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To remove the wheels, pull the quick
release lever, giving the tyre a bang with
your palm to encourage it to drop right
out. If the wheel doesn’t drop out easily,
undo the nut a few turns to release it
from the safety recess in the fork end.
To refit, insert the axle into the forks
or the rear of the frame. Then use your
thumbs to centre the wheel rim. Finally,
use the palm of your hand to press the
quick release lever as close as possible
to the frame or the forks.
When closed, the quick release lever
must sit alongside the fork blade at the
front and along the chainstay at the
back. This minimises the chances of it
getting released accidentally. The Q/R
lever is usually marked open and closed.
QUiCk RELEAsE WhEELs
Before operating the quick release, open up the distance between the brake pads so that the tyre doesn’t get stuck between them.
To do this on V-style brakes, press the brake pads onto the rim with one hand while you pull the metal cable pipe away from the
brake arm with the other. With other cantilevers, you also squeeze the brake pads together but then you slip the end of the short
cable out of the brake arm.
If you’re not sure that you’ve refitted the wheels correctly, or wonder if you’ve got them tight enough, consult your retailer.
WhEEL
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When refitting wheels, make sure you
centralise them in the frame. With
the front wheel, the wheel rim must
be an equal distance from the top
of each fork blade. At the back, the
rim must be an equal distance from
both chainstays. If you hear a rubbing
noise after refitting the wheel, check
again to see if you’ve centred the
wheel correctly.
Note: The rear derailleur automatically
tensions the chain.
toRQUE sEttings
We recommend the use of a torque wrench, whenever working on your
bike. This will ensure that all nuts and bolts are tightened using the
correct amount of force, so preventing damage to components.
See page 41 for a list of torque settings.
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