User manual AMERICAN CLASSIC MANUAL

[. . . ] American Classic wheels require rim tape, which must cover the spoke nipple holes in the rim. You must use the correct size rim tape and properly mount it to avoid interference with the tire bead. Rim tape should be wide enough to completely cover the inner spoke nipple holes of the rim, but not too wide or too thick where it extends onto the inner vertical sidewall. Always remember to install rim tape as straight as possible, keeping it on the rim bed and off the inner sidewalls. [. . . ] Failure to close the quick release properly can result in accident or injury. If in doubt, ask your retailer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely. Check to ensure that your wheel quick releases are securely clamped, each time before you ride your bicycle. The wheel quick release uses a cam action to clamp the bike's wheel in place. WARNING: Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever with the other hand until everything is as tight as you can get it WILL NOT clamp the wheel safely in the dropouts. 5. ) BRAKE PAD ADJUSTMENT Rim brake pads should be centered on the braking surface of the rim. Position the brake pads, using the manufacturer's adjustment information, to center on the brake surface, so the top of the brake pad is no more than 1mm from the top of the rim. Make sure the brake pads DO NOT TOUCH the tire, as this can result in sidewall failure, which can cause accident or injury. Adjust your brake cables to accommodate the American Classic rim width. Your brake manufacturer's owner's manual will include instructions about how to adjust the brake cables. Your brake pads should be adjusted so that they come into contact with the rim before the lever is no more than halfway depressed. American Classic Carbon wheels have a carbon braking surface and require carbon brake pads(not included). ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension-adjusting nut, by way of the skewer, against the other dropout. Turning the tension-adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force; turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension-adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force. 6. ) REAR HUB BEARING ADJUSTMENT All repairs should be performed by a Professional Bicycle Mechanic. This adjustment must be performed with the rear wheel in the bike, and the skewer clamped down. The design of the Ultra Light cassette hub calls for a small amount of side-to-side play in the wheel bearings. To adjust the play in the bearings, adjust the two nuts on the non-drive side of the hub with two 19mm cone wrenches. If there is no side-to-side play in the bearings, you have over-tightened the bearings, which will result in the bearings wearing out prematurely. You can check this adjustment by using your hand to try and move the wheel side-to-side in the bike. [. . . ] Wheelsets are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. LIMITS OF THE WARRANTY American Classic's sole obligation under this warranty is to repair or replace the product, at American Classic's option. We do not warranty products that have been purchased from eBay or other similar online auction services, unless through an authorized dealer. CycleOps PowerTap For hub and warranty questions please contact: Saris Cycling Group, Inc. [. . . ]