its edges Only use a Bontrager TubeLess Ready rim strip that have not been damaged 2 Align the rim valve hole and the valve hole of the rim strip The U shape of the rim strip should face toward the center of the rim and offset rim strips should mat...

Page 11: ...is equal X distance with the rim all the way around Figure 19 Incorrect The mold line of the tire is not equal all the way around x x x x x x WARNING 1 Inflate the inner tube until it begins to take shape 2 Place the inner tube in the tire 3 Insert the valve stem through the hole in the rim 4 Install the first bead onto the rim Figure 14 Start at the valve stem 5 Push the tire and inner tube over ...

Page 12: ...for glue This is a multi day procedure On the first day you stretch the tire without glue On following days you apply layers of glue that must completely dry usually each layer dries for a full day as you prepare the rim and mount the tire Required Tools Truing stand 120 grit sand paper or emery cloth Acid brush Acetone Clean rags Floor pump Knife or scrapper Protective gloves Tubular glue we reco...

Page 13: ... the tire on the remaining few inches by pushing with your thumbs Figure 27 Figure 24 Figure 25 Applying the Second Layer of Glue 1 If it is not already there place the wheel back in the truing stand 2 Put on the protective gloves 3 With the acid brush apply a second think layer of glue to the rim 4 Inflate the tire just until it rolls over and the base tape is exposed 5 Apply a thin layer of glue...

Page 14: ...glue that might be on the braking surface or other areas If it has use acetone and a clean rag to clean the rim 3 Allow the glue to dry for roughly 24 hours 4 After the glue is completely dry test the mounting strength With the tire deflated roll the tire slightly to check that the tire is adhered up to the edge of the tire well Check the whole way around the rim and on both sides If the tire appe...

Page 15: ...alm of your hand move the lever to the CLOSE position Figure 31 1 C L O S E O P E N 3 2 1 Figure 30 Make sure the lever does not turn A quick release that is not correctly closed can let the wheel be loose or come off when not expected which can cause you to lose control and fall Close the quickrelease correctly before you ride the bicycle Test B Make sure the quick release lever can not be turned...

Page 16: ... adjust the bearings so only your dealer must do this procedure Do not turn the lever in a circle to increase the quick release tension Figure 32 this will not correctly hold the wheel in its location Figure 32 Do not turn the lever in a circle 4 Align the levers so they do not touch a part of the bicycle or an accessory part such as rack or fenders and so obstacles in the path of the bicycle can ...

Page 17: ...the wheel bearings Special tools and skills are necessary to lubricate the bearings so only your dealer should do this procedure Some Bontrager wheels use sealed bearings that do not require grease every year If you do not know which type of bearings your wheels have speak to your dealer Each year lubricate the wheel quick releases Put several drops of light oil on the parts of the quickrelease th...

Page 18: ...ove core Figure 40 Screw inline valve extender into stem Figure 41 Tighten valve core with key turning clockwise To Install an External Extender 1 Turn valve counter clockwise Give it a firm twist to lock in fullly open position which prevents it from vibrating closed while riding Figure 36 2 Wrap four thin layers of Teflon plumber s tape around the end of the valve covering both the narrow thread...

Page 19: ...36 37 Bontrager Limited Warranty This wheelset is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship For details visit www bontrager com or a dealer near you ...

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