Argon 18 E-Gravel, Operation Manual

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Using quick release levers and through axles
Quick release levers and through axles are sys-
tems installed on the pedelec in place of bolted
connections. They consist of two parts: the quick
release lever, which provides the necessary
clamping force, and the adjustment nut, which
allows you to regulate the tightness. You can
change the tightness of your quick release when
it is open.
Quick releases should be closed
with the correct tightness. To close
the lever correctly, pressure should
be felt when it is half closed and, at the end,
the ball of the thumb needs to be used to
completely close it.
Loosening the adjusting nut
Tightening the adjustment nut
• All quick releases must be firmly
closed before you set
off.
• Make sure all quick release levers
and through axles are securely and proper-
ly fastened – even if the pedelec has only
been left unattended for a short time.
• A closed quick release fastener must be
folded in close to the frame, fork or seat
post.
• When closed, the tip of the quick release
lever must always be pointed backwards.
This way, it won’t open during the ride.
• The quick release lever for the wheel has
to be installed on the opposite side to the
brake disc to avoid burns from contact with
the hot brake disc. The clamping force of
the quick release can also be reduced if it
is heated by the brake disk.
When you park your pedelec, attach
wheels or other parts of your vehicle
that are attached with quick release
fasteners in with your bike lock.
Through axles
If your pedelec has one or several
quick release axles, please read the
corresponding instructions provided
by the component manufacturer on how to
operate and service these parts.
In current chassis,
quick release ax-
les may be used
in place of quick
releases or bolts.
These usually func-
tion like quick re-
lease levers and
should be operated
Slide-in shaft in the fork ends,
without hub, Rock Shox fork
®