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3. Double-Check!
Ideally, the QR lever should
be facing rearward, or
upward. Levers which are
facing forward can catch on
any number of things and be
accidentally opened.
Convention usually has the
front wheel quick release
lever on the left side of the
bike, although this is not critical.
Fig. 3 Closed QR pointing rearward.
Using a Quick Release
1. Adjust Knurled Nut
With the wheel installed and
the axle properly seated in
the frame (or the frame joint
closed), position the QR lever
so that it is in line with the
axle. Then turn the knurled
nut on the other side clock-
wise until it is snug. When
the QR is properly adjusted,
you should be able to freely swing the QR lever for the first half of
its arc, at which point the lever should offer resistance.
Fig. 1 Quick release operation.
2. Continue Closing QR
Using the palm of your hand
press the QR lever through
the rest of its arc until the
lever is closed and parallel
to the wheel. You should feel
very firm resistance when
the QR is properly adjusted
(the lever may even leave a
light imprint in the palm of
your hand).
Fig. 2 Setting quick release tightness.