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Technical passport - Forza LEVANTO db

This manual is lined up for dealers and end users to carry out wheel maintenance. These maintenance works can only be done by experienced users. Warranty will expire if maintenance works are not done properly, in cause of doubt regarding your own skills, contact an authorized Ridley dealer.

Always follow the described steps in the described order, otherwise the function of the wheel cannot be guaranteed. Rotating parts, sealings, O-rings and threads must be cleaned after disassembling and greased before assembling to obtain proper functioning. Only use mild cleaners to prevent damaging the components. For external cleaning, use soap water or similar mild cleaners.


This document describes wheel service and includes:

  • Maintenance
  • Wheelset specifications
  • Spare parts
  • Hub service


Maintenance

Maintenance works

Please follow the prescribed standards to prevent accidents

  • Only use original Forza spare parts.
  • No modifications can be made to the wheels
  • The wheels cannot be used if they are damaged or there are any signs of damage. If in any doubt, consult a Ridley dealer.
  • Wheels can only be used for their intended use, if not the end user shall assume full responsibility.
  • The wheels must be compatible with the bicycle and all the assembled components.
  • Wrong maintenance or wheel assembly can lead to unpredictable errors.

Please make sure wheels and wheel components are assembled correctly.

  • Check if the wheels are mounted correctly in your bike before each ride.
  • Wear, rotation and spoke tension of the wheels must be checked in regular intervals.
  • The wheels must be checked for damage before and after each bike ride. The freewheel in the rear wheel hub have to work perfectly, if not the wheels cannot be used.


Wheel specifications

BrandForza
Model Levanto db
Intended bike to use
Road - Gravel - Cyclocross
Brake typeDisc brake – Centerlock
Rim typeTubeless Ready
Set weight*
1535g
Rim material
Carbon
Rim depth
38mm
Internal rim width
19mm
External rim width
26mm
ETRTO622-19C
Wheel diameter28 inch
HubForza 3 Beaufort db
SpokesSapim CX-Sprint Black J-bend
Spoke countFront 24H – Rear 24H
Spoke lacingFront 2x 2-cross – Rear 2x 2-cross
NipplesSapim Polyax Brass 14G Secure Lock
Release system
TA 12 mm
Recommended tire size
25-45 mm
Max. tire pressure
9 bar with 25 mm tire
Width tubeless tape
21 mm
Max recommended rider weight**
110 kg

(*) Average weight for a complete wheel set, without QR / TA

(**) Wheels have been tested under normal/prescribed riding conditions



Mounting the Shimano and Campagnolo Sprocket

All the Forza wheels are equipped with the patented M-body, it is possible to mount Shimano 11 speed, Sram 11 speed as well as Campagnolo 11- 12 speed cassettes with this body. A Campagnolo spacer, before assembling the sprocket, is required before assembling a Campagnolo sprocket on the freehub. Slide the Campagnolo spacer over the freehub prior to assembling the sprocket.

Make sure the sprocket teeths are placed correctly to ensure proper working of the Hyperglide system. The Shimano/Sram significant starting teeth has to be located at the groove were ‘SHIM place here’ is lasered on the hub shell. Analog for Campagnolo sprockets, make sure the Campagnolo significant starting teeth has to be located at the groove were ‘CAMPA  place here’ is lasered on the hub shell. See the below pictures to clarify.



Mounting the Shimano/Sram 11 speed sprocket on the M-body



Mounting the Campagnolo 12 speed sprocket on the M-body


SRAM XD/R-driver body


All the Forza disc brake wheels can be upgraded to a SRAM XD/R-driver body for SRAM AXS 12 speed groupsets. The conversion to a SRAM XD/R-driver body only requires to replace the Forza M-body by the suitable Forza XD/R-driver body. The same end caps can be used, no additional parts are necessary.


XD/R-driver body shell greasing

Before assembling the Sram 12 speed sprocket, grease the hub shell thread with copper grease to increase the lifetime of your body and sprocket.



Replacing the M-body by the XD/R-driver body


Removing the end cap and sealing

  • Mount the two M12 Allen keys on both sides in the end caps to unscrew.
  • Turn both Allen keys to each other to loosen the end cap at the non-drive side.
  • Remove the end cap at the non-drive side by unscrewing them by hand.

Dismounting the freehub body and spacer

  • Remove the hub axle by pulling on the end cap at the drive side when tilting the wheel with the drive side to the ground.
  • Together with the axle, the freehub and the freehub spacer can be removed from the wheel.
  • Remove one by one the spacer, the freehub and the sealing from the axle.

Cleaning the parts

  • Clean all parts of the hub with paper towel.
  • Position the parts in the sequence as they came out the hub to remember the right sequence.

Remounting the hub axle

  • Put the hub axle through the new XD/R driver body, starting from the outside of the freehub.
  • Put the freehub spacer on the hub axle and press it against the new XD/R driver body.
  • Mount the axle through the hub housing along the drive side and make sure the XDR freehub body is correctly mounted in the hub housing.

Remounting the end cap and sealing

  • Screw the end cap at the non-drive side of the hub by hand.
  • Mount the two M12 Allen keys on both sides in the end caps and screw tightly, by turning both Allen keys away from each other with 5 Nm.


Service and Spare parts

Service

At Forza we strive to offer a class leading service level, so you can enjoy a trouble free riding experience. In case your wheels need service or you have questions regarding maintenance, please contact your Ridley dealer.


Spare parts

ATTENTION

Usage of non-original spare parts, wrong assembly or wrong maintenance can lead to unpredictable errors. Only use original Forza spare parts.

In case you need spare parts for your wheels, please use the list below to determine the exact items. 



Wheel(set)


Forza Levanto db – 3 BF dbAftermarket
WSALEV4ZA006
Forza Levanto db Front Wheel
Bike partWHFLEV4ZA006
Forza Levanto db Rear Wheel
Bike partWHRLEV4ZA006


Front wheel


Spare parts table


The numbers in the table below refer to the numbers on the picture below the table. These numbered hub parts are available as spare part. Please use our Article Code to prevent misunderstandings.


NRITEMARTICLE CODEDESCRIPTION

Rim Front
RIMLEV4ZA004
Rim Forza Levanto db 38 mm - F24H - R24H

Hub Front
HUB3BF4ZA007
Forza 3 Beaufort db F 24H

Spokes Front left
SPOCXSSAP012
Spoke 272 mm CX Sprint 14G BLA Aero Shape

Spokes Front right
SPOCXSSAP012
Spoke 272 mm CX Sprint 14G BLA Aero Shape

NipplesNIPRCESAP012
SAPIM Polyax Brass nipple 14mm 14G BLA Secure Lock

Nipples washersNIPWASSAP001
SAPIM MS Nipple Washer
1Hub end cap Front (NDS)WHPNUT4ZA005
Hub nut NDS - 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc Front
2Wheel axle FrontWHPAXL4ZA015
Axle 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc Front
3Wheel BearingWHPBEA4ZA004
Bearing 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc
4Hub end cap Front (DS)WHPNUT4ZA006
Hub nut DS - 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc Front


Exploded view front hub


Front hub service: assembly and disassembly

Removing the end caps

  • Mount the two M12 Allen keys on both sides in the end caps to unscrew.
  • Turn both Allen keys to each other to loosen both end caps.
  • Remove both end caps by unscrewing them by hand.

 

Dismounting the bearings

All our Forza wheels are equipped with industrial deep grove ball bearings, special developed for bicycles.

Pay attention! The bearings are press fitted into the hub housing. They can only be dismounted using a bearing puller!

  • Apply the bearing puller in the bearing in the hub to dismount the bearing. 
  • Repeat this process for the bearing at the other side of the hub.

Cleaning the parts

  • Clean all parts of the hub with paper towel.
  • Position the parts in the sequence as they came out the hub to remember the sequence.

Remounting/replacing the bearings

  • Grease the bearing seats at the inner surface of the hub shell.
  • Put a new bearing, with the marked side to the outside, onto the bearing seat.
  • Apply the press fit to press the bearing in place.
  • Assemble the hub spacer on top of the mounted bearing
  • Repeat previous steps for the other hub side.
  • Grease the outside of both bearings.

Remounting the axle end caps

  • Screw both end caps on both sides of the hub by hand.
  • Mount the two M12 Allen keys on both sides in the end caps and screw tightly, by turning both Allen keys away from each other with 5 Nm.

 

ATTENTION

To reduce the friction during cycling you can remove the internal rubber sealing between the bearing and end cap. The end caps are sufficient to protect the bearings from normal weather conditions. When you use the wheels in wet conditions, we recommend you to not remove these sealings to increase the lifetime of the bearings. 



Rear wheel

Spare parts table

The numbers in the table below refer to the numbers on the picture below the table. These numbered hub parts are available as spare part. Please use our Article Code to prevent misunderstandings.



NRITEMARTICLE CODEDESCRIPTION

Rim rear
RIMLEV4ZA004
Rim Forza Levanto db 38 mm - F24H - R24H
Hub Rear
HUB3BF4ZA008
Forza 3 Beaufort DB R 24H
Spokes Rear left
SPOCXSSAP001
Spoke 274 mm CX-Sprint 14G BLA Aero Shape
Spokes Rear right
SPOCXSSAP012
Spoke 272 mm CX Sprint 14G BLA Aero Shape
NipplesNIPRCESAP012
SAPIM Polyax Brass nipple 14mm 14G Black Secure Lock
Nipples washersNIPWASSAP001
SAPIM MS Nipple Washer

Lockring M-body 11T Shi/SRAM/Campa
LOR11T4ZA001
4ZA Lockring 11T M-body Shi/SRAM/Campa

XDR-Body SRAM 12s
WHPFBO4ZA004
Freehub XDR-body – 3 BF db R

Shimano 11s freehub body
WHPFBO4ZA007
Freehub Shimano 11sp – 3 BF db R
1Wheel axle Rear
WHPAXL4ZA016
Axle 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc Rear
2M-Body Shi/Sram/Campa 11sWHPFBO4ZA003
Freehub M-body - 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc Rear
3Wheel BearingWHPBEA4ZA004
Bearing 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc
4Hub end cap Rear WHPNUT4ZA010
Hub nut - 4ZA 3 Beaufort Disc Rear


Exploded view rear hub


Rear hub service: assembly and disassembly

Removing the end caps

  • Mount the two M12 Allen keys on both sides in the end caps to unscrew.
  • Turn both Allen keys to each other to loosen the end cap at the non-drive side.
  • Remove the end cap at the non-drive side by unscrewing them by hand.

Dismounting the freehub body and spacer

  • Remove the hub axle by pulling on the end cap at the drive side when tilting the wheel with the drive side to the ground.
  • Together with the axle, the freehub and the freehub spacer can be removed from the wheel.
  • Remove one by one the spacer, the freehub and the sealing from the axle.

Dismounting the bearings and axle spacer

All our Forza wheels are equipped with industrial deep grove ball bearings, special developed for bicycles.

Pay attention! The bearings are press fitted into the hub housing. They can only be dismounted using a bearing puller!

  • Apply the bearing puller in the bearing in the hub at the non-drive side to dismount the bearing. 
  • Apply the bearing puller on the bearing in the hub at the drive side.
  • After removing both bearings, the axle spacer can be removed.

Cleaning the parts

  • Clean all parts of the hub with paper towel.
  • Position the parts in the sequence as they came out the hub to remember the sequence.

Remounting/replacing the bearings

  • Grease the bearing seats at the inner surface of the hub shell.
  • Put a new bearing, with the marked cap to the outside, onto the bearing seat.
  • Apply the press fit to press the bearing in place.
  • Put the axle spacer in the hub after press fitting the first bearing.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other hub side.
  • Grease the outside of both bearings.

Remounting the hub axle

  • Mount the sealing at the non-drive side end cap in the provided groove. Put the hub axle through the freehub body, starting from the outside of the freehub.
  • Put the freehub spacer on the axle starting from the non-drive side and press it against the freehub.
  • Mount the axle through the hub housing along the drive side and make sure the freehub body is correctly mounted in the hub housing.

Remounting the end cap and sealing

  • Screw the end cap at the non-drive side of the hub by hand.
  • Mount the two M12 Allen keys on both sides in the end caps and screw tightly, by turning both Allen keys away from each other with 5 Nm.Rim Forza Levanto db 38 mm - F24H - R24H

ATTENTION

To reduce the friction during cycling you can remove the internal sealing between the bearing and end cap. The end cap are sufficient to protect the bearings from normal weather conditions. When you use the wheels in wet conditions, we recommend you to not remove these sealings to increase the lifetime of the bearings. 






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