Thank you for choosing 8LIEN. Your wheelset is designed for high-performance road cycling and uses precision-engineered components. Proper care and regular maintenance are essential to maintain smooth performance, reliability, and long-term durability.
This guide provides the essential care and maintenance instructions for riders.
1. After Every Ride
Keep Your Wheelset Dry
After riding, especially in wet or humid conditions, wipe the wheelset and hub surfaces with a clean, soft cloth. Be sure to remove:
- Rainwater
- Sweat
- Road dust and dirt
- Salt or salt residue
Do not allow moisture, sweat, or corrosive residue to remain on the hub for extended periods.
Recommended routine: Clean → Wipe → Dry
2. Cleaning Your Wheelset
For regular cleaning:
- Use clean water.
- Use a soft, clean cloth.
- Allow the wheelset to dry completely before storage.
What to Avoid
- Do not use corrosive chemical cleaners.
- Do not use aggressive solvents on the hub.
- Do not direct high-pressure water at the hub.
- Never force water into the hub, bearings, or freehub area.
IMPORTANT: Never use a high-pressure washer directly on the hub. High-pressure water can force moisture past the sealing areas and cause hidden corrosion, bearing damage, or freehub and ratchet failure.
3. Riding in Wet, Muddy, or Coastal Conditions
Your maintenance requirements depend on your riding environment:
- Normal Road / Gravel Riding: Service the hub every 12 months or 5,000 km, whichever comes first.
- Wet or Muddy Conditions: Service the hub every 3–6 months.
- Coastal / Salt-Fog Environment: Long-term riding in coastal salt-fog environments is not recommended.
Riding in Salt-Rich Environments
If riding near the sea or in a salt-rich environment is unavoidable:
- Clean the wheelset after every ride.
- Remove salt and residue thoroughly.
- Dry the wheelset completely.
- Shorten the normal service interval.
Salt and moisture accelerate corrosion and component wear.
4. Storage
When storing your 8LIEN wheelset:
Recommended Storage Practices
- Store indoors in a well-ventilated space.
- Keep the wheelset dry.
- Make sure the wheelset is completely dry before long-term storage.
Avoid Long-Term Exposure To
- Sea breeze
- Salt fog
- High humidity
- Acidic or corrosive air
Proper storage helps protect the hub, bearings, and freehub system from premature corrosion and wear.
5. Maximum Weight Limit
For Aether hub-equipped wheelsets, please observe the following limits:
- Maximum System Load: 120 kg (Rider + Bicycle + Luggage)
- Specified Rider Weight Limit: 100 kg
Do not exceed the specified limits.
8LIEN — Ride Fast. Ride with Confidence.
Proper maintenance is simple: Ride → Clean → Dry → Inspect → Service
Taking a few minutes to care for your wheelset after riding can help maintain its performance and extend its service life.
For technical service, replacement parts, or questions regarding your wheelset, please contact 8LIEN or an authorized 8LIEN dealer or service center.
