Shimano WH-6700 Service Instructions

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SI-4FP0A-002-00

General Safety Information

WARNING

Before use, check the wheels to make sure that there are no bent or loose spokes, ●
dents, scratches or cracks on the rim surface. Do not use the wheel if any of these
problems are found.

Do not use in combination with bottom link-type suspension forks. With these types ●
of forks, the clearance between the hub axle and the brake shoes can change due to
the operation of the suspension, so that when the brakes are applied, the brake shoes
may touch the spokes.

If the quick release mechanism is not used correctly, the wheel may come off the ●
bicycle and serious injury could result. Read the Service Instructions for the quick
release mechanism thoroughly before use.

These wheels are designed for riding on paved surfaces. If the wheels are used on ●
unpaved surfaces, the wheels may become bent or damaged, and accidents may result.

The hollow on the opposite side to the valve hole is an indicator for the amount of rim ●
wear. If this hollow can no longer be seen, stop using the rim.
If you continue using the rim, it may break, and the bicycle may fall over and an
accident may result.

Check that the wheels are fastened securely before riding the bicycle. If the wheels are ●
loose in any way, they may come off the bicycle and serious injury may result.

● Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts.
Loose, worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious
injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano
replacement parts.

Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for ●
later reference.

CAUTION

The tires should be inflated to a suitable pressure before use. ●
Do not use rim tape. Rim tape may make it difficult to remove and install the tire, and ●

the tire or tube may become damaged or the tires may suddenly puncture and come
off, and severe injury may result.

NOTICE

The Shimano R55HC (high performance) brake shoes use an aggressive compound ●
designed with an emphasis on maximum performance in wet conditions, however they
will cause accelerated rim wear.
Shimano accepts no responsibility for reduced rim life which might occur from using
R55HC brake shoes.

Use of genuine Shimano spokes, plugs and washers is strongly recommended. ●
If non-Shimano parts are used, the area where the spokes fit into the hub unit may
become damaged.

Before use, check that there are no pieces of metal or other foreign objects sticking ●
to the brake pads. If any such items are present, they may cause damage to the rim
when the brakes are applied.

The plugs have large diameters and are easy to rotate in order to make it easier to ●
increase the spoke tension. However, be careful not to overtighten the plugs when
adjusting the spoke tensions. If the plugs are overtightened, damage to the rim
may result. (We recommended that you ask authorized bicycle dealers to make the
adjustments.)

We do not recommend that you use general-purpose alkaline puncture repair agents, ●
as they may cause the rims to corrode and allow air leaks to occur.

Technical Service Instructions

WH-6700

In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following
combination be used.

Applicable tire size

Largest sprocket 21 - 28T

This wheel can be used with 8-gear, 9-gear and 10-gear sprocket sets.
(If using a 10-gear sprocket set other than for a junior bicycle, use the accessory 1-mm
spacer.)
Refer to the Product Technical Information for details on combination with other parts
such as chains and cassette sprockets.

Clincher tire / Tubeless tires

700C (19C - 25C)

Wheel

SI-4FP0A-002

Note:

Use the rim-side plug to carry out truing and spoke tension adjustment for the WH-6700. ●
If the wheel becomes stiff and difficult to turn, you should lubricate it with grease. ●
Do not apply any oil to the inside of the hub, otherwise the grease will come out. ●
Special spoke wrenches are available as optional accessories. ●
We recommend that you ask authorized bicycle dealers to adjust the spoke tensions if there ●

is any initial play in the spokes and after the first 1,000 km of riding.
Spoke protectors (CP-WH23) are also sold separately. Please ask your bicycle dealer for ●

details.
For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance ●

products.
Reflectors (manufactured by CATEYE) are also sold separately. Please ask your bicycle ●

dealer for details.

Model number Specification Color

RR-550-WUWSW CPSC White

RR-550-WUASW AS Amber

RR-317-WUASW DIN Amber

Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use. ●

Specifications

Model number WH-6700

Rim size 700C (622 × 15C)

Rim width 20.8 mm

Replacing the spokes

1. Pass the washer and plug over the spoke.

2. After inserting the spoke into the hole in the hub flange, tighten the nut.

When installing, use the spoke stopper
to secure the spoke so that it does not
turn, and then insert a screwdriver or
similar tool into the groove in the nut to
screw in the nut.

3. Turn the plug clockwise to screw it into
the screw hole in the rim.
At this time, use the spoke stopper
to stop the spoke from turning.

1

Spoke

2

Nut

Note:

If the washer is not installed, it will not be possible ●
to adjust the spoke tension, so be sure to include
the washer.
Tighten the nut as far as the edges of the thread. ●

At the front, fit the heads of the spokes securely into
the slots in the hub unit, otherwise damage may
occur.

Washer

Plug

Spoke stopper

Spoke lacing

Lace the spokes as shown in the illustration.

(For front)

At the front, a radial assembly is used at
both the left and right

(For rear)

For front For rear

980 - 1400N

(220 - 315Ibf)

Spoke tension value

Right (sprocket) side Left side

1000 - 1600N
(225 - 360Ibf)

* These values should be used as a guide only.

Installation of the HG sprockets

For each sprocket, the surface that has
the group mark should face outward and
be positioned so that the wide parts of
the gear projections on each sprocket
and the A part (where the groove width is
wide) of the freewheel body are aligned.

A

The groove is
wide at one
place only.

Wide part

For installation of the HG sprockets, use the special tool (TL-LR15) ●
to tighten the lock ring.
To replace the HG sprockets, use the special tool (TL-LR15) and ●
TL-SR21 to remove the lock ring.

Tightening torque:

30 - 50 N·m

{261 - 435 in. lbs.}

Sprocket spacers Lock ring

Disassembly

TL-LR15

Replacement of the freewheel body

After removing the hub axle, remove the freewheel body
fixing bolt (inside the freewheel body), and then replace the
freewheel body.

Note:

Do not attempt to disassemble the freewheel body,
because it may result in a malfunction.

Tightening torque:

35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.}

* Service Instructions in further languages are available at: http://techdocs.shimano.com

Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)

SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION SHIMANO EUROPE B.V. SHIMANO INC.

One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: [phone]

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Freewheel body

Freewheel body washer

© Mar. 2011 by Shimano Inc. AWS. Printed in Malaysia.

Freewheel body fixing bolt

10 mm Allen key

(TL-WR37)

3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan

600 - 1100N

(135 - 247Ibf)

Lock ring

Tool
(TL-SR21)

Disassembly

Assembly