Cooper
Bicycle Owners Manual 47
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To install an axle-nut wheel
Wheels are attached by nuts threaded onto the axle. The front wheel
may require a toothed washer to be placed between the nut and fork tip.
1. Tighten the axle nuts:
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Tighten a regular front wheel to 180-240 lb•in (20.3-27.1 N•m).
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Tighten a regular rear wheel to 240-300 lb•in (27.1-33.9 N•m).
2. Test to ensure that you have properly tightened the axle-nuts. Pick up the bike, and sharply hit the top of the tyre.
The wheel must not come off, be loose, or move from side to side.
If the wheel attachment fails the test, repeat these procedures, including the tests, or take your bicycle to your
dealer for service.
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To reverse the rear wheel – “flip / flop” operation
Some bikes are supplied with a “flip / flop” rear hub. This enables the rider to choose between freewheel and fixed
wheel riding. For more information on the differences between the two go to www.cooperbikes.com
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To change between fixed and free wheel riding.
1. Lift the rear brake release lever to provide clearance to the wheel and tyre
2. Slacken the rear wheel axle nuts and back-off or remove the chain tensioning device
3. Lift the chain from the rear wheel gear
4. Remove the rear wheel
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