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Disk brakes:
• The wheel can be removed without any further
preparation.
•
Please note: when fitting the wheel, the disk
must be slotted between the brake linings of
the brake calliper and ultimately be centred
without contact.
• Lightly strike the wheel from above with the
palm of the hand.
• Take the wheel out of the frame.
2. Removing the wheel
• If your bicycle has quick release levers or ax-
les, open them (see page 6).
•
If your bicycle has hex nuts, loosen these
with a suitable spanner anti-clockwise.
You can then remove the front wheel according
to the steps listed above.
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Make sure you don`t touch the disc while taking the wheel out
and in again.
The following applies for rear wheels:
•
If your bicycle uses a derailleur gear system,
change gear to the smallest sprocket. In this
position, the rear derailleur poses the least
hindrance in removing the wheel.
• If your bicycle has quick release levers or ax-
les, open them (see page 6).
•
If your bicycle has hex nuts, loosen these with
a suitable spanner anti-clockwise.
• Pull the rear derailleur backwards somewhat.
• Lift the bicycle slightly.
3. Removing the tire and inner tube
•
Unscrew the valve cap, the fastening nut and
possibly the cap nut from the valve. In the case of
Dunlop or Woods valves, remove the valve stem.
• Release all of the remaining air from the inner tube.
• Insert the tire lever opposite the valve on the
inside of the tire.
• Insert the second tire lever approx. 10 cm from
the first, between the rim and tire.
• Lift the tire wall over the edge of the rim.
• Repeat this lifting action around the wheel until
the entire tire is free.
• Remove the inner tube from the tire.
Types of valve on bicycle tubes
Dunlop (W
oods) valve
Schrader valve
Presta valve
For tube tires, see page 16.
4. Change the inner tube
Switch the inner tube for an intact one.
5. Reassembling the tire and inner tube
Please avoid allowing foreign bodies
inside the tire. Ensure that the inner
tube does not have any folds and is
not squashed.
Ensure that the rim tape covers all spoke
nipples and does not have any damage.
For the change of tubular tires and
tubeless tires follow the instructions
of the rim or tire manufacturer.
• Place one edge of the rim into the tire.
• Push one side of the tire completely into the rim.
• Insert the valve through the valve hole in the
rim and put the inner tube into the tire.
• Pull the second side of the tire into the rim with
the balls of your hands.
• Ensure that the inner tube is correctly positioned.
•
In the case of Dunlop or Woods valves: Push
the valve stem into the right position and tight-
en the cap nut.
• Pump the inner tube up somewhat.
