b'Twin Bicycle, User Manual

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2 – Traditional (non quick-release) wheels
Removal
• Open the caliper (see the brakes section).
• Undo the wheel nuts using a suitable spanner.
• For the front wheel: where applicable, remove the safety washer.
• Remove the wheel.
Replacing the wheel
• Place the wheel in a central position between the frame dropouts
and the fork.
• If necessary, replace the safety washer.
• Tighten the nuts to the appropriate torque.
• Close the caliper (see the brakes section).
Comment on the rear gear wheel:
Position the chain on the smallest cog to make it easier to replace the wheel.
3 – Wheels with a hub brake
Removing and replacing this type of wheel is difficult, so we recommend that
you consult one of our technical workshops. Nevertheless, you may follow the
procedure below at your own responsibility:
Removal
• Disconnect the brake as in the diagram.
• Undo the wheel nuts using a suitable spanner.
• Remove the wheel.
Replacing the wheel
• Place the wheel in a central position between the frame dropouts
and the fork.
• Tighten up the nuts.
• Reconnect the brake as in the diagram.
4 – Wheels with a coaster brake
Removing this type of wheel is difficult, so we recommend that you contact
one of technical workshops. Nevertheless, you may follow the procedure
below at your own responsibility:
Removal
• Disconnect the frame dropout (1) by unscrewing the nut (2)
using a suitable spanner.
• Then follow the instructions for "Non quick-release wheels".
Replacing the wheel
• Reconnect the frame dropout (1) by unscrewing the nut (2)
using a suitable spanner to a torque between 6 and 9 Nm (inclusive).
• Then follow the instructions for "Non quick-release wheels".
5 – Wheels with an internal gear hub
Removing this type of wheel is difficult, so we recommend that you contact
one of technical workshops. However, you will find removal/replacement
instructions in the specific instructions supplied with your bicycle.
IMPORTANT:
Before using your bicycle, ensure that the wheel is correctly
mounted.
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CLOSED
OPEN
SAFETY
WASHERS
HUB
NUT