Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner, User Manual

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Move the cam 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.
NOTE: 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 counterclockwise one-quarter turn and try tightening the
lever again.
WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a quick release lever takes considerable force. If
you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the fork blade for
leverage, the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, and the serrations on
the wheel fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the dropouts, the tension is insufficient. Open the
lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
(6) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism in 3. a. (1) above, re-engage it to restore
correct brake pad-to-rim clearance.
(7) 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.
c. Removing a disk brake Rear Wheel
(1) If you have an EdgeRunner with a rear derailleur, shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest,
outermost rear sprocket).
If you have an internal gear rear hub (EdgeRunner 11i), consult your dealer or the hub manufacturer’s
instructions before attempting to remove the rear wheel.
(2) On a derailleur gear system, pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.
(3) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick-release lever to the OPEN position. With a through
bolt or bolt on mechanism, loosen the fastener(s) with an appropriate wrench, lock lever or integral lever;
then push the wheel forward far enough to be able to remove the chain from the rear sprocket.
(4) Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and remove it from the rear dropouts.
d. Installing a disk brake Rear Wheel
CAUTION: If your bike is equipped with a rear disk brake, be careful not to damage the disk,
caliper or brake pads when re-inserting the disk into the caliper. Never activate a disk brake’s
control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper.
(1) 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.
(2) On a derailleur bike, make sure that the rear derailleur is still in its outermost, high gear, position;
then pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel
sprocket.