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wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and
clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and
make sure that the brakes are operating correctly.
c. Removing A Bolt-on Rear Wheel
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WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal
gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear
wheel. The removal and re-installation of internal gear
hubs require special knowledge. Incorrect removal or
assembly can result in hub failure, which can cause you
to lose control and fall.
(1) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s
quick-release mechanism to open the clearance
between the tire and the brake pads (see Section 4.C,
figs. 11 through 15).
(2) Shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest
rear sprocket) and pull the derailleur body back with
your right hand.
(3) Using the correct size wrench, loosen the two axle nuts.
(4) 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.
d. Installing A Bolt-on Rear Wheel
(1) Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position and
pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.
(2) Put the chain on to the smallest sprocket. Then,
insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it
completely in to the dropouts. The axle nut washers
should be on the outside, between the frame and the
axle nut.
(3) Using the correct size wrench, tighten the axle nuts
enough so that the wheel stays in place; then use a wrench
on each nut simultaneously to tighten the nuts to 240 - 300
inch pounds.
(4) Push the rear derailleur
back into position.
(5) Re-engage the brake
quick-release mechanism to
restore correct brake pad-to-
rim clearance; spin the wheel to
make sure that it is centered in
the frame and clears the brake
pads; then squeeze the brake
lever and make sure that the brakes are operating
correctly.
B. Seatpost Quick Release
Some bikes are equipped with a quick-release seat
post binder. The seatpost quick-release binder works
exactly like the wheel quick-release (Section 4.A.1) While
a quick release looks like a long bolt with a lever on one
end and a nut on the other, the quick release uses a cam
action to firmly clamp the seat post (see fig. 6).
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WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat
post can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you
to lose control and fall. Therefore:
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know
how to correctly clamp your seat post.
2. Understand and apply the correct technique for
clamping your seat post quick release.