Etac Sting Manual page 22

9 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring
9:10 Adjusting the distance of the handrim
The distance between the wheel and
the handrim can be adjusted by adding
or removing spacers.
9:11 Handrims
Sting is delivered as standard with
aluminium handrims.
To improve your grip on the handrim
it may be necessary to adjust the spac-
ing between handrim and wheel.
9:12 Distance between wheel and handrim
The distance between the wheel and
the handrim can be reduced by remov-
ing the handrim from the wheel and
shortening the plastic spacers (A).
9:13 Mounting of cellular rubber handrims (option)
Cellular rubber handrims are attached
directly to the spokes.
- Remove the existing handrim.
- Unscrew the nuts on the cel-
lular rubber handrim.
- Twist the handrim until each
of the fasteners is attached to a
spoke.
- Tighten the nuts on the rear of
the wheel. Be sure not to over-
tighten them as this may cause
the spokes to bend.
Tools: 4 mm Allen key.
Stainless, titanium, plastic-coated or
expanded cellular rubber handrims are
available as options.
Tools: 10 mm spanner and
hacksaw
Tools: 13 mm spanner
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Spacers
A