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If your front fork has an integral secondary
retention device, loosen the tension adjusting
nut enough to allow removing the wheel; then
go to the next step. Raise the front wheel a few
inches off the ground and tap the top of the
wheel with the palm of your hand to release
the wheel from the front fork.
4.B.2.B. Installing A quick release front
wheel
4.B.2.B.1.
Move the quick-release lever so
that it curves away from the wheel. This is the
OPEN position.
4.B.2.B.2.
With the steering fork facing
forward, insert the wheel between the fork
blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top
of the slots which are at the tips of the fork
blades – the fork dropouts. The quick-release
lever should be on the left side of the bicycle. If
your bike has a clip-on type secondary
retention device, engage it.
4.B.2.B.3.
Holding the quick release lever in
the OPEN position with your right hand, tighten
the tension adjusting nut with your left hand
until it is finger tight against the fork dropout.
4.B.2.B.4.
While pushing the wheel firmly to
the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and
at the same time centring the wheel rim in the
fork, move the quick release lever upwards
and swing it into the CLOSED position. The
lever should now be parallel to the fork blade
and curved toward the wheel. To apply enough
clamping force, you should have to wrap your
fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and
the lever should leave a clear imprint in the
palm of your hand.
Warning: Securely clamping the
wheel takes considerable force. If
you can fully close the quick release
without wrapping your fingers around
the fork blade for leverage, and the
lever does not leave a clear imprint
in the palm of your hand, the tension
is insufficient. Open the lever; turn
the tension adjusting nut clockwise a
quarter turn; then try again.
4.B.2.B.5.
If the lever cannot be pushed all
the way to a position parallel to the fork blade,
return the lever to the OPEN position. Then
turn the tension adjusting nut anti-clockwise
one-quarter turn and try tightening the lever
again.
4.B.2.B.6.
Re-engage the brake quick release
mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim
clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that
it is centred in the frame and clears the brake
pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make
sure that the brakes are operating correctly.
4.B.2.C. Removing a quick release rear
wheel
4.B.2.C.1.
Shift the rear derailleur to high gear
(the smallest, outermost rear sprocket).
4.B.2.C.2.
If your bike has rim brakes,
disengage the brake’s quick release
mechanism to increase the clearance between
the wheel rim and the brake pads.
4.B.2.C.3.
Pull the derailleur body back with
your right hand.
4.B.2.C.4.
Move the quick release lever to the
OPEN position.
4.B.2.C.5.
Lift the rear wheel off the ground a
few inches and, with the derailleur still pulled
back, push the wheel forward and down until it
comes out of the rear dropouts.
4.B.2.D. Installing a quick release rear
wheel
4.B.2.D.1.
Make sure that the rear derailleur is
still in its outermost, high gear, position.
4.B.2.D.2.
Pull the derailleur body back
with your right hand, turn off the clutch if the
derailleur has this feature, engage the clutch
again once wheel is installed.
4.B.2.D.3.
Move the quick release lever to the
OPEN position. The lever should be on the
side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and
freewheel sprockets.
4.B.2.D.4.
Put the chain on top of the smallest
freewheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel up
and back into the frame dropouts and pull it all
the way into the dropouts.
4.B.2.D.5.
Tighten the quick release adjusting
nut until it is finger tight against the frame
dropout; then swing the lever toward the front
of the bike until it is parallel to the frame’s
chainstay or seatstay and is curved toward
the wheel. To apply enough clamping force,
you should have to wrap your fingers around a
frame tube for leverage, and the lever should
leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand.
Warning: Securely clamping
thewheel takes considerable force.
If you can fully close the quick
release without wrapping your fingers
around the seatstay or chainstay
for leverage, and the lever does not
leave a clear imprint in the palm of
your hand, the tension is insufficient.
Open the lever; turn the tension
adjusting nut clockwise a quarter
turn; then try again. The rear wheel
must be secured to the bicycle frame
with sufficient force so that it cannot
be pulled forward by the chain, even
under the greatest pedalling force.
If the wheel moves under pedalling
force, the tyre can touch the frame,
which can cause you to lose control
and fall.
4.B.2.D.6.
If the lever cannot be pushed all
the way to a position parallel to the chainstay
or seatstay tube, return the lever to the OPEN
position. Then turn the adjusting nut anti-
clockwise one-quarter turn and try tightening
again.
4.B.2.D.7.
Push the rear derailleur back into
position.
4.B.2.D.8.
Re-engage the brake quick release
mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim
clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that
it is centred in the frame and clears the brake
pads, then squeeze the brake lever and make
sure that the brakes are operating correctly.
4.B.2.E. Installing wheels with through
axles
Nukeproof bikes typically will use through
axles, typically a 6mm Allen Key for the front
and 5mm Allen Key for the rear axles.
1. Insert the wheels to the fork and
frame dropouts, ensure the rotor
is aligned with the caliper to avoid
damage when installing. For the rear
wheel please ensure the gears are
in the smallest sprocket and pull the
derailleur rearwards to give more room
for install. Ensure the hub endcaps are
seated correctly in the dropouts for a
secure fit.
2. Apply a little grease to the axle and
threads and push through the dropouts
and hubs until axle cannot be pushed
further.
3. Tighten the through axle clockwise to
the Nm found on the axle, if no Nm is
displayed, please consult with your
Authorised Nukeproof Dealer.
4. If the through axle is stiff when
installing, it may be cross-threading,
stop immediately and check seating
of hubs and dropouts. Any further
concerns please consult with your
Authorised Nukeproof Dealer.
5. If the forks have pinch bolt dropouts,
reference the forks manufacturer
guides for correct installation.
6. If the through axles have quick release
levers, please reference the axles
manufacturer’s instructions for correct
install.
7. Ensure the correct tools are used
when fitting and removing through
axles, if you are unsure, please consult
with your Authorised Nukeproof
Dealer.
8. Ensure the through axles are checked
before and after each ride to ensure
they are tight.
9. Riding with loose through axles can
result in loss of control, injury, and
death.
If you are unsure on fitting wheels with through
axles, please consult with your Authorised
Nukeproof Dealer.