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OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
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THRU AXLES ON THE SCOTT BIKE
The RWS system from DT Swiss/SYNCROS
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for road racing and cyc-
lo-cross racing bikes used by SCOTT are thru axles which provide the forks and
the rear frames with a higher stiffness. Whenever your SCOTT bike is exposed
to high loads, it remains directionally stable.
In the case of SCOTT road or cyclo-cross bikes with disc brakes the RWS
system is screwed on the right side. The system has a larger thread and can be
released with no more than two and a half turns. Make sure during the assembly
that the thru axles, the drop-outs of the fork and the hubs are clean. Clean the
components with an absorbent cloth, if necessary, by using water and a little
detergent.
In case you do not succeed in adjusting and fixing the wheel, as described, con-
tact your SCOTT dealer.
Safe fastening of components with a quick-release
Wheel mounting
Put the wheel into the fork or the rear frame and mount the rotor simultaneous-
ly, if necessary, in the brake calliper. Make sure that in the area of the rear wheel
the chain runs over the sprockets and over both pulleys of the rear derailleur.
Bring the front wheel into the right position between the drop-outs and slide
the thru axle with open quick-release lever from the left side through the drop-
out and the hub.
As soon as you have reached the opposite side, turn the thru axle clockwise
into the nut on the right side. Do not apply force, but make sure the axle thread
engages properly with the nut on the other side.
During the first turn you should be able to turn the RWS quick-release lever of
the thru axle nearly without resistance. If everything fits, turn the RWS quick-re-
lease lever all in all two and a half turns clockwise to pre-tighten the RWS
system.
