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General| Type | Road, Mountain |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum, Carbon |
| Brake Compatibility | Rim, Disc |
| Wheel Size | 700c, 650b, 26", 27.5", 29" |
| Spoke Count | 24, 32 |
| Tire Compatibility | Clincher, Tubeless Ready |
| Weight | Varies by model |
Lists special maintenance requirements for wheels with disc brakes, tubular tires, carbon rims, etc.
Explains that wheels have a limited useful life due to wear, stress, and fatigue, requiring replacement.
Lists examples of common-sense riding practices to avoid accidents and ensure safety.
Warns that higher speeds increase risks and potential damage from impacts or slips.
Advises riders to be aware of other road users and potential hazards like potholes.
States that modifying the wheelset voids the warranty and can be unsafe.
Emphasizes regular inspection of wheels to prevent issues that could decrease brake power or strength.
Details checks for wheel attachment, tire pressure, and rim condition before riding.
Recommends checking for loose, bent, worn, or broken spokes weekly.
Advises monthly inspection of rims for wear and wheel bearings for looseness or noise.
Recommends hub servicing by a dealer every 100 hours or 6 months, more often for heavy usage.
Instructs to ensure brake rotor attachment is tight for wheels with disc brakes.
Advises regular inspection of tubular tires for cuts and proper installation.
Details special care for carbon rims, including pad use, tube compatibility, and avoiding side forces.
Explains compatibility with UST tubeless or Bontrager TLR tires and the need for special rim strips.
Warns fixed-gear riders without hand brakes about control loss and legal requirements.
Provides step-by-step instructions for applying rim tape correctly to prevent tube punctures.
Details the procedure for installing a tubeless ready rim strip and valve correctly.
Guides the user through the process of installing a traditional tire and inner tube onto a clincher wheel.
Details how to clean and prepare the rim surface for gluing a tubular tire.
Describes the initial step of stretching a new tubular tire on the rim without glue.
Instructs on applying a thin, initial layer of glue to the rim and tire base tape.
Details applying a second thin layer of glue to the rim and allowing it to dry.
Guides the user through the process of mounting the tubular tire onto the glued rim.
Covers final inflation, cleaning, drying, and adhesion testing for tubular tire mounting.
Details methods to quickly check wheel attachment before each ride to ensure security.
Provides detailed instructions on how to adjust and operate a traditional quick-release mechanism.
Advises on inflating tires to recommended pressure and checking for leaks or damage.
States that wheel bearing adjustment requires special tools and should be done by a dealer.
Details annual lubrication for wheel bearings and quick-releases, recommending dealer service for bearings.
Provides instructions for installing an external valve extender onto a tire valve.
Details the process of installing an inline valve extender using a valve key tool.
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