LIGHTWEIGHT MEILENSTEIN User manual

Owner's manual
403295 2019-03
Meilenstein
GipfelsturM
rundkurs
AutobAhn
fernweG
Meilenstein C
fernweG C

Chip number Dealer

CONTENTS
3
ENGLISH
GRAPHICS
INTRODUCTION
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Explanation.of.symbols. . . . . . . 12
Lightweight.online. . . . . . . . . . 13
Your.wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TECHNICAL DATA
Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hubs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SAFETY
Intended.use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
In.your.own.interest. . . . . . . . . . 16
Fundamental.safety.precautions. . 16
Assembly.&.maintenance .. .. .. .. ..16
On.the.road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transport.&.storage. . . . . . . . . 18
Safety.label .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18
Disposal.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PREPARATORY WORK & ASSEMBLY
Before.every.ride.. . . . . . . . . . .19
Lightweight.&.THM."Scapula.F". . 19
Fitting.the.valve.extension.. . . . .19
Adhesion.of.tubular.tyres. . . . . . 20
Installing.clincher.tyres. . . . . . . 21
Installing.the.cassette. . . . . . . . 21
Installing.the.wheels.. . . . . . . . 22
Installing.the.brake.pads. . . . . . 23
Computer.magnet. . . . . . . . . . 23
RIDING & BRAKING
Before.every.ride.. . . . . . . . . . .24
On.the.road .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..25
How.to.brake.correctly. . . . . . . . 26
MAINTENANCE
Regular.maintenance .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..27
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Hubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rotor.replacement.. . . . . . . . . .28
RULES
Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Crash.replacement.. . . . . . . . .31
Fair.deal.promise.. . . . . . . . . . 31

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INTRODUCTION
PREFACE
Congratulations.and.thank.you.–.you.have.selected.the.best.wheels.
in.the.world ..
Handmade.–.made.in.Germany
This.manual.is.an.integral.component.of.your.Lightweight.product.
and.it.provides.you.with.important.information.regarding.the.safe.
operation.of.your.Lightweight.wheels
You.can.find.the.illustrations.referred.to.in.this.manual.in.the.
graphics.section.in.the.fold-out
The.safety.of.our.customers.is.very.important.to.us .Please.read.this.
manual.carefully.before.installing.your.wheels.or.riding.on.them.for.
the.first.time .
Non-observance of the information contained in this
manual could result in a fatal or serious accident.
Our.information.is.there.for.a.reason.–.our.interest.in.your.personal.
safety!
Read.and.observe.all.assembly,.maintenance.and.usage.instructions.
and.please.remember.that.even.the.best.product.can.fail.if.it.is.im-
properly.treated ..
This.applies.for.components.from.other.manufacturers.whose.prod-
ucts.are.used.on.your.bicycle.(tyres,.quick.release.skewers,.brakes.
etc ) ..
Read.and.observe.all.user.instructions
Keep.this.manual.for.other.users.of.your.wheels .Make.sure.that.all.
users.read,.understand.and.observe.this.manual
If.you.ever.sell.or.give.away.your.wheels,.this.manual.should.be.
transferred.to.the.new.owner
We.hope.you.get.a.lot.of.enjoyment.from.your.Lightweight.wheels
Your Lightweight Team
Explanation of symbols
You.will.encounter.the.following.symbols.and.references.in.this.
manual:
.)The.index.finger.instructs.you.to.perform.a.particular.action
ÎÎThe.arrow.indicates.the.consequences.of.your.action.or.important.
prerequisites
This.shows.additional.information.or.tips
(3).….refers.to.an.item.number.in.an.illustration
[A2].….refers.to.an.illustration.in.the.graphics.section
.This.content.refers.only.to.Lightweight.clincher.wheels.(Clincher)
.This.content.refers.only.to.Lightweight.tubular.tyre.wheels.(Tubular)
.This.content.refers.only.to.the.corresponding.series.or.
its.derivatives
The WARNING message indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in a fatal or serious injury.
The CAUTION message indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
The NOTICE message warns of a risk of material damage.
•Î The.dot.indicates.how.to.avoid.a.hazardous.situation.or.a.risk.of.
material.damage

INTRODUCTION
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Lightweight online
Visit.www.lightweight.info.for.information.that.you.will.find.
.interesting .
Accessories,.spare.parts.and.clothing.in.the.shop,.frequently.asked.
questions.in.the.fAQs,.interesting.facts.in.news & press.and.much.
more
We.look.forward.to.meeting.you.there!
YOUR WHEEL
The.illustrations.in.this.manual.may.be.different.from.your.Light-
weight.wheel,.but.the.required.steps.are.the.same.for.all.wheel.
types,.unless.otherwise.specified
The.model.name.of.your.wheel.is.on.the.hub.cover .[A1]
Registration
Every.Lightweight.wheel.is.provided.with.an.integrated.chip.with.a.
10-digit.code.–.the.chip.number .This.allows.every.single.wheel.to.
be.individually.registered
Only.Lightweight.products.registered.by.the.original.owner.or.
reregistered.by.subsequent.owners.enjoy.our.service.provisions!
To.register.your.Lightweight.wheels.or.change.the.registration,.
you.can.find.the.required.chip.numbers.either.on.the.external.
packaging,.in.the.rim.well.or.on.the.sticker.fixed.to.one.of.the.
protective.covers.of.the.wheel;.alternatively,.your.specialist.shop.
may.have.already.attached.it.to.the.appropriate.place.on.the.first.
page.of.this.manual .[A2]
.)Register.or.transfer.the.registration.of.your.Lightweight.wheels.at.
www.lightweight.info >>> serViCe
ÎÎOur.service.provisions.are.available.to.you .
You.will.also.find.information.on.our.extended.service.offers.here

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TECHNICAL DATA
WHEELS Spokes Approved
use
Approved
total weight
Approved
tyres
Hub
SERIES DERIVATIVE max.
* (kg/lb)**
MEILENSTEIN
FW 16 Street 100/220
Tubular.tyres..
(Tubular)
Lightweight
20 Allround 120/265
RW 20 DT.Swiss®.240s
OBERMAYER FW 16
Street
90/198 Lightweight
RW 20 100/220 DT.Swiss®.190s
GIPFELSTURM FW 20 110/243 Lightweight
RW 24 DT.Swiss®.190s
RUNDKURS
FW 20
Track 120/265 Lightweight.track
.
RW
DISC FW –
RW
AUTOBAHN FW 8
Street
90/198 Lightweight
RW – 120/265 DT.Swiss®.190s
FERNWEG FW 16 110/243 Lightweight
RW 20 DT.Swiss®.190s
MEILENSTEIN C FW 16
100/220 Clincher.tyres.
(Clincher)
Lightweight
20
RW 20 DT.Swiss®.190s
FERNWEG C FW 16 120/265 Lightweight
RW 20 DT.Swiss®.190s
*. Street.=.paved.or.asphalted.surface.·.Allround.=.street.and.cross-country.·.Track.=.velodrome
**. Approved.total.weight.=.rider.+.bicycle.+.luggage

TECHNICAL DATA
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All.Lightweight.products.are.the.result.of.manual.labour .Deviations.in.colour.
and.surface.finish.are.characteristic.features.resulting.from.this.high.quality.
manufacturing.procedure .
For.more.details.and.information.on.the.manufacture.of.your.Lightweight.
wheels.please.consult.www.lightweight.info
HUBS
Dimension Rotor Threaded sprocket Fixing
wheel
(mm)
LIGHTWEIGHT
FW 100 – – Quick.release.skewer
TRACK
FW 100.
–
– M5
RW 120..
(130.optional)
1 37"×.24.tpi.(FG.34 8);.
1 29"×.24.tpi.(FG.32 8) M10×1
DT SWISS® 190s RW
130
Shimano®.11s
or.
SRAM®.XDR.12s
or.
Campagnolo®.C9./.C10./.C11./.C12
– Quick.release.skewer
DT SWISS® 240s RW

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SAFETY
INTENDED USE
Any use other than that intended can lead to accidents
resulting in fatal or serious injury.
Your.Lightweight.wheels.are.designed.solely:.
ÎÎfor.installation.on.standard.race.and.time.trial.bikes.which.are.
designed.to.have.rim.brakes.fitted
ÎÎfor.use.with.rim.brakes
ÎÎ.for.installation.(adhesion).of.tubular.tyres
ÎÎ.for.the.installation.of.clincher.or.foldable.clincher.tyres.that.
comply.with.the.ETRTO*.standards ..
(*.European.Tyre.and.Rim.Technical.Organisation)
ÎÎin.accordance.with.the.applicable.approvals.–see.Technical data,.
page.14
IN YOUR OWN INTEREST
Always.remember.that.riding.a.bicycle.involves.potential.danger.for.
the.rider.and.other.road.users,.as.well.as.for.the.bicycle.and.its.
components .
Even.if.protective.equipment.and.safety.devices.are.used,.accidents.
resulting.in.death.or.serious.injury.can.still.occur
Furthermore,.improperly.performed.assembly.and.maintenance.
work.could.also.result.in.a.loss.of.your.rights.with.regard.to.product.
liability.and.service!
Always.ensure.your.bicycle.is.maintained.in.a.flawless.condition .
Care.and.maintenance.will.prolong.the.service.life.of.your.bicycle.
and.its.components.and.improve.your.personal.safety!
You.should.also.rely.on.your.common.sense.and.avoid.any.unrea-
sonable.behaviour!
FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Assembly & maintenance
Risk of accident due to damage wheels resulting from un-
professionally performed assembly and maintenance work.
•Î Do.not.overestimate.your.technical.ability .All.assembly.and.main-
tenance.work.should.be.performed.by.a.specialist.workshop.for.
bicycles .This.is.the.only.way.to.ensure.that.work.is.conducted.in.a.
professional.manner
•Î Always.maintain.all.specified.min /max .values.–see.Technical
data,.page.14
•Î When.conducting.assembly.steps.that.require.a.specific.tightening.
torque,.always.use.an.appropriate.torque.wrench.that.is.designed.
for.the.tightening.torque.specified
•Î Only.use.original.Lightweight.brake.pads,.They.are.available.from.
your.specialist.shop.or.directly.from.CarbonSports
•Î .Never.use.tubeless.tyres.–.the.rim.well.surface.is.not.hermeti-
cally.sealed.and.will.suffer.damage.as.a.result.of.the.immediate.
effect.caused.by.the.tyre.inflation.pressure .
Risk of accident due to tyre failure.
•Î Only.ever.use.high.quality.and.undamaged.tubular.tyres.and.suit-
able.adhesive
•Î Your.tubular.tyres.should.only.be.installed.(adhesion).by.an.expert.
bicycle.mechanic
•Î Observe.the.min /max .inflation.pressure.values.specified.by.the.
manufacturer
Risk of accident due to a bursting tyre.
•Î Never.use.latex.inner.tubes
•Î Never.exceed.the.tyre.inflation.pressure.approved.by.us,.because.
the.tyre.inflation.pressure.will.increase.considerably.as.a.result.of.
the.temperature.created.by.rolling.resistance.and.possibly.high.
ambient.temperature.–see.Installing clincher tyres,.page.21

SAFETY
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Corrosion and material damage due to penetration of water.
•Î Never.use.a.pressure.washer.or.steam.cleaner.to.clean.your.
bicycle,.as.the.seals.of.your.bicycle.components.are.unable.to.
withstand.the.pressure .
Even.if.you.use.a.hose,.be.careful.–.never.aim.the.hose.directly.at.
the.bearing.components .[K1]
Corrosion on surface of your Lightweight components due
to incorrect cleaning.
•Î Never.use.aggressive.solvents.(e g .paint.thinner,.nitro.etc )
•Î It.is.best.to.use.water.and.standard.paintwork.cleaning.products
•Î Isopropanol,.spirits.or.petrol.may.be.used.carefully;.however,.
avoid.excessive.wiping.and.long.exposure.times.and.also.any.
contact.with.the.rim.decor
We.recommend.our.specially.developed.Lightweight.CleAner for
brAke trACk AreAs.for.cleaning,.available.from.your.specialist.shop.
or.directly.from.CarbonSports.–.but.avoid.all.contact.with.the.rim.decor!
On the road
Risk of accident through damaged wheels.
•Î Never.exceed.the.maximum.approved.total.weight.–see.Technical
data,.page.14
•Î Avoid.riding.through.potholes.or.over.edges.and.steps
•Î Always.check.your.wheels.before.every.ride,.after.a.violent.shock.
and.after.a.blow-out.(dents,.scratches,.cracks,.large.areas.of.
abrasion.etc ) .Send.us.your.wheels.for.inspection.before.using.
them.again.if.there.is.visible.damage.or.if.you.have.any.doubts.
about.their.condition .
.In.particular,.always.check.the.sensitive.rim.flange.(1).for.
damage.before.every.ride,.after.every.hard.impact.and.after.every.
blow-out.(dents,.cracks.etc ) .[E1]
•Î Never.ride.with.damaged.wheels
•Î Never.continue.using.your.bicycle.after.a.serious.crash .
If.such.a.case.occurs,.send.your.wheels.to.us.for.inspection.even.
if.no.external.damage.is.visible .In.your.own.interest.you.should.
deal.in.the.same.way.with.all.components.on.your.bicycle.that.are.
produced.by.other.manufacturers
•Î Do.not.use.your.wheels.below.-10.°C.(14.°F).or.above.45.°C.
(113.°F).ambient.temperature
Risk of accident caused by an insufficient braking effect or
erratic braking as a result of worn brake track areas.
•Î Juddering.of.the.brake.while.riding.is.an.indication.of.worn.or.
damaged.brake.track.areas .Do.not.continue.riding.in.this.case .If.
such.a.case.occurs,.send.your.wheels.to.us.for.inspection
Risk of accident caused by erratic riding or improper
equipment.
•Î Observe.the.advice.on.correct.braking.–see.How to brake correctly,.
page.26
•Î Pay.particular.attention.when.riding.in.high.winds .
Front.wheels.are.more.sensitive.to.side.winds.from.a.rim.height.
of.30.mm.–.the.higher.the.rim.the.greater.the.sensitivity .
Unwanted.steering.movements.may.result
•Î Always.observe.the.traffic.regulations.of.the.country.where.you.
are.riding.your.bicycle
•Î When.riding.your.bicycle.always.wear.a.high.quality.cycling.hel-
met.(e .g .ANSI.certified),.that.is.in.excellent.condition.and.close-
fitting.but.not.restrictive.clothing
•Î Only.ride.your.bicycle.if.you.are.in.good.physical.condition.and.
your.bicycle.and.all.its.components.are.working.perfectly

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SAFETY
Transport & storage
Risk of accident through damaged wheels.
•Î Protect.your.wheels.from.lateral.pressure .This.applies.particu-
larly.during.transport.and.particularly.to.disc.wheels.(rundkurs
disC,.AutobAhn).and.also.for.the.fernweG.series
•Î Do.not.store.your.wheels.below.-15.°C.(5.°F).or.above.55.°C.
(131.°F).ambient.temperature
The covers of the Lightweight Aero
wheels consist of 1 layer of carbon with reduced wall thickness and
they can be easily damaged.
•Î Do.not.hang.your.bicycle.on.a.hook.by.the.Aero.front.or.rear.
wheel
•Î When.transporting.your.bicycle.on.a.car.rack,.make.sure.that.the.
straps,.hooks.etc .cannot.damage.the.covers.–.use.suitable.
.padding.where.necessary.to.ensure.that.any.pressure.is.evenly.
distributed.over.a.wide.area .[B1]
SAFETY LABEL
.A.safety.label.is.placed.on.both.sides.of.the.rim.on.every.Light-
weight.clincher.wheel .[M1]
Replace.the.safety.labels.if.they.become.illegible.or.damaged
Send.us.a.postage-paid.return.envelope.with.your.address .You.will.
then.receive.the.desired.safety.labels.at.no.extra.charge
DISPOSAL
If.defective.or.no.longer.in.use,.you.can.dispose.of.your.wheels.with.
your.non-recyclable.waste.or.domestic.refuse.or.ask.a.local.waste.
disposal.company.for.other.ways.of.disposal.(e g .recycling)
You.can.also.send.your.wheels.to.us .They.will.then.be.disposed.of.in.
a.way.that.is.harmless.to.the.environment.–see.Crash replacement,.
page.31

PREPARATORY WORK & ASSEMBLY
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BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Risk of accident through damaged wheels.
•Î Read.and.observe.all.assembly.and.maintenance.instructions,.
including.those.specified.in.the.user.instructions.provided.by.
other.manufacturers.whose.products.are.used.on.your.bicycle.
(tyres,.quick.release.skewers,.cassettes,.brakes.etc )
•Î Do.not.overestimate.your.technical.ability .All.assembly.and.main-
tenance.work.should.be.performed.by.a.specialist.workshop.for.
bicycles .This.is.the.only.way.to.ensure.that.work.is.conducted.in.a.
professional.manner
•Î Check.the.rims.and.spokes.of.your.wheels.for.damage.(dents,.
scratches,.abrasion.extending.over.a.large.area.etc )
•Î Never.ride.with.damaged.wheels
Risk of accident caused by an insufficient braking effect or
erratic braking as a result of dirty brake track areas.
•Î Make.sure.that.the.brake.track.areas.on.your.wheels.are.free.of.
brake.pad.residues.and.soiling
•Î Make.sure.that.the.brake.track.areas.on.your.Lightweight.wheels.
are.free.of.tubular.tyre.cement.residues
We.recommend.our.specially.developed.Lightweight.CleAner for
brAke trACk AreAs.for.cleaning,.available.from.your.specialist.
shop.or.directly.from.CarbonSports.–.but.avoid.all.contact.with.
the.rim.decor!
Risk of accident caused by an insufficient braking effect or
erratic braking as a result of inappropriate brake pads.
•Î Install.a.complete.kit.of.new.brake.pads.on.your.brakes.–see.
Installing the brake pads,.page.23
•Î Only.use.original.Lightweight.brake.pads,.They.are.available.from.
your.specialist.shop.or.directly.from.CarbonSports .[H5]
Lightweight & THM "Scapula F"
.The.combination.of.these.Lightweight.wheels.with.
the.THM-Carbones."ScapulaF".fork.requires.the.special.milled.
and.red-marked.Lightweight.brake.pads,.because.the.integrated.
Scapula.F.front-wheel.brake.does.not.allow.adjustment.of.the.
brake.pads.to.the.brake.track.area .
The.normal.Lightweight.brake.pad.will.irreparably.damage.the.
Lightweight.rim.below.the.brake.track.area
Risk of accident caused by damaged wheels due to unsuit-
able brake pads.
•Î Use.exclusively.the.special.milled.and.marked.with.red.Light-
weight.brake.pad,.available.directly.from.CarbonSports,.with.the.
combination.of.Lightweight.GipfelsturM.with.the.THM-Carbones.
"ScapulaF".race.bike.fork .[C1]
Fitting the valve extension
.)Screw.the.valve.insert.(1).using.the.supplied.tool.(2).out.of.the.
valve.shaft,.which.may.be.too.short.(3) .[D1]
.)Screw.the.Lightweight.valve.extension.(4).into.the.valve.shaft.(3)
.)Screw.the.valve.insert.(1).into.the.valve.extension.(4)

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PREPARATORY WORK & ASSEMBLY
Adhesion of tubular tyres
Rim width, outer
(mm)
Approved tyre sizes
min.–max.
19 5.–.20 0 19.–.27*
24 0 24.–.34
*. Select.tyres.with.a.width.of.22–25 mm.and.an.inflation.pressure.of.8 bar
(116 psi)!
Rim height (mm) Required valve length (mm)
20
–27 30
–48 60
–63 80
–85 100
Risk of accident due to tyre failure.
•Î Only.ever.use.high.quality.and.undamaged.tubular.tyres,.such.as.
the.Lightweight.tubular.tyres.from.Continental®,.and.suitable.
adhesives
•Î Use.puncture.protection.sealant .We.recommend.the.product.
from."ZEROFLATS"
•Î Your.tubular.tyres.should.only.be.installed.(adhesion).by.an.expert.
bicycle.mechanic
•Î Follow.all.the.processing.instructions.provided.by.the.adhesive.
and.tubular.tyre.manufacturer
•Î Observe.the.min /max .inflation.pressure.values.specified.by.the.
manufacturer
The.lower.the.inflation.pressure.or.tyre.width.the.higher.the.risk.
of.a.pinch.flat
Risk of damage to health caused by improper handling of
solvents and adhesives.
•Î Follow.all.the.manufacturer's.safety.instructions
Only use suitable plastic tyre levers when removing your
tyres – do not use metal tyre levers under any circumstances. Avoid
excessive levering.
.)Before adhering.your.tubular.tyre,.install.the.valve.extension.if.
required,.because.this.will.not.be.possible.later.–see.Fitting the
valve extension,.page.19
.)Prior.to.adhesive.bonding,.fill.your.tubular.tyre.with.puncture.pro-
tection.sealant
.)Use.suitable.adhesive .We.recommend.the.tubular.tyre.cement.
produced.by.Continental®.(orange.for.aluminium.rims)
.)Only.roughen.the.rim.well.of.brand.new.wheels.carefully.by.using.
fine.sandpaper.(240.grit.or.finer)
.)Clean.the.rim.well.thoroughly
.)Adhere.the.tubular.tyre.in.accordance.with.the.instructions.pro-
vided.by.the.adhesive.and.tubular.tyre.manufacturer
Risk of accident caused by an insufficient braking effect or
erratic braking as a result of dirty brake track areas.
•Î Make.sure.that.the.brake.track.areas.on.your.Lightweight.wheels.
are.free.of.tubular.tyre.cement.residues
Irreparable damage to the cover of the disc wheel by
improper installation of the tubular tyre.
•Î Never.pull.the.tubular.tyre.sideways.from.the.rim.well
.)When.installing.the.tubular.tyre,.leave.an.area.of.about.20.mm.
opposite.the.valve.hole.when.applying.the.tubular.tyre.cement .
.[D2]
.)Carefully.cut.through.the.defective.or.punctured.tubular.tyre.at.
the.centre.of.the.clear.area.with.a.sharp.knife .Do.not.damage.the.
carbon.fibres!.[D3]
.)Carefully.pull.off.the.tubular.tyre.vertically.to.the.rim.well .[D4]
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