In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following Replacing th
| A WARNING combination be used. SR acy te eC |
e Before use, check the wheels to make sure that there are no bent or : . ; Place a washer onto the spoke as shown in Aim
loose spokes, dents, scratches or cracks on the rim surface. Do not Applicable tire size | Clincher tire | Tubular tire the illustration, and then hook the spoke Ho
use the wheel if any of these problems are found. 700C 650C 700C through the rim. HIE ior аа у #
* Check that the recommended brake shoe holders have been installed, = WH-7700
and that adjustment is correct. If the brake shoes are adjusted Wheel WH-6500 WH-7700 WH-7700
incorrectly, the brake shoe holder may contact the spokes when the WH-R535
brake is applied, causing noise. - T
* Do not use in combination with brakes types such Chain 9-speed CN-7700 7 CN-HG92 7 CN-HG72 =
as cantilever brakes in which the brake shoes move 8-speed CN-HG50 Spoke laci
in an arc pattern, as the brake shoes may gradually EE rT a ee R р 7 оке аси
move closer to the spokes and touch them as the Cassette sprocket - ep SETS UD EEES P 9
brake shoes wear. | _ 8-speed _ — CS-HG50-8 Lace the spokes as shown in the illustration. WH-R535(For rear)
* Do not use in combination with bottom link-type suspension torks. Applicable brake shoe holder BR-7700 / BR-6500 / BR-5500 At the front, a radial
With these types of forks, the clearance between the hub axle and the
brake shoes can change due to the operation of the suspension, so
that when the brakes are applied, the brake shoes may touch the Specifications
spokes.
* |f the quick release mechanism is not used correctly, the wheel may
WH-7700/6500
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К NX assembly is usedat
— ON both the left and right
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come off the bicycle and serious injury could result. Read the Service Model number | WH-7700 | WH-6500 | — WH-R595
Instructions for the quick release mechanism thoroughly before use. Speeds 9 OK Not OK N
* Use rim cement to securely affix tubular tires to the rims. If the tires Ea Meco: In т = | The spoke washers
are not fully secure, they may come off the rims, and serious accidents ioe 70051 158500 | 700C | 7006 LD
and injury may result. : : Clincher O | O | O | O Y | (The washers should
» These wheels are designed for riding on paved surfaces. If the wheels Applicable tires ——— — —— 7 MSI 1 Pr meee
Tubular O ll mw — | — = 015) the rim.)
are used on unpaved surfaces, the wheels may become bent or —]—— | | | = =
damaged, and accidents may result. Applicable spoke | For front | 284mm | 268mm 294mm | 286mm Faro -Spoke tension va ar —
» Obtain, read and carefully service instructions when installing parts. A length For rear | 291mm | 265mm | 591mm 580mm | Paes] Teas
loose, worn, or damaged parts may cause injury to the rider. — — (86-103 in.Ibst) — 1050-1280N 980-1180N
We strongly recommend that only genuine Shimano replacement parts Erwin 18.8mm | ВЛ | En — | 92-118 inibs) | (66-109 in.Ibsf) _
be used. ‘ "These values should be used as a guide only.
[A CAUTION Applicable tire size | Installation of the HG sprockets
* When the brake shoes become worn, the brake shoe holders may Clincher tire | Tubular tire For each sprocket, the surface | | Sv ST A - ST)
. : LN . = == = | * For installation of the HG sprockets, use the
A 700C(19-28C),650C(19-28C) 700C(19-25C) | ME special tool (TL-HG16) to tighten the lock fing.
are applied or brake performance may drop, even if the brake shoes face outward and be positioned
have been installed correctly. If this occurs, replace the brake shoes | so that the wide parts of the TT e N
i ear projections on each ( IgIening torque, i
as soon as possible. g 30-50 Nm (261 - 434 in.lbs.} Lock ring
* Two types of rim are available for use with either tubular tires or Note: O EN EE e j PEN Тод)
clincher tires. Use whichever type of rim is suitable for the type of tires * Use tire tubes with valve lengths of 50 mm or more. IS Cg js wide) o Ls * To replace the HG sprockets, use the special AN (TL-SR20)
used, and make sure that the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. * Special spoke wrenches are available as optional accessories. | 09 ETS ENT. tool (TL-HG16) and
* |F using the rim with clincher tires, use rim tape which can withstand « We recommend that you ask authorized bicycle dealers to adjust the spoke tensions | ZA PA [TC
high pressures, otherwise the tires may suddenly puncture and come if there is any initial play in the spokes and after the first 1,000 km of riding. | MEG i su
off, and severe injury may result. « À reflector (SM-RF77) and spoke protector (CP-WH53) are also sold separately. | 7 Y 3
Please ask your bicycle dealer for details. The groove y
CAUTION * For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and 6
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* The Shimano R55HC (high performance) brake shoes use an Ша еде RUE а
aggressive compound designed with an emphasis an maximum й a
performance in wet conditions, however they will cause accelerated {ELC shoe setting position
SFimano accepts no responsibility for reduced rim life which might Make sure that the brake shoes and brake shoe holders do not touch the spokes,
occur from using R55HC brake shoes with WH7700/6500 wheels.
* Use of genuine Shimano spokes, nipples and washers is strongly []
recommended. If non-Shimano parts are used, the area where the
nipple seats into the hub flange may become damaged.
» Before use, check that there are no pieces of metal or other foreign
objects sticking to the brake pads. If any such items are present, they
may cause damage to the hub when the brakes are applied.
» The nipples have large diameters and are easy to rotate in order to
make it easier to increase the spoke tension.However, be careful not
Claprance bobtweon
braka shoe and rim
Replacement of the freewheel body
After removing the hub axle, remove the freewheel body fixing
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to overtighten the nipples when adjusting the spoke tensions. If the | ann bolt (inside the freewheel body), and then replace the freewheel sp ae 1 a
= nipples are overtightened, damage to the rim may result. A | | body, Y Disassembly
(We recommended that you ask authorized bicycle dealers to make E Se Î Note: — HN
the adjustments.) Rea e LS rrr Do not attempt to disassemble the freewheel body, because it 5 VA
may result in a malfunction. Assembly
—Freawheol body washer
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SI-4AQQE before riding. Ti guide bumpers _
Tightening torque: \
WH-7700 К 35 - 50 Nm (305 - 434 ==
WH-6500 Wheel SHIMANO
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Before use, read these instructions carefully, and follow them for correct use. ©Sep. 2000 by Shimano Inc. XBC SZK Prinled in Japan
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