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Wheels

Installing a Quick Release Front Wheel

• Move the quick-release lever away from the

wheel to the OPEN position.

• With the steering fork facing forward, insert

the wheel between the fork blades, so the axle

seat is firmly on top of the slots that are at the

tips of the fork blades - the fork dropouts. The

quick-release lever should be on the left side

of the bicycle.

• With your right hand holding the quick-release

lever in the OPEN position, tighten the tension-

adjusting nut with your left hand until it is tight

against the fork dropout.

• Simultaneously, push the wheel firmly to the

top of the slots in the fork dropouts and center

the wheel rim in the fork. Move the quick-release

lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED

position. The lever should be parallel to the fork

blade and curved back toward the wheel. With

just the right amount of force, the lever should

make a clear, embossed mark on the surface

of the fork.

CAUTION:

If your bike is equipped with disk brakes,

be careful not to damage the disk, caliper

or brake pads when re-inserting the disk

into the caliper. Unless the disk is correctly

inserted in

the calliper, do not activate a disk

brake’s control lever. See also Figure 4.B.

WARNING:

A secure clamping process of the front and

rear wheels should take considerable force.

When securing the tension of the rear wheels,

you should be able to fully close the quick

release by wrapping your fingers around

the fork blade for leverage. The lever should

leave a clear, embossed mark in the surface

of your fork if it is done correctly. Open the

lever, turn the tension-adjusting nut Clockwise

a quarter turn, then try again to achieve the

proper safety measures.

Installing a Quick Release Rear Wheel

• If the lever cannot be pushed to a parallel

position with the fork blade, return the lever

to the OPEN position. Then try to turn the

tension-adjusting nut counter-clockwise by

one-quarter turn.

• To restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance,

re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism.

Check by spinning the wheel of your bicycle to

see if it is centered in the frame and clears the

brake pads. Lastly, squeeze the brake levers to

make sure they are working properly.

• Check to make sure the rear derailleur is

still in its outermost, high-gear position.

• Pull back the derailleur body with your right

hand.

• Move the quick-release lever to the OPEN

position, the lever should now be on the

side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and

free-wheel sprockets.

• Place the chain on top of the smallest free-

wheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel up and

then back into the frame dropouts. Pull it all the

way into the dropouts section.

• Tighten the quick-release adjusting nut until

it is firmly against the frame dropout. Swing the

lever toward the front of the bike. To be sure,

the lever should be parallel to the frame’s chain

stay (seat stay) and curved toward the wheel.

When applying the correct amount of clamping

force, you should be able to wrap your fingers

around the frame tube for leverage. A sign you

have done this correctly is when you have a clear,

embossed mark in the surface of your frame.

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