There are things we get asked frequently about the wheels we sell at our shop,
and also some things that don't get asked much but I thought I should write about anyway,
so I'll go through them here.
Q: Is it possible to true spokes that have been soldered at the nipple?
A: No problem at all.
Q: Doesn't Nomu Lab make original stickers?
A: People ask us this all the time. We're considering it.
Even rim maker stickers get peeled off, so
we're thinking about making something that surpasses even that level of uncoolness.
Q: It's hard to fit rim tape and tires on No. 1 and No. 5 because the rim outer diameter is large.
A: We use Vittoria 18C width rim tape at our shop.
Individual variation in rim outer diameter is extremely minimal with clincher rims anyway.
(Since it's dangerous if they come off while riding)
As for difficulty fitting tires, I haven't personally experienced that.
But apparently customers say I just slip tires on in an instant,
so you shouldn't trust what someone like that says.
To answer seriously, I do think the narrow rim width is related to this.
Modern complete wheelsets with clincher rims tend to have wider rims overall,
so if you're used to those, these might feel a bit tight to fit,
I'd say. Of course there are no issues with using them.
A thinner rim tape might make them easier to fit,
but I don't have a specific manufacturer recommendation for you.
Q: Could you tell me about hub maintenance?
A:
↑Top image is Tni Evolution Hub, bottom is Tni Wing Hub.
First, let's disassemble the Evo.
Insert a 5mm Allen key on both sides.
When you loosen in this state, one side will loosen first.
In this case, the left loosened first.
Looking at the shaft on the side that loosened,
there's a hole for a 10mm Allen key.
Use a 10mm Allen key on the loosened side and a 5mm on the other side.
The right side looks like this. If the right side loosened first,
insert a 10mm Allen key here.
When tightening, use two 5mm Allen keys.
So you need two 5mm Allen keys and
one 10mm Allen key for adjustment.
Both the end cap and shaft are aluminum, so
I recommend applying a thin coat of grease to the threads.
Be careful not to over-tighten.
If there's a "click" feeling of tightness and it doesn't seem like it'll loosen, that's enough,
but since the material is aluminum, tightening excessively might strip the threads.
Both the Evo Hub and Wing Hub are actually the second generation with the same name,
but the Evo Hub I has a steel shaft.
The hole in the steel shaft is 5mm if I remember correctly, but
if you insert the Allen key too deep, it might catch on the shaft
rather than the end cap, so be careful.
All Nomu Lab wheels have either Evo II or Wing II.
Removing the right end cap allows the freewheel body to slide out.
When reinserting the freewheel body, insert it carefully
so as not to damage the pawls.
The Wing Hub is similar.
This time the right loosened first.
↑Left image is Evo, right is Wing.
On Wing I, the outer diameter of the freewheel pawl section
was smaller than the Evo, but Wing II has the same outer diameter.
That said, the depth is different, so they're not compatible.
A customer pointed out something, or rather taught me something:
the Wing Hub apparently has no seal on the left end cap.
Looking at it myself, it's true—there's no thin rubber seal.
When asked "is water resistance and such okay?", I'd say
there's no particular problem.
At least it's not something you need to open and inspect after every rainy ride.
This time, I applied a thin coat of grease during reassembly.
I hope this is helpful for those using Wing Hubs.
↑Evo Hub clearance
↑Wing Hub clearance
We're happy to take any other questions.
and also some things that don't get asked much but I thought I should write about anyway,
so I'll go through them here.
Q: Is it possible to true spokes that have been soldered at the nipple?
A: No problem at all.
Q: Doesn't Nomu Lab make original stickers?
A: People ask us this all the time. We're considering it.
Even rim maker stickers get peeled off, so
we're thinking about making something that surpasses even that level of uncoolness.
Q: It's hard to fit rim tape and tires on No. 1 and No. 5 because the rim outer diameter is large.
A: We use Vittoria 18C width rim tape at our shop.
Individual variation in rim outer diameter is extremely minimal with clincher rims anyway.
(Since it's dangerous if they come off while riding)
As for difficulty fitting tires, I haven't personally experienced that.
But apparently customers say I just slip tires on in an instant,
so you shouldn't trust what someone like that says.
To answer seriously, I do think the narrow rim width is related to this.
Modern complete wheelsets with clincher rims tend to have wider rims overall,
so if you're used to those, these might feel a bit tight to fit,
I'd say. Of course there are no issues with using them.
A thinner rim tape might make them easier to fit,
but I don't have a specific manufacturer recommendation for you.
Q: Could you tell me about hub maintenance?
A:
↑Top image is Tni Evolution Hub, bottom is Tni Wing Hub.
First, let's disassemble the Evo.
Insert a 5mm Allen key on both sides.
When you loosen in this state, one side will loosen first.
In this case, the left loosened first.
Looking at the shaft on the side that loosened,
there's a hole for a 10mm Allen key.
Use a 10mm Allen key on the loosened side and a 5mm on the other side.
The right side looks like this. If the right side loosened first,
insert a 10mm Allen key here.
When tightening, use two 5mm Allen keys.
So you need two 5mm Allen keys and
one 10mm Allen key for adjustment.
Both the end cap and shaft are aluminum, so
I recommend applying a thin coat of grease to the threads.
Be careful not to over-tighten.
If there's a "click" feeling of tightness and it doesn't seem like it'll loosen, that's enough,
but since the material is aluminum, tightening excessively might strip the threads.
Both the Evo Hub and Wing Hub are actually the second generation with the same name,
but the Evo Hub I has a steel shaft.
The hole in the steel shaft is 5mm if I remember correctly, but
if you insert the Allen key too deep, it might catch on the shaft
rather than the end cap, so be careful.
All Nomu Lab wheels have either Evo II or Wing II.
Removing the right end cap allows the freewheel body to slide out.
When reinserting the freewheel body, insert it carefully
so as not to damage the pawls.
The Wing Hub is similar.
This time the right loosened first.
↑Left image is Evo, right is Wing.
On Wing I, the outer diameter of the freewheel pawl section
was smaller than the Evo, but Wing II has the same outer diameter.
That said, the depth is different, so they're not compatible.
A customer pointed out something, or rather taught me something:
the Wing Hub apparently has no seal on the left end cap.
Looking at it myself, it's true—there's no thin rubber seal.
When asked "is water resistance and such okay?", I'd say
there's no particular problem.
At least it's not something you need to open and inspect after every rainy ride.
This time, I applied a thin coat of grease during reassembly.
I hope this is helpful for those using Wing Hubs.
↑Evo Hub clearance
↑Wing Hub clearance
We're happy to take any other questions.