Chris King R45 & R45 Manual

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Disc Hub Manual
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  • Page 1 & R45 Disc Hub Manual ™ ™ serial number year warranty register online chrisking.com/warranty...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Front hub maintenance....................10 Notes......................11 Hub specifications and wheel building information........12 & 13 Warranty and contact information..............back cover Helpful tools for precision servicing Chris King hub cone adjusting tool Pen Knife 2.5mm hex wrench 5mm hex wrench x 2 Dental pick...
  • Page 3: Introduction And Cautions

    Hub dimensions and restrictions for wheel building are available on pages 12 and 13. Chris King R45 and R45 Disc hubs are designed to work with 13, 14 and 15 gauge spokes. We will not be responsible for damaged or destroyed hubs, any consequential damages, or any resulting labor costs due to improper lacing of your R45 and R45 Disc hub.
  • Page 4: Hub Identification And Attachment Type

    Setup R45 and R45 Disc front Chris King R45 and R45 Disc front hubs are designed to work with 100mm fork drop out spacing. Do not attempt to use your hub with any other dropout spacing. R45 and R45 Disc rear Chris King R45 rear hubs are designed to work with 130 frame spacing.
  • Page 5: Break-In

    R45 Hub Service Tool. See any authorized Chris King dealer for complete service or you may purchase a R45 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 6: L U B R I C A T I O N : N O R M A L / C O L D / We T C O N D I T I O N S

    Lubrication Normal conditions ™ Lubrication of the R45 RingDrive We recommend using a quality 10w synthetic oil (such as Mobile 1® 10w-30 or equivalent) on the RingDrive assembly and helical splines on the driveshell. Oil provides optimal low drag, low viscosity lubrication for our R45 and R45 Disc RingDrive system. RingDrive lube is also acceptable.
  • Page 7: Disassembly Of Two Piece Axle On Front R45 And R45 Disc Hub

    Disassembly of front R45 and R45 Disc hub (see Figure 3) A. R45 and R45 Disc hubshell assembly B. R45 axle and R45 Disc front axle C. R45 adjusting cone D. R45 axle end and R45 Disc axle end * R45 and R45 Disc hubshells, axles, and axle ends are not cross compatible Figure 3 1.
  • Page 8: Reassembly Of Two Piece Axle On Front R45 And R45 Disc Hub

    (this allows for axle compression while under skewer clamp pressure). For precise adjustment the use of a Chris King Hub Cone Adjusting Tool may be necessary. Hub cone adjusting tools are available from any authorized Chris King dealer, or directly from Chris King Precision Components, www.chrisking.com/store.
  • Page 9: R45 And R45 Disc Rear Hub: Basic Maintenance, Reassembly, And Adjustment

    For a more comprehensive service, including a thorough cleaning, inspection and replace- ment of parts, and removal of hub bearings, an R45 Hub Service Tool is required. R45 Hub Service Tools are available from any authorized Chris King dealer, or directly from Chris King Precision Components, www.chrisking.com/store.
  • Page 10: Service Of The Bearings

    Service of the bearings (see fi gure 5) Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place. 1. Carefully, using a very small screwdriver, pick, or penknife, remove the snap ring by inserting tool into split of snap ring.
  • Page 11 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.www.chrisking. Chris King dealers or directly from Chris King Precision Components.www.chrisking.
  • Page 12: Front Hub Maintenance

    Check our web site often for updated technical information produced in an effort to help you, our customers, stay on your bike. Additional questions? Please email us at info@chrisking.com or call Chris King Customer Service at 800-523-6008. Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Pacific time.
  • Page 13: Notes

    NOTES:...
  • Page 14: Hub Specifications And Wheel Building Information

    Hub specifications and wh Flange Flange Axle Width Diameter Diameter Hub Type Axle Type Flan (mm) Drive Side non-Drive (mm) Side (mm) R45 front two piece 39.8 39.8 R45 rear one piece 51.0 51.0 R45 Campagnolo rear one piece 51.0 51.0 R45 Disc front two piece...
  • Page 15 nd wheel building information Center to Weight (grams) Center to Frame Available Upgrade & Flange non- Flange Drive Attachment Spoke Hole Conversion Drive Side Side (mm) Options Drilling Options Steel Ceramic (mm) 34.8 34.8 16,18, 20, 24, 28, 32 17.0 36.3 20, 24, 28, 32 17.0...
  • Page 16 You are strongly encouraged to register your Chris King product on the website within thirty (30) days of the original date of purchase. Registration will assist us in processing your warranty claim and in expediting our response.

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