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(English)
User's Manual
UM-0LK0A-001
MTB Wheel Set (for E-
THRU)
https://si.shimano.com
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Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE........................................................................................ 3
Important safety information........................................................................ 4
Notice............................................................................................................... 6
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle .............................................. 7
Names of parts................................................................................................ 8
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Contact the place of purchase or a distributor for information on installation, adjustment, and replacement of
the products which are not found in the user's manual. A dealer's manual for professional and experienced
bicycle mechanics is available on our website ( https://si.shimano.com ).
For safety, be sure to read this user's manual thoroughly before use, follow it for correct use, and store it so
that it can be referenced at any time.
The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent personal injury and physical damage
to equipment and surroundings. The instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage
which may occur if the product is used incorrectly.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
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Axle release
lever
Disc brake rotor
Important safety information
Important safety information
Do not disassemble or modify the product. This may cause the product to not operate correctly, and you
may suddenly fall and be seriously injured.
Check that the wheels are fastened securely before riding the bicycle. Using the axle release lever
incorrectly may cause the wheel to fall off, etc. and lead to serious injury due to a fall or collision.
Use the appropriate air pressure indicated on the tire and rim. If the maximum pressures indicated on the
tires and rims differ, be sure not to exceed the maximum pressure with the lower value. A higher pressure
than indicated can cause a sudden puncture and/or sudden release of the tire, which can result in serious
injury.
WH-MT601-TL: Maximum pressure = 3 bar / 44 psi / 300 kPa
Before riding the bicycle, carefully check the wheels to make sure that there are no cracks in the axles, and
if you find any unusual conditions, DO NOT use the bicycle. This wheel is not designed for downhill bicycle
riding or freeriding. Depending on the riding conditions, the wheel axle could develop cracks that may
result in the failure of the wheel axle, which can lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or even
death.
Before riding the bicycle, 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. The wheel
may break, and you may fall. Check also that there is no carbon peeling or cracking.
Do not use with rim brakes. These wheels are designed exclusively for use with disc brakes. Using these
wheels with rim brakes could damage the rims and result in an accident that can lead to a serious injury or
even death.
Confirm that the axle release lever does not interfere with the disc brake rotor even when it is fully
engaged. The axle release lever may interfere with the disc brake rotor if it is on the disc brake rotor side,
which is unsafe. If the axle release lever interferes with the disc brake rotor, immediately stop use and
contact the place of purchase or a distributor.
Check how to use the axle release lever. Using the axle release lever incorrectly may cause the wheel to fall
off, etc. and lead to serious injury.
These wheels can only be used in combination with the special front fork/frame and the E-THRU. If it is
used in combination with any other front fork/frame and through axle, it may cause the wheel to become
detached from the bicycle during riding and result in serious bodily injury.
Read the disc brake manual carefully, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
For details on the E-THRU axle, refer to the E-THRU axle user's manual.
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Important safety information
The tires should be installed and removed by hand. If this is difficult, a resin tire lever for tubeless wheels
may be used. In such cases, be sure to check that the rim surface has not been dented, scratched, or
cracked as there is a risk of causing damage to the air seal between the tire and the rim, which would
result in air leakage. For carbon rims, check that there is no carbon peeling or cracking, etc. Finally, make
sure that there is no air leakage.
When installing the wheel to the front suspension fork/frame, always be sure to follow the instructions
given in the manual for the front suspension fork/frame. The securing method and tightening torque for
the wheel both vary depending on the type of front suspension fork/frame being used. If the instructions
are not followed, the wheel may fall out and possibly result in serious injury.
If you will be using tire sealant, consult the place of purchase or a distributor. Tire sealant may damage the
tire and rim.
Be sure to use tubeless tape when using these wheels.
Do not use tape other than genuine SHIMANO tubeless tape. Otherwise, a sudden puncture may occur,
and you may fall off the bicycle.
If you use a tire such as a Tubeless Ready tire that needs to be used with a sealant, use the sealant
recommended by the tire manufacturer.
Bed-in period
Disc brakes have a bed-in period, and the braking force will gradually increase as the bed-in period
progresses. Make sure that you are aware of any such increases. Otherwise, you may lose control of the
bicycle, fall, and be seriously injured. The same thing will happen when the brake pads or disc brake rotor
are replaced.
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Notice
Notice
For the use of the supplied nipple wrench tool, contact your place of purchase or a distributor for their
assistance.
Special nipple wrenches are available as optional accessories.
Use only the lubricants specified by SHIMANO.
Do not oil the internal parts of the hub. Otherwise, the grease will flow out.
It is recommended that you ask a place of purchase to adjust the spoke tensions if there is any deviation in the
spokes and after the first 1,000 km of riding.
Optional reflector and spoke protector sets are available. Check the model number on the website
specifications and please ask your bicycle dealer for details.
Do not clean the hub areas with a high-pressure wash. Water may get inside the hubs, which can degrade
performance.
Use a neutral detergent when cleaning wheels. Other cleaners may damage the wheels. Do not clean any
areas that have been instructed not to be cleaned.
Do not forcibly scrub wheel stickers, painted parts, or printed parts. This may peel off the stickers or damage
the paint or printing.
Be sure to also read the manual for the disc brakes.
Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging.
For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants and maintenance products.
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Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
Regular inspections before riding
the bicycle
Before riding the bicycle, check the following items. If any problems are found, consult your place of purchase or
a distributor.
Are there any cracks in the wheel axle?
Are the spokes broken or loose?
Is the rim surface dented, damaged, or cracked?
Are the wheels secure?
Are there any signs of brake oil leakage?
Do the pads have a thickness of 0.5 mm or more?
Is the disc brake rotor cracked or deformed?
Is it hard to rotate the wheels?
Is abnormal noise emitted from the wheels?
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Brake hose
Caliper
Disc brake rotor
Brake hose
Caliper
Disc brake rotor
Brake pad
Valve
Spoke
E-THRU / through axle
Axle release lever
Freehub
Front hub
Rim surface
Names of parts
Names of parts
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3-77 Oim atsu-cho, Sak ai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka 59 0-8577, Japan
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
© Sep. 2024 by SHIMANO INC. ITP
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