Genesis Children's bike, Original Instruction Manual

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• All quick release skewers must be
firmly closed before you set off.
• Make sure that all quick releases
and through axles are properly in place
even if the bike was only left unattended for
a short period of time.
• In a closed state, the quick release lever
must be tightened on the rims, forks and
seat post.
• In a closed state, the tip of the quick re-
lease lever must always be pointed back-
wards. This way, the quick release won’t
open during the ride.
Lock down wheels or other parts of
your bike that are attached with quick
release fasteners when you park
your bicycle.
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Through axles
Through axles that mostly function – and must be
handled – like quick releases, are also currently
used in chassis in lieu of bolts.
The axle is screwed into the dropout and fixes
the hub in between the two fork arms. The hub
and the axle are partially secured with a quick
release lever which operates in the same way as
a normal quick release skewer. Systems in which
the axle is only inserted or screwed in and then
fastened with a screw also exist. Refer to the
component manufacturer instructions and allow
your specialist retailer to explain the system to
you in detail.
The following instructions refer specifically to
Rockshox
®
-forks’ quick release axles but can in
some cases also be used for other forks.
Mounting
Place the wheel in the dropouts. The hub must
be secured tightly in the dropouts. When working
with disk brakes, make sure the brake disk is cor-
rectly inserted into the brake caliper.
Make sure that neither the brake disk, hub nor
brake disk fastening screws come into contact
with the lower fork arms. If you are unsure on
how to adjust your bike’s disk brakes, read the
instruction manual provided by your brake manu-
facturer.
Inappropriately installed wheels may
shift while you are driving or detach
from the vehicle. This may damage
the bicycle and lead to severe or life-threaten-
ing injuries to the driver. It is therefore impor-
tant to take note of the following instructions:
• Ensure that the axle, the dropouts and
quick release mechanisms are free of dirt.
• Consult a bike specialist to explain to you
how to correctly mount your front wheel us-
ing the axle system.
• Mount your front wheel properly.
• Never use the bike if the front wheel hasn’t
been mounted correctly and poses the risk
of coming loose.
quick release lever in the slit in the axle flange
and turn it clockwise as tightly as possible.
Close the quick release lever by turning it.
When closing the quick release lever, you should
start to notice resistance when the lever is in a
horizontal position (90 degrees in relation to the
bottom fork leg/ axis extension).
If performed correctly, the quick release lever
should leave a noticeable mark on the palm of
your hand.
Should you not feel resistance when the lever
is in a 90 degree position or not see a mark on
the palm of your hand then it is not tight enough.
Increase the tightness by doing the following:
Open the quick release lever and carefully turn
the quick release mounting screw until it is tight
enough. In order to increase the tightness, undo
the quick release lever and insert a 2.5mm Allen
key into the adjuster in the centre of the lever.
Quick release axle in the fork dropouts, without hubs, Rock Shox
®
fork
Inserting and tightening
1. Turn the quick release lever into an open posi-
tion. Make sure that the lever is in the corre-
sponding slit in the axle.
2. Insert the axle into the hub from the right until it
reaches the thread of the left dropout.
3. To tighten the axle in the dropout, place the