WARNING
A wheel attachment device that is not properly adjusted and closed
may allow the wheel to be loose or come off unexpectedly, causing
you to lose control and fall.
Make sure the wheels are properly attached before riding the bike.
Your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method for
the front wheel than for the rear wheel. It is very important that you
understand the type of wheel securing method on your bicycle,
that you know how to secure the wheels correctly, and that you know
how to apply the correct clamping force that safely secures the wheel.
Ask your dealer to instruct you in correct wheel removal and installation,
and ask him to give you any available manufacturer’s instructions.
Bicycle wheels are designed to be removable for easier transportation
and for repair of a tire puncture. In most cases, the wheel axles are
inserted into slots, called “dropouts” in the fork and frame.
Wheels are secured in one of two ways: Cooper
use Quick release or Wheel Axle nuts.
Quick release wheels have a hollow axle shaft (“skewer”) running through
it has adjustable tension nut on one end and an over-centre cam on the other (quick release,
cam action system) Wheel Axle nuts which are threaded on to or into the hub axle and
need to be tightened with a spanner or 15mm Socket.
Cooper
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The Nutted wheel
Quick release wheel
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