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Other components
12.8
Quick-release
Only use the quick-release axles if you have sufficient knowledge
to correctly mount and dismount the wheels.
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Risk of accidents due to quick-release axles being left open
and causing the wheels to fall off.
Risk of accident and injury!
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If you do not have the necessary expertise and the
required tools, you should ask your specialist dealer to
install or remove the quick-release axles.
12.8.1
Basic information
Quick-release mechanisms make it easy for you to quickly remove,
install or adjust bicycle components without any additional tools.
Depending on the bicycle model, your bicycle may be fitted with
quick-release on the wheel axles or on the seat post clamp.
Use
Fig.
“
Quick-release”
to check if your bicycle is fitted with a
quick-release.
1. Open and close the quick-release levers and listen for unu-
sual noises.
•
If you hear any unusual noises, you should ask your spe-
cialist dealer to inspect the quick-release mechanism.
2.
Cleaning the quick-release.
3.
Close and lock the quick-release.
Fig.: Quick-release
1 Quick-release axle
2 Seat post clamp
1
2
12.8.2
operation
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Pinching or crushing of body parts.
Risk of injury!
• Open and close the quick-release slowly and carefully.
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Risk of falling if the quick-release lever on the seat post
is left open.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Before each ride, check that the quick-release lever on
the seat post is closed with a sufficient amount of pre-
tension.
