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- Page 1 Classic and R45 Hub Manual ™ serial number year warranty register online chrisking.com/warranty...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Maintenance schedule....................4 Notes on RingDrive maintenance................4 Lubrication: Normal/Cold/Wet conditions, In a pinch........5 Disassembly of two piece axle on front Classic hub...........5 Reassembly of two piece axle on front Classic hub...........6 Adjustment of two piece axle on front Classic hub...........6 Disassembly of two piece axle on rear Classic hub............6 Reassembly of two piece axle on rear Classic hub............7... -
Page 3: Introduction And Cautions
Hub dimensions for wheel building are available on pages 16 and 17. Chris King Classic Hubs are designed to work with 13, 14 and 15 gauge spokes. Radial lacing your Classic hubs is considered outside of the intended use and will void your warranty. We will not be responsible for damaged or destroyed hubs, any consequential damages, or any resulting labor costs due to radial lacing your Classic hub. -
Page 4: Hub Identification And Attachment Type
R45 rear, Single Speed, BMX front, BMX rear and Classic 135/160 rear. Classic rear hub axles can be converted from 130/135mm two piece to 130/135mm one piece. One piece axle disassembly, reassembly and adjustment procedures can found on pages 6, 7, and 8. -
Page 5: B M X Bolts
The one piece axle design (see Fig. 2, pg. 2) can be used with Chris King FunBolts or with our QR adaptors, which allow for the use of a skewer-type retention device. Do not modify or alter either one piece or two piece axle systems to accept thru-bolt retention devices. -
Page 6: Break-In
Once your new hub is placed in service, some settling may occur. Check adjustment by clamping wheel into frame with a quick-release skewer or with Chris King FunBolts. Ride for 5-10 minutes, check for play or binding, and readjust if necessary. Recheck after the first 1-5 hours of riding. Check cog To en lock ring on rear hubs after the first 20 hours of use, and tighten if necessary. -
Page 7: Lubrication: Normal/Cold/Wet Conditions, In A Pinch
Be aware of these situations and service more frequently when they occur. In a pinch... If Chris King RingDrive lube in not available, a quality 10w synthetic oil may be substituted. Do not substitute other brands of grease, as they may be too sticky for the helix of the RingDrive. -
Page 8: Reassembly Of Two Piece Axle On Front Classic Hub
5. Lightly snug adjusting cone up to bearing. 6. Thread axle end into adjusting cone until it stops. (see 7. Proceed to “Adjustment of two piece axle on front Classic hub”, below. Adjustment of two piece axle on front Classic hub (see Figure 5) 1. -
Page 9: Reassembly Of Two Piece Axle On Rear Classic Hub
Further disassembly requires specialized tools. These come individually or in the Chris King Hub Service Tool Kit, which is available at any authorized Chris King dealer, or directly from Hub Service Tool Kit, which is available at any authorized Chris King dealer, or directly from Chris King Precision Components. -
Page 10: Disassembly Of One Piece Axle On Front Bmx Hub
(see fi gure 7) helper hole 2.5mm Hex Bolt 2.5mm Front BMX Axle Front Classic hex bo Adjusting Assembly Hubshell Assembly Clamp Figure 7 1. Insert a 2.5mm hex wrench into the adjusting clamp hex bolt, and loosen. If adjusting clamp is diffi cult to remove, insert a 2.5mm hex key into “helper hole”... -
Page 11: Disassembly Of One Piece Axle On Rear Classic Hub
Further disassembly requires specialized tools. These come individually or in the Chris King Hub Service Tool Kit, which is available at any authorized Chris King dealer, or directly King Hub Service Tool Kit, which is available at any authorized Chris King dealer, or directly ure 7) from Chris King Precision Components. -
Page 12: Adjustment Of One Piece Axle On Rear Classic Hub
2. Locate the middle point of the rear Classic Single Speed hub by measuring 67.5mm from the inside face of the rear drop out to the middle of the hub. -
Page 13: The Ringdrive: Inspection/Basic Maintenance
Digital movies are available on our web site to better help you keep your hubs and headsets performing at their best. Some are narrated by Chris King as he demonstrates proper headset and hub maintenance and overhaul procedures. Check our web site often for updated movies and technical information produced in an effort to help you, our custom- ers, stay on your bike. -
Page 14: Service/In A Pinch
12 to 24 months. See any authorized Chris King dealer for complete service or you may purchase a Hub Service Tool Kit from your dealer or directly from Chris King Precision Components. Chris King Precision Components provides overhaul services at reasonable rates. -
Page 15: Service Of The Bearings
If damaged, replacement seals and snap rings are available from any authorized damaged. If damaged, replacement seals and snap rings are available from any authorized Chris King dealers or directly from Chris King Precision Components. Chris King dealers or directly from Chris King Precision Components. -
Page 16: R45 Hub Information
Inspect hubs and check spoke tension at regular intervals. R45 front hub maintenance Follow “Disassembly, Reassembly and Adjustment of two piece axle on front Classic hub” instructions 7. S on pages 5 and 6. Hub bearings can be lubricated with RingDrive Lube. - Page 17 R45 RingDrive and helical splines on the driveshell, remember to use a quality 10w synthetic oil (such as Mobil 1® 10w-30 or equivalent). Further disassembly requires the Chris King R45 Hub Service Tool, which is available from any Further disassembly requires the Chris King R45 Hub Service Tool, which is available from any authorized Chris King dealer, or directly from Chris King Precision Components.
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Page 18: Hub Specifications And Wheel Building Information
39.8 R45 ceramic rear one piece 51.0 51.0 R45 Campagnolo ceramic rear one piece 51.0 51.0 Classic Road / Cross / Mtn front two piece 53.0 53.0 Classic Road / Cross rear two piece 53.0 53.0 Classic Mountain rear one piece 53.0... - Page 19 and wheel building information Center to Center to Frame Available Upgrade & meter Flange non- Weight* Flange Drive Attachment Spoke Hole Conversion Drive Drive Side (grams) Side (mm) Options Drilling Options (mm) (mm) 34.8 34.8 20, 24, 28, 32 18.9 34.6 24, 28, 32 17.1...
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