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Other components
12.8.2.1
opening the quick-release
•
Turn the quick-release outwards.
12.8.2.2
Closing the quick-release
•
Turn the quick-release inwards until it is flush against the seat
post and/or the front fork.
•
If the seat post or the quick-release axle are not secure,
adjust the quick-release.
12.8.3
Settings
1. Open the quick-release mechanism.
2. Screw in the adjusting screw or axle nut clockwise one quar-
ter of a turn
(see Fig.
“Adjusting the quick-release mechanism”
).
3.
Close the quick-release and check the seat post / wheel is
securely tightened.
4. Repeat the process until the seat post / wheel is secure
when the quick-release / quick-release axle is closed.
5.
If you can close the quick-release lever without using addi-
tional force, you should readjust the initial tension.
•
If you are not able to adjust the quick-release, ask your
specialist dealer to inspect it.
Fig.: Adjusting the quick-release
1 Axle nut
2 Adjustment screw
3 Quick-release lever
1
2
3