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OWNERS MANUAL 2007
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WARNING!
Do not remove or disable the secondary retention device.
As its name implies, it serves as a back-up for a
critical adjustment. If the quick release is not adjusted
correctly, the secondary retention device can reduce the
risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork. Removing
or disabling the secondary retention device may also
void the warranty.
Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for
correct quick release adjustment. Failure to properly
adjust the quick release mechanism can cause the
wheel to wobble or disengage, which could cause you
to loose control and fall, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Removing a Quick Release Front Wheel
(1) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s
quick-release mechanism to open the clearance bet-
ween the tire and the brake pads.
(2) Move the wheel’s quick-release lever from the loc-
ked or CLOSED position to the OPEN position.
(3) If your front fork does not have a secondary reten-
tion device go to step (5).
(4) If your front fork has a clip-on type secondary reten-
tion device, disengage it and go to step (5). If your front
fork has an integral secondary retention device, loosen
the tension adjusting nut enough to allow removing the
wheel; then go to the next step.
(5) Raise the front wheel a few inches off the ground
and tap the top of the wheel with the palm of your
hand to knock the wheel out of the front fork.
The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the
quick release cam pushing against one dropout and
pulling the tension adjusting nut, by way of the skewer,
against the other dropout. The amount of clamping
force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning
the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the
cam lever from rotating increases clamping force;
turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam
lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than
half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the
difference between safe clamping force and unsafe
clamping force.
Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices
Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary
wheel retention device to keep the wheel from disen-
gaging if the quick release is incorrectly adjusted.
Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for
correct quick release adjustment.Secondary retention
devices fall into two basic categories:
(1) The clip-on type is a part which the manufacturer
adds to the front wheel hub or front fork.
(2) The integral type is molded, cast or machined into
the outer faces of the front fork dropouts.
Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary
retention device on your bike.
ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE
MECHANISM
open position
closed position
Installing a Quick Release Front Wheel
CAUTION!
If your bike is equipped with disk brakes, be careful not to
damage the disk, caliper or brake pads when re-inserting
the disk into the caliper. Never activate a disk brake’s
control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the
caliper.
(1) Move the quick-release lever so that it curves away
from the wheel. This is the OPEN position.
(2) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the
wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats
firmly at the top of the slots which are at the tips of
the fork blades — the fork dropouts. The quick-release
lever should be on the left side of the bicycle. If your
bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device,
engage it.
(3) Holding the quick-release lever in the OPEN position
with your right hand, tighten the tension adjusting nut
with your left hand until it is finger tight against the
fork dropout.
(4) While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the
slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering
the wheel rim in the fork, move the quick-release lever
upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position.
The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and
curved toward the wheel. To apply enough clamping
force, you should have to wrap your fingers around
the fork blade for leverage, and the lever should leave
a clear imprint in the palm of your hand.
(5) Close the brake’s quick release system carefully.
