User manual FULCRUM RACING 3

[. . . ] WARNING! Carefully read, follow and understand the instructions given in this manual. It is an essential part of the product, and you should keep it in a safe place for future reference. MECHANIC QUALIFICATION - Please be advised that many bicycle service and repair tasks require specialized knowledge, tools and experience. General mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to properly service or repair your bicycle. [. . . ] Note The ring is provided with 3 grooves so that it can be used with 3 different types of spoke; the groove to use for spokes for the RACING 3TM wheel is the one marked by the letter B (Fig. · If the nipple is not damaged and can be reused: - Grip the nipple firmly so as not to allow it to slide into the rim. - Slide out the spoke to replace, pushing it towards the inside of the hub (Fig. - Screw the nipple about two turns onto the new spoke. N MLK J H 5. 3 - SPROCKETS OF CAMPAGNOLO S. R. L. (on Fulcrum® FW body for sprockets of Campagnolo S. r. l. ) 5. 3. 1 - Assembly · The sprockets are pre-assembled and timed on the plastic support (A - Fig. · Insert the support on the side of the freewheel body, align the spline patterns, press the sprockets onto the freewheel and extract the support (A) from the hub (Fig. · If installing the sprockets without the plastic support, install the individual or preassembled sprockets and the spacers on the sprocket body of the hub aligning the spline patterns (Fig. The profile of the freewheel body with two asymmetrical grooves ensures automatic sprocket timing since there is only one assembly option. 4), which is provided with the hub, on to the freewheel body to 50 N. m (36. 9 lb. ft). · Insert the plastic sprocket carrier on the side of the freewheel body, align the spline patterns on the body with those on the carrier and slide the sprockets onto it. · Slide the sprocket carrier, with the sprockets, off the freewheel body. Printed on 100% recycled paper 8. Always wear gloves and protective goggles when working with the spokes. 8. 1 - FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE FREEWHEEL 23 24 26 27 28 · Before proceeding with the disassembly of the wheel, note the original orientation of the rim and the spoke arrangement on a sheet of paper to be certain that you have reassembled the wheel correctly. Always wear gloves and protective goggles when working with the spokes. Note Take particular care with how you handle the spokes so as not to scratch the rim by accident. 9. 1 - FRONT RIM · Following the operations described in chapter 10: - Carry out the tensioning and balancing of the spokes; - Check the centering and dish of the wheel. Note Always use the Loctite® 290 in the spoke-nipple interface of every spoke after replacing the rim. necessary, have them replaced. · At least once each month, please take your bicycle to a qualified mechanic to check the tension of the spokes, wheel centering and 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, weight of the rider etc. ). 12. 1 - CLEANING THE WHEELS When cleaning the wheels, only use non-abrasive, non-corrosive products such as water and neutral soap, or specific products specially designed for cleaning bicycles. Pressurized water, even from the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass seals and enter into the components of your bicycle, damaging them beyond repair. Wash your bicycle and Fulcrum® wheels by wiping them down with water and neutral soap. [. . . ] - Slide the spoke out of the hub, pushing it towards the inside of the hub (Fig. - Rest the wheel on a surface that will not damage the rim and let it bounce from 2 cm/1 inch max (Fig. · Carry out the operations indicated in the previous point for all the spokes. · For each spoke: - Screw the magnet-attracting nipple insert firmly onto the new nipple (Fig. [. . . ]