11. Wheels
11.1 Adjustment
Some Gazelle models are fitted with quick-release hubs
(see fig. 98)
. The quick release must be tightened properly
to prevent the wheels from coming loose. To adjust this you
need to open the lever. Then tighten the nut at the other
end of the skewer by hand until it is just finger-tight. Finally,
flip the lever over to the closed position
(as shown in fig.
98)
. This is the only way to secure the wheels correctly.
Take care not to apply excessive pre-tension otherwise the
quick-release skewer can snap.
11.2 Repairs
If your wheel is buckled we recommend that you involve
your Gazelle specialist as soon as possible. Repairing
a wheel is actually a specialist job. The same applies to
repairing a broken spoke. If there is a broken spoke the
wheel can distort which increases the likelihood of more
spokes breaking.
The hub is the heart of the wheel. If there is play in a wheel
or if it does not spin freely, then it is almost always due to
hub problems. In such cases pay your Gazelle specialist a
visit directly, he is the only one capable of remedying this
problem quickly and expertly.
Check the rim regularly for excessive wear. A worn rim
will be hollowed out: you can check this by placing a ruler
against the side of the rim. If in doubt, we would advise you
to have the rim checked by your Gazelle specialist.
11.3 Removing a wheel
Front wheel
If your bike is fitted with quick-release hubs
(see fig. 98)
,
then you can remove the wheels from the bike very easily.
When you flip the quick-release lever open and remove the
front hub dropout protector, the wheel will drop out of its
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