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VII. TECH
It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand
how things work on your bicycle. We urge you to ask MOZIE Bicycles or
a qualified bicycle shop how to do the things described in this section
before you attempt them yourself, and that you have a qualified bicycle
shop check your work before you ride the bike. If you have even the
slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section
of the Manual, talk to MOZIE Bicycles or a qualified bicycle shop. See
also Appendix A & B.
A. WHEELS
Bicycle wheels are designed
to be removable for easier
transportation and for repair of
a tire puncture. The wheel axles
are inserted into slots, called
“dropouts” in the fork and frame.
Wheels are secured with hex
nuts or hex key bolts which are
threaded on to or into the hub axle
(bolt-on wheel,
fig. 5
)
It is very important that you understand the type of wheel securing
method on your bicycle, that you know how to secure the wheels
correctly, and that you know how to apply the correct torque on the
bolts that safely secure the wheel. Ask your qualified bicycle shop to
instruct you in correct wheel removal and installation if you have any
doubts.
WARNING: Riding with an improperly secured wheel can allow the
wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle, which can cause serious injury or death.
Therefore, it is essential that you:
1. Understand and apply the correct technique for securing your wheel in
place.
2. Each time, before you ride the bike, check that the wheel is securely
attached via the proper use of the hex bolts.
The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces
of the dropouts.
1. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices
Your MOZIE bicycle has front forks which utilize
a secondary wheel retention device to reduce
the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork
if the wheel is incorrectly secured. Secondary
retention devices are not a substitute for
correctly securing your front wheel. MOZIE
bicycles uses a clip-on style secondary retention
device, which has been added to the front
wheel hub and attaches to the front fork. It is
very important that these secondary retention
devices are properly installed and utilized when
riding
(fig. 6)
.
WARNING: Do not remove or disable the secondary retention device.
As its name implies, it serves as a back-up for a critical adjustment. If the
wheel is not secured correctly, the secondary retention device may reduce
the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork. Removing or disabling the
secondary retention device may also void the warranty.
Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your
wheel. Failure to properly secure the wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or
disengage, which could cause you to loose control and fall, resulting in serious
injury or death.
VII. TECH
2. Removing and Installing wheels
WARNING: All MOZIE Bicycles are equipped with rear hub brake
systems and internal gear rear hubs. As these are complicated components do
not attempt to remove the wheel. The removal and re-installation of most hub
brakes and internal gear hubs requires special knowledge. Incorrect removal or
assembly can result in brake or gear failure, which can cause you to lose control
and fall.
CAUTION: MOZIE Bicycles come with roller-brake systems with disc
components as part of the braking mechanism; exercise care in touching the
disc rotor or caliper. Disc rotors have sharp edges,
and both rotor and caliper can get very hot during
use.
a. Removing a rim brake Front Wheel
MOZIE Bicycles come with either a rim brake or
a roller brake on the front wheel.
(1) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the
brake’s brake’s cable by loosening the nut that
fixes the cable to the brake (see
fig 7
) . This will
allow the brake to be opened wide which will
increase the clearance between the tire and the
brake pads (See Section 4.C fig. 11 through 15).
(2) Using an appropriate wrench, loosen the hex bolt fasteners on
the axle a few turns counter-clockwise until there is enough room to
allow the removal of the wheel from the fork drop-outs and secondary
retention device.
(3) You may need to tap the top of the wheel
with the palm of your hand to release the wheel
from the front fork.
b. Removing a roller brake Front Wheel (Hub
assembly)
MOZIE Bicycles come with either a rim brake or
a roller brake on the front wheel.
Front roller brakes
(fig. 8)
are complicated to
remove, repair and install safely. If your MOZIE
bicycle comes with a roller brake on the hub of
the front wheel (Marc Models), we recommend
you take your bicycle to a qualified local bicycle
shop for removal, repair, and installation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove, repair or install the front wheel
assembly or roller brake on your own. A qualified bicycle technician should be
used to complete these tasks. Incorrect removal or assembly can result in brake
or gear failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall.
c. Installing a rim brake Front Wheel
MOZIE Bicycles come with either a rim brake or a roller brake on the
front wheel.
(1) If your bike has rim brakes, with the steering fork facing forward,
insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at
the top of the fork dropouts. Be sure the wheel is installed in the correct
direction (Refer to Page VII. F). Be sure to fit your secondary retention
devices into position in the fork blades
(Fig. 6)
.
(2) Tighten the fasteners to the torque specifications in Appendix A or
the hub manufacturer’s instructions.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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