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front wheel. Try turning the handlebar. If you can turn it without turning
the front wheel, the stem is too loose. Re-align the handlebar with the
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FRONT WHEEL
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1. Locate the quick release skewer attached to the spokes of your front wheel (see
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GETTING STARTED
). Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare
the front and rear tires of the bicycle so that both tread patterns face the same way.
2. Unscrew the lock nut from the quick release skewer
(H)
, remove the outer spring
and slide the skewer through the hollow axle on the front wheel so that the handle
is on the left side of the bicycle (the side opposite the chain).
but do not tighten too far.
4. Release the front brakes by pinching the upper area of the brake arms together
(E)
(F)
of the cable housing free from the assembly
(G)
with the other hand. Brakes
will be spread wide to accommodate the wheel.
5. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that the wheel is centered.
6. Inspect the handle of the skewer
(I)
, note that there is an "open" and "closed"
position. Move the handle so that it is in the "open" position. Start to hand tighten
the lock nut (H) until you begin to feel some resistance with the fork.
7. Try to close the handle. If it closes to easily, open it up and tighten the lock nut
again.
8. The quick release handle
(I)
Practice opening and closing the handle until you feel comfortable. DO NOT
attempt to tighten skewer by turning the handle; the handle is for closing, the lock
nut is for adjusting the tension.
9·. Reverse step 4 to re-attach the brakes.
Once completed, go back and check that the handlebars are perpendicular to the
front wheel, if needed return to the handlebar assembly section and re-adjust.
All quick release levers should be inspected before every ride to be sure
they are fully closesd and secure. Failure to properly close a quick release
lever can cause loss of control of the bicycl resulting in injury or death.
Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is properly
closed.
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