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Using a Torx T25 wrench loosen the rear dropout bolt to remove the
Gates belt or chain. Gently push the seat-stay tube and dropout
away from each other until there is just enough room to slip the belt
through the triangle. Replace the bolt and tighten.
Note:
it is not nec-
essary to adjust the sliding dropouts during wheel removal or installa-
tion. These are used for initial tension or maintenance only. The belt
tension will be restored when the rear wheel is re installed during as-
sembly.
To ease in packing the bike
we recommend removing
the Pinion crank arms. Start
with removal of the spindle
cap bolts using a 8mm Allen
wrench on both crank arms.
Note: The bolt torque spec
when installing the crank
arms during re assembly is
10 Nm for both the cap bolt
and pinch bolts.
Crank Removal / Installation
These Steps are
recommended, but
not absolutely
necessary.
Removing the
Gates belt ensures
that it will arrive
safely, however
some travelers
prefer to minimize
the time invested in
packing and
reassembly.
Crank removal is not
absolutely necessary,
however it will make
your bike fit more
easily into its case
while also minimizing
potetnial damage
