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Instructions for assembly, utilization & maintenance

Check out our best practices for proper use of the wooden rim, correct assembly, efficient maintenance and long-lasting product storage.

Keep in mind that these are creations of precious wood hand crafted;
The product is made entirely from natural materials and fully recyclable;
Carefully inspect the wooden rims, make sure that they have not been damaged during transport;
Use only niples and washers supplied with the wooden rims by CB Italia;
To calculate the length of the spokes use the follow tool’s: LENGHT SPOKES CALCULATION;
For the wooden rims for clincher and pneumatic tires, Before mounting a tire, make sure to put correctly the tape-nipples that protects the inner tube by friction with the spoke nipples;
Use CBItalia cork brake pads or type Universal red or carbon rim pads;
The tension, of a new wheel, has to be checked after the first 100 and 500 kilometers;
The tension shall be round about 8/900N without tyre;
Reduce tyre pressure before restoring the bike in case the rims are wet.

Cleaning and Maintenance

When necessary, clean the rims with a cloth moistened with water and denatured alcohol;
Carefully dry the surface of the rim with a cloth, let it air dry until the last traces of humidity have disappeared;
Pass the surface of the rim with Tung oil or alternatively with raw linseed oil;
Wait for the oil to penetrate and wipe the surface of the rim for the last time.

If not used, the product should be stored in dry and covered environments at a temperature between 10 and 30 degrees and a humidity between 50 and 80%.
Reduce tire pressure when not in use